Solar installer BMW USA

Make sense to us: Buy an electric car and get a deal for a home solar unit. It's just great marketing. Who would be most likely to sign up for solar? The same same save-the-earth type who just bought a plug-in car. It's happening with SolarCity, one of the nation's largest solar installers, and BMW. Anyone who buys a new BMW i3 electric car, or the i8 plug-in extended range car when it goes on sale, can get a 10% discount, the two companies announced. "Driving electric is a lifestyle, where customers gain a keen understanding of their driving habits beyond driving and are often inspired to find ways to live more sustainably," said Rob Healey, BMW's EV infrastructure manager. The deal is similar to one earlier this year with Honda and Acura, in which a $65 million fund was establish to "assist" Honda owner's solar panel installations.

2014 GMC Terrain Owners Manual {PDF}

The 2014 GMC Terrain ranks 5 out of 22 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the GMC Terrain, as well as reliability and safety data. Although reviewers say the 2014 GMC Terrain has uninspiring handling, they note that it boasts a luxurious interior, high-tech standard features and strapping performance from its available V6 engine. Test drivers say that the GMC Terrain’s base four-cylinder engine offers unremarkable performance, with sluggish acceleration during passing and merging. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and the Terrain with this powertrain gets up to 22/32 mpg city/highway. A V6 engine is available, and reviewers say that it offers plenty of power without sacrificing much fuel economy. Most auto critics are disappointed with the Terrain's handling, saying its steering is imprecise and that the ride isn't at all sporty. However, test drivers praise the Terrain for its cushioned, comfortable ride, which they say is ideal for long trips. Reviewers are thrilled with the Terrain's interior, saying its materials are upscale, which gives the Terrain a luxurious feel. They say the Terrain offers a nearly-silent ride, and they love the layout of the cabin. Auto reviewers say the Terrain has a spacious back seat and plenty of legroom, which is aided by its sliding rear seat. Cargo space is average for the class, but the Terrain has less room for cargo than the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The 2014 GMC Terrain comes with high-tech features like a rearview camera, a touch-screen stereo, heated mirrors and Bluetooth, which aren’t standard on some competitors. The Denali trim comes loaded with even more standard features, including lane departure warning, remote start and forward collision alert. Reviewers say the optional IntelliLink infotainment system is straightforward and easy to navigate. Other SUVs to Consider The 2014 Mazda CX-5 has a significantly lower starting price, and reviewers praise it for its driving dynamics, saying it's a thrill to drive. The CX-5 also has more cargo space than the Terrain, and reviewers say that drivers can easily find a comfortable seating position. If you're looking for nimble handling, reviewers say that the 2014 Ford Escape is a good option, with agility that rivals that of a compact car. The Escape is available with four-cylinder EcoBoost engines that get high marks from reviewers, who say they put out admirable power while maintaining good fuel economy numbers. Compare the Terrain, CX-5 and Escape » Details: 2014 GMC Terrain The 2014 GMC Terrain has front-wheel drive and is available in five trim levels: SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2 and Denali. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard, and a 3.6-liter V6 engine is optional. Both are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available on all trims. Aside from minor equipment upgrades, the Terrain is mostly unchanged for 2014, so this overview uses applicable research and reviews from the 2010 through 2014 model years. See the full 2014 GMC Terrain specs {PDF} See full Owners Manual {PDF}

PS4 the next Xbox 360, it out of proportion

Why are so many PS4s dead on arrival? Updated @ 10:28am, Tuesday November 19: The number of people reporting broken PS4s continues to swell. Different kinds of death People are plugging in their PS4 for the first time and being greeted by a blank TV (no video output) and a blinking blue light of death (BLOD, video above). There are some reports that the PS4 broke soon after updating the firmware to version 1.5. There have been some cases of the PS4 overheating (a red light bar), but the vast majority of broken PS4s seem to be DOA. The Xbox 360 had an issue that caused it to wear out over time, while the PS4′s issues are obviously more immediate. How to fix a broken PS4 Sony has published some guidance for PS4 owners trying to fix their BBLOD. Sony also recommends checking your cables/sockets for damage (if the HDMI socket is damaged/dirty, that can explain your PS4′s lack of audio/video). If none of these steps help, you need to contact Sony for a replacement console — or rather, a fixed console, as there’s no stock in North America to like-for-like replacement of your broken console. Red Ring of Death What’s causing so many broken PS4s? If Sony sold one million PS4s, 0.4% equates to 4,000 dead consoles. It is also noteworthy that the PS4 is the first console launch that has occurred since the popularization of social media.

