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Posted: 11 Mar 2014 01:33 AM PDT

We wrote about Huawei Ascend P6 S before, and if you liked that device you'll be pleased to hear that it has been officially launched.

Similar to Ascend P6, Ascend P6 S comes with 4.7-inch 720p HD display, however, display has been improved and now you can use it while wearing gloves, which is extremely useful during the winter season. Regarding the other specs, processor has been boosted and it comes with 1.6GHz. There is also 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage space for your files, 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera for video calls. In terms of software, Ascend P6 S uses Android 4.2 Jelly Bean along with Huawei's custom UI.

Huawei Ascend P6 S sounds promising, and as for the price, this smartphone is priced at $446. Regarding the availability, this device is only available in China at the moment, and we have no information regarding worldwide availability.

[via Ubergizmo]

Sensory Fiction will enhance your reading experience with physical feedback

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 12:23 AM PDT

Gamers are familiar with force feedback that enhances their gaming experience, but if you are more into books and reading, you might be interested in this new kind of book.

Sensory Fiction is a project by MIT team, and this project should enhance your reading experience. In order to get physical feedback while reading you'll need to wear set of straps which will provide you with certain feedback. For example, if character in the book is feeling warm you'll feel warm as well, or if character is feeling excited vibrating mechanisms will increase your heart rate. There are even LEDs that will recreate lighting from the book as well as compression system with airbags that will tighten or loosen as the story progresses. So far, only one title is available, and it's "The Girl Who Was Plugged In" by James Tiptree Jr.