Color Cables: Glow in the Dark, Charge & Sync Cables Review
You may have caught our preview post of a great Indiegogo campaign that caught our attention, and the kind guys over at Color Cables sent us a few review units over to check out.
Functionality
Let me set the scene for you – it’s 11pm, the baby is asleep in the cot and the 10% battery remaining warning has just flashed up on your device. You need your charger but it’s pitch black; can’t turn the light on to find the charger cable for fear of waking the little one it’s taken oh so long to get to sleep. Here’s where Color Cables steps in!
Harnessing the light it has absorbed during the day from sunlight and also artificial light, the Color Cables emit a glow, easily illuminating them in a dark room.
The cables can charge and sync a variety of different devices depending on the connector you purchase. Micro-USB, 30-Pin, and Lightning connectors are all available to cater for the range of latest devices.
Design
The Color Cables are extremely well made and feel very solid, with the connectors slotting easily into the device and fit snug. I’ve used some very bad cables where the connectors hang halfway out of the port and feel very flimsy; the Color Cables do not disappoint in their build quality.
The cables come in a range of different colors and lengths at varying prices, but all offer the charge and sync feature, as well as harnessing light to offer a glow. The Color Cables do not work out of the box, and that’s understandable given they have to harness the available light in order to then emit it when it detects darkness. It took around 48 hours for it to absorb sufficient light to work, but I had to move one of my other chargers since it never glowed presumably because it wasn’t getting the necessary light during the day.
Overall, the cable is a simple but great idea that is executed extremely well and they function exactly as you would expect the Color Cables to, offering accessibility without compromising charge time or functionality.
If you like the look of the Color Cables then be sure to check out their website. Stick around at AndroidGuys as we’ll be giving some of these charging cables away over the next few days.
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Irish school children are building worlds for the Oculus Rift
If games, wildlife documentaries and virtual strolls in the park aren’t enough to validate virtual reality for you, try this one: educational motivation. School children in Ireland have been using a open source version of Second Life to learn coding, 3D modeling and to create virtual spaces of recent field trips. Their most recent project: recreating the monastery of Clonmacnoise and exploring it with an Oculus Rift. Technically the Rift isn’t part of the classroom’s normal operations — the founder of the MissionV virtual reality platform the school is visiting brought it with him on a recent visit — but it did give the students a new perspective on the world they had built. “Whoa,” one student exclaimed, looking at the classroom’s recreation of Clonmacnoise’s McCarthy Tower. “That is humongous.”
“The children spent two weeks building the model and were intimately familiar with the layout of the site and buildings as the appeared on the PC monitor,” MissionV founder and CEO James Corbett explained. “But the full realization of the scale and perspective of what they built only dawned on them when they were immersed in this reality.” Having a virtual presence in the model actually changed how the children learned about it — and the promise of being able to play in the world they built was bound to be a heck of a motivator, too. It’s still too early to say if VR will become a common tool in education, but it’s still a blast to watch these kids romp around in a world of their own making. Check it out in the video below.
Filed under: Gaming
Source: MissionV, Technology.ie
Galaxy Note 4 Gets Talked About! Amazon Phone Actually Looking to be Real! – The ManDroid SHow
It’s Friday…or Saturday! Time to talk about some of that Android stuff we all love to talk about. The Galaxy Note 4 gets mentioned, as well as the Amazon phone that I guess is going to be a thing. If it’s at all like they claim it will be, then maybe it is something to look forward to. Enjoy the show!
News Topics
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets talked about
Amazon phone images
Android stock camera app added to the Play Store
Chrome Desktop Remote
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Dell: The Power House Of High Quality Laptops
Technology has always been a boon for mankind. It has kept on developing and has provided myriad useful products to the world till date. It has effectively made things achievable and available for the people which were once thought to be impossible. Furthermore, it has stretched out its roots to both technical and non technical sectors of the society. The current scenario shows that it has become the vital part of the social life and one people are now highly relying on this facet.
Needless to mention, most of the belongings either for residential or commercial are the outputs of technology. Precisely, it has provided ultimate comfort and convenience to the people. One of the amazing discoveries through technology has been the computers which truly changed the definition and speed of analyzing the factor. No doubt, this discovery turned out highly prolific to the people and has undergone various updates and developments as per the requirement.
The effect of technology has also kept on reflecting during the developing stages of computers. The bulky and huge formats of these machines were soon replaced by compact and comparatively lighter working systems. And then additionally, more “compressed” systems emerged which were more handy and most importantly portable. These have been known as laptops which have gradually replaced the tradition of mainstream computer systems popularly known as “desktops”.
