Sony accidentally confirms PS4 Remote Play is en route to Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet
Back in September, Sony announced PS4 Remote Play — a revolutionary new feature which equips users with the facility to take a PlayStation 4 controller and stream games from their console to an Xperia smartphone or tablet that supports the service.
At the time, the Japanese company revealed that the application would be an exclusive to the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact. But now, thanks to a blunder on the ‘Xperia Lounge’ app, it appears that Remote Play will be coming to the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet after all, when the app launches next month.
Hit the break below to see the slip-up in all its glory.
Source: Xperia Blog
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Motorola DROID Turbo for Verizon leaks once again, this time in black and red
In less than nine days, Motorola will be unveiling another handset to put on the market. This one, however, is expected to be a carrier exclusive. We are talking about the DROID Turbo that is heading straight to Verizon. A few images were found within the coding for the Verizon’s page teasing the device. It shows the device in black and in red. Regardless of the back panel color, the front remains black.
Hit the break for more.
Source: GadgetzArena
Via: Android Headlines
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The computer as copilot: Charting the growth of navigation tech
Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Transportation
TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 13 – October 19, 2014
Yup, this week was a little crazy, but a good crazy. Google announced the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player (Android TV) and kicked off the “Be together. Not the same.” campaign. That wasn’t it as Android L was officially named Android Lollipop and given 5.0 for the version. The OTA update won’t take place till next month, but the developer preview is already live. We reviewed the Galaxy Note 4 and were quite impressed. Nearby multiplayer hits Google Play Games and more Google apps adopt Material Design. The DROID Turbo gets a launch date, and so much more. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the Android world.
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: The best Samsung smartphone ever
Accessories
OnePlus announces JBL partnership and E1+ Earphones
Best Buy now stocks official Moto 360 chargers
MHL Adapter Charges your phone and Sends out 4K Video
Android TV
Google’s Nexus Player is Google’s first Android TV device
Plex announces its support for Android TV and the upcoming Nexus Player
AOL jumps on the Android TV bandwagon
Nexus 9 and Nexus Player are now up for pre-order in the Google Play Store
Nexus Player pre-order facility withdrawn from the Play Store
Nexus Player passes through FCC, may go on sale again soon
Android TV Developer Kit able to sideload Android 5.0 Lollipop
Android Wear
Gameboy emulator comes to Android Wear because a watch needs those sort of things
Apps – New
OnePlus sends Cyanogen Camera app to the Play Store
Skype launches new video messaging app called Skype Qik
Androidify update overhauls with new design, GIFs, and new items
Apps – Updates
Dropbox offers a free year of Dropbox Pro to users affected by Selective Sync bug
Facebook slaps its stickers into comments for all users
Dropbox usernames and passwords leak online, Denies responsibility and says passwords expired
Messenger application will not replace Hangouts on Nexus 6
HTC Dot View app gets third-party notifications, music controls, and holiday surprises
Facebook ‘Safety Check’ lets friends and family know you’re safe during a disaster
CBS All Access launches for $5.99 a month, offers full seasons and episodes on demand
Twitter adds new audio feature to mobile client
Firefox Beta update brings ‘tab casting’ & more!
