Download the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lockscreen wallpaper right now
Now Samsung have revealed the Galaxy Note 4 to the world and you can already get your hands on the wallpaper, here we have the lockscreen wallpaper for download.
So if you didn’t want to have to wait for the device to be officially released, given that no dates have been announced, then get your Note 4 fix right now with the above wallpaper.
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Antler-inspired prosthetic merges with your bone to feel like a real limb
Someday, robotic prostheses and exoskeletons might be so commonplace that amputees will no longer have to use something that resembles a suction cup on a stick. In the interim, though, there’s ITAP. The technology, which stands for intraosseous transcutaneous amputation prosthesis, is a type of prosthetic that plugs right into an amputee’s bone. This allows them to actually feel that artificial limb and walk like they normally would with two healthy legs, and it also prevents chafing and skin issues common among those who use prostheses. For ITAP to organically merge with one’s bones, its creators from the University of London and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital drew inspiration from deer antlers. Like antlers, the metal part sticking into the bone is porous, inviting soft tissue to invade it and seal any surface or opening that could be infected by bacteria.
The RNOH and the Royal Orthopaedic hospital in Birmingham just finished its first set of trials in July, where they implanted ITAPs into 20 above-the-knee amputees. Many of the testers reported a better quality of life ever since getting the prosthetic. Mark O’Leary, who got his ITAP implant in 2008, says he can feel everything with the limb and has even conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, among other mountains and hiking spots, since then. You’ll seriously feel lazy once you read up on his adventures.
It’ll take another 12 to 18 months before the researchers and ITAP’s manufacturer, Stanford Implants, can get the trial’s results. If successful, ITAP will be deployed to more hospitals across the UK. Sadly, it still has to get the FDA’s approval before it can make its way stateside and be of use to many veterans and other American amputees.
Filed under: Science
Via: Popular Science
Source: The Guardian, ITAP, NIH
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Huawei introduces the mid-range Ascend G7
Huawei is next in line for hardware announcements at IFA 2014, and it brings another mid-ranger to it’s already huge line of decently-priced smartphones. This one is dubbed the Ascend G7, and should be available in select markets in September of this year.
G7 boasts a 5.5-inch, 720p IPS display. It has a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, a 13MP rear-facing camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera. It’s running the most recent version of Android, 4.4 Kit Kat, and comes with Huawei’s custom Emotion UI 3.0. What is most impressive, is the all-metallic chassis. We don’t see that type of build quality out of mid-rangers too often.
It will cost €299 ($387), and will make its way to Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Hungary, the Netherlands Turkey, Poland, Norway, South Africa and Mexico, with other markets to soon follow. We’ll have to wait and see how the device compares to the competition this coming September!
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Thanks to Google you can now take a virtual stroll through Chinese history
So far we’ve seen Google’s Cultural Institute feature everything from the father of manga to more traditionally historical fare like Bletchley Park. Its latest exhibit hews closer to the latter, with a keen eye toward Chinese history, featuring some 1,400 pieces spread across 48 different exhibitions. The additions range from The Opium War to selections from the Nanyue King Masoleum Museum and a whole lot in between. If you want to really attempt to recreate the walking-around-a-museum experience, there’s an option to sort the collections by “museum view,” as well. All that history without any of the sore feet? Sign us up.
Filed under: Google
Source: Google (G+)
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Chase gets a much needed UI update
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Chase Mobile is the mobile app that can be used to monitor and manage your Chase bank account. For a good while, Chase Mobile has used the same old UI that was just plain ugly. It might have passed as modern about 2 years ago, but in the current age, it was obvious to everyone that it needed an update.
“The UI could use a tweak or 20…”
This quote from one of the Play Store ratings describes how just about every person who uses Chase Mobile felt about the app. It was clunky and painful to use. Everything functioned flawlessly, but the UI was so bad that I almost cried every time I switched from my carefully crafted homescreen over to the terror that was Chase Mobile.