PS4 Release Date - PlayStation 4 Price

Other gamespot Highlights: Diablo 3 is also available for PS4 and PS3 but not for PSP, The Witness will be debuted on the PS4, and the latest Final Fantasy for the PS4 will also be released this year. Sony also confirmed that the Destiny of Bungie and Watch Dogs from Ubisoft is a next-generation games. Revolution Controller Sony showed a new controller for the PS4 is equipped with a LED bar that will give an indication to the players (the light will change colors to identify the players and gamespot indicate various in-game events - for example, when a character you have an accident), touch pad for additional control , and also a built-in speaker. Sony PS4 console will be released November 15th in the United States. There, the PS4 will be priced at USD 399 (about 4 million). November 29, the European and the UK market turn that gets PS4 release schedule. PlayStation 4 price will be $399 in the US, 399 EUR in Europe, £349 in the UK and $549 in Australia. The Price of PlayStation 4 in Japan has not yet been announced. Sony announced the PlayStation 4 price at the Sony E3 2013 press conference but did not announce any bundles.

USA Amazon: PlayStation 4 - $399 Walmart: PlayStation 4 - $399 Best Buy: PlayStation 4 - $399

CANADA Amazon: PlayStation 4 - $399

UK Game: PlayStation 4 - £349.99 Amazon: PlayStation 4 - £349.99 Zavvi: PlayStation 4 - £349.99 ShopTo: PlayStation 4 - £348.99

Germany Amazon: PlayStation 4 EUR 599,00 (price subject to change)

PS4 Controller Solution

Sony has spoken out on the development of its next-gen console, revealing that it considered button-less options for the new PS4 controller. Some had no buttons, just touch panels. Although the many button-less, touchscreen hosting PS4 controller prototypes finally got knocked on the head, Sony has suggested that gamer and developers alike are excited by the compact touchpad which ended up complimenting the new controller’s buttons. “The developers love the touchpad, but only as the secondary input,” said Aoki. “Of course, as it evolves and people get used to the touchpad, it may become more primary.” With Sony looking for further guidance and input on how its PS4 controller should look and be laid out, the company turning to leading developers for assistance. “We always kept in mind that it was a controller for a platform and not just for our games,” Tommy de Roos, the Lead Gameplay Programmer on Guerilla Games’ PS4 launch title Killzone said. MANUAL GUIDE SOLUTION PS4

Hotmail Mobile App iOS, Android

Until now, Android users have had to access their Hotmail accounts via their mobile Web browsers. Seven, by the way, is a Microsoft partner with a long track of building carrier-email clients that hook into Hotmail and leverage Microsoft's MSP protocol. What's more, Seven serves as an intermediary between Microsoft and carriers, delivering Hotmail access to operator service portals. The unveiling of Hotmail for Android coincides with Microsoft's major (and arguably long-overdue) revamp of Hotmail.

