Sony SmartWatch 2 SW2 Review
I recently had the opportunity to review the latest SmartWatch offering from Sony, and it was perfect timing since Android Wear has just entered the market so was interesting to see how the Sony SmartWatch SW2 stacked up against the Android Wear platform. Hardware The Sony SmartWatch SW2 follows the same design as we’re used to seeing… Read more »
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Moscone Center Schedule Points Towards June 8-12 for 2015 Worldwide Developers Conference
Though it’s only been two months since Apple held its 25th annual Worldwide Developers Conference, the likely dates for its 26th conference have already surfaced. Apple’s 26th annual Worldwide Developers Conference will most likely commence on June 8, 2015, and last through June 12, 2015, according to dates blocked out on the Moscone Center’s 2015 summer schedule.
While the aforementioned dates are earmarked as just a “Corporate Event” on Moscone’s website, in previous years (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012), the same non-specific Corporate Event during the June time period has turned out to be a placeholder for WWDC.
The June 8 to 12 time period reserved at Moscone West also coincides with a multi-year convention calendar for the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau that was discovered in 2010. Thus far, the listed dates, which cover potential WWDC events from 2010 to 2015, have been accurate for the past four conferences.
It is, of course, possible that the generic Corporate Event label pertains to another event unrelated to WWDC, but based on past history, it seems to point towards Apple’s events. It is also possible that Apple could opt to its schedule, but at this point in time, June 8, 2015 appears to be the tentative date for the next Worldwide Developers Conference.
An official confirmation of the dates for the 26th Worldwide Developers Conference will not come until the first few months of 2015, when Apple makes an announcement and begins ticket sales. In 2014, Apple announced its June 2 WWDC on April 3. Tickets to Apple’s 2014 conference were distributed via a lottery system due to high demand, and it’s possible tickets for the 2015 WWDC will be handled in the same way.
Though it’s early to predict possible product introductions at next year’s conference, based on past history, Apple will likely highlight both iOS 9 and OS X 10.11, Yosemite’s successor. The timing may also coincide with the launch of some of Intel’s Broadwell chips, making it an ideal event to unveil updated Broadwell-based MacBooks.
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Gmail lets you easily unsubscribe to the newsletters you don’t read
If you’ve been on the internet long enough, there’s a good chance that you’re on a few mailing lists that you never read; it’s usually easier to just delete the messages than unsubscribe. You don’t have to put up with those forum summaries and sales offers any longer, though. After a quiet rollout, Google has officially launched an “Unsubscribe” button in Gmail’s web interface. If there’s an unsubscribe link buried in a message, the option will automatically pop up next to the sender’s address — click it and the clutter should disappear from your inbox once and for all. This likely won’t help with those spam-happy types that make it intentionally difficult to unsubscribe, but it could still let you focus on the email you (hopefully) care about.
Source: Gmail (Google+)
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Lyft wants you to know it has a carpool service too
Two can play the pooled ridesharing game, it seems — just a day after the launch of UberPool, Lyft has responded with its own offering, Lyft Line. The basic concept is virtually identical to what we saw hours ago. If you’re headed in the same direction as another customer, Line lets you hop in the same car and split your fare. You may have to wait a few minutes longer, but the savings could be as much as 60 percent less than a solo ride; that’s cheap enough for daily use, if you believe Lyft. The option will only be available in San Francisco through the iOS app at first, but Android support and more cities are coming.
Filed under: Transportation, Internet
Source: Lyft Blog
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Alleged Moto 360′s charger gets revealed along with some other info in the latest leak
Despite the fact we now have 2 Android Wear device on the market many of you still want the one that hasn’t been released just yet, Motorola’s Moto 360. LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live are a solid pieces of hardware, but in opinion of many people they’re too blunt and not unique. On…… Read more »
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Former Apple Employee Sam Sung Auctioning Business Card and Uniform for Charity [Mac Blog]
Former Apple retail employee Sam Sung is using his rather ironic name and job history to raise money for a Canadian charity (via Pocket-lint). Sung worked for Apple in Vancouver’s Pacific Centre store as a specialist and recently found one of his old business cards in pristine condition when it fell out of a book. Realizing it may be a desirable memento, Sung is now auctioning the card with “no major folds, dents or scratches” on eBay. The card comes in an autographed frame with Sung’s blue Apple retail T-shirt and lanyard.
I came across one of my old business cards the other day when it fell out of a book.
So, with a view to raising money for a very deserving charity, I’m auctioning the only “Apple Sam Sung” business card I have left and I’m going to donate ALL of the proceeds [minus eBay fees] to Children’s Wish, BC & Yukon – a not-for-profit that grants wishes to sick children.
The auction has received over 50 bids already and currently stands at US$510. Bidding runs until the evening of August 15.
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Android 4.4 update available for T-Mobile Xperia Z1s
It has been a long time coming for Sony Xperia Z1s owners here in the states on T-Mobile, but you all finally have Android 4.4.4 updates pending your install.
The firmware version is 14.4.B.0.37. You will be prompted through the device about the update, but the Sony PC companion app is the only way to install it, as you can see above. With the update you wills e the newer Xperia home launcher, transparent navigation and status bar, white status bar icons, improved stability, Wi-Fi calling, better reception, better audio and improved touchscreen response. Along with compatibility for the Sony SmartBanf SWR10.
If you don’t have the Sony PC Companion app on your PC yet then you will want to get that up and running first. You can download it from Sony. Your device should prompt for the PC Companion software to be installed anyways though. This update will most liekly break root if you have it, but it should be easy to root again. It also still keeps the bootloader locked.
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Best Buy nabs Electric Blue Samsung Galaxy S5
The exclusive color will be available starting from August 17 Best Buy will soon be carrying an Electric Blue version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. Slated to arrive on August 17, the phone will be sold for AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. Pricing remains the same as the other versions available; $199 with a two-year… Read more »
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Amazon’s same-day delivery expands in six cities
If you’re the sort who just can’t wait to get household goods but cringe at having to brave the lines at the local store, today might be your lucky day. Amazon has officially expanded its same-day delivery options in six cities that include Baltimore, Dallas, Indianapolis, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. You can now order from a catalog of a million common items (such as movies, games and supplies) and expect to get the shipment within hours. You can pull the trigger as late as 12:15PM in most places, and up to 1PM in Baltimore and Washington. Just be prepared to pay for those urgent arrivals. As before, same-day shipping costs $10 (plus 99 cents for every extra item) if you’re an ordinary customer, and $6 for all items if you’re a Prime subscriber.
Source: Amazon (1), (2)
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Dictatorship simulator cuts too close to the bone for Thailand’s dictator
In Tropico 5 you play El Presidente, the dictator of a small island, given free reign to build the world according to your whim while violently suppressing your opponents. Unfortunately, tongue-in-cheek games about that sort of subject don’t go down so well with an actual military dictatorship, like the one running Thailand right now. The junta, which has already censored the internet and banned Facebook and Bitcoin, has now outlawed sales of the game. The only reason given is that Tropico 5′s content might have somehow affected peace and order in the country — possibly by showing the wider population how dictatorships work. Stefan Marcinek from the game’s developer says that the move sounds like it “could have come from one of El Presidente’s own edicts.” Between this and Manuel Noreiga’s decision to sue Activision, it’s time the military dictators of the world learned the meaning of that phrase about glass houses and throwing stones.
Filed under: Gaming
Source: ABC News, New Era Thailand
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