You can now spice up those iPad docs with Hoefler & Co. fonts
Sure, you’re likely not buying $300 fonts just for your Pages and Keynote work on an iPad, but for those who’ve already splurged for a bite of Hoefler & Co.’s catalog, the option is pretty tempting. The popular type foundry has made purchased fonts available for use on devices running iOS 7, with the ability to download the requisite files directly from the site. A quick jaunt over to your Font Library page will show the options you’ve licensed with the option to “add to device” for an easy install. One thing’s for sure: those cover letters typed out in a pinch are about to get a major aesthetic upgrade.
Source: Hoefler & Co.
Symantec declares antivirus ‘dead’ as it focuses on damage control
Given how hard antivirus software makers push you to sign up, you’d think that business was booming. Far from it, according to Symantec’s Brian Dye. He tells the Wall Street Journal that antivirus tools like his company’s Norton suite are effectively “dead.” The utilities now catch less than half of all attacks, according to the executive — to him, the focus is on minimizing the damage whenever there’s a successful hack or infection.
To that end, Symantec plans to sell both recovery services and threat briefings to corporate customers. In the long run, it should also have technology that finds malware trying to imitate other apps. However, the developer can’t give up its original cash cow just yet. Antivirus packages like Norton still make up more than 40 percent of the company’s revenue, and the new services won’t safeguard your PC at home. You can still count on security software hanging around, then — just be aware that you may need extra software (and a healthy dose of caution) to stay safe.
[Image credit: Shutterstock / David Orcea]
Filed under: Internet, Software
Via: The Guardian
Source: Wall Street Journal
Moto E branding, specs, and pricing ‘confirmed’
Ahead of Motorola’s event scheduled for May 13th in New Delhi and London, an Indian import website have confirmed that the budget device to succeed the Moto G will be called the Moto E and will come with XT1021 (single SIM), XT1022 (dual SIM) and XT1025 (dual SIM with digital TV) model numbers.
Motorola have already begun shipping retail units of the Moto E ahead of the initial launch in India, with the UK, Brazil, and Mexico getting the phone days later.
As far as pricing goes, the import listing on the Indian source website marks the Moto E at around INR 7,999 – INR 8,499 which puts it around the $130 – $140 mark.
The Moto E will come with a dual-core processor, 4.3-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of Internal memory, 5-Megapixel rear camera, and a 1900 mAh battery.
SOURCE: Zauba
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Google Maps Updates to Version 8.0.0 Bringing More Info when Navigating [Download]
It isn’t Wednesday quite yet folks, but Google has decided to roll out a pretty big update to Google Maps, bringing it to version 8.0.0 and bringing in a lot of new features.
- Turn-by-turn navigation now displays distance, arrival time, and quick access to alternate routes
- Save and manage offline maps in a custom list for when you’re traveling or have a slow connection
- Transit results now display total walking time of your trip and the next scheduled bus or train
- Sign in to see your “Places to review” list from recently saved or searched-for places
- If you have the Uber app installed, open it right from Google Maps when comparing route options
- Bug fixes
Glad they added more info when utilizing navigation, and anything that involves offline mode is always pretty fantastic. If you have not received the update in the Play Store, we have the download for you below. Get that on your device, and let us know how it is.
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The $20 smartphone is coming later this year
In some corners of the world, even starter smartphones like the ZTE Open are too costly; basic cellphones such as the Nokia 105 thrive in areas where whole families can only afford one device. However, ARM believes that smartphones will soon be within reach of just about anyone. While it’s possible to make a $25 Firefox OS phone today, ARM now expects to see a $20 Android phone within the “next few months.” It might not actually be possible to go cheaper using current manufacturing techniques, the chip designer says.
This extra-frugal hardware won’t compete against most budget phones, let alone a range-topping device like the Galaxy S5. The $20 smartphone will have to use a single-core Cortex-A5 processor and 2.5G (read: EDGE) wireless data; for reference, the $49 BLU Dash uses a dual-core chip. Performance isn’t the point, though. A rock-bottom price should bring sophisticated mobile computing to an audience that previously had to make do with calls and text messages — social networks and the modern mobile web will no longer be off-limits.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Via: Ars Technica
Source: AnandTech
Microsoft OneDrive adds sharing and organization features for Android
If you’re a Microsoft OneDrive user on Android, sharing and organizing files just got a bit easier while on the move. Thanks to an update to version 2.5, the cloud-storage option allows those with Google-powered mobile devices to share via invite, link or sending files to an outside app. You can also download multiple files at once, while moving and sorting individual items and folders as needed. There are some new additions on the desktop side too, including adding items to a previously shared stash, publishing video content to Facebook, custom album covers and more. The new version of the Android app is available now in Google Play and the desktop features are rolling out to users “over the coming days.”
