USB Power Meter Tells You Which Devices Will Kill Your Laptop's Battery

USB Power Meter Tells You Which Devices Will Kill Your Laptop's Battery

 When you're traveling and away from a reliable power source, conserving your laptop's battery is of the utmost importance. And knowing which of your USB accessories draws the most juice thanks to this simple $31 power meter-whether it's a wireless adapter, an external drive, or even your phone-will help you max out whatever battery life you've got left.

Working with USB 1, 2, or 3 devices, the power meter has four different modes letting you see a device's power draw in real time, the average amount of power it's using every second, or its maximum and minimum draw during the duration it's been plugged into your computer. There's no stat tracking or uploads to an online database, it's just a quick and dirty way to determine if that USB reading light, or recharging your compact shaver, is sucking more power than you realize.

Key To Never Forgetting Your iPhone's Charging Cable

The Key To Never Forgetting Your iPhone's Charging Cable

Key-shaped USB flash drives have guaranteed we never forget to bring our important files ever again. And taking the same approach, Bluelounge's Kii guarantees you always have an emergency iPhone or iPad charger on hand-as long as you remembered to lock your home and bring your keys.

A 30-pin dock connector version of the Kii, available in black only, is the cheaper of the two at just $20. But if you've got the latest generation iPhone or iPad, you'll need to cough up twice that amount-$40-for the black or white Lightning version.

We're assuming you're helping to cover Apple licensing fees for the new connector, but even at $40 it's still worth every penny if it means you're not scrambling to borrow someone else's Lightning cable, or dimming your device's display to near unusable levels just to max out its dwindling battery. Besides, it's also just another way to confuse the heck out of any dumb robbers. [Bluelounge via iLounge]

Sony Xperia Z Review: The Manic Pixie Dream Girl of Phones

Sony Xperia Z Review: The Manic Pixie Dream Girl of Phones

At long last, the Xperia Z is coming to the states. It was the most appealing phone at CES back in January, with its good looks and waterproofiness. But that was half a year ago, and since then the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 have made quite an impression. The Z is still pretty and quirky, but it ultimately breaks your heart.
What Is It?

The Xperia Z is one of Sony's two flagship smartphones (the other being the unfortunate Xperia ZL, which we reviewed last month). It has a 5-inch 1080p screen, a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, two gigs of ram, expandable storage, a 13MP camera, NFC, and LTE. It runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Sony's ""Experience Flow UI"" (coughskincough) on top. The biggest selling-point? It's waterproof to three feet for up to half an hour.

 Who's It For?

People who want a thin, good-looking smartphone. People who like Sony. People who are constantly dropping their phones into toilets.
Design

When it's off it essentially looks like a thin, black rectangle. It's actually very slick-looking. The back is glass as well, so the front and back look pretty similar. They are both, as you might suspect, fingerprint magnets. Sony has eschewed capacitive navigation buttons for on-screen buttons, which we generally prefer. On the edge of the device there are four separate panels that open up and seal closed (so water can't get in). At 0.31 inches thick, it's just as thin as the Galaxy S4.

 It will take micro SD cards for expanding your storage. Like the Xperia ZL, the battery isn't user-replaceable. Unlike the Xperia ZL, there is no dedicated physical camera button or IR blaster for controlling your TV. Bummer on both counts.
Using It

The way the Xperia Z functions is actually pretty similar to stock Android in most ways-you get into Google Now by swiping up from the home button, for instance. However, the software's similarities to stock are obscured somewhat by animations and little flourishes (e.g. when you remove an item from your desktop the trashcan's lid opens and closes) that only serve to slow things down. Other additions are genuinely useful, for example shortcuts to mini-apps (notepad, timer, calculator) in the task switcher, and Sony's robust power management solution.

