DEAL: Woot selling factory refurbished Nexus 7 2013 today only for $189 and $219
If you missed all the recent discounts on the newest model of the Nexus 7, today Woot has the flagship 7-inch tablet at a discounted price.
The devices Woot has for sale today are the black 16 and 32 GB models and are “factory refurbished for $189 and $219 respectively. These aren’t brand new, but they’re as good as new since you usually can’t tell the different with a refurbished device.
Coming with a 90 day warranty from ASUS, this is a pretty good deal for $60 and $50 off the price of a new Nexus 7 (2013) from Google that has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 4.4 KitKat.
via Woot
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T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 4 plans accidentally leaked ahead of today’s announcement
T-Mobile will pay termination fees for families breaking contracts with other carriers
Looks like we know at least part of what T-Mobile expects to announce today at CES. As previously rumored, the Uncarrier 4.0 stuff could be all about paying off early termination fees for customers making the switch from other carriers.
From all appearances, T-Mobile plans to pay a early termination fees for those who break their carrier’s contract and trade in their current devices. The leak comes in the form of an ad/banner published early on T-Mobile’s website. Initially discovered by Droid Life, it has since been pulled. Additional details remain unclear at this point but it’s reported that T-Mobile will pay up to $350 per line when a customer ports over at least three lines.
We’ll find out all of the nitty gritty details later today; T-Mobile has a press event scheduled for 3:30PM EST.
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Samsung and Trek team up to take cycling into the next generation
We’ve noted some products at CES that were a bit out of the norm, but Samsung and Trek, an American bicycle manufacturer, have two prototypes on display this week that could be very useful to cyclists, integrating smartphones with bikes.
The two concept bikes demonstrate the possibilities such as being able to charge a smartphone, a Galaxy Note 3 specifically, while pedaling and through the Galaxy Note 3 mounted to the handlebar or from a Galaxy Gear on the cyclists wrist connected wirelessly to the bike frame-integrated sensor, the cyclist can track statistics such as speed, cadence and distance.
Samsung notes that being able to charge your smartphone just by peddling (not an entirely new concept though) enables you to enjoy long bike rides without worrying about your smartphone battery running low. That’s especially useful if you’re using GPS, maps and other apps.
Hopefully it won’t take too long for these concepts to become reality for consumers.
Phandroid got a look at this concept as you can see from their photo above.
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HISENSE 65-inch curved H8s series 4K TV runs Android 4.2
HISENSE has introduced its newest line of curved televisions at CES, pulling the curtain back on the H8s series. Set to arrive later this year (Q3), the 65-inch model offers a 3840×2160 resolution over its curved face.
Things get fun when you peek under the hood and find Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and dozens of other Smart TV apps such as Chrome, YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Instant Video. Indeed, this guy is also Google Play certified. Additional details include HDMIx4, WiFi and three USB ports (4K video play), the custom VIDAA user interface, AirBridge Digital Media Player and Receiver, and a “state-of-the-art” Merlin Air Mouse remote control.
Look for pricing to be revealed as we get closer to the second half of the year.
HISENSE THROWS A CURVE AT CES 2014, INTRODUCES
THE 65” H8s SERIES CURVED UHD TV
Gorgeous 65” 4K TV provides unparalleled at-home cinematic experience
Las Vegas, NV – January 6, 2014 — Hisense today launched its brand new 65” H8s Curved Ultra HD TV at CES 2014. The curved display allows for a viewing experience just like the movie theater, without a bad seat in the room. With spectacular 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution and a vibrant 120Hz, every viewer feels like they’re part of the action.
“Today, by seamlessly coupling the consumer demand for a cinematic home experience with Hisense’s television expertise, we deliver an exceptional product that will be accessible to the broadest market here in North America,” said Jonathan Frank, Vice President of Marketing, Hisense USA. “This television is not only stunning, but it’s also incredibly immersive, with superior picture quality and sound – you really feel like you’re in the scene.”
The H8s comes loaded with Android™ 4.2 and dozens of SMART TV features including Netflix, Vudu HD Movies, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, Chrome™, YouTube™, and is Google Play™ certified. Accessing your digital content is a snap with the H8’s built-in HDMIx4, WiFi and three USB ports to support 4K video play. It also comes with the stunningly simple VIDAA user interface, AirBridge™ Digital Media Player and Receiver and state-of-the-art Merlin™ Air Mouse remote control.
The Curved UHD TV will be on display at the Hisense booth 7243 during CES, January 7-10, 2014. Expected availability will be Q3 2014.
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CES 2014: Haier Launches First ‘MFi Licensed’ Smart Appliance for iOS Device Compatibility
Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier today announced that it has become the first such company to be accepted into Apple’s MFi licensing program to certify compatibility with iOS devices. Haier’s Tianzun cabinet air conditioning unit is the first appliance to carry the MFi designation, with expansion to other Haier appliances coming in the future.
Haier’s Tianzun air conditioner is the first air conditioner and white good that is authorized by Apple’s MFi program. Haier will use this technology in the other Haier products, such as water heaters, ovens, intelligent home accessories and the like. Users will be able to complete the setup simply by connecting to WiFi. The live demonstration showed that Haier’s air conditioner could match the phone automatically and the user could set up parameters for the air conditioner directly without registration, setup password or any other complicated and time-consuming operations when connected to WiFi. And that brings consumers a simple, efficient experience of using smart appliances.