Well good news everyone! Under the cover of the IFA excitement and the Motorola event, JPMorgan Chase has updated the Chase Mobile app with a refreshed UI that is a lot nicer on the eyes. The update includes:
- New user interface with enhanced navigation and updated menu design
- Enhancements to improve Chase QuickDepositSM photo capture experience
- External Transfers: Transfer funds between your Chase account and your accounts at other U.S. financial institutions
Version 3.18 of the Chase Mobile app is a much needed update bringing the app up into the current tech world.
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Motorola announces Moto X, Moto G, and Moto 360 pricing and availability
Motorola on Friday announced the details, pricing, and availability for its Moto X, Moto G, and Moto 360 devices. Instead of worrying about X+1, X2, or any other silly names, we’re just getting the “new Moto X”. If you ask me that’s the best thing they could do. It works for the car industry and other tech products so why not a smartphone?
As the subjects of plenty of leaks and rumors over the last few months, we were glad to see these become official. Lets hop right into it!
Moto X and Moto G
The new Moto X builds on the flagship design introduced just over a year ago. Key improvements include the bigger 5.2-inch 1080p display, a 13-megapixel rear camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, and 2300mAh battery.
Instead of a plastic frame around the device we get an aluminum trim (sexy, I might add), and new case options. Motorola has updated its palette to include new shades of colors; various wood and leather options are also available for the rear. There are 10 points of accent customization this time around, including the speaker grill.
The Moto Maker experience is bolstered with new options such as starter designs, comparison tools, and a more realistic color.
In terms of software, the Moto X is all stock Android with very few added touches. The stuff that is included, however, is really impressive and should see us physically touching phones even less. Between Driver Mode, Meeting Mode, Motorola Assist, and the others, there’s plenty here to enhance the experience without pushing an agenda. Motorola Migrate gets a handy update to allow for transferring of contacts from non-smartphones, a plus for those baby boomers who have yet to make the jump.
The new Moto G also steps things up on a number of fronts all the while retaining the same attractive price point. For your money you now get a 5-inch HD display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, microSD expansion card slot, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and double speaker setup. Toss in some nice touches in the camera department and it’s easy to see why Motorola is so excited about the new Moto G. Fun fact: the first generation Moto G is the best-selling Motorola smartphone of all time.
Availability
The Moto X will be offered for $99 with a two-year service agreement via select carriers later this fall. Motorola will also sell an unlocked bootloader and unlocked SIM version for $499 through its website.
The new Moto G is available starting today unlocked and off-contract for $179.99 USD through motorola.com as well as via U.S. retailers. Moto G also goes on sale today in India, France, UK, Brazil, Spain, and on motorola.de in Germany.
Moto 360
At long last we finally get to see the Motorola smartwatch find its way to retail stores. Available on Friday, September 5, the watch can be purchased in a choice of three leather bands. Pricing, as expected, is $250 for the device. Later this year there will be an option to buy the Moto 360 with metal wrist straps for $299.99. Those who buy the leather version can buy metal straps for $79.99 at that time; leather straps are $39.99 each.
Motorola Hint
Motorola also introduced a new, albeit clever, Bluetooth accessory for your ear. Taking up about as much space as a hearing aid, the Motorola Hint connects to your smart phone and allows for all of your normal A2DP functions. Pair it with a device that offers Motorola Voice Assist, such as the Moto X, and its even better.
Features include the ability to have messages read aloud, search Google Now, reply to messages and calls, and much more, all without touching your device. Battery life is rated at 3 hours of talk time but the carry case punches things up with an additional 7 hours worth of juice, too. This guy will be available in six color options on motorola.com and select retailers in the US for $149.99 later this fall.
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Motorola Moto 360 vs LG G Watch R
Wearable devices have certainly become very popular as of later, but they’re still nowhere near as popular as smartphones or tablets. However, smartwatches might change all that as lately we’ve seen almost all the tech giants trying their hand at developing a few of their own. One of the biggest complaints coming from consumers is related to the design of these devices, which is usually pretty bland and uninteresting. Luckily, several manufacturers have stopped trying to reinvent the wheel and went back to the drawing board in an attempt to create something new. The Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R are two examples of smartwatches born as a result of this approach. What’s so special about them? Well, they’re both circular, which is a pretty common design choice among regular watches, but not so much among the electronic variety.