PS4 launch date : specification gaming features

Consider it a PS4 survival guide if you will. The PS4 reveal and launch day details Sony recently celebrated the occasion by publishing this PS4 unboxing video. Here is the official PS4 launch trailer that released last night, along with a new trailer detailing the PS4 interface and PS Store functionality. Sony recently released some PS4 trailers specifically for the console’s American and Canadian launch. Finally, before we move on to games, the PS4 will launch with a day-one ’1.50′firmware update. PS4 bGames You’ll find the entire PS4 launch game line-up through the link. This trailer states that here are over 180 games in development for PS4 right now. Games on Sony’s platform will – much like their PS3 and PS Vita counterparts – have unlockable trophies. To play games online you’ll need a paid PS Plus subscription, similar to Xbox Live, except you’ll get a wealth of free games each month. You will be able to play your PS4 titles on PS Vita using both console’s remote play feature. PS4 specs and firmware The PS4′s official spec sheet was released by Sony back in June. Sony has overhauled the PS4 interface into a hybrid of the PS3′s XMB model and a standard menu format. It works on Xbox 360, and Mac, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the PS3. The PS4 controller design was, however, closer to the Xbox 360 pad at one point, according to Sony’s Toshimasa Aoki. PS4 apps, multimedia and the cloud It’s out right now, and if you have a PS Vita, it will also be ‘PS4 ready’ with the release of firmware update 3.00. Sony’s Video Unlimited app will also stream movies straight to your PS4 via the cloud. Sony released a full list of PS4′s launch window apps recently, including Redbox, Hulu and Netflix. Sony’s betting its chips on cloud-streaming game service Gaikai, and if Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida has his way, he’d like to see PlayStation games streamed on the PS4, TVs, tablets and PC. PS4 trailers Killzone: Shadow Fall tactical combat tutorial trailer Need for Speed: Rivals PS4 gameplay trailer Killzone: Shadow Fall remote play trailer playstation4 specification {pdf}

stuart scott on twitter his cancer

ESPN anchor Stuart Scott has announced that his cancer has returned. "Blessed by prayers..Chemo evry 2 wks but I'll still work, still work out..still #LIVESTRONG" Amid tweets of sympathy from followers, including Robert Griffin III and Jason Taylor, Scott remained upbeat. "Thanks for prayers..ill fight w ALL C survivors & loved ones. Cancer wants to re-appear..picked the right guy cuz I HIT HARD all day long!!" An emergency appendectomy revealed the presence of appendiceal cancer. After six months of chemo, Scott was cancer-free until early 2011. At that time, doctors discovered that malignant tumors had developed on his small intestine. I love writing. I love creating our shows every night. Having that energy helps. Having a positive mindset helps.” https://twitter.com/StuartScott

