Netflix is looking to pay someone to watch Netflix all day
Ploughing through your new favourite series on Netflix is something you probably enjoy doing after a working day, but what if it was your working day? You see, Netflix has a fancy recommendation engine that suggests movies and shows you might like based on your prior viewing habits. To do that successfully, it needs information from a special group of humans that goes beyond the basics like genre and user rating. “Taggers,” as they’re known, analyse Netflix content and feed the recommendation engine with more specific descriptors if, for example, a film is set in space or a cult classic. In short, these people get paid to watch TV all day, and Netflix is currently hiring a new tagger in the UK. There’s obviously a little more to the job than binge-watching House of Cards, but will perks like working from home, flexible hours and a free Netflix subscription, you’d be mad not to throw your hat into the ring.
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Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet
Source: Netflix Jobs
Leaked photos of the Huawei Ascend D3 show a device that looks a lot like the HTC One Max
Huawei was rumoured to be releasing a 5-inch device last month, said to be the Huawei Ascend D3, expect that device never eventuated. Instead, we get a leaked photo from what looks like the production floor at Huawei which shows a device that could easily be mistaken for the HTC One Max. The pictured device is allegedly the Huawei Ascend D3, which is rumoured to have a 5-inch, 1080p display as well a Kirin octacore processor. Apart from the price, $469, there’s not much else we know about the device, but it looks like a solid enough device, and might even pull a few fans looking for a cheaper alternative to HTC that still has the looks.
Above you can see a photo of the back of the device and it’s notable that there is both a camera and what looks like a slot for what was the fingerprint scanner on the HTC One Max. Maybe this is a crazy coincidence, but this isn’t the first time that a Huawei device has look suspiciously similar to a HTC device. Prior to MWC 2014 earlier this year, a picture leaked out days before the event showing the picture of a device that looks quite similar to the HTC One; we now know the device to be the Huawei MediaPad M1, which adopted the dual speaker configuration that HTC has pretty much made its own.
What do you think about the Huawei Ascend D3? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: iGeek via Phone Arena
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Xbox One’s Kinect sensor coming to Windows on July 15th
Microsoft’s plan to bundle Kinect with the Xbox One may not have been to everyone’s taste, but that’s not stopping it from expanding sales of the motion-sensing peripheral. In fact, you’ll only have to wait just over a week to get your hands on the second generation Kinect for Windows. We know because the company has updated its pre-order listing with the promise of shipment by July 15th. The sensor, which costs $199/£159, delivers better depth sensing, 1080p resolution, a wider field of view and various other improvements. Developers have been invited to publish their creations to the Windows Store, so there’ll likely be more Windows Kinect apps to download than ever before — good news if you’re not interested in the Xbox One but have always wanted to wave your arms about in front of your PC.
Filed under: Gaming, Microsoft
Via: CVG
Source: Microsoft Store (US), (UK)
Nokia by Microsoft may have an Android-powered Lumia device on the Way
Remember when we thought the Android-powered Nokia X was going to be Nokia‘s last hurrah before being completely consumed by Microsoft? Well, it looks like Android may still be playing a big part of Nokia’s ongoing future under its new omnipotent leader. Everybody’s favourite leaker, @evleaks, has today suggested that there will be a Android-powered Lumia device to come from the newly branded Nokia by Microsoft division.
This is probably most surprising as it was assumed that Microsoft had let Nokia continue with the Nokia X line of devices as an entry level package to help pull people towards Windows Phones, but having an Android-powered device among its most premium devices would be a revelation. It would likely be yet another forked version of Android, utilizing Nokia’s slowly growing Nokia Apps marketplace, though that does open up the possibility of being able to root and flash custom ROMs onto hardware that would otherwise be impossible to access for Android users. Just imagine a Nokia 1020 running Android…
Still, we still have to see whether this actually comes to pass, but it’s definitely something to look out for in the future. What do you think about the possibility of an Android-powered Lumia device? Would you be interested?
Source: @evleaks
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Researchers deliver encoded messages and data through your smartphone compass
NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi, mobile data, plain ‘ole voice calls. Your phone has no shortage of ways to connect with things, but that hasn’t stopped a group of Finnish scientists finding a way to communicate through your smartphone’s built-in compass. Just because they could.
While NFC can send data up to 20 centimeters away, these magnetic messages diffuse within a few centimeters — this limitation could help make wireless payments more secure. Researcher Kostakos Vassilis, talking to New Scientist , said that this magnetic messaging system would mean the phone exchanges nothing until it is within two centimeters (roughly 0.8 inches) of the payment terminal. When the devices get close enough, a secure code could then be delivered through a magnetic field, activating a wireless payment app or NFC connection.
Through the data encoded through a varying magnetic field, the team at the University of Oulu in Finland were able to deliver web addresses (and even an anachronistic MIDI music file) from an electromagnet to the phone. At 40 bits per second, heavy data lifting isn’t going to happen here, but the group says it’ll outline more uses later this summer. We’re hoping it’ll involve Wooly Willy.