The auto-correct in Sony's built-in keyboard is truly atrocious, replace it with SwiftKey or the stock Android Keyboard for a much, much better experience. If you're on a Wi-Fi network you can make calls over Wi-Fi, however we found that unless you were pretty close to the router, call quality would be really bad. We like the interface on Sony's camera app a lot.
The Best Part

It's waterproof. All gadgets (especially phones) should be waterproof. The phone rings while you're in the shower? Just answer it. Want to watch a video while you take a bath or enjoy a hot tub? Knock yourself out. You could even shoot a little shallow underwater video in a pool if you wanted. It's definitely the phone's standout feature.
Tragic Flaw

The overall user experience just isn't very good. While it certainly isn't ""slow,"" there is definitely more stutter and lag than on the HTC One or Galaxy S4. This is partially due to the slightly older processor in it, and partially due to Sony's skin. There are also tons of bugs. One day I was unable to mute alerts on the phone until I rebooted the whole thing. Another day, the screen would only display at full brightness. Plus, the touchscreen seems to be less accurate than it is on other high-end phones, and pressing the wrong button/key/menu option as a result is a common occurrence. And, really, it's the worst auto-correct of any keyboard we've used in recent years. All of these things add up.

 This Is Weird...

The phone is waterproof because of these little plastic doors that press in over all of the ports (four in total). The micro USB port is especially tricky to A) locate, and B) pry open with your fingernail. Now, add darkness to the equation, and fumbling around with your phone to plug it in at night (every night) without waking up your significant other is kind of a pain in the ass. You can buy a dock cradle that will charge it more easily (for about $30, which is probably worth it if you buy the phone), but if ever a phone begged for built-in wireless charging, this is it.
Test Notes

    Sony's Stamina Mode does a terrific job of boosting standby time. It does this by disabling wireless data for all apps you haven't white-listed (like Gmail, for example). That said, it only helps when the screen is off and when you're not using it. When I was only lightly using the phone I got two full days on a single charge, which is incredible. With heavier usage (lots of reading, web browsing, emailing, and some gaming) I still made it past 10pm almost every day. Very impressive.
    T-Mobile's LTE network has at last begun rolling out in NYC. We averaged around 10Mbps downloads and 8Mbps uploads. That's plenty fast, though it's by no means revolutionary.
    The camera is a bit of a disappointment. We expected the Exmor RS sensor to really shine in low-light, but it produces incredibly noisey images. In daylight reds very much bleed together and images just aren't quite as sharp as you'd want them to be (though they're not bad). HDR mode tends to just make everything gray, and while HDR video is a cool concept, it doesn't do much in practice. To be clear, the camera is by no means bad (except in low light), it's just not what we'd hoped. You can see photo and video samples here.
    The Z's slick back means it'll slide off surfaces more easily if you're not careful.
    Audio quality from the phone's external speaker is tinny and unappealing. This is probably because there's a rubber barrier over it to keep it from flooding when submerged. Up to you if it's worth the trade-off.




 Should I Buy I?

While we certainly like it more than the Xperia ZL, we'd definitely never recommend it over the HTC One or Galaxy S4. Maybe if you constantly find yourself the victim of dunk tanks, but if that's the case, Which phone should I buy? is hardly your biggest problem. It looks great, but it underperforms, and unlike with the Xperia Tablet Z (which we really liked) that under-performance is likely to become a more serious nuisance.

You'll be able to walk into a Sony store as of today and buy the Xperia Z for $0 down and $25 a month for 24 months, or you can just pay $580 for it up front. T-Mobile customers will have to wait another week. They will be able to pre-order the phone on July 16th for $100 upfront followed by $20 a month for 24 months. It'll hit T-Mobile retail stores and begin shipping the next day.

The Xperia Z definitely isn't bad, it just isn't awesome, either. And these days, awesome is what it takes.

    Sony Xperia Z Specs

    Network: T-Mobile
    OS: Android 4.1 with Experience Flow UI
    CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro
    Screen: 5-inch 1920x1080 Bravia Mobile Engine 2 (441PPI)
    RAM: 2GB
    Storage: 16 micro SD up to 32GB
    Camera: 13MP rear / 2MP front
    Battery: 2330mAh Li-Ion
    Dimensions: 5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches
    Weight: 5.15 ounces
    Price: $100 down + 24 payments of $20, or $580

First Look at a Colorful Budget iPhones

This Could Be Our First Look at a Colorful Budget iPhones

 Just the other day we saw a beautiful budget iPhone backing that we're hoping is real, and now we're catching a glimpse of its colorful twin. Same sweet design, same heap of skepticism, but we just love imagining an incoming family of these colored bad boys.

