Jaybird’s readiness-sensing fitness tracker arrives October 26th
Want a fitness tracker that can tell you when it’s time to get moving, rather than simply record your movements? You won’t have to wait long. Jaybird has confirmed that its Reign wristband will reach the US on October 26th at the $199 price promised back in January. The key to the Reign is its “Go-Score,” which estimates your readiness for activity based on your heart rate variability — the higher the score, the better-suited you are to going for a run or bike ride. It’s also one of the few trackers that can handle swimming alongside exercise and sleep, so this may be your wearable of choice if you regularly hit the pool. So long as you have an Android or iOS device to pair with, the Reign may be worth checking out if you feel that other activity devices don’t cover enough ground.
Filed under: Wearables
Source: Jaybird
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Sony Xperia Z3 coming to T-Mobile October 29
As expected, Verizon won’t be the only U.S. carrier to offer Sony’s Xperia Z3 (Xperia Z3v for Verizon) flagship phone. T-Mobile just officially announced that Sony’s latest and greatest will be available at participating stores and online starting October 29. Pricing will be $0 down with 24 monthly payments of $26.25 each.
Now if you happen to be a little anxious, you can pre-order the phone starting October 15 at 12:00am PDT. According to T-Mobile’s press release, customers who pre-order “could” receive their phones before the national launch.
We have the full presser after the break.
Sony Xperia® Z3 Coming to T-Mobile’s Data Strong Network
Un-carrier to launch Xperia Z3 pre-sale kicking off Oct. 15, giving customers the chance to get Sony’s latest premium waterproof smartphone BEFORE launch
Bellevue, Washington — October 13, 2014 — Why settle for good when you can have great? And by great, we’re referring to the Sony Xperia® Z3, which T-Mobile (NYSE: TMUS) today announced will be available at participating stores nationwide and online for $0 down (and $26.25 a month for 24 months) starting October 29.
Eager customers that just can’t wait until launch to secure their device can take advantage of T-Mobile pre-sale online, which will open starting October 15 at 12:00 a.m. PDT. This means that customers will have their Xperia Z3 shipped to them—and could receive it—BEFORE the national launch.
The Sony Xperia Z3 is the latest addition to the Un-carrier’s extensive selection of high-end smartphones. Sporting a stunning 5.2-inch screen, a top-of-the-line processor and with up to two days of battery life, the Xperia Z3 is uniquely designed for streaming movies, music and more on the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network.
“Our Data Strong™ network was built to support devices that can do it all, and the gorgeous Sony Xperia Z3 is no exception,” said Jason Young, Senior Vice President, Marketing at T-Mobile. “From the mind-boggling content experience with vivid colors and sound, to 4K video recording and more, the Xperia Z3 and T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G LTE network are a perfect pair.”
Being restricted by data overages is a thing of the past for Un-carrier customers – T-Mobile is the only place customers can get the Simple Choice plan with unlimited talk, text and web on the fastest nationwide LTE network in addition to out-of-this-world benefits including unlimited international data and texting in 120+ countries, no domestic overages and unlimited music streaming with Music Freedom. And now with Wi-Fi Un-leashed, Un-carrier customers get the benefit of Wi-Fi calling and can use every Wi-Fi connection like it’s a T-Mobile tower for crystal-clear Wi-Fi calling.
Sony Xperia Z3 Features:
- Waterproof, super-slim and ultra-light design
- Up to two days of battery life powered by a 3100mAh battery
- Shoot videos in 4K with a 20.7MP rear-facing camera with Steadyshot™ technology and a 25mm wide-angle lens
- Ultra-bright TRILUMINOS™ Display powered by X-Reality for mobile for vivid colors and an unrivalled entertainment experience
- Superior sound with Hi-Res Audio, DSEE HX and Digital Noise Cancelling support
- One of the first smartphones with PS4™ Remote Play
For more information, please visit https://explore.t-mobile.com/sony-xperia-z3
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Dropbox offers a free year of Dropbox Pro to users affected by Selective Sync bug
Users of the popular cloud storage client Dropbox have learned the hard way that cloud storage is not 100% reliable thanks to a bug in Dropbox’s desktop client that caused users of Selective Sync to lose years of media. Dropbox confirmed the bug and is acting accordingly, releasing an updated desktop client and preventing the old versions from working. The company is also implementing new safeguards to prevent future incidents.
For users affected by the bug, Dropbox is offering up a free year of Dropbox Pro which won’t bring back your lost files but it should soften the blow and it shows that Dropbox is committed to customer satisfaction. Were any of you affected by the desktop bug? Let us know in the comments.
Via: Engadget
Source: YCombinator
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Accessory of the Day: High output dual USB car charger $9.99
Charge multiple devices at the same time with this 20 watt powered car charger from AmazonBasics. Keep that tablet and phone juiced simultaneously without breaking the bank. Covered by a 1-year warranty, you’ll have peace of mind while sharing one of the two USB ports with a friend or spouse. 5 star reviews and Prime eligible, this is a great buy at just $9.99.
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Apple To Launch iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in 36 Additional Countries During October
Ahead of Apple’s Chinese launch of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus later this week, Apple today confirmed the launch of its new handset models in 36 additional countries and territories by the end of October. In its fastest rollout ever, Apple expects to launch the iPhone in 115 countries by the end of the year.
