This transparent solar-powered battery looks like a futuristic Tony Stark invention

%name This transparent solar powered battery looks like a futuristic Tony Stark invention by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Remember Iron Man’s transparent smartphones? They might become reality sooner than you think thanks to an unusual new type of battery that’s not only transparent, but it can also charge via solar power. The technology could also be used for other products in the future, such as smart office and home windows that would be able to let the sun’s light pass through them, but also recharge and store energy.

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Great news: Your iPhone 6 case will probably fit your iPhone 6s

%name Great news: Your iPhone 6 case will probably fit your iPhone 6s by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Many iPhone 6s buyers will purchase protective cases to ensure the safety of their new toys. But iPhone fans upgrading from last year’s model probably have such accessories laying around the house already, and they might be wondering whether the slightly thicker new iPhones will fit them.

The answer comes directly from Apple’s official iPhone 6s accessories store: Yes.

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A simple shopping trick will save you tons of cash long before Black Friday

%name A simple shopping trick will save you tons of cash long before Black Friday by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Are you one of those people who likes to be able to touch and try the products you plan to buy before actually paying for them? Do you also want to buy things for the best possible prices? If you answered yes to both questions, you might have a problem. Retail stores don’t always offer you the best available deals on a product, Instead, people typically look online to sites like Amazon for better pricing. But what if that special deal expires by the time you actually get to order it online?

Well, there’s a neat trick you can use to get Amazon’s prices in any store that has a price matching policy. The advantage is that you can try it first, and you also won’t have to wait for the device to ship to your house.

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Meet the tiny device that wants to anonymize your smartphone’s public Wi-Fi traffic

%name Meet the tiny device that wants to anonymize your smartphone’s public Wi Fi traffic by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

There are plenty of free public Wi-Fi hotspots around, but the problem with the free Internet you get in restaurants, coffee shops, airports and hotels is that the traffic isn’t necessarily secure. If you’re worried about browsing the web on such a connection then you should know there’s a way of fixing it: The InvizBox Go, a tiny device that’s currently looking to raise $100,000 in pledges on Kickstarter by October 14th and that promises to anonymize all your public Wi-Fi traffic.

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This is how hot the new Apple TV would look in silver and rose gold

%name This is how hot the new Apple TV would look in silver and rose gold by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

In case you haven’t noticed, Apple kind of has a thing for gold these days. As a matter of fact, Apple loves gold so much that it sells several of its latest products in not one but two different gold tones. Beyond the Apple Watch and iPhone 6s duo, which are available in yellow gold and rose gold, Apple also sells a gold MacBook and several different gold iPads.

So why isn’t there a gold Apple TV?

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iPhone 6s Plus: This might be the real reason Apple’s newest phablet is already sold out

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All pink iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units are sold out on Apple.com in most markets, with the iPhone maker saying the new models are already selling so well they’ll actually beat last year’s opening weekend record. However, while Apple and analysts are citing high demand for the iPhone 6s models, with particular emphasis on the 5.5-inch model, there might be an entirely different reason the device is out of stock.

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7 interesting iPad Pro tidbits Apple didn’t have time to talk about

%name 7 interesting iPad Pro tidbits Apple didn’t have time to talk about by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Apple last week finally took the wraps off of its long-rumored iPad Pro, a gargantuan tablet with a 12.9-inch display. Because Apple’s special event was jam-packed with new product announcements, from new iPhones to an impressive new Apple TV, a number of notable iPad Pro tidbits and features didn’t manage to make it into Apple’s presentation.

Not to worry, we’ve compiled a number of details about the iPad Pro that you may find of interest.

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Watch 10 minutes of leaked footage from the ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ closed alpha

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Two weeks ago, EA announced that it would hold an open beta for Star Wars Battlefront in early October. For fans of the series, it’s going to be a long second half of September, but while you’re waiting for the beta to kick off, why not check out some leaked footage from the game’s closed alpha test?

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Porsche unveils its Tesla-killing all-electric car

%name Porsche unveils its Tesla killing all electric car by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

For decades, Porsche has made some of the world’s most beautiful sports cars… and now it’s setting its sights on Tesla. The iconic German automaker on Monday unveiled its new Mission E concept, a new four-door, four-seat all-electric car that features system power of 600 horsepower, acceleration of 0 to 60 miles per hour in under 3.5 seconds, and a driving range of more than 310 miles per charge. Porsche says that it takes around 15 minutes to reach an 80% charge of the car, so it shouldn’t take you very long to get the car back on the road if you find yourself running low on juice during a drive.

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