Another 14-Minute Review Video of the All New HTC One Comes from Germany
The All New HTC One just can’t stay hidden. Another hands-on video surfaces from Germany showing an in-depth look into the New HTC One. I don’t know what it is about this video, but as I was watching it, something about the New HTC One’s look got me all tingly. Sure, it doesn’t strive too far away from the original designed, but the way those rounded corners look gave my eyes a little candy. This guy also dives into the dual-camera, where he shows off a 3D capture mode, which is not a bad little added feature to the camera. The gestures that we saw in that Sense 6 video are also talked about, and we of course get a get look at the new UI. So check out the video below if you want more of the New HTC One. He does speak German so you might not be able to understand him.
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LSTN headphones: helping people hear in style
LSTN is out to change the way you hear music. But, more importantly, LSTN is helping some people to hear anything, often for the very first time. The brand launched last year with the goal of creating headphones that look great, sound great and — as we’ll see — help you feel great. The first two goals are relatively straightforward. For example, design-wise, the use of reclaimed wood (cherry, ebony and beech) not only gives them a nice natural look, it also means every pair is unique. It’s LSTN’s recent work in Uganda and Kenya that should take care of that third goal, however. LSTN works closely with the Starkey Foundation so that every pair of headphones sold helps restore someone’s hearing. This weekend sees the conclusion of the most recent excursion, which saw over 5,000 people across the two countries receive help with their hearing through donation of hearing aids. This brings the running total of recipients (previous trips have helped people in Peru, and right here in the US) to 15,000. LSTN’s just made making the decision to help someone out (and yourself) even easier, too, with the addition of a zebra wood model to the flagship Troubador range (as seen above).
As for the headphones themselves, despite the charitable connection, the Troubador mode still costs a reasonable $150. The reclaimed wood we mentioned, gloss finish and embossed LSTN logo on the earcups definitely gives them an undoubted cool-factor. They’re super comfortable too. What about the sound? We’re pleased to say that this part clearly wasn’t an afterthought. The Troubadors are well balanced with not too much boosting on the low-end (as is often the case with style-conscious headphones), providing a sound quality that exceeds its price-point.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Wearables
Source: LSTN
Weekly Roundup: the Moto 360, Sony’s Project Morpheus, NSA transparency reports and more!
You might say the week is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workweek, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Weekly Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past seven days — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
This is Motorola’s new Android Wear smartwatch: Moto 360
Motorola’s new wearable, the Moto 360, takes smartwatch form factor back in time (har), boasting a seriously eye-catching design and circular watchface. Powered by Google’s Android Wear, owners can utilize the power of Now from their wrists. What’s more, this isn’t the Moto 360′s only design. It’ll come in a variety of styles once it launches this summer.
Using the PlayStation 4′s virtual reality headset, Project Morpheus
Last week at GDC, Sony unveiled Project Morpheus. We got to try out the company’s VR headset, destined for the PlayStation 4 — and yes, it’s pretty awesome. Engadget’s own Ben Gilbert donned a virtual sword and took the prototype for a spin while we caught the action on camera.
The NSA may release its own transparency reports
Earlier this week, NSA general counsel Rajesh De stated that companies like Apple or Google are fully aware of its data collection practices due to its “compulsory legal process.” Now, the agency may take that claim one step further by releasing its own transparency reports.
Peter Molyneux wants more from VR than what’s available
Without failing to realize how far VR has come, Peter Molyneux told us at GDC that the tech still leaves him wanting. According to the famed game designer, it’s all about innovation, and the latest next-gen tech, like Sony’s Project Morpheus, doesn’t push the limits.
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LG’s first smart light bulb flashes when you get a phone call
LG isn’t about to let household heavyweights like Philips corner the connected lighting space — it just unveiled the Smart Lamp, its first take on the concept. The 10W LED bulb gives Android and iOS users a familiar level of control over their illumination, including a light-based alarm clock and a security mode that pretends you’re at home. There are a couple of noteworthy tricks in this initial offering, however. The light connects through both Bluetooth and WiFi, letting it pull the sync-based stunts we’ve seen in a few other bulbs: it can flash when you get a phone call, or (with Android) pulse to the beat of the music. The Smart Lamp is more expensive than ordinary LEDs at 35,000 won ($32) in LG’s native Korea, but it could be a good deal if you don’t need the many-colored lighting of Hue and similar systems. Unfortunately, there’s no word on whether or not it’s coming to the US.
Via: Android Central
Source: LG (translated)
Pebble Steel reduced to $229 with leather strap
If you’re in the market for a Pebble Steel but have been put off by the price, then a recent price drop in the Pebble Steel with the leather strap to $229 might tempt you into the purchase.
Pebble have reduced the price of both the brushed stainless or black matte version to just $229 with the leather wrist-strap. It may be a pre-emptive response to the Android Wear announcement by Google and the impending release of a number of competitors for the smartwatch crown, but it certainly makes the Pebble Steel more enticing if you don’t mind about not having the steel strap.
[Via SmarterWatching]
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Report: Apple to release iTunes for Android
What’s the biggest fear of Apple? We all know that one, its Android. Recently, Apple saw a huge decline in their iTunes download, because of the strong competition. But it seems considering something we never thought is going to happen to fill that void. According to Billboard, Apple is planning to release the iTunes for Android to boost their revenue, which is actually a good idea, but it is not easy as Apple think it is.
The competition is really tough on Android, and brands like Amazon and Google itself are ruling the digital music market And not to forget services like Rdio, Spotify, Pandora and Google Music; so Apple has to come up with something that is good enough to go head-to-head with such services.
Do you think iTunes for Android is a good idea? Let us know in the comment box below.
Source: Billboard
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