The next round of launches coming this month will include countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
• Friday, October 17: China, India and Monaco
• Thursday, October 23: Israel
• Friday, October 24: Czech Republic, French West Indies, Greenland, Malta, Poland, Reunion Island and South Africa
• Thursday, October 30: Bahrain and Kuwait
• Friday, October 31: Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Guam, Hungary, Iceland, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, South Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Thailand
Apple has been busy with new products this fall in a product lineup has been described by Eddy Cue as being “the best product pipeline that I’ve seen in my 25 years at Apple.” Apple already announced the new iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple watch at a press event held last month. An upcoming October event is expected to unveil new iPad models, new iMacs and possibly new Mac minis. 
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iPhone 6 Pre-Orders in China Top 20 Million Through Carriers and E-Commerce Site JD [iOS Blog]
Chinese mobile carriers and Chinese e-commerce site Jingdong Mall (JD.com) have processed a combined total of about 20 million pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus since pre-orders began on October 10, reports Tencent (Google Translate, via Digitimes).
The report notes that China’s three biggest carriers including China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom have processed over 10 million of those pre-orders, while JD.com states that it has received 9.5 million pre-orders for both devices. JD.com specifies that 4.7 million pre-orders are for the iPhone 6, while 4.8 million pre-orders are for the iPhone 6 Plus. The figures also do not include pre-orders accepted by Apple or its over 6,000 resellers in the country.
Last Friday, it was reported that the three major Chinese carriers had taken one million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus pre-orders in the first six hours. Apple announced on September 22 that opening weekend sales for both devices topped ten million units, breaking the previous record of nine million units set by the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in 2013. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will officially be available in China this Friday, October 17.
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Sayonara, CEATEC 2014: Another curious tech show
Japan’s annual CEATEC is often the black sheep of the global tech show circuit. While CES in Vegas throws up new TVs, laptops, tablets and the occasional phone to pore over, and IFA in Germany does the same in the middle of the year, CEATEC doesn’t usually offer up many big ole’ fashioned product launches. Whether it’s due to the nation’s gradually recovering economy, or strategic choices of Japanese companies (Sony’s not here, to start), the trade show tries to balance major Japanese tech brands alongside carmakers like Honda and Toyota, as well as component manufacturers, universities and tiny startups trying to gain a foothold. It’s a generally messier show, but then that’s part of the charm: there’s always some interesting things to see — as you’ll discover for yourself below.(And you can find the rest of our reports right here.)
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How much will the Nexus 6 cost? Paul O’Brien thinks £450 is a good number
We’re quickly bearing down on the suspected release date of at least the Nexus 9, but some of us are infinitely more fixated on the release of Google‘s new smartphone, the Nexus 6. Whether that happens on October 15th or towards the end of the month, one of the biggest questions that is going around, that isn’t to do with its size, is how much will the Nexus 6 cost. At 5.9-inches and a Quad HD display, a similar price to the Nexus 5 would almost be too good to be true, but Paul O’Brien is getting his opinion out there early.
Nexus 6 (or whatever it ends up being called) should come in under £450, but don’t expect ultra cheap.
— Paul O’Brien (@PaulOBrien) October 9, 2014
O’Brien, who is best known as founder of MoDaCo, postulates that the new Nexus will cost a very pretty £450, or less, but probably close to that. For reference, the soon-to-be outgoing Nexus 5 sells for £299, which is significantly less than the alleged price of the Nexus 6 and much more than most Nexus owners have ever paid. If there is any solace to be taken from this news, it’s that the Moto X 2014 costs around £420, which does mean you’re getting a Quad HD screen for a steal. Still, this is all just conjecture so we’ll have to wait for Google’s official word to see if any of this is true.
How much do you think the Nexus 6 is going to cost? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Twitter via IT Pro Portal
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Sony’s Crackle takes aim at Netflix with a ‘Joe Dirt’ sequel
Netflix may soon be adding four new Adam Sandler flicks to its coffers, but that doesn’t mean it’s got a monopoly on the ol’ Waterboy’s creative endeavors. Variety reports that Sandler’s producing a sequel for the one and only Joe Dirt exclusively for Sony-owned streaming service (and Netflix competitor) Crackle. Seriously. SNL alum David Spade will once again don the mullet and those acid wash jeans to, well, no one knows quite yet – the first movie saw the eponymous Dirt abandoned by his parents at the Grand Canyon only to learn the true meaning of family 90 minutes later. It’s probably safe to assume this new production’s budget won’t reach the $17 million bar the original did, but hey — it’s still a sign that Crackle won’t let Netflix rule the original content roost without a fight. Kudos to them for trying to stick it to a streaming media titan, but really? That’s the franchise they thought needed a second chance? Really?
Source: Variety
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You can now tweet money to friends, if you live in France
Starting tomorrow, any French resident with a bank account and Twitter handle will be able to transfer money simply by tweeting it. The new service, dubbed S-money, was launched last month by French mega-bank BPCE and Twitter. It differs from Twitter’s Buy Now, which lets users to pay for goods at companies like Home Depot and Burberry using an embedded “Pay” button. Instead, S-money is aimed at person-to-person transactions, letting you send money to friends without needing their banking details. Details are scarce on exactly how it works, but a BPCE spokesman said it’s “perfectly adapted to the Twitter experience.” By the way, my own Twitter handle is @stevetdent. #kerching
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