Source: Microsoft (OneDrive Blog), Google Play
Jack White’s Lazaretto ‘Ultra LP’ is a marvel of vinyl engineering
Setting a Guinness World Record after tracking and releasing a 7-inch vinyl in under four hours last month wasn’t enough. Now, Jack White and Third Man Records have revealed plans for the Lazaretto Ultra LP ahead of its June 10th release. We’ll provide the full list of details after the break, but here’s a quick rundown of the highlights. First, there are two vinyl-only hidden tracks that are tucked underneath the labels on each side. What’s more, one of those tracks plays at 78 RPM and the other at 45 RPM, making this 180-gram vinyl release a three-speed record. If you’re familiar with White’s project The Dead Weather, you know he’s embraced the under label groove before.
Side A also plays from the outside in and both sides have a locked groove that repeats — both of which have been seen on LPs before (The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s, for example). Dual-groove tech plays either an electric or acoustic intro for the song “Just One Drink” based on where the needle is dropped, but both meet up once the song gets going. In the dead wax area on one side, there’s a “first of its kind” hand-etched floating hologram of an angel. And finally, as you might expect, there’s no compression of the audio here. If you’re in need of further explanation, there’s a video walk-through just down below.
Ultra LP features:
- 180 gram vinyl
- 2 vinyl-only hidden tracks hidden beneath the center labels
- 1 hidden track plays at 78 RPM, one plays at 45 RPM, making this a 3-speed record
- Side A plays from the outside in
- Dual-groove technology: plays an electric or acoustic intro for “Just One Drink” depending on where needle is dropped. The grooves meet for the body of the song.
- Matte finish on Side B, giving the appearance of an un-played 78 RPM record
- Both sides end with locked grooves
- Vinyl pressed in seldom-used flat-edged format
- Dead wax area on Side A contains a hand-etched hologram by Tristan Duke of Infinity Light Science, the first of its kind on a vinyl record
- Absolutely zero compression used during recording, mixing and mastering
- Different running order from the CD/digital version
- LP utilizes some mixes different from those used on CD and digital version
Filed under: Misc
Via: Pitchfork
NYNE Bass review
Face it, there’s a ton of portable and wireless speaker options out there. And, with prices ranging from $40-$400 it’s easy to find something that fits your budget. But, as you’ve likely heard elsewhere or in other aspects of life, there’s something to be said about splurging just a bit. Conversely, sometimes you don’t have to spend more money to get great sound. Such is the case with the NYNE Bass, a $150 speaker that delivers tremendous value.
The NYNE Bass comes in a big, heavy box and feels like you may not end up with something exactly “portable”. Pulling out of the box, however, you’ll find it’s got a great design with a handle right where you expect it to be – hidden away yet entirely obvious. Also in the box is a 3.5mm auxiliary cord with gold plated tips, the charging cable (with interchangeable global adapters), and the instructions.
- Form factor – High Quality Rubberized Finish Cabinet
- Connectivity – Wireless Bluetooth Enabled and 3.5mm Aux-in
- Wireless Range – 33 feet or 10 meters
- Sound – 2.1 System With Two Active Drivers + an active Subwoofer With 35 Watts RMS
- Power – 4400 mA Rechargeable Battery with 10 hrs. of Playtime
- Functionality – Hands-free calling, One Touch Personal Phone Assistance Activation
- Conveniences – Hidden Carrying Handle For Easy Transportation, NFC Touch And Connect Technology, Power Bank for Charging Your Phone, Integrated Microphone For Hands-Free Calling
- Accessories – Universal AC Adapter With 4 Interchangeable World Wide Plugs, 3.5mm Aux-in Cable, USB Charging Cable, Quick User Guide, Warranty Card
- Size – 13.5″ x 7″ x 6.25″ (W x D x H)
- Weight – 6.65lb
Boiling things down, the NYNE Bass is a Bluetooth 4.0 speaker that delivers up to ten hours of music playback. The entire unit is decked in a soft white (grey accents) color that classes up pretty much any room. The futuristic design is all curves and angles and gives off the impression that it might cost twice as much. Suffice it to say, it’s a looker. Also available in black with silver accents.