Just like last time, the photos come from one Sonny Dickson, and we don't know much about him or where these supposed cases supposedly came from, so take these shots with as many grains of salt as you can stomach. We've reached out to Sonny to get his story.

We've had some fun imagining what the rumored budget iPhone would look like with a splash of color on it, and these shots are more food for iPhone daydreams. Consider it a thought experiment.

Dickson's questionably real case boasts a shade of lime green that's a bit less pastel than other imaginings, but one that still looks mighty fine. With a whole rainbow, we could be in for a nice break from that sleek but predictable black and white dichotomy.

It's still anybody's guess what the next iPhone announcement will really bring, and these unvetted shots don't do much to tip the scales one way or the other. But man, they are fun to think about. What do you think? Is this a peek into September's bounty? [Sonny Dickson via BGR]

Should You Bring Your Laptop on Vacation?

Should You Bring Your Laptop on Vacation?


 I am going on vacation next week, and a couple of kind-hearted people with my best interests in mind have suggested that perhaps I leave my (work) laptop at home. I did my best not to laugh in their faces because that is ridiculous. Of course I am bringing my laptop.

Should you bring your laptop/other work gadgets with you to paradise if you (maybe) can avoid it? Do you bring them regardless? Do you do it enthusiastically or with a cavalcade of sighs? Is there a right answer here?

LG Made a Retro Wood-Panelled LED TV with Knobs and Everything

LG Made a Retro Wood-Panelled LED TV with Knobs and Everything

As companies like Apple and Samsung are heralding the end of the button, LG is taking its design in a different direction. This new "Classic TV" features a wood-panelled front complete with tuning knobs and buttons to create what LG describes as a "classic Scandanavian-style design that emphasizes simplicity, modernity."

The 32-inch LED TV is only retro on the outside. It comes with full HD, plenty of peripheral ports and a free "coffee machine with cute design." Okay, when the TV costs 840,000 won ($754) the coffee machine isn't exactly free, but it's a nice gesture. Unfortunately, the classic TV is currently only available in South Korea, though with style like that it's probably worth the price of shipping. [LG via Engadget]

Leaked Photos of Sony's Lens Cameras That Piggyback on Your Smartphone

Leaked Photos of Sony's Lens Cameras That Piggyback on Your Smartphone

 As far as the cameras built into smartphones have come, they still can't quite compete with a dedicated shooter in terms of image quality and control. But Sony thinks it's found the solution. Instead of waiting until they can cram the capabilities of a DSLR or a mirrorless camera into a phone, these convincing photos from SonyAlphaRumors reveal the company might be releasing a pair of accessories that work alongside a smartphone to vastly improve its photographic capabilities.

The DSC-QX10 and the DSC-QX100-as they're claimed to be be called-look like camera lenses, but they'll actually be full-on cameras packing sensors, a Bionz processor, Wi-Fi and NFC wireless capabilities, and even an SD card slot. What they'll be missing, however, is an LCD display and controls, but that's where your Android or iOS smartphone will supposedly step in, providing a large touch screen for settings and previews.

They haven't been officially revealed by Sony just yet, but according to SonyAlphaRumors one of the lenses will use the same one-inch sensor as the new Sony RX100 II, while the other will feature an 18 megapixel sensor with a 10X zoom. It's a clever solution to improving a smartphone's photography prowess, but only if you're willing to give up its pocket-ability. [SonyAlphaRumors]

Leaked HTC One Max Press Shots: Yep, It Looks Like a Large One

Leaked HTC One Max Press Shots: Yep, It Looks Like a Large One

There have been rumblings suggesting that HTC is soon to launch a Galaxy Note rival in the shape of the six-inch HTC One Max. Now, @evleaks claims to have unearthed some press images of the montorous new phone.

The images, which are apparently "non-final" but still of high-quality, show that the new phone is, err, just a rather large version of the HTC One. In fact, it's tough to see much difference, other than a shifted camera flash and a slightly broader white stripe around the side.

The leaks comes with no extra spec details, but rumor has it that HTC's possible new giant phone will pack a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 chip, 2GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage, and a 3200mAh battery-along with a whopping 6-inch screen. Who knows for sure if it's definitely coming-but maybe it might turn up at Berlin's IFA tech show at the start of next month?

