Intel’s next Thunderbolt port can handle two 4K displays at once
There’s a good reason why the Mac Pro has six Thunderbolt 2 ports: current Thunderbolt tech isn’t powerful enough to drive more than one 4K display per port. Future computers shouldn’t face that limitation, though. VR-Zone has leaked a presentation which suggests that Intel’s next Thunderbolt controller chip, Alpine Ridge, has enough bandwidth (40Gbps) to drive two 4K screens at the same time. That could prove a big help to video pros who want multiple ultra-sharp displays without filling up all their expansion space.
Alpine Ridge might not be a one-trick pony, either. The controller should charge systems that need up to 100W of power, and it should use just half the energy of its predecessor. However, there may be a big gotcha — Intel is reportedly changing connectors to provide all that added bandwidth and electricity. Adapters would let you use older Thunderbolt gear, but that might not be comforting if you’ve already spent a fortune on peripherals.
The company hasn’t confirmed any details of the new Thunderbolt spec, and there’s no guarantee that what we see here will reach finished hardware. You’ll have to be patient if the leak is accurate, though. The presentation mentions a tie-in with Skylake, the successor to Intel’s upcoming Broadwell processor technology. That would put any launch in 2015, if not later.
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Peripherals, Storage, Intel
Via: Ars Technica
Source: VR-Zone (translated)
Leaked Screenshots Show Off New UI of the LG G3
Expected to get an official reveal soon, the LG G3 has garnered a lot of attention. With the most notable rumors suggesting an ultra-high resolution screen, it seems only fair to know what interface will grace that rumored 2560 x 1440 pixel display.
The fine folks over at Digital Trends have gotten their hands on pictures of what seems to be the new user interface that will be on the LG G3 at launch.
The new UI sports a flatter, more modern look that’s clean and lacks the “busy” feel of the UI found on the G2/G Pro 2.
It seems that everything about the UI is getting a revamp. The notification shade seems to be transparent, the quick toggles are now round instead of square, and the QSlide app icons seem to be slightly larger.
Also of note, LG is rumored to have developed a type of “concierge-style” service within the UI that will learn from your use of the phone and give you valuable information that will aid you throughout the day. If you take a look at the weather widget, you can see the service in action suggesting that an umbrella may be in order.
If the rumors are correct, the new UI is a much needed change and LG should benefit from modernizing their outdated user interface.
Source (Digital Trends)
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New Android Dialer Leaks?! Galaxy Note 4 to Have Wraparound Display? – ManDroid Quickie
Time for some Android news quick status. the @googlenexus Twitter account leaked out an interesting screenshot, that many are speculating to be the new Android dialer. Galaxy Note 4 might finally see that YOUM display, and Motorola might have a more budget friendly phone. Nothing wrong with that at all.
News Topics
New dialer screenshot leals
Galaxy Note 4 may have the YOUM display
Moto E leaked specs
Nexus 5 and Galaxy S5 go head to head
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Whatsapp now has 500 million active users to offer its new social overlord
Some companies lose their following after an acquisition, but not Whatsapp — apparently, its userbase just continued to grow after Facebook bought it for $19 billion. The FB-owned entity has revealed that it now has 500 million active users, up 50 million from the time the social network snapped it up. According to Whatsapp CEO Jan Kuom, the app has seen the fastest growth in Brazil, India, Mexico and Russia in recent months. Kuom didn’t mention whether the buyout helped boost Whatsapp’s influence in those regions, but it’s worth noting that Brazil, India and Mexico had some of the biggest Facebook user numbers in 2013, according to a statistics analyst. He also mentioned that people have been sharing over 700 million photos and 100 million videos per day over the app.
With growth like this, we wouldn’t be surprised if it’s true that providers everywhere have collectively lost out on $33 billion due to the popular messaging app. Unfortunately, the CEO didn’t have anything to share about the VoIP feature for iOS, so the Whatsapp faithful will have to wait a bit more.
Filed under: Misc, Mobile, Facebook
Source: Whatsapp
Apple Fixes FaceTime on Older Versions of OS X, iOS 6 Still Not Working
Apple tonight released an update for FaceTime on OS X [Direct Link], which resolves connections issues and is recommended for all FaceTime users currently running OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The connection issues are presumably related to the problems reported last week which affected both older versions of OS X and iOS 6 versions of FaceTime.
Apple, however, has not yet addressed the problems with FaceTime that are in iOS 6. While it is encouraging that Apple released an update for FaceTime for OS X 10.6, Apple support’s recommendations for iOS 6 users has been to upgrade to iOS 7. One user has quoted Apple support as saying that the only fix for iOS 6 is to upgrade to the latest version of iOS 7, with no current plans to release a fix on iOS 6 or iOS 5.