While smart appliances capable of being controlled through iOS devices are not new, a move by manufacturers to join Apple’s MFi program may help give consumers confidence that the products meet Apple’s standards for compatibility and functionality. The licensing program is already in wide use for such products as charging accessories, speaker docks, and more recently game controllers, but Haier’s announcement today indicates that the program is poised for even greater adoption as the burgeoning market for connected home appliances continues to expand.
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Xbox Music for iOS now plays music offline
Xbox Music landed on iOS with a big splash, but the absence of offline playback hurt its appeal for frequent flyers and anyone else whose internet access isn’t guaranteed. That won’t be a problem now that Microsoft has updated the app with offline support. Tunesters just have to flick a virtual switch to cache playlists for listening in any situation. The move won’t lure subscribers away from rival services that have had offline playback for a while, but it’s hard to object to a little more convenience for Xbox Music loyalists.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile, Microsoft
Via: The Verge
Source: App Store
iRing adds gesture control capability to iOS music apps (video)
This year’s CES has introduced us to a number of devices that cater to specific people. That includes IK Multimedia’s iRing accessory, designed for aspiring DJs who’d like to control their iOS music apps with gestures…and a dash of showmanship. So long as a user’s wearing the iRing, the iDevice’s front camera picks the gesture controls up, and the peripheral’s accompanying app translates them to commands music software can understand. According to the company (the same one responsible for a few other music accessories for iOS), the iRing’s capable of controlling not only basic music apps, but also advanced ones designed for those who mix their own tunes. It also comes with a couple of its own music editing apps that one can use to add effects and create non-stop loops. Those who prefer waving their hands in the air over poking at on-screen controls can get the iRing in various music and electronic retailers worldwide for $25.
Filed under: Peripherals, Mobile
Source: IK Multimedia
Neptune’s Pine isn’t a smartwatch, it’s a smartphone that sits on your wrist
When designing a smartwatch, the general trend is to start with a basic timepiece and add features until physics or budgets get in the way. That’s not the approach taken by 19-year-old Canadian Simon Tian when he developed the Pine by Neptune. Instead, he took to Kickstarter with the idea of just shrinking a last-generation smartphone down to watch-size proportions. The result isn’t really a watch in any sense of the word, but considering that the Pine raised eight times its goal on Kickstarter, there’s clearly a desire for this sort of hardware. We got to spend some time with it at CES and want to share some impressions with you.
Even with the pictures, it’s hard to get a sense of the scale of this thing. Imagine something the size of a deck of cards that’s strapped along your wrist and you’re almost there. The three Android navigation buttons run down the right side of the 2.4-inch, 320 x 240 TFT screen. Powering this thing is a 1.2GHz Snapdragon S4 paired with 512MB RAM and when using it, it’s certainly swift enough to play Angry Birds without any stutter or lag. Considering that it is a smartphone that’s been shrunk in the wash, you’ll also find a microSIM card slot, speakerphone and forward and rear-facing cameras. The VGA forward-facer is fine for video calls, but to use the primary lens, you’ll actually have to unclip the device from the wrist clip to use it.
Because of the size of the display, it’s entirely possible to use a full size software keyboard, meaning that it’s feasible, if not comfortable, to use this for email and texting. In fact, the phrase “feasible, if not comfortable” probably sums this device up in its entirety. While we’re sure there are plenty of people who will overlook its size in favor of having full smartphone functionality attached to their wrist, we can’t imagine this selling beyond its niche. Still, if you remain determined to snaffle one, the 16GB edition will cost $335 and the 32GB edition will set you back $395 when they launch in March.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Mobile
Source: Neptune Pine
G-Series wearable tracks sports, sleep and sitting
The language on Movea’s site can be a bit broad and tough to parse at times when trying to figure out exactly what the company produces. The simple answer is motion tracking, particularly as it pertains to things like sports and physical therapy. It makes sense, then, that the company was eager to jump on the activity-tracking wearable bandwagon, celebrating CES by teaming up with Texas Instruments for the G-Series. The wristband monitors a pretty broad spectrum of activities and, well, non-activities, counting your steps, tracking running/hiking, analyzing sleep activity and even detecting your posture (whether you’re, say, sitting or standing). The wearable promises a greater than 95 percent accuracy rate when it comes to activity classification and the lowest error rates when it comes to counting steps. Maybe we’ll try it out — we’ve got a few more steps to walk around the Las Vegas Convention Center this week.
Filed under: Wearables
Gigabyte’s dual GPU Aorus gaming laptop is less than an inch thick
To impress us with a gaming laptop these days requires more than just spec-bombing, but Gigabyte‘s Aorus has grabbed our attention. For starters, the 17.3-inch model is a mere 0.9-inches thick and weighs 6.4 pounds, rather insane numbers considering that it packs a pair of NVIDIA GTX 765M chips in an SLI configuration. In comparison, the 17-inch Razer Blade Pro is almost exactly the same size with a single GPU. To achieve that, Gigabyte made the case out of solid aluminum with a sculpted look only a gamer could love, while packing copious vents and ports to duct away the hot air. The rest of the specs are also top-tier: a 17.3-inch, 1080p display, Intel Core i7-4700HQ CPU, up to 32GB of RAM, three USB 3.0 slots, 500GB of mSATA SSD storage max, and up to a TB of 2.5-inch HDD storage. Gigabyte calls it a “powerplant on your lap,” and it’ll arrive around March for $2,099 -$2,799 depending on options. If you’re interested, some heat-proof pants might also be in order.
Via: The Verge
Source: Gigabyte
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