KeyMe for iOS: Keep Your Spare Set of Keys in the Cloud

How many have you found yourself locked out, stuck with a visiting friend who has to wait on the curb cause you aren't able to get them a key yet, left out in the cold with a lost key and locksmith, or any number of other unfortunately common circumstances? As long as people use physical keys-we're going to run into some unfortunate problems. And while KeyMe won't solve all of those, it comes as close as you're going to get for now.

What does it do?

Takes a scan of your house key and generates coded instructions that any locksmith or key maker will be able to read, so you can make a copy of your key anywhere in the world, no matter what situation you find yourself in. The code contains one line that instructs with blank to start with and another line with a series of numbers that dictate the depth of the key's teeth. Once you've saved your key, you can even share the instructions with a friend if need be.

Why do we like it?

Getting in once you've found yourself locked out can be preposterously expensive-but normally you have no other choice but to cough up the dough. Now, though, assuming you have the foresight to store your keys' info, you'll be ready to go without paying a ridiculous price, and you won't even have to spend time waiting for the locksmith. Scanning the key is free, but retrieving the information to make a new one costs $10, which isn't cheap, sure, but it's still a hell of a lot cheaper than calling in a professional. Of course, with something like this there will be safety concerns, but keys aren't really the safest of security devices in and of themselves. Now, this certainly doesn't help the situation, but depending on how often you misplace your keys, the convenience could seriously outweigh the risk, as long as your careful about what you leave lying around.

Upcoming iPad will use light display technology

 Upcoming iPad will use light display technology

 
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the next generation of Apple's iPad will use the same display technology which make the iPad mini so thin and light.

According to "people with knowledge of the matter" the screens for the larger device are already being made by Asian suppliers. The current iPad uses a glass-based touch panel, whereas teardowns have shown that the iPad mini uses a film-based screen to recognise user gestures.

That may sound like a subtle distinction, but film-based touchscreens are thinner and lighter than their glass counterparts, and in a bigger device the difference is even more pronounced. The quoted sources claim that it's the success of the iPad mini which has led to Apple to transfer the technology across into its larger sibling.

Thin film touch screens have been slowly becoming more established as their performance has improved to equal that of glass equivalents. It seems like a fairly natural progression to include the technology in the full-size iPad, given it already appears in the iPhone iPad mini-but it's far from certain that it's definitely the case.

It's unclear when the next iteration of iPads will be announced-their release schedule has become less predictable of recent time-but there's a slim chance they may make an appearance at an event on September 10th. Maybe. Possibly. But don't hold your breath. [Wall Street Journal]

HTC One Mini Pretty Good to be owned

It's been leaked on more than adult diapers, and now the HTC One mini (all lowercase, because it's so small, see?) is real. The idea is that it's a smaller, cheaper version of the our current favorite phone, the HTC One. But to accomplish such shrinkification and encheapenment, sacrifices must be made. Let's take a look.

Let's start with the obvious: The mini isn't really that mini. The screen size drops from 4.7-inches to 4.3-inches. The body goes from 5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 inches on the One, down to 5.20 x 2.50 x 0.36 inches on the One mini. The weight drops from 5.04 ounces to 4.30 ounces. Are these noticeable changes? Yes. Are they major changes? Not really. That said, we were able to reach the top, bottom, and far corners of the screen on the One mini without having to adjust the phone in our palm at all, which isn't something we can say for the original One. It's definitely something a person with smaller hands would appreciate.

The build quality is almost identical, and that's a very good thing. It has that same, satisfying, solid feeling to it, with the curved aluminum back (available in black or silver). There's just no give to it. It also has the same stereo BoomSound speakers on the front and it was plenty loud and very clear. The screen drops from a 1080p Super LCD 3 to a 720p Super LCD 2, but it still has a more than adequate 341 pixels per inch (the One has 468PPI, though that's arguably overkill). It was nice and bright, colors looked good, and it was plenty sharp for reading small text.

The lower resolution screen may ultimately be for the good, because the processor has been downgraded as well. We're looking at a dual-core 1.4GHz Snapdragon 400 processor (down from the quad-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 on the One). It also dropped from 2GB of RAM to just 1GB. But because the phone doesn't have as many pixels to push around, it felt just as snappy as its big brother. You'll probably notice the lack of power when loading up HD games, but for day-to-day stuff it's very speedy (see video).