According to Apple’s updated FaceTime troubleshooting page, users who are still having trouble with the application are recommended to update to the latest version of iOS or OS X.
Japan’s not getting the Xbox One until this September
If we’re being civil, Japan’s relationship with the Xbox could be described as “tenuous” at best, and the release date for Microsoft’s latest game console probably won’t do much to change that. Come this September 4th, gamers in the country will finally be able to claim an Xbox One for themselves. Yes, that’s around 10 months after it launched in the US and other “first tier” countries, and seven months after the PlayStation 4′s Japanese debut. Redmond’s Eastern wing hasn’t mentioned pricing just yet (what, one announcement isn’t enough?), but with E3 on the horizon it likely won’t remain unknown for too much longer.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD, Microsoft
Source: Microsoft (Japanese)
Google offered to help Samsung with Apple patent battle costs
Confirming what a lot of us thought already, Google is more than a little interested in Apple and Samsung’s continuing court battle. New evidence revealed by Apple’s lawyers outlines emails from Google that offered to foot some of the damages (if Samsung lost), as well as cover part of the legal costs in the current trial. This would cover two of the five patents that Apple is fighting over. Google lawyer James Maccoun confirmed that it would help Samsung as part of the Mobile Application Distribution Agreement, the framework that allows Samsung to use Google-made apps on its Android devices. According to Maccoun’s taped deposition: “As I read it, Google’s essentially offering to defend Samsung to the MADA and does offer to defend some [patent] claims.”
Apple is looking to claim $2.2 billion from Samsung over five patents, while in return (you know how these things go), the Korean company is claiming a smaller $7 million for infringing two of its patents. Samsung had already stated that four of Apple’s patents are covered by Google’s Android OS, and has called in engineers to testify to that effect. The details of exactly how much cash Google will be willing to offer up haven’t been disclosed, although it’s likely hoping it won’t have to pay a thing.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Apple, Samsung, Google
Source: WSJ
Apple mends a Heartbleed security bug in its latest WiFi routers
Filed under: Networking, Apple
Via: Macworld
Source: Apple
The Supreme Court heard Aereo’s case, whether they understood it could mean everything
We have no doubt the justices of the Supreme Court are well versed and prepared for any copyright law, but do they understand TV or the hows and whys it can be so frustrating sometimes? Like many of us, possibly not that well — like why HBO can’t keep its streaming service up during Game of Thrones? — which could make reaching a decision in the case between Aereo and the broadcasters seeking to put it out of business especially difficult. During today’s oral arguments Justice Antonin Scalia wondered whether the cable- and satellite-only network HBO might be picked up by Aereo’s antenna-to-internet setup. The justices were mostly on point, however, needling lawyers for the networks about a previous case for Cablevision’s cloud DVR, and how a ruling in their favor could affect cloud internet services.
Breyer initially confused by #Aereo argument. Said to counsel: “that’s not your problem, but it may well turn out to be.”
– Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) April 22, 2014
They also had tough questions for Aereo, with Chief Justice Roberts telling the company’s lawyer “there’s no technological reason for you to have 10,000 dime-sized antenna, other than to get around the copyright laws.” So who will prevail? A decision is expected by the end of June, and it’s anyone’s guess which way the court is leaning, but you can read through the entire proceedings as they occurred this morning right here.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
Source: Oral Argument Transcripts (PDF)
YouTube cat videos can finally play on most Roku devices
Roku has just announced that the YouTube app, once exclusive only to the Roku 3, is now available to all of the company’s “current-gen” players. That includes the Roku LT, Roku 1, the Roku 2, the Roku HD, the Roku Streaming Stick… and, well, pretty much all of them. Like we announced back in December, the YouTube app lets you send videos from your phone or tablet to the tiny media streamer when you’re connected to the same wireless network. You’re also able to sign in and watch your favorite subscribed channels — like, ahem, ours perhaps? — as you would on your computer. In other news, Roku has also announced that the Fox Now channel is now finally available to Comcast customers (it’s already accessible via other providers like AT&T U-Verse and Dish). Simply link the app up to your Xfinity account, and you’ll be able to watch the upcoming season of 24 whenever you like. To get either the YouTube or Fox Now app, simply download it from the store or just hit the links in this very sentence.
Filed under: HD
Source: Roku (YouTube), Roku (Fox Now), Roku (1), (2)
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