Android L Updated! Android 4.4.4 Comes to the OnePlus! – Device Updates
Monday is over, and what a terrible Monday it was. A great man was lost today, but we are here to talk about updates. Android L Developer Preview updated last week, so hopefully it is running a little better. Android 4.4.4 starts hitting the infamous OnePlus today, so let us know if you phones got the update.
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Android L Preview update
Android 4.4 Sony Xperia Z1
KitKat for the Xperia E1
Android 4.4.4 for OnePlus One
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Apple In Talks to Rollout HealthKit to Medical Professionals Across U.S.
Apple is preparing to rollout its Healthkit development tools to health professionals across the U.S., and has been discussions with health providers at Mount Sinai, Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins, and Allscripts to use the new system, reports Reuters.
Apple is said to be pushing Healthkit and its Health app as being an all-in-one solution for medical professionals to store patient data like blood pressure, pulse, and weight. Apple is also hoping that physicians will use the available data to improve diagnostics and treatment decisions. The company is also looking to partner with electronic health records provider Epic Systems to integrate its software and services.
The article notes that Apple is likely to face challenges in the mobile health data field due to privacy and regulatory requirements. Apple’s Health app and Healthkit development tools were originally introduced at this year’s WWDC conference this past July. The Health app allows users to keep track and input several different health metrics measured by various devices, and can also allow an at-a-glance view of overall health with the aggregated data. The HealthKit tool for developers can be incorporated into health and fitness apps to access health data stored within the health app.
Both Health and HealthKit will be shipping as a part of Apple’s new iOS 8 mobile operating system this fall.
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Up to 23 million active Twitter accounts are bots
Twitter’s said its active user base is growing, but not every account that’s active is necessary a flesh-and-blood human. Alongside those verified accounts of the stars, there’s all kinds of bots that use the service to deliver completely stupid nonsense, sudden (urgent!) sale news and even earthquake reports — well, some have their uses. Twitter’s now updated its filing, noting that bot accounts total up to 8.5 percent of its active user count at the end of June. That’s roughly 23 million tweeters that aren’t human – and probably aren’t going to be clicking on that ad for Innovative Cloud Storage Solutions any time soon.
Filed under: Internet
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The FoamTech Case from Gumdrop Cases will give you hardcore protection for your Tablet
Gumdrop Cases have produced some very rugged cases in their time and their new FoamTech Case is no different. Made for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, Nexus 7, iPad and iPad Mini, the FoamTech case was made with kids and classrooms in mind, to prevent accidental drops and falls from damaging valuable devices.
To do this, the FoamTech Case incorporates a swivelling handle which doubles as both a carry handle and a makeshift stand for viewing the device. After testing some of Gumdrop Cases accessories ourselves, we’re pretty sure that these new FoamTech Cases are up to the challenge.
The FoamTech Case will cost $24.95 and are shipping now; if you’re interested, be sure to visit the Gumdrop Cases website here.
Press Release
Gumdrop Cases Releases New FoamTech Case for Lightweight Ruggedized Tablet
The FoamTech will be available for iPad 2/3/4, iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy Tablet 4 and Google
July, 2014 — Oakland, CA — Gumdrop Cases (www.gumdropcases.com) has announced the launch of the FoamTech, a new, lightweight case that provides ruggedized protection for tablets. The FoamTech is available for iPad 2/3/4, iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy 4 and the Google Nexus 7 (version 2).
The FoamTech was designed for both families and teachers to provide protection from accidental damage such as drops. Featuring a handle that can be folded for viewing and typing modes, as well as a lightweight, foam material that is both comfortable and provides protection, the FoamTech is also the perfect case for educational use while at home or in the classroom.