Filed under: Cellphones, Science, Mobile
Via: New Scientist
Source: Pulse (PDF)
South Korea makes it easier to get refunds for Android and iOS apps
If you’ve ever been burned by downloading a mobile app that you don’t want or doesn’t work, relief may be in sight… so long as you’re in South Korea, at least. The country’s Fair Trade Commission has ordered both Apple and Google to make their app refund policies more consumer-friendly. To start, Apple must make it easier to claim refunds on in-app purchases; if your kid goes wild buying in-game items, you should have an easier time getting your money back. Google, meanwhile, has to let developers set their own refund terms.
There are a handful of smaller tweaks in store. Apple will have to notify shoppers whenever it alters the App Store’s terms of service, and Google must stop apps from automatically charging you the moment a trial period ends. All the new rules are limited to South Korea for now, but Apple says it might change its terms on a global level. Google isn’t considering a similar approach at this stage, but the Fair Trade Commission is hoping that it created a “ripple effect” which leads to similar policies elsewhere. If the rules do spread worldwide, that would undoubtedly be good news — you could try paid apps without the risk of being left high and dry.
[Image credit: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images]
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple, Google
Via: Korea Herald, MacRumors
Camera Paradise apparently has the OnePlus One in stock for $438.98 AUD
The OnePlus One has shown itself to be one of the best phones in 2014, thanks to great performance and great value. Unfortunately, there’s one big catch if you want one of these devices; OnePlus has elected to make the One available only through an invite system where you can only get an invite from a person who already owns a One. Coupled with OnePlus’ own struggles to get the devices out to people who actually have ordered them, you can see that this has created quite a large demand for the phone. We’ve been expecting to see the One transfer to a more traditional retail model for some time now, and that time might be near as we’ve just spotted that online retailer Camera Paradise apparently has the OnePlus One in stock and is selling it for a relatively reasonable price of $438.98 AUD.
For reference, this is the 16GB model of the OnePlus One (in white), and the equivalent 16GB Nexus 5 sells for $399 AUD. But when you consider how in demand the phone is, that’s not a bad price at all. Camera Paradise is saying that the phones will start shipping in 3 days, so if you’re hoping to get in on this opportunity, it would probably be pertinent to do so soon here. I believe Camera Paradise ships worldwide with shipping and taxes to be added on checkout or delivery.
Are you hoping to get the OnePlus One? What do you think of OnePlus’ invite-only system? Let us know your opinion.
Source: Camera Paradise
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How would you change Sony’s NEX-3N?
Sony’s NEX-C3 is the centerpiece of every Engadget kitbag thanks to its light weight and good performance What then of its 2013 replacement, the NEX-3N? We praised the low price, but the lack of a microphone input or accessory mount meant that it wasn’t going to replace its predecessor in our hearts. Thankfully, fantastic image quality saved Sony’s blushes, but what about all of the shooters out there that wound up buying one? $500 for one of these with a 16-50mm power zoom lens made it a bargain, but was it worth it? Head on down to the forum and share your feelings.
Source: Engadget Product Forums
Having trouble converting from iOS? iOS 8 Launcher HD Retina Theme will help you feel at Home
Mentioning iOS on an Android blog can often result in a messy affair, but the truth of the matter is that many people converting to Android often come from iOS. For these people, the new and free world of Android awaits them, but even the homescreen can seem a little daunting. If you are one of these people, and you’re hoping to find something a little more familiar to work with, iOS 8 Launcher HD Retina Theme may be the app you are looking for. As the name of the app suggests, installing the app will act the same way as a custom launcher and will replace your homescreen with one that replicates one that you would see on an iOS device.
This obviously isn’t an app for the Android enthusiast; it’s very low on customization features compared to something like Nova Launcher, but there are preset themes that you can choose from. I’ve briefly tried the app (sacrilege, I know), and I can’t say it’s the smoothest launcher I’ve ever tried, but it does the job and looks the part. The icons look a bit low res on my 5.5-inch screen too, and I would have liked to see the option to use custom icons. That said, customization isn’t really the point of the iOS 8 Launcher, so if this is something you would like to help you ease into the Android world, you can download the app at the links below.
Have you recently converted from iOS to Android? How are you finding it so far? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Mercedes’ semi-autonomous truck lets its driver relax on the highway
If you’ve ever driven a highway on a major trip, you know how monotonous it can get — and it only gets worse for big rig operators, who may spend every day on those uneventful roads. Mercedes-Benz may eventually let those long-haul drivers make better use of their time, though. It just recently demonstrated Future Truck 2025, a semi-autonomous concept vehicle that takes the reins on the highway. A combination of radar and stereo cameras keep the machine on the right course once it’s up to speed, freeing the driver to check up on the family or get work done. It can optionally talk to other vehicles to anticipate upcoming construction or traffic jams, and it’s smart enough to get out of the way if an ambulance comes speeding by.
As the name implies, Mercedes doesn’t see its hardware entering production for roughly a decade. However, that’s definitely a realistic goal; some of the underlying technology is already in the 2014 S-Class sedan. Future Truck isn’t as ambitious as something like Google’s fully automated car, but it could make life much easier for transportation pros who’d rather not spend most of their day gripping a steering wheel.
Filed under: Robots, Transportation
Via: New York Times
Source: Daimler
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