Google Fiber proves it’s serious about fast internet with a new leader
Worried that Google Fiber would just be a momentary fascination for the folks in Mountain View? Don’t be. Google has confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that it recently hired Dennis Kish, one of Qualcomm’s bigger senior vice presidents, to lead its gigabit internet efforts. While it’s not clear why Kish came onboard beyond his “operational expertise,” he’s no stranger to managing big tech projects. Among other work, he played key roles in both Qualcomm’s Mirasol display efforts and ST-Ericsson’s connectivity business. That kind of know-how could be crucial given Google’s expansion plans, especially if rumors of mobile phone service pan out. It’s too soon to gauge Kish’s influence, but a high-profile hire like this suggests that Fiber’s super-fast data service is only going to get bigger — and that your local telecom giant may well get some genuine competition.
[Image credit: Neerav Bhatt, Flickr]
Filed under: Networking, Internet, Google
Source: Wall Street Journal, Dennis Kish (LinkedIn)
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NES30: Bluetooth/USB retro gaming controller $29.99 [Deal of the Day]
This one is right in my wheelhouse! With more and more vintage games getting ported over to Android, the only thing missing is the authentic feel of gripping a Nintendo controller and mashing away.
The NES30 has the look and feel of a classic NES controller, but connects with Bluetooth or USB. Its rechargeable battery provides over 20 hours of use per charge and the re-programmable keys allow you complete customization. This controller is compatible with not only your tablets and phones, but any Bluetooth or USB-ready devices including Mac and PC. For just $29.99 you can load up an emulator and vintage roms (of games that you own, of course) and re-live your gaming past! Anybody want to get destroyed in Tecmo Super Bowl?
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Republic Wireless picking up the Moto E in October, yours for $99
Republic Wireless combines the power of Wi-Fi calling with Sprint’s 3G network to bring what they call hybrid calling to consumers. The company has started off pretty strong with the original Moto X which was followed up by the even more affordable Moto G. Sticking with Motorola, Republic Wireless is now bringing the Moto E to consumers for just $99.
Match the $99 price tag with monthly plans that start at $5 a month for Wi-Fi only calling/texts or move up to the $25 a month for unlimited talk/text and web mixed on Wi-Fi and Cell.
Our partners at Motorola did an impeccable job cramming as much power and performance as possible into the Moto E.
The Moto E does pack a pretty good bang for its buck. It carriers a 4.3-inch screen, dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 at 1.2GHz, 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage with a micro SD card slot. It offers users a 5 MP rear camera and forgoes a front shooter.
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Booq announces the Taipan Shock, another professional’s ‘on-the-go’ bag
I have this seemingly odd affinity toward bags. There are just so many uses for a good bag that not only looks good, but also offers up plenty of pockets, zippers and pouches to keep things organized. The tech junkie in my needs a lot of organizational additions. No one likes to dig through the bottom of a bag for cords, battery packs, headphone cables or USB sticks. Booq has a pretty good selection of bags, and other accessories
The Taipan Shock uses a 210D nylon material for the interior lining and a 1680D tri-weave polyester exterior fabric that also has a water-repellent coating. The separate laptop compartment offers up thick padding to protect your laptop and uses a genuine YKK water-repellent zipper as well. Internal measurements are 17.3 x 13 x 1 inch and will carry around a 13 – 15 inch Macbook or up to a 16.4-inch laptop. The bag empty weighs in at just over 2 pounds.
“Our goal for the Taipan shock was to create a good-looking everyday bag that can handle the wear-and-tear that comes with frequent use,” says booq’s lead designer S. Kema Subsomboon. “We designed the bag’s exterior so it transitions well from a commute to the office, and we also made sure the interior organization and storage can house a wide array of professional items.
In the video of the bag you can see the gentleman change out the zipper puller from black to red. Booq includes a red, orange and blue with the bag so you can add a dash of color. The Taipan Shock also features Booq’s Terraling service. Terraling is a simple 3-step registration process that uses each bags unique serial number found on each bag. Toss in the reflective logos on the back, padded shoulder straps, and it looks like a breathable mesh back with the price tag of $95 and you have a pretty good looking bag.
