Google now offers links to music apps when you search for bands on Android
Google is making it a little bit easier to start listening to musicians you’re researching. If you search for a band on Android the results will now show quick links to the artist’s page in your music apps. So, lets say someone suggests you check out Kvelertak (which we can tell you is excellent advice). Now when you Google the Norwegian metal band you can simply tap on the Spotify link to start listening immediately. Or, if you’re a big fan of music videos, you can quickly launch YouTube after searching for Solange. Right now the feature is limited to the US, but it does work with a broad range of apps, including Rdio, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, Spotify and Google Play. Other countries and services like Deezer will be added in the future.
Source: Google
GoPro cameras show what it’s like to endure a terrifying car crash
GoPro is trying to build a media empire by capturing moments that other video cameras sometimes miss, and it just might achieve that feat if its latest (and arguably most dramatic) footage is any indication. The company mounted its action cams in the car of Guerlain Chicherit hoping to catch a record-setting jump, but instead caught what it’s like to survive a horrifying crash. The clip is cringe-inducing, even if you’ve seen your fair share of in-car replays — Chicherit can’t do much more than prepare for the worst as his modified Mini tumbles end over end. He thankfully escaped with minor injuries, but the resulting movie is an especially stark reminder of just why stunt driving is so dangerous.
Filed under: Cameras, Transportation, Internet
Via: Huffington Post
Source: GoPro (YouTube)
Patriot Memory’s New FUEL iON Aims to Make Wireless Charging Faster and Easier
You might think Patriot Memory only has their hands in PC RAM and other computer related hardware. They have, however, been working diligently to break into the mobile space with a variety of accessories that bring consumers the same quality and exceptional performance that they are known for in the PC industry. We have had the pleasure of working with them to help introduce some of their mobile geared products since CES 2014. We showed you guys their killer Patriot FUEL+ battery banks and the Patriot 64GB USB 3.0 microUSB thumb drive. The team at Patriot has been hard at work to bring another product to market that might just change how you wirelessly charge your device. The most recent line of products keeps the Fuel branding going with the FUEL iON magnetic charging system.
At launch, coming in July of this year, will include a case and the charging stand you see above. Initially it will launch for the iPhone 5/5s and the Samsung Galaxy S4, but other device cases are in the works already and we hope to see the Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 in due time. It is all pretty simple and easy to use. You set your phone in the case, click the connector into your device and you are good to go to place it on the charging stand. Patriot says the charge rates have a 99% charging efficiency, basically charging your device at just about the same speed as if it was physically plugged into the wall.
Both the iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4 kits will be $79.99. That includes the necessary case and the stand. To complete the system you can also pick up two addition charging accessories though. They will have a small FUEL iON Charge Pad, which is like a small hockey puck charge pad and a car mount for in use in your vehicle. The pictures look cool, but seeing it in a video doesn’t hurt. Check out the little video Patriot put together about the whole line.
I think it has a lot of potential. If it can charge at damn near full rates it would certainly be worth it. As I said earlier, the Patriot FUEL iON case and stand kit is scheduled for a release coming up in July. As soon as they are available we will be sure to let you guys know. Until then, what do you think?
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Google brings ‘Supervised Users’ setting to Chrome OS
If you are a parent and utilize a Chromebook in your home, then chances are your kids use it too. I have a 13-year-old and keeping her safe and away from things she doesn’t need to be doing online is a daunting task. If you have handed over the Chromebook you can block things through the router, but if you share it then you don’t want to be restricted. Finally there is another option for parents out there that Google has recently added to the Chrome OS, Supervised Users.
This snazzy little option can be enabled through the primary user account and gives parents a ton of control over Chromebooks and Chromebox devices. A supervised user doesn’t need a Google account or even an email address in order to use the Chrome OS. You as the account holder can follow a few simple little steps to create a supervised user and have control over what that users can access, view and even check back on the browsing history.
To get started you will want to head to your Chrome Settings. While you are at it, you might want to check out the Google support pages about it all too.
Source: +FrancoisBeaufort Via 9to5Google
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Google Now learns a new quick links trick when you perform a music search
Google Now keeps on moving forward, adding in new features all the time. This time they’ve added a small, but a nifty one.
If you decide to search for music of some kind, Google will (as it did thus far) show you the results of your search. However, from now on it will offer you quick links to listen directly via your favorite music apps. This is quite convenient considering it’s skipping a few steps this way, you don’t have to open those apps manually in order to listen the music you’ve searched for.
As we said, this is just a small addition to the service, but a very useful one. We hope Google will keep on adding features like this in the future like they did thus far.
Source: Twitter (Google)
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Blame Canada: Google ordered to block website links worldwide
A minor Canadian court dispute has resulted in a judge’s far-reaching decision that Google must block a website’s search results worldwide, not just in Canada. It arose from a case involving a company that stole its ex-partner’s intellectual property and fled abroad to sell pirated equipment online. Following a court order, Google Canada pulled the rogue firm’s search results, but it put up new sites faster than they could be erased. As a result, a judge ordered Google to spike all its links worldwide — an unprecedented ruling against a search company. Google said that it would appeal to BC’s highest court, claiming the judge overstepped her jurisdiction. Many legal critics also found the ruling puzzling, saying it could set a legal precedent limiting the right to free speech.