Nevertheless desktops are still in high use today, but laptops have taken over the trend. They are not only sleek, trendy and stylish, but at the same time, they are highly useful to give a consistent flow to your work whenever and wherever you like. They always provide you the service either you are at halt or on the move. You could always rely on these compact machines when there is something urgent or pending regarding your tasks. For this reason, these machines have been heartily accredited by the people across the globe.
Various brands rolled into the market for providing their computing machines to the people. Many of them have ruled the market worldwide for years due to the excellent configuration and better service of their products. You can just expect for something special and majestic from them every time. One of such brands known for its opulent range of computer systems is Dell. Based in Round Rock, Texas, United States, Dell has ever been providing its flawless services to the world.
This is the world renowned brand known to provide effective computing solutions. The company has well managed to grip the market through its varying range of highly configured laptops. Take a look at some of the spectacular ranges of laptops “powered” by Dell
- Dell Inspiron- This has been purposely designed for the budget conscious people. But at the same time Dell has not compromised with the features and specifications such as an astounding high RAM, Intel’s latest processer, latest OS along with a touch screen! The system is well organized to handle everyday tasks. This highly featured laptop is available with a screen size up to 15.6 inches.
- Dell Inspiron R- These ranges of laptops have been specifically designed for multimedia lovers. It can be said as these categories of laptops are an upgraded version of Dell Inspiron with whole lots of advanced features and options. The specifications like Intel’s i5 processer, Windows 8 OS, touch screen and great HD resolution makes this laptop extremely preferable.
- Dell Ultrabook- They are specifically designed to be extra thin and very powerful. The response time of these ranges of laptops is within seconds hence it is quick in performance. Additionally, the battery back-up of this version of laptop is surprisingly high from its counter parts.
- Dell Gaming laptops- Stress out yourself from your work and rejuvenate yourself with exciting and thrilling games on Dell’s Alienware range of laptops. These laptops have been specifically designed to accomplish all your gaming needs as and when you like. You would surely like the interfacing playing on these laptops no matter whether you are a beginner or an expert.
These are some of the best laptop versions manufactured by Dell. However there are more prolific laptops by this brand. One of the best parts about the brand is that you could also avail the very useful Dell laptop discounts and you could get the laptops at discounted rates. Check out the link http://www.dell.com/in/p/laptops?fc=alienware-laptops#ViewByTabs to get more detailed information for various other laptops of Dell in detail.
R.I.P Nike Fuelband?: Nike could be killing off their fitness wearable, instead focus on fitness Software
R.I.P Nike Fuelband. Here lies Nike’s fitness wearable, probably. According to sources who spoke with CNET, Nike has laid off 55 of the 70 strong Nike Fuelband hardware team, prompting the rumour that Nike may be shuttering development of its only fitness wearable. This is likely a move to refocus Nike’s aspirations, who just recently announced a Fuel Lab in San Francisco that aims to provide more digital services to athletes.
This move don’t come as much as a surprise as Nike has insisted on leaning on its close working relationship with Apple (Apple CEO, Tim Cook, is on Nike’s board). So much so that the Nike Fuelband (assuming this news is true) will be buried as an iOS-exclusive wearable and never having experienced the nigh-on 80% of smartphones that are Android based devices. Other pundits suggest that the Fuelband’s undoing was more likely due to its relationship with Apple and the rumoured Apple wearable that we’ve all heard so much about. A partnership between and Nike software and Apple hardware would be far more lucrative for the sports wear giant, however that’s all still a pipe dream at this point.
What do you think about the news that Nike is likely going to dump their fitness wearable? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
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CyanogenMod 11S – OnePlus One UI showcased
Carl Pei of OnePlus took to the official OnePlus forums to put a bit of clarity around all the OnePlus rumors that have been making the rounds around the Internet recently, and by doing so revealed some images of the device UI.
There has been a lot of speculation and excitement about the operating system of the OnePlus One. As you know, we’ve been working with the Cyanogen team on this product for quite some time, starting from when OnePlus was just an idea. Both teams have been deeply involved in both the software and the hardware parts of the experience, and it’s been an amazing ride so far.
Although we’re still running pre-production versions of CyanogenMod 11S, I’d still like to share with you some of the things that the Cyanogen team has been working on.
The new stuff is pretty cool, so here’s a taste of what’s to come.
If you don’t like the new default UI of CyanogenMod 11S, then you can always just select the previous theme in the settings menu to return to the standard CyanogenMod look and feel we’re all used to.
Thoughts?