The camera is basically the same F/2.0 4MP ""UltraPixel"" camera that murders low-light situations for the HTC One. The only difference is on the mini there is no optical image stabilization like the One has, so you'll need a steadier hand. The battery also falls from 2,300 mAh to 1,800 mAh, which is a significant drop, but perhaps the smaller screen and slower processor will balance it out. Maybe. It will come running Android 4.2.2 (which is kind of funny since the U.S. HTC One is currently still on 4.1. Thanks, carriers...) with HTC's Sense skin on top.

The One mini will be launching ""internationally"" in August and in the U.S. shortly thereafter. (When did the U.S. stop being included in ""international""? Actually, don't answer that.) Pricing and carriers have not be announced but we were told it would probably be about $100. Wait, uhh, guys? That's how much Sprint and T-Mobile charge for the HTC One right now! The mini had better be cheaper than that, otherwise the only people who should buy this phone are people who reeeeeally need that 0.4-inches smaller screen despite the other disadvantages

Other than that stuff, it's basically the same phone. 16GB of built-in memory (not expandable), LTE, NFC, and all that jazz. Overall, we liked it. It was very comfortable to use and it's just a little bit bigger than an iPhone 5. Would we change to it from an HTC One? No. But our small-handed friends could certainly do much worse.

Apple's Next iPhone(s?) Coming September 10th

Report: Apple's Next iPhone(s?) Coming September 10th

According to a report from AllThingsD, Apple will be taking the lid off of its new iPhone a month from today, on September 10th. Save the date.

While Apple rumors are as Apple rumors does, AllThingsD is as reliable a source as you're going to get outside of Cupertino itself. But even if the date is certain, plenty of questions remain as to what, exactly, we'll see there.

The All new Blackberry Z30

 Hands-On Video Claims to Show Off Rumored Sleek New BlackBerry Z30

It looks like rumors of a new BlackBerry handset, the Z30 (once referred to as the A10), could carry some weight: this hands-on video purports to show off the new device, and it seems convincing.

The footage give a pretty thorough walk-through with the device-in Vietnamese, sorry-conducted by Cellphone S. If the video's to be believed, the new Z30 should pack a 720p 5-inch AMOLED display, dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 8-megapixel camera, 2-megapixel front facer, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a 2,800 mAh battery. Like we've said before, the rumored new phone at least looks nice, even if it's unclear whether it would actually be any good. If it's real, of course.

Interestingly, there's an AT&T logo on the back of the device featured in the video. So, if it is real-which, of course, it might not be-could suggest that the phone is headed for that particular carrier sooner rather than later. Whether it could turn out to be handset that can save BlackBerry, however, is another question altogether. [Channel S via NowhereElse via Engadget]

Best Comparison Between Android 4.3 and Android 4.2.2

 Best Comparison Between Android 4.3 and Android 4.2.2

Well, virtually out of nowhere, Android 4.3 surfaced in the past week in the form of a ROM for the Google Edition Samsung Galaxy S4. But when we take a look at it, what’s really changed from Android 4.2? Here’s a little summary of what we’ve found so far.

 The version of the ROM that Android Police have had on their hands for the Galaxy S4 still has a few bugs (always on Wi-Fi? Ugh), but it’s given us some good insight into what we can look forward to when Android 4.3 does finally drop for other devices.  While it will still fall under the same nomenclature of Jelly Bean, 4.3 will have an API version of 18, compared to an API version of 17 for Android 4.2 This means that there will be most likely new interfaces and interactions available for developers to play around with.

Wi-Fi issues

While poking around in the source code, Android Police have discovered some changes to the wireless settings. Even if your slider for Wi-Fi is set to “Off”, the device will still scan the background. Google has indicated in the past that Wi-Fi is not only used for a determination of your devices location, but also for “other purposes. Android Police has therefor speculated that data is still being sent back to Google to expand its own Wi-Fi cards (a composite of Wi-Fi networks in your area).
There is a way to currently shut it off, but you need to do some searching in Advanced Settings.  Once this is done, the device will rely on GPS for location determination, however, it will consume more battery than just using the Wi-Fi option.
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
First introduced in Android 4.0, Roboto is the system font that Android uses and was designed specifically for ease of readability on smaller displays.  Some minor improvements to this font family have been added in Android 4.3, most notably making the letters slimmer and having more rounded edges.

android 43 robotoThe changes, while small, should be noticeable to users when reading on smaller screens. Roboto on 4.2 in black and Roboto on 4.3 in red.