As the NYT pointed out, the judge oddly didn’t order Bing, Yahoo or another search providers to pull the results, however. There’s also the thorny question of whether search sites should be held accountable for the illegal actions of others, any more than property managers are responsible for shady handbills. More importantly, many have pointed out that if such rulings stick, rogue nations could use them as an excuse to stifle free speech. Either way, along with the the EU’s recent ruling that Google must strike individual search results on demand, it’s one more headache for Google.
Via: NY Times (Paywall)
‘Computerworld’ ends its print run, becomes a digital-only magazine
After nearly half a century Computerworld is ending its existence as a print magazine. Next Monday the final issue of the stalwart publication will be circulated on processed wood pulp. Computerworld won’t be going away completely, however, an online version will continue to exist. It’s a story that is becoming increasingly familiar. Countless magazines and newspapers have closed up shop as print has suffered what can only be described as a long and slow death spiral. But plenty have carried on as digital versions, as publications try to breathe new life into their struggling properties. In addition to the website, Computerworld will launch a digital magazine on August 1st that will be optimized for tablets and desktop PCs. Oddly, it seems the initial version will neglect truly mobile formats. Now all that remains to be seen is if one of the oldest computer magazines in the world can survive the continued evolution of the publishing world.
Filed under: Internet
Source: Ars Technica
Klone: Get Notifications On Your iOS Device
In this highly competitive world, a lot of Smartphone devices come into existence in the marketplace. It is all because of a number of operating systems like, Android, iOS and many others. Many of the people prefer to buy Android devices, while others buy iOS devices like iPhone or iPad. If you are making use of an Android based mobile phone, and also have an iOS based Smartphone device that you use alternately. Sometimes, when you do not have your Android Smartphone device with you and you are having an iPad or iPhone device with you and you have missed a message or call on your Android mobile device, then what you do in these situations.
In order to stay away from these situations, there is an app available for you, known as Klone. You can install this app on your device and it displays all your notifications on your iOS based device. This app needs both the iOS (Klone) and Android (Droid Sync) app in order to work. You can download this app from the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store. Droid Sync will forward notifications coming on your Android based device to your iOS device in the form of push notifications. Features of Klone app are mentioned below:
Freedom to select either device
With this unique app, you can keep your mobile charging in another place or room or in your purse or bag and do not need to be concerned about missing out on messages or calls when you are involved with your iPad or iPhone device.
Acquire essential notifications
With this app, you have given a chance to select from a list of apps in order to decide on what notifications acquire mirrored to your iOS based Smartphone device.
Answer later if you want
Several persons play a more important role in your life than others. The same is true for notifications. Several notifications are more essential as compared to others. With this kloneapp option, you can determine whether you must require responding to that notification or neglect it for right now.
You can remain your notification, secure with this app as all the notifications are deleted in an instant manner, once they are transferred to Apple push servers. All logs are as well filter of content for any of your notification. So, get started with this to take all the possible benefits of it in an easy and quick manner. For more info, visit the official website of the company.
Benchmarks reveal two versions of Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung is prepping at least two versions of the Galaxy Note 4, both of which have been found on benchmark website AnTuTu. Not that we’d expect anything else –Samsung routinely releases handset variants– but we’re digging the specs for these two.
Reportedly, one model (SM-N910S) is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor while the other (SM-910C) figures to pack a 64-bit Exynos chipset. Both figure to include 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, a 16-megapixel rear camera, and front-facing 3.6-megapixel shooter. Powered by Android 4.4.3 (for now), the display should also be 5.7-inches and offer 1440×2560 resolution.
We should look for Samsung to introduce the next-gen Galaxy Note 4 at IFA which kicks off in early September.
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Simplistic ‘Yo’ Messaging App Soars in App Store Charts, Proves Vulnerable to Hacking
The Yo messaging app [Direct Link] debuted earlier this year and recently rocketed up the iOS App Store charts, where it currently sits at number five among top free iPhone apps in the United States. The simplistic app that does nothing more than allow users to ping contacts with a simple “Yo” message may be gaining traction with its quirky ease of use, but a hack, confirmed by Yo founders to TechCrunch, may put users’ personal information at risk.
According to the TechCrunch report, a student at Georgia Tech discovered a flaw that allows a nefarious user to discover the phone number of another Yo user, spoof a message from any Yo member and send a text-based push notification to recipient devices. Yo founder Or Arbel confirmed to TechCrunch the service was having “security issues,” but did not provide details on the vulnerability, only stating that the issues will be resolved soon.
Founder Or Arbel has now confirmed that Yo was “having security issues”.
He told TechCrunch: “Some of the stuff has been fixed and some we are still working on. We are taking this very seriously.”
He said he could not reveal which hacks were still live. He said the company has brought in a specialist security team to deal with the issues
Arbel said he hoped the security problems would be fixed “in next few hours.”
According to Valleywag, the idea for Yo came from Israeli investor and Mobli CEO Moshe Hogeg, who wanted an easy way to communicate with his secretary. Developer Or Arbel ran with the idea and created the Yo app, which Hogeg uses. Life Before Us LLC, the company created by Abel, recently received $1 million in angel funding to continue development of the Yo app.
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