If there’s any gripe about the design at all, it’s that the white (naturally) picks up dirt. While this doesn’t matter much in the home or office, we found we had to wipe it down when it went with us out to do yard work. There’s something in that coating that likes to grab dirt. On the plus side, it cleans up really easy.
Across the top of the speaker are your standard buttons – power, volume, play/pause, next, and back. Right in the middle, however, is the button for taking and receiving calls. This was a welcome sight as all speakers have this option, even at the $100 price range. Nevertheless, we put that button to good use in the office and on the back deck.
Around back, the NYNE Bass features the power port, a USB charging port, on/off switch, battery indicator, and auxiliary input. If you’re not using a Bluetooth device or want to keep things close, go with the 3.5mm input. We loved that we could charge our phone up while powering the speaker and think you will, too. Look to the side of the speaker and you’ll find NFC connectivity, something else that comes in handy. Don’t want to disconnect or mess with Bluetooth settings? Simply tap your phone to the speaker and let the pairing commence. Speaking of which, the NYNE Bass hops right into pairing mode when you power up.
Given its namesake, we might expect deep, rich sounds out of the Bass. We got that, to be sure, but there’s much more going on. Time and again we experienced a rich, clear sound that hit the highs just as nicely. Podcasts, classical music, acoustic stuff, you name it. Everything we played sounded great. Our first uses of the speaker were in the back yard as we did the spring cleaning and weed pulling. We were able to work in all areas of the yard without turning volume up or adjust the speaker. You would not think it by looking at the Bass but the sound seems to emanate from the sides as well as the front.
We tried to push the sound as much as possible, playing electronic music, rock, and hip hop loudly. Did it eventually distort or sound muddied? Sure, but the volume level was far higher than we’d listen to anyhow. We could get this louder than we felt comfortable before noticing whistles or cluttered sound. Chances are you won’t play this thing that loud too often, if at all. Keeping things in perspective and playing at an adequate level, we were able to pull in 7-10 hours of playback per charge.
While the NYNE Bass is not rugged or as small as a Braven speaker, we’d certainly recommend more often for general users. If you’re not looking for something to take to the beach or expect to maybe get wet, this is one you’ll want to consider. We’ve taken this out on the deck a number of times to entertain guests, listen to radio, or take in some podcasts. Each time we’ve done so, we’ve had someone ask the name of it and how much it cost. Many are surprised when they learn it falls well under $200. It’s big, solidly built, and worth every penny.
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Google Maps gets offline mode, lane assist, and more
Google has just deployed a huge update to its Map application which brings offline mode, lane assistance, and Uber integration.
Updated for both Android and iOS, the new Maps app brings the following new functionality:
Don’t miss your next turn or exit. The Google Maps app now shows you which lane to stay in or move to so you’ll never find yourself driving for miles down the wrong road. You’ll also have easy access to alternate routes while you’re navigating, so you can choose the best drive for you.
Don’t worry if you’re not online. Before setting off on your next vacation, hike, or roadtrip, search for an area and tap on its place info sheet, then when available, you can select “Save map to use offline”.
Don’t be late for last call. With new filters, you can browse through restaurants, bars and hotels by opening hours, rating, price, and more.
Don’t limit your options. Frequent Uber rider? If you have the Uber app installed, you can now compare your ride with transit and walking directions right from Google Maps in some cities.
Don’t miss that train. With more than a million public transit stops on Google Maps, you’ll get reliable information to help you get where you’re going.
Don’t forget the park you wanted to visit. See places you’ve saved on Google Maps across all your devices when you’re signed in.
Don’t wait to explore your next vacation spot. Search for your ideal destination—anywhere from the Gateway Arch to the Taj Mahal—then tap on the place card to dive into Street View where available.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime could be offered in limited quanities
According to Korean sources, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime could be offered in a limited supply given the high cost manufacturing the product.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime could be launched with a QHD display which would warrant the ‘Prime’ tagline for the updated device, and also stand as a significant differentiator from the recently launched Galaxy S5.
By limiting production costs by restricting supplies could mean Samsung could market the GS5 Prime as a premium limited supply device, thus increasing the desirability of it.
Could this spin save all the Galaxy S5 customers from feeling hard done by for Samsung releasing an update to the device so shortly after release?
SOURCE: KoreaHerald
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