SOURCE: Phandroid
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Beats Music update lets you subscribe from inside the iOS app
Odds are that you weren’t riveted by Beats Music when it first arrived, but the streaming service has just delivered a pair of big updates that may give you a good excuse to tune in. For the iOS app, the biggest improvement is visible when you’re signing up — you can now subscribe from within the software rather than heading to the web. The move makes it that much easier to keep the music flowing after your trial is over, and may just help Beats grow its fledgling customer base.
Not that Beats is neglecting its Android app by any means; you get a “brand spanking new widget” for your home screen if you’re running Google’s mobile platform. Both the Android and iOS releases also share some common improvements, including the ability to find Facebook friends who use Beats, better social network linking and thousands of new tracks in the Sentence playlist generator. There’s no guarantee that either refresh will have you rethinking that Rdio or Spotify subscription, but it’s hard to knock upgrades that make it easy to start listening.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile
Via: Recode, Droid-Life
Source: App Store, Google Play
‘Beats Music’ Updated With In-App Subscriptions, Offline Mode and More [iOS Blog]
Beats has updated its Beats Music streaming music app with in-app subscriptions, Facebook friend search, an offline mode and more. The move allows users to subscribe to the Beats Music service via their iTunes account.
What’s New in Version 1.0.7
You asked for it, and we listened! Some highlights in this release include:
– In-app subscription and account management via your iTunes account
– Find Your Friends — find and follow your Facebook friends on Beats Music
– Improved Facebook and Twitter account management
– Thousands of new tracks available in The Sentence
– Artist Offers — discover new content and merchandise from your favorite artists
– Offline Mode & Downloading improvements
– Music Player performance fixes
Previously, users had to subscribe to Beat Music on the service’s website, allowing Beats to bypass Apple’s 70 / 30 split with developers, which would result in the Cupertino company netting $3 a month from Beats Music’s $10-a-month fee for every subscriber Beats adds within the app.
Beats CEO Ian Rogers tells Re/code that the company made its decision to add in-app subscriptions, and therefore submit to the 70 / 30 split, when it found that more than half of its users used iPhones, making it difficult to get an iOS user to subscribe with no in-app subscription option.
Other music streaming services like Rdio and Rhapsody also sell subscriptions in-app, although Rdio’s in-app subscription price was raised from $10 a month to $15 a month to make up for Apple’s cut. Spotify, however, does not offer in-app subscriptions, though it does offer a free, ad-supported mode available in its app.
Beats Music is available in the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
Daily Roundup: Xperia Z2 review, Oculus VR lets a terminal patient travel and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Sony Xperia Z2 review: a big, powerful slab of a phone
The Xperia Z2 is just as waterproof as the original Z1 and it packs a slightly larger display and better battery life — not to mention it’s several grams lighter. But at 5.2-inches, Sony’s curveless flagship might be too big for its your britches.
Oculus Rift helps terminally ill woman take one last stroll in the sun
Sure, exploring the world of Minecraft with an Occulus Rift is fun, but pure entertainment isn’t the VR headset’s only use. Roberta Firstenberg may be a home-bound terminally ill cancer patient, but Oculus let her take a virtual trip to Tuscany before she passed.
Wu-Tang fans hope to liberate ‘Shaolin’ for $5 million but have a ways to go
Yes, the Wu-Tang Clan is selling the only copy of its upcoming album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, for $5 million. Don’t have that kind of cash? Not to worry, a group of fans put together a Kickstarter in hopes of putting its latest jams in the hands of ordinary people.
NASA just crashed a satellite into the moon on purpose
Remember NASA’s LADEE satellite? Well, it’s no more. According to the agency, the vehicle didn’t have enough power to maintain orbit… so they gave it a proper galactic burial and slammed it into the lunar surface.
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[Download] YouTube version 5.6.32 makes quite a few changes in a small Increment
It must be Christmas because the Google apps updates just keep coming. Or maybe it’s just Easter. Either way, Google has pushed yet another update for the YouTube app just days after updating it to version 5.6.31. This new iteration, YouTube version 5.6.32, looks like it adds quite a few tweaks despite only being a 0.0.01 increment. The new additions include quite a few changes to interactions with playlists as well as tweaks to comments like replying to and deleting them. The full list of changes from the Play Store page include:
- YouTube Mix automatic playlists for music videos
- Reply to comments
- Improved video quality for Android 4.2 and above
- Delete your own comment
- See if a comment was shared privately or publicly
- Share and like playlists
- Your liked and personal playlists appear in the left-hand guide drawer
The update is showing on the Google Play Store now, but if the update hasn’t hit your device yet and you want to get your hands on the latest and greatest, we have the APK file available for download below:
YouTube version 5.6.32 APK download
Don’t forget to let us know how you find the latest update in the comments!
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