But naturally, one will always be more appealing than the other, therefore I figured that a comparison between the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R might be useful in order to find which one of them is the better device. Both of them will be officially announced in the coming days at the IFA Trade Show, but we don’t have to wait until then to make a relevant comparison as we already know most of the important details. Before we kick things off I do need to mention that the two are more or less equally matched so this will be a completely fair fight. With that in mind, let’s begin this little Moto 360 vs LG G Watch R showdown.
The Moto 360 was announced earlier this year and Motorola has teased us on more than one occasion with their upcoming smartwatch. Their marketing tactics worked like a charm as the watch is now arguably the most highly anticipated Android Wear device of the year. The LG G Watch R on the other hand was only announced a short while ago and it looks like LG is launching it specifically to compete with the Moto 360. In its teaser video, the LG G Watch R is presented as “filling the gap” and featuring a completely circular design, which forms “a perfect circle”. This is undoubtedly a small jab at the Moto 360 seeing as how the smartwatch has a small cutout at the bottom of its display so it’s not completely round.
In terms of resolution, the LG G Watch R’s display comes in an 320 x 320 megapixels while the Moto 360 can only account for 320 x 290 because of its “gap”. However, Motorola more than makes up for this by equipping its device with a 1.5-inch LCD screen that also features Gorilla Glass 3 protection. By comparison, the LG G Watch R features a 1.3-inch plastic OLED display, which is less resistant than that of its competitor. Both watches have stainless steel cases, leather straps and both are waterproof, although only the LG G Watch R features actual IP67 certification. Overall, there aren’t a whole lot of differences when it comes to the design as both devices were developed to look similar to traditional watches so it will mostly boil down to preference here. Some people will find the Moto 360 to be more aesthetically pleasing while others will like the LG G Watch R instead. You can’t really argue with taste so let’s move on.
On the hardware side, we’re not completely sure about what to expect from the Moto 360 as not all the specs have been leaked yet. However, we do know that the smartwatch will have 512 MB of RAM, a Texas Instruments processor and a Li-io battery pack with Charging dock. Connectivity is done via Bluetooth 4.0 and Wireless N while features include pedometer, heart-rate monitor, vibration alert and voice activation. The LG G Watch also comes with 512 MB of RAM alongside a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 4GB storage memory and 410 mAh battery. We’re not seeing much in terms of connectivity options, but features are definitely plentiful and include heart-rate monitor, PPG sensor, Smart notifications, health apps, fitness apps and more.
Finally, the prices for these two devices are expected to differ quite a bit, but we still need to wait for confirmation from their respective manufacturers to find out if this is true. In any case, a recent leak from Best Buy claims that the Moto 360 will be priced at around $250, which seems pretty reasonable for a smartwatch. The LG G Watch R however is quite a bit more expensive, perhaps even too expensive some might say. LG Germany revealed that the wearable will go on sale for 299 EUR, which is the equivalent of almost $400. If I’m not mistaken, this will be the most expensive Android Wear smartwatch yet so I’m not sure if I can recommend it over the Moto 360 under these circumstances.
Sure, LG’s smartwatch arguably looks more elegant and could easily be mistaken for an actual analog watch. The LG G Watch R also features an actual circular display and seems to come with better specs and more features, but we still need to wait for Motorola to unveil their device in order to be sure. The bottom line is that the LG G Watch R is definitely worth purchasing, but keep in mind that with $400 you can also buy a pretty good smartphone so the price is well above what a smartwatch usually costs. The Moto 360 might not actually be round like Motorola initially said, but it does have the bigger screen and better protection for it while also offering a fair amount of features. I assume it will also not be far behind the LG G Watch R in terms of performance and it runs on Android Wear as well so there’s no difference in regards to the OS.
All in all, I admit that I find the LG G Watch R more appealing overall, but since the Moto 360 is $150 cheaper this is quite a difficult decision. What do guys think about these two smartwatches? Can the LG G Watch R justify the high price tag or is the Moto 360 a safer bet?