Key Features of the FoamTech:
● Form-fitting lightweight and non-toxic EVA foam provides precise fit and maximum protection
● Ergonomic handle doubles as stand allowing for both a viewing and typing angle
● Full access to ports and media controls
The new FoamTech case costs $24.95 and is currently available for pre-order with an estimated shipping date of early August, 2014. More information on the FoamTech can be found at: http://www.gumdropcases.com/collection/foamtech.html
About Gumdrop
Gumdrop Cases makes cases for Smartphones, Tablets, iPods and Macbooks that provide ruggedized protection from harsh conditions. Combining innovative and fashion-forward design with maximum protection, Gumdrop provides an unique option for protection. Features include screen protection, shock absorption and bumpers. For more information, visit http://www.gumdropcases.com/
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Steam’s game recommendation tags are now ready for everyone
At a loss as to what to play next after finishing all the games you bought in that last Steam sale? Don’t fret — after months of beta testing, the service’s tagging feature is officially ready for prime time. Visit a product page and you can browse tags to see other games you might like in a similar vein, no matter how vague the criteria. Click “sci-fi” when checking out Space Marine and you’ll see loads of futuristic titles; choose “Warhammer 40K” and you’ll see more specific recommendations, like Space Hulk. You can create your own tags as well, although you’ll want to use discretion. Valve is both consolidating tags that have a similar theme and getting rid of tags that aren’t really helpful — as much as you might want to label bad purchases as “junk,” you’ll have to resist the urge.
Filed under: Gaming, Internet, Software
Source: Steam
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‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’ proves that games are better with jetpacks and lasers
It’s easy to get cynical about game franchises that release every year, but from the looks of it, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is shaking things up quite a bit. For starters, developer Sledgehammer Games’ first effort brings jetpacks and frickin’ lasers to the online battlefield. Joystiq recently got some hands-on time with the title’s multiplayer suite, and, based on the video below, came away pretty impressed. One of editor-in-chief Ludwig Kietzmann’s biggest takeaways is that the aforementioned jetpack, specifically, makes it a little easier to live longer and thus dole out more pain. And no, don’t worry, you’re forgiven if you come away thinking that Advanced Warfare looks more than a little like Titanfall. Well, without the titans, that is — there’s a sort of Volcano / Dante’s Peak thing going on here.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD
Source: Joystiq
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Prototype of HP’s first calculator watch can be yours for $14,500
We already know HP is working on a (supposedly) handsome smartwatch of its own, but this isn’t the first time the company’s tried to glam up your wrist. Let’s flash back to 1977: Star Wars was lighting up the box office charts, Andy Gibb just wanted to be your everything and HP made the world’s first calculator watch. The HP-01 was a particularly garish monstrosity, its golden chassis festooned with teensy number and operator buttons, but it look at it! It’s the pinnacle of retro alpha nerd chic. Really, the only way to top one of those is if you owned some super-rare, unreleased version that languished behind closed doors for years. Well, now you can. It’s a prototype, it’s made of stainless steel, and it’ll only set you back $14,500… assuming you take this eBay seller’s word for it. Waste of money? A small price to pay for a bit of forgotten tech history? That’s up to you, but you’ve still got time to decide — the auction’s slated to run for another eight days at time of writing.
Via: The Verge
Source: eBay
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Watch these guys try driving a car from a drone’s point of view
It’s a pretty well-known fact that if you’re looking for a proper sense of speed in a racing game, you play from either the cockpit or bumper viewpoint. Using the chase cam isn’t exactly natural, and really, how is it even realistic? Well, thanks to the future we now live in, that question’s been answered: drones. To see just what it’d be like to drive a car from that omniscient point of view, YouTuber Tom Scott played emergency spotter as pals tooled around a closed course wearing a pair of video goggles receiving real-time footage from the trailing hexacopter.
However, unlike the 1080p video we get to see in the clip, the driver’s view looks more akin to a garish mashup of a GameBoy and PlayStation game. If you’re looking for high-speed thrills, it’s best to point your browser elsewhere — driving “blind” means careful, deliberate maneuvers are the order of the day here. For something a little more, well, gamey, check out Rooster Teeth’s (of Red vs. Blue fame) take on third-person driving from a few years back.
[Thanks, Tom!]
