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Kickstarter has recently funded Flexo, an invention much like Legos, but with a bit of a twist. Building bricks that feature flexible joints allow Flexos to bend and adhere to many shapes that classic building bricks could not. Flexo bricks open up new possibilities for creation and potentially serve as material for pseudo models and prototypes for aspiring engineers.

Flexo: the new, flexible and creative way to build

Camille Encarnacion, Reporter • December 12, 2016

Kickstarter is the largest funding platform company for creative projects and they have recently funded a Lego-like invention called "Flexo." Flexo bricks are a set of building bricks and flexible joints,...

Netflix content may now be viewed offline. Lugo students displayed positive feelings to the announcement. Only mobile devices using the latest version of the app may use the more convenient feature.

Netflix on the go!

Mau Mendoza, Reporter • December 5, 2016

  Don Lugo binge watchers celebrate as Netflix now allows users to view content offline! The mega company confirmed year long rumors of allowing offline playback which means internet connection...

Google has unveiled their latest advancement of an in-home AI assistant, Google Home. Its a device that has several functions throughout the house, like turning on lights and it gives people reminders on what they have to do in their day. Google Home is now available for $129.

Google in your home

Joel Chavez, Tech Reporter • November 30, 2016

Google revealed their latest voice-activated AI that connects to the user's home and devices, Google Home. Google Home is a device that is able to connect with other smart devices like Chromecast, Nest...

NASA has created a Poop contest and is offering a $30,000 prize. Contestants must create an in-suit waste management system that would be beneficial for contingency scenarios or for any long duration task that an astronaut may have. The contest opened on October 11th and will end December 20th.

NASA is offering $30,000 for the best invention

Camille Encarnacion, Paola Espinosa, and • November 29, 2016

NASA is hosting a contest to create the most efficient waste release device for the Modified Advanced Crew Escape Suit, a suit that will be used for the future Orion craft missions to deep-space, and is...

Famous skin health giant, Neutrogena released a acne treatment mask just using LED lights. Most Beverly Hills light treatments are $400, while the mask is $34.99. The comercial for the Mask featured actress Olivia Holt.

Neutrogena neutralizes acne with new mask

Micheal Everman, Tech Reporter • November 20, 2016

Famous Skin health company, Neutrogena, released an acne mask that uses just red and blue LED lights. In a commercial featuring actress Olivia Holt, Neutrogena introduced the Sci-fi looking mask. Most...

Since August, Instagram has a new filter. The filter is allowing users to ban any rude or inappropriate comments in their posts. With this filter it will help prevent cyber bullies to a lot of users.

Vulgar Comments Blocked; Instagram restricts inappropriate language with a new filter

Joel Chavez, Tech Reporter • November 18, 2016

Instagram is allowing users to ban any words that they don't want to appear in their posts. Users now have a filter that blocks any rude or inappropriate comments on their posts. Users will have to go...

Overwatchs biggest update went live today, and brought with it a ton of changes to heroes and introduced a brand new map, character, and a slew of game modes in the Arcade. The changes made in the update were mainly intended to balance the game in preparation of the new competitive season coming on the 23rd. The 20 million players of Overwatch, some of which attend Lugo, are more than excited for the update and the new features it brings to the game.

Update 1.5 infiltrates Overwatch today

Marissa Reinhart, Tech Editor • November 15, 2016

Overwatch's update 1.5 was released today for all platforms, bringing several balance changes to heroes and minor bugfixes, but most notably what it brought to live servers is the new offense hero, Sombra...

A start up company is trying to get rid of the distraction of phones at concerts. Performer Alicia Keys is one of the few to make it mandatory to enter her shows. For most students, getting your phone taken away is like having your baby stolen from you.

Yondr phone cases save concert entertainment

Micheal Everman, Tech Reporter • November 11, 2016

A startup company named Yondr, by Graham Dugoni, started being used in popular venues to get people to put down their phones. Yondr is a small pouch that phones are put in and the pouch can only be opened...

Instagram has released that there will be a shopping feature. Users will be redirected to the shop site to buy products if they cannot be sold from the app. Instagram and Snapchat is an integral part of student life, regardless of who you ask.

Instagram adds ‘Insta-Shopping’

Micheal Everman, Tech Reporter • November 4, 2016

Instagram is testing a shopping feature as announced on November 1st to try to further the popularity of the app. Regardless of who you ask on campus, social media sites like Instagram and Snapchat have...

Googles Jamboard is a digital whiteboard that allows a group of people in a room or anywhere in the world to collaborate in one organized space through cloud connection. Jamboard is a movable device and could be set up in any room to conduct projects, planning, and give a presentation of such planning. Jamboard is set to be released in 2017 at a price of $6,000.

Google’s Jamboard empowers collaboration

Joel Chavez, Tech Reporter • October 27, 2016

To reinvent the traditional classroom whiteboard, Google is unveiling the cloud-connected digital Jamboard, which will allow a group of people to collaborate together in one organized space, no matter...

A sequel for the Red Dead Redemption video game series has been announced. Fanatics of the game at Don Lugo have demonstrated great excitement for the upcoming release. Red Dead Redemption 2 will be available for purchase in the Fall of 2017.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is real!

Mau Mendoza, Reporter • October 23, 2016

After 6 years of great anticipation, Rockstar has finally confirmed an upcoming release of Red Dead Redemption 2. The company uploaded the trailer for the video game earlier this week, creating huge...

Ankis Cozmo is a new basis for human-to-robot interaction. With artificial intelligence, Cozmo is able to distinguish the users personality and will refelect it on his own through a variety of emotions ranging from happiness, anger, excitement, and frustration. As of today, he is available for shipping at $180 in the US; shipments to other countries will be evaluated in the upcoming year.

Meet Cozmo: Anki’s artificial intelligence companion

Marissa Reinhart and Camille Encarnacion • October 17, 2016

Anki's new toy, Cozmo, is a witty pet-like robot powered by artificial intelligence that has the ability to connect with people, learn about them, and play games with them to provide a joyous experience. Being...

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