Interested in the Booq Taipan Shock? Feel free to pick one up through Amazon.
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Apple Said to Plan October 21 Media Event to Launch New iPads, OS X Yosemite
With its iPhone 6 announcement completed, Apple reportedly is preparing a second announcement event that will will launch new iPad models, claims AppleInsider, citing a trusted insider familiar with the company’s pre-launch logistics. The report points to the second half of October for the event, but The Daily Dot has gone a step further and predicted an October 21 event based on its own sources.
A person familiar with the company’s pre-launch logistics says Apple has set internal project and marketing deadlines of mid-October, ahead of the planned unveiling of major new products during the second half of the month. That would align with an anticipated media event previously rumored to be held at some point during October. The same source who spoke to AppleInsider has shared reliable information on product introduction and timing in the past.
If true, the schedule would align with Apple’s pattern for the last several years, which last year saw the company unveil its new iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display in October with an availability date in early November. This year’s event may introduce updated iPad models that include a faster A8 processor, anti-reflective display and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, although one report suggests most of the upgrades will be limited to the larger iPad Air model.
iPad Air 2 mockup
Aside from new iPads, Apple is also expected to use the October event to finalize the details and availability date for OS X Yosemite, which was initially introduced at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. According to The Daily Dot, Yosemite will be released immediately following the October event, similar to the release of OS X Mavericks just after the conclusion of last year’s October event.
Other Apple devices in need of upgrades include the Mac mini, MacBook Air, iMac, and the Apple TV, but few details suggest updated these models will be updated before the end of 2014, particularly given Intel’s delays with its next-generation Broadwell processors. One recent rumor has, however, claimed Apple may release a new ultra-high definition 27-inch monitor with 5120 x 2880 resolution in 2014, but details on this desktop accessory remain sparse.
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Apple Apparently Finds Last-Minute HealthKit Problems, Pulls Compatible Third-Party Apps
Apple appears to have discovered a significant last-minute issue with its HealthKit services for iOS 8, a problem that will result in a delay for the launch of new and updated apps that include HealthKit functionality. Apple reportedly has pulled HealthKit-compatible apps from the App Store and is confirming this issue to affected developers. As highlighted by MacStories‘ Federico Viticci, both CARROT Fit and MyFitnessPal have disappeared from the App Store after being updated with HealthKit support earlier today.
Well that’s a relief. Just got a call from Apple, there’s nothing wrong with CARROT Fit. HealthKit is just broken and isn’t ready to launch.
— Brian Mueller (@BrianMueller333) September 17, 2014
While the exact issue is unclear, it is certainly significant that one of the key features of iOS 8 does not appear to be ready to launch on time and that it is having a significant effect on third-party developers who have prepared their apps to take advantage of the new feature.
Sounds like HealthKit won’t be working at all this week. And there’s no ETA for when a bug fix will go live.
— Brian Mueller (@BrianMueller333) September 17, 2014
Apple introduced HealthKit alongside its new iOS 8 Health app as part of a new initiative into the health and fitness marketplace. The feature taps into data from sensors within the iPhone, as well as from accessories and manual data input. HealthKit will also be key for the launch of the heart rate sensor-enabled Apple Watch early next year.
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iPhone 4s Users May Want to Avoid iOS 8 Due to Performance and Screen Size Issues [iOS Blog]
Apple’s public launch of iOS 8 is happening today, but there is one group of iPhone owners who may want pass on the upgrade for now. According to Ars Technica, the overall experience of iOS 8 on the iPhone 4s is degraded enough that owners of this device may want to consider bypassing the update and remaining on iOS 7, despite the new features offered in Apple’s latest iOS version.
Apple’s iPhone 4s was launched in 2011 and is falling quickly behind the times. It includes a much slower A5 processor, doesn’t have an option for LTE connectivity, lacks Touch ID, and ships with 2.4GHz-only 802.11n Wi-Fi support. To maintain compatibility with the device, Apple has removed some features from iOS 8, including AirDrop and Handoff for apps. iOS 8 on the iPhone 4s also drops underlying support for OpenGL ES 3.0, the Metal graphics API, and 64-bit ARMv8 apps. As a result, overall app performance is slower and animations often are choppy.