Filed under: Cameras, Gaming, Transportation
Source: YouTube
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The KERO Smart Annex is an extremely thin, adhesive, portable battery Pack [Kickstarter]
Some companies are just addicted to Kickstarter – Chicago-based company, KERO, is launching its 4th Kickstarter campaign for the KERO Smart Annex, an adhesive battery pack who’s aim is to be as thin as possible for maximum portability. You may have heard of KERO before from their first successful Kickstarter for the Nomad Cable, and this campaign is no less centred around unique design. Check out their pledge video below:
It looks like a very interesting product, particularly being no bigger than a small remote and being able to adhere to your phone while charging with minimal footprint. Pledges for the campaign range from $19, which will net you one Power Annex, right up to $190, which will shower you with 6 Annex’s and a few other KERO products. The Power Annex is planned to have a capacity of 1,800 mAh, which can be a lifesaver when you’re out and run out of battery.
If you’re interested in contributing to the KERO Power Annex, be sure to visit the campaign page linked below.
Source: Kickstarter
Press Release
KERO Products Launches MicroSuction Portable Battery
Portable Battery with MicroSuction Technology to debut on Kickstarter
Chicago (August 11, 2014) – KERO, the Chicago-based company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of Apple-certified accessories is launching their fourth Kickstarter campaign to fund production of the Power Annex, a compact portable battery with MicroSuction Technology. Inspired by gecko’s feet, MicroSuction Technology is a soft sheet of material that provides the ultimate removable sticking power with lifetime adhesive capabilities. The Power Annex has one full side of MicroSuction Technology applied to the device allowing the external battery to stick directly to the device needing charging freeing the user from bulky external batteries, wires and wall mount chargers.
The Power Annex has a slim profile. At a mere 0.35 inches tall and half the width of an iPhone, the design is compact enough to fit in a pocket or affix to the surface of your device without adding weight or bulk. Capable of adding extra life to any device with a USB charging cord, the Power Annex can quickly charge one iPhone 5 up to 75% power. LED flashing lights offer the user an easy-to-read indication of the amount of power available in the Power Annex and the Power Annex automatically turns off once the device is fully powered.
“The Power Annex is unlike anything in the current portable battery space,” says Roberto Meza, Co-Founder of KERO Products. “It is the only charger on the market utilizing the adhesive power of MicroSuction Technology,” he continues. Kegan McDaniel, Co-Founder of KERO Products adds “We were tired of being constrained by cords, heavy battery cases and bulky portable chargers, so we created a product that fit an unfulfilled need.”
KERO Power Annex is available in black, will retail for $29.99 and be available for purchase December, 2014 just in time for the holiday shopping season. The Kickstarter campaign will begin on Monday, August 11 at 8AM CET and will be active through September 9 with the goal of raising at least $40,000. Backers will receive special promotions including the Power Annex and Micro USB and Lightning versions of the brand’s original product, the Nomad Cable at discounts of up to 40%.
KERO Products Power Annex Kickstarter campaign can be found here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keroproducts/power-annex-adhesive-slim-profile-external-battery
About KERO
KERO is a Chicago-based company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of Apple MFI certified accessories. KERO began with the successful funding of the Nomad Cable in December, 2012 – the first Apple-certified key ring charging cable. Three successful Kickstarters later, the company continues to develop quality products that lead the marketplace in innovation and design.
For more information: www.keroproducts.com. You can also connect with the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at facebook.com/keroproducts,twitter.com/keroproducts and instagram.com/keroproducts
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T-Mobile’s new Pay as You Go plan is simpler and (sometimes) cheaper
Pay-per-use cellphone plans are sometimes befuddling — the rates can change depending on whether you’re calling or texting, or how much cash you put on your account. T-Mobile thinks it can end this confusion with its new, much simpler Pay as You Go plan. As long as you plunk down at least $3 per month, it costs 10 cents for every text message or minute’s worth of talk time; you won’t have to guess how much credit you have left after a long call. It should be cheaper in some cases, too. Previously, you had to pay as much as 33 cents per minute for voice if you only bought small Pay as You Go refills.
There are new data passes to go along with these basic options, although they’re really meant for travelers and others who only need short-term access. Paying $5 per day will get you 500MB of full-speed data, while $10 will give you 1GB to use over the course of a week. You’re still better off with regular service plans if you use your phone often, but the new offering could make life a lot simpler if you only occasionally need to get in touch with others.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, T-Mobile
Source: T-Mobile
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