Update Instructions for HERO3 Gopro Cameras

If you are interested in viewing any of our GoPro tutorial videos, head on over to our GoProTutorials Youtube Channel. To make sure your HD HERO cameras have the latest features, you will need to update your product by downloading & installing the latest camera software. You will use this process if you are updating to a newer camera software version or if you are re-updating to the existing version already on your camera. Some reasons that you'd want to manually re-update the camera's software would be (1) if your camera freezes on the video camera icon right when you power it on, (2) the GoPro App isn't connecting to the camera or showing live preview, or (3) you want to change your camera's Wi-Fi name and password. Here’s how to update your HERO3 camera’s software: Go to the HERO3 Software Update page and click the "Start Update" button in the HERO3+ or HERO3 camera update section. Fill in all of the information on the first page including serial number, name, and email address. Next, select what type of update you want to do. You have the following options: Wi-Fi & Software Update Wi-Fi Update Only Software Update Only If you are not sure which one you need, it is best to select Wi-Fi & Software Update. The rest of these instructions will assume that you are using the Wi-Fi & Software Update option. If you are using one of the other options, your procedure will only be a portion of the listed steps below. After you have selected your update type, click Next Step. Step 1 – Prepare Camera: To prepare the camera for the update, please do the following: Insert a blank MicroSD card. To ensure that it is blank be sure to reformat your SD card either in the camera or on your computer with a card reader. Power ON your HERO3 Check battery levels. The battery level indicator should show at least 2 bars. Connect your camera to the computer. Step 2 - Set Up Wireless Note: If you chose the Software Update Only option, you will not go through this step. This is the step where you create your camera’s name and Wi-Fi password. If your camera has had trouble connecting to the GoPro App in the past, renaming the camera and resetting its password can clear up the issue. Here are password requirements: Your password must be at least 8 characters. It can contain the following characters: Lower and upper case letters, numbers 0-9, at symbol "@", dash "-", and underscore "_". Step 3 – Download Update Folder This is the step where you download the update files to your computer. Simply click the "Download Update File" button and your update will be downloaded. Step 4 - Move Update File to MicroSD Card This is the step where you will place the update files on your SD card and update the camera. We’ll walk you through the steps: 1. Locate the UPDATE.zip folder that you just downloaded Depending on your operating system you will find the UPDATE.zip file in different locations. if you are unsure of where it is you can just perform a file search to locate it. 2. Unzip UPDATE.zip This is important. The update will not work if you place this entire zip folder on the MicroSD card. After you unzip this file it will create an UPDATE folder. 3. Locate the Update files Within the UPDATE folder you will see the update files. Do not double-click on any of these files. 4. Double-check that you have the correct files for your camera: Once you’ve unzipped the Update.zip folder on your Mac or Windows computer, you’ll see a new window open with your software update files in it. There will be 4 files if you set up your camera’s name and Wi-Fi password in “Step 2 - Set Up Wireless”. If chose to perform the Software Update Only option, there will be 3 files. Here’s a list of the files you’ll see for your camera. Remember; do not double-click on any of these files. HERO3: White Edition: HD3.01-firmware.bin WF3.01-app.bin update.cmd settings.in (Note – You will NOT have this file if you did a Software Update Only download) HERO3: Silver Edition: HD3.02-firmware.bin WF3.02-app.bin update.cmd settings.in (Note – You will NOT have this file if you did a Software Update Only download) HERO3: Black Edition: HD3.03-firmware.bin WF3.03-app.bin update.cmd settings.in (Note – You will NOT have this file if you did a Software Update Only download) 5. Put the software update files on your SD card. Now you need to put all 4 software update files on the root level of your SD card. To do this, you need to open your SD card on your computer by using a card reader or your camera. To open your SD card on your computer with the camera, power on your camera with your SD card inserted, then connect your camera to your computer. Next, locate your SD card in your “Computer” window if you’re on Windows or your “Finder” window if you’re on a Mac. Your SD card will be named something like “Removable Disk (E:)”, “NO NAME” or “UNTITLED”. Open your SD card by double-clicking on it. A window will open that shows you the contents of your SD card. Next, drag all 4 software update files we listed above into the empty space in the middle of SD card window. If you see MISC and DCIM folders in the SD card window, put the files next to those two folders, NOT inside them. The files will copy over, and you should then see them in the window. 6. Safely eject your SD card: To do this, locate your SD card in your “Computer” window if you’re on a PC or your “Finder” window if you’re on a Mac. Right-click on your SD card and click “Eject”. If your camera is connected to the computer, physically disconnect your camera from the computer, and make sure the camera is powered OFF. Last Step: Update Camera If it isn’t already, insert the SD card in the camera while it’s powered OFF and disconnected from the computer. Next, power ON your camera with it still disconnected from the computer. The update will begin automatically. Once the camera beeps and turns itself OFF, power it back ON by pressing the Power button one time. You should see 00 on the file counter, indicating that your camera's software update was successful and your camera is ready to use.

google barge

Documents submitted to the Port of San Francisco show that the barge's creators have big plans for the bulky box now docked at Treasure Island. By and Large LLC, which submitted the barge documents, refers to the vessel as a "studio" and "temporary technology exhibit space." Whatever it is, the barge's backers expect it to draw 1,000 visitors a day as it sails from spot to spot around San Francisco Bay. Among the envisioned mooring sites are Piers 30-32 and other San Francisco docks, Fort Mason, Angel Island, Redwood City and Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. Eventually, the barge would sail off to San Diego and other West Coast ports. San Francisco Port spokeswoman Renee Dunn Martin said the pitch, which By and Large submitted in September, was "part of a preliminary proposal. "The artistic structure combines innovative architecture with a bit of nautical whimsy," the proposal says, "creating a surprising environment that inspires conversation, community and 'a-ha' moments."