While the changes are only visible when you do a direct comparison between the old and new Roboto fonts, the overall readability of text on your smartphone device or Android tablet should improve with this change.

Notifications, we meet again

I guess with the update to 4.3, Google has also planned some pretty major changes the Android notification service. It seems that it will be possible for third-party apps to access notifications and interact directly through them and also display a history of notifications that you have received. The former will allow apps a new range of interactions through the notification center, such as deleting e-mail messages without having to open your e-mail app. The latter will be handy should you ever drop out of Wi-Fi or cell reception areas and then come back to find yourself inundated with a plethora of notifications.

notification service android 43Some changes to the notification center is expected, allowing more access for apps.

While it might seem not too ground-breaking, these changes would allows devices (such as a Pebble Smartwatch) more controllability when it comes to notifications and what you can do with them, allowing a more seamless experience and reducing the amount of “double” notifications that you get across devices.

Other features

Some more changes in Android 4.3, as noted by Android Central, have been listed below:

    The camera app has been redesigned with a new UI
    Support for Bluetooth Low Energy
    New Developer Tools (Debugging for non-rectangular clipping, Experimental WebView repeal of USB debugging authorizations)
    In the phone app pauses and waits can be inserted in the dialing string (using the comma and semicolon)
    Also in the Phone App: autocomplete in variable length of tone dialing and DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency)
    For screenshots that are shared via email, the date and time of recordings are automatically packed into the subject

And so, that’s it. And while most of it relates to the version of Android found on the Galaxy, it’s most likely these features will also be available in versions across other devices. No date has been given for an official release (or even announcement) but with the release of more information about the Moto X on July 10th, we could be in for a big surprise.

Vodafone will launch 4G Service in Uk on 29 August 2013

Vodafone has revealed that it will launch its 4G service on 29 August to customers in London after investing £900m in the network.

It will roll out to 12 other cities including Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield by the end of the year, the firm said.

Prices for customers will begin at £26 per month for a SIM only deal with a 12-month contract.

Last week O2 announced plans to launch its own 4G service on the same day.

O2's lowest tariff is also £26 per month. EE, the first network to offer the faster mobile internet service, has a base tariff of £21 per month.

Three has said it plans to launch a fourth 4G network before the end of the year.



Bundled content
Vodafone has partnered with the music service Spotify and TV channel Sky Sport for its launch, to offer additional content to its 4G customers.

It is also providing unlimited data-use within the UK for the first three months of contracts, but otherwise imposes the maximum of an eight gigabyte cap. Vodafone said this would help customers pick the right data plan.

Consumer groups have been critical about the fact that only Three has committed itself to offering unlimited data as a long-term option.

All the networks took part in an auction run by regulator Ofcom to buy parts of the 4G spectrum earlier this year.

At the time Ofcom's chief executive Ed Richards described the sale as "a positive outcome for competition" in the UK.

"4G coverage will extend far beyond that of existing 3G services, covering 98% of the UK population indoors - and even more when outdoors - which is good news for parts of the country currently underserved by mobile broadband," he said.

Both EE and Vodafone purchased bands in the 2.6GHz range as well as the 800MHz part of the radio spectrum. O2 only bought bands in the lower range.

The 2.6GHz bands delivers faster speeds but across smaller distances. The 800MHz bands - previously used by the TV signals - are best for providing long-distance 4G services and indoor coverage.

"It's not just about speed issue but also capacity," Matthew Howett, an analyst at the telecoms consultancy Ovum, told the BBC earlier.

"The higher frequency spectrum effectively has fatter pipes - you can get more data through them.

"When lots of people are using 4G to do things like streaming high definition video, it's important not just to have the availability of the signal but also that the pipe is wide enough to carry all that traffic."