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Motorola Launches $249 Moto 360 Smartwatch Featuring Android Wear, ‘All Day’ Battery Life
Motorola has officially launched its Moto 360 smartwatch, an Android Wear device featuring a circular 1.65-inch scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass display, a leather band, “all-day” battery life, and a built-in pedometer and optical heart rate monitor. Motorola has also included wireless charging capabilities with an included dock and also states that the device is “water resistant.” 
The Moto 360 can pair with any smartphone running Android 4.3 or higher, as users can then receive notifications about weather, flight alerts, traffic, and more through Android Wear. The device also includes built-in Google Now functionality, as users can say “Ok Google” to send texts, set reminders, see directions, and more. Existing Android apps such as Facebook Messenger and Lyft also work with Moto 360.
The launch of the Moto 360 comes less than a week before Apple’s special September media event, which is rumored to feature the unveiling of its iWatch wearable device alongside the iPhone 6. According to recent reports, Apple’s iWatch will pair with the iPhone and feature a flexible curved display, wireless charging, and number of advanced biometric sensors to track a range of health and fitness data.
The device is also said to come in multiple sizes and material options when it launches, and incorporate near field communications (NFC) technology for mobile payments. Apple is said to be weighing a $400 price range for the device, and may start shipping it in early 2015.
The Moto 360 will be available later today for $250 from Motorola’s website, Google’s Play Store and Best Buy. Motorola will also be releasing metal bands for its wearable device later this fall.
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Magneto-Track footballs know where they are and what direction they’re going
Sure, football arenas like Levi’s Stadium are being outfitted with everything modern technology has to offer, but what about the game itself? Don’t worry, researchers are working on improving that too: engineers at Carnegie Mellon and NC State have developed a football tracking system that could one day replace the old “stick-and-chain” measurement system for calling a first down. It’s called the Magneto-Track system, and it uses low-frequency magnetic fields to follow a tracker embedded in the game ball. The result? A real-time measurement of the ball’s position and orientation on the field.
The system has the potential of allowing referees to track the ball in all conditions, even when its visually obscured by a mass of players. Still, it isn’t perfect: while tests have successfully tracked a moving football’s position across the field, it still has a one foot margin of error, making it useless for precise calls. Although the team is trying to improve accuracy, the technology could still be useful in its current state — giving TV viewers a better way to follow the ball during low visibility games, for instance. Want to see it in action? Check out the video below.
Source: Vox, Rickett’s Lab
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Sony stepping up in the US market, Verizon reportedly picking up the Xperia Z3
The US market has been a tough cookie for Sony. The last few years they have found their way to T-Mobile with the Xperia Z and the Xperia Z1s. The Xperia Z2 never made its way over unfortunately. Yesterday Sony announced slew of new Xperia devices that tickled a lot of fancies. We know that T-Mobile will be bringing the new Xperia Z3 to the magenta carrier this fall. That news wasn’t extremely surprising considering the past relationship with Sony. Even though the past devices came a bit late to the game to the carrier.
Some peculiar information was sent to PCMag yesterday that seemingly confirms a variant of the Xperia Z3 will be coming to the big red carrier known as Verizon. They received a document from one of their sources that showed them a Verizon branded Xperia Z3 that carried a slight name change to a Xperia Z3v. The Xperia Z3v carried the Verizon logo on the rear. The document also offered references to NFC and wireless charging along with 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM. All of which the Xperia Z3 offers.
Like anything else out there, PCMag reached out to Verizon for a comment and were met with the silent treatment. PCMag didn’t share any images from the documents they received, but it does seem plausible.
Verizon hasn’t stocked a Sony device since 2011 when the Xperia Play was a thing. Personally I think it would be a great move for Sony and Verizon to bring the Xperia Z3 to their customers. It will offer end users a bit more variety beyond the 50 million Samsung and Motorola offerings they have in stock. Not to mention the news of the PS4 Remote Play ability that will be available for the Xperia Z3. Without official word from Sony or Verizon, we are going to file this as a rumor. While documents help, it could still just be part of the potential negotiations that never were cemented.
Source: PCMag via Droid-Life
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