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Nissan  is set to unveil a glasses-type wearable computer specifically designed for drivers later this month. The company launched a dark, futuristic  video  this week, previewing the Nissan 3E. The steamy clip features a shirtless model, intense music and just a short peek at the gadget, which looks like a souped-up version of  Google Glass . Nissan's headpiece could compete with Glass, which has already posed problems for drivers. Last month, a California woman was  issued the first-ever ticket for driving with Glass ; her violation read "Driving with monitor visible to driver (Google Glass)." Nissan said that 3E is still under development. The device "can be connected to the Internet in real time, allowing the users to overlay acquired information on the glasses, record projected images and communicate with others by sending information to their glasses,"  according to a company statement , Further details about its features aren't yet availabl...

So many elements affect the sound you hear through headphones. Headphones are nearly as important for determining sound quality as the device they're plugged into. But sometimes it seems you need an audio engineer in order to make an informed purchase. On the contrary. However, it's worth putting in a little research to find the best audio quality with the right mix of personal listening features. If you're in the market for a new pair, here are a few tips to take the mystery out of the purchase. Consider these seven points and you'll be able to find the right headphones for you. 1. Think about when you'll use them. The first thing to ask yourself is what you'll be using the headphones for. Are you looking for a pair that can stay balled up in your messenger bag? Will you be  taking them to the gym  for your workout? Will they accompany you on international plane trips? Or will you be hooking them up to a hi-fi stereo for intense listening? Knowing...

1.  Instapaper Similar to apps like Pocket, Instapaper allows you to save and download web text for offline consumption. The app reformats the text you give it, giving it a cleaner, easier-to-read lay out and allowing you to focus on the important part: the words. IMAGE:  INSTAPAPER 2.  Syllable Try reading this paragraph while repeating the ABC's out loud. You'll find that you're reading much faster than normal. This is because you're suppressing your natural subvocalization, or the internal repetition of words you're currently reading. In short, Syllable helps you learn to speed read. You choose the text and it does the rest for you, leaving your pacing and grouping fully customizable. IMAGE:  SYLLABLE 3.  Dictionary.com Dictionary & Thesaurus Beside's it's obvious functionality as a reliable dictionary app, this digitized thesaurus also has a fantastic word-a-day feature. Challenge yourself to really learn it, within a few wee...

Beneath the spotlight in a San Francisco, Calif., performing arts theater,  Apple  marketing chief Phil Schiller was about to stage-manage one of the most anticipated product unveilings of the year. It was the first post-Steve Jobs reveal of a new iPhone. Schiller was comforted by what he saw in the darkened audience. “It’s really neat to stand here and see all the Apple logos glowing,” he said of computers on the laps of journalists, analysts and fans, all poised to send his words into the world. The lights dimmed, and Schiller stepped backward, stage left. A glowing iPhone 5 came up from beneath the stage, rising on a pedestal. “It is an absolute jewel,” he said. Schiller then pitched the phone’s features, including an 8-megapixel camera. A photo of a quiet cove flashed on the big screen. “The ocean just looks bluer on the iPhone 5,” he said, as an image of two boys, lying on green grass and smiling into the lens, replaced the cove. “Kids look happier. They real...

J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "Not all who wander are lost." Today,  6.32 million Americans  are living — and wandering — abroad, excluding those in the military. Some move for work, others to explore their options and still others for education — and then never return. Often, the most frequently discussed profession earning Americans gainful employment outside of the United States is teaching English. This is exactly the job of Jacob Putnam, the main character in  Caleb Crain's  Necessary Errors , the  #MashReads fiction book of the month , in Prague. From beers with expat friends and lonely nights at his homestay to language immersion and culture shock, it's safe to say that though Jacob's story takes place in the '90s, he would have greatly benefited from these 10 apps. Whether you are looking to stay in touch with American friends back home or just take out cash from the nearest ATM, these international apps come in multiple languages and offer the be...