The iPhone 4s suffers not only from the expected feature loss and slower performance, it also is hindered by its 3.5-inch screen. With iOS 8, Apple is designing the OS with a larger screen in mind and this limitation is apparent throughout the OS. Apps appear cramped, and those such as Mail that require text input provide very little space to compose a message.
Apple faced a similar challenge with the iPhone 4 and iOS 7 last year and managed to improve performance on older devices with its iOS 7.1 update. As a result, there is reason to hope the company can do the same this year for iPhone 4s owners looking to take advantage of iOS 8 and address some of the issues in a future update. iOS 8 will be available today and includes interactive notifications, third-party keyboard support, a new QuickType keyboard, extensions and more.
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Apple Releases iOS 8 With Continuity, Third Party Access to Keyboards/Touch ID, Family Sharing, and ‘Health’ App
Apple today released iOS 8 to the public, making the download available to all users who have an iPhone 4s or later, iPad 2 or later, 5th-generation iPod touch, or iPad mini. The update can be downloaded via iTunes or through an over-the-air update accessible by going to the Settings app and tapping General —> Software Update.
While iOS 8 is currently available for download, it may take a few minutes for the update to propagate to all users due to demand. In past years, Apple’s servers have been overwhelmed with traffic.
iOS 8 includes the same general design elements introduced with iOS 7, but introduces several under-the-hood improvements. Improved integration between Apple devices, both mobile and desktop, is a major focal point of iOS 8, with Apple introducing several new “Continuity” features designed to connect the iPhone, iPad, and Mac “like never before.”
The operating system also includes interactive notifications, app widgets in the Notification Center, and Messages improvements that let users manage group conversations for the first time.
Third-party access to both the keyboard and Touch ID has been enabled, and Apple has implemented its own keyboard improvements, in the form of its QuickType predictive keyboard. A new Health app is included with iOS 8, aggregating health and fitness data from a variety of apps and devices, and a new Family Sharing feature lets families of up to six people share apps, music, books, and more.
Our iOS 8 roundup has a complete rundown of all of the major new features introduced in iOS 8, and our separate features roundup showcases all of the smaller changes and additions made to the operating system throughout the beta testing period.
In addition to being released to the public today, iOS 8 will also come pre-installed on the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, which will be available beginning on Friday, September 19.
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EE updates its SIM-only plans with some cheaper options
It’s been a busy month for EE already, with updated pay-as-you-go tariffs and a break-up with Phones4u that’s forced the latter to shut-up shop. The bustle continues, however, and today the 4G network’s announced revamped SIM-only plans for those who don’t need no subsidized handset. On a one-year contract, pricing starts at £10 per month for 250MB of data and goes all the way to £28 per month for 10GB. Committing to only a 30-day plan makes it all a little more expensive at £13 for 250MB and £31 for 10 gigs. The top three data allowances of 2GB, 5GB and 10GB also get access to EE’s “double-speed” network, as well as free calls to 080 numbers. They are only transient deals, though, and for new customers those caps will be reduced to 1GB, 3GB and 5GB, respectively, come the end of January next year. We know how much you love tables, so there’s a handy one after the break that lays out all the new plans and their prices.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile
Source: EE
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Apple wants to wean you from Android with its new iPhone guide
Apple is clearly hoping that its bigger iPhones will tempt you to switch from Android. It just launched a migration guide that helps move your stuff into the iOS universe, whether it’s a contact list, internet account or media collection. Some of the advice is fairly self-evident; email and social networks should come across without a hitch, and you’ll usually find App Store equivalents to any given Android program. You may find a few useful pointers, however, such as using iCloud as a go-between for your important documents.
There’s a degree of irony to the guide’s frequent use of drag-and-drop file transfers on Android, which isn’t strictly possible on iOS; you’re taking advantage of a feature that you’re ultimately giving up. There’s also no mention that the copy-protected content you buy in iTunes (namely books and videos) can’t come back to Android if you ever have second thoughts. Still, Apple’s tips are proof that you’re not locked into any one mobile platform — it just requires a little elbow grease to make the transition.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple
Via: SlashGear
Source: Apple
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