Twitter adding suggested Tweets to the timeline based on user interest
Swiftkey updates for Halloween with spooky new themes
Cameras
India gets the HTC One (M8 Eye), Desire Eye, RE Camera, and a few more devices
Carriers
Nexus 6 to be available on all major U.S. carriers
The ASUS PadFone X mini is coming to AT&T on Oct. 24, $199 contract free on GoPhone
AT&T introduces new Passport plans for international travelers
Special Beats Music offer from AT&T comes to an end
AT&T Hints at Imminent Nexus 6 Release
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
According to a new FCC filing, Sprint will carry the Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung Gear S will have own Plan on Sprint
T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 receiving minor update
Sony Xperia Z3 coming to T-Mobile October 29
Iliad moving on after T-Mobile declines acquisition offer
T-Mobile now rolling out Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 coming to U.S. Cellular on October 17th
Verizon to launch Motorola Droid Turbo at an event on October 28th
New image and details for Verizon’s DROID TURBO surface
Verizon soak test for Droid Ultra, Maxx and Mini brings VoLTE
Verizon Increases Edge Upgrade Time and some Pricing Points
Moto X now $50 on-contract with Verizon
Chrome
Google releases new Translate extension for Chrome
Google’s Earth View extension brings a touch of satellite imagery to Chrome
Shuffle in positions may signal more Android/Chrome consolidation
Chromebooks
Samsung’s Intel-based Chromebook 2 availability and pricing announced
Chromecast
Next version of the Chromecast hits the FCC
Deals
Sony offering student discount on Xperia Z3 Compact
Expansys now offering refurbished Nexus 4 from $149
Gaming
Amazon Games Studio Announces Three new Upcoming Games
NBA 2K15 for Android exclusively available from Amazon
Nearby Multiplayer comes to Google Play Games
Humble Mobile Bundle 9 gets two new games for the big donors
Ghostbusters-themed Fruit Ninja update hits the Play Store just in time for Halloween
Google teases Android L in latest YouTube video
Google Shopping Express shortens name and launches in three more cities with more retailers
Teenagers use voice commands most often and really want to order pizza
New Poodle Bug Revealed by Researchers
Google Classroom getting several improvements for students and teachers
Google Play Store downloads beat out iOS App Store downloads in volume by 60%
Android 5.0 Lollipop is official, includes full Material Design overhaul and tons of new features
Google posts video showing how Lollipop name was decided on
Android 5.0 Lollipop statue arrives at Google headquarters in Mountain View
Google posts Android Lollipop Statue Unwrapped video
Android Lollipop features “Factory Reset Protection” to stop thieves from wiping stolen phones
Google to eventually back off on control of Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
Nexus device packaging to get new look
Shuffle in positions may signal more Android/Chrome consolidation
Google releases video covering speech recognition and how we communicate with technology
Google updates Material Design guidelines with new resources
Google Glass
Google Glass Launches Notification Sync
Hardware
Samsung SDI develops new batteries that are both flexible and rollable
The newly announced Exynos 7 is 57 percent more powerful than the Exynos 5
Phones – ASUS
The ASUS PadFone X mini is coming to AT&T on Oct. 24, $199 contract free on GoPhone
Phones – HTC
India gets the HTC One (M8 Eye), Desire Eye, RE Camera, and a few more devices
HTC pushing Eye Experience update with Android 4.4.4 to unlocked One (M8) on Tuesday
HTC reaffirms promise of Lollipop to the M7 and M8 in 90 days
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
Phones – Huawei
Huawei announces limited edition Glory 6 Extreme Edition with pre-orders launching October 21st
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 now available from Newegg for $300
Phones – LG
LG aims to improve camera in next flagship device
Phones – Motorola
Verizon to launch Motorola Droid Turbo at an event on October 28th
New image and details for Verizon’s DROID TURBO surface
Motorola announces which devices will get Android 5.0
Verizon soak test for Droid Ultra, Maxx and Mini brings VoLTE
Moto X now $50 on-contract with Verizon
Phones – Nexus
Nexus 6 with Android Lollipop officially unveiled, pre-orders start late October for $649
Nexus 6 to be available on all major U.S. carriers
Google shows us what the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 have to offer in a couple of new promotional videos
Here are the first camera samples from the Nexus 6
Nexus 6 poses with the iPhone 6 Plus
Google releases animated ads showing off the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9
Expansys now offering refurbished Nexus 4 from $149
Phones – Oppo
Oppo N3′s camera shown off in teaser
New details emerge about OPPO N3 camera
Oppo N3 smart rotating camera gets a demo video
The Oppo N3 will have a fingerprint scanner on its back
Phones – Samsung
Google Hints at a Galaxy S5 Google Play Edition
Galaxy Golden 2 user manual leaks showing off some impressive specs
The Galaxy Note 4 gets firmware update in time for worldwide launch
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 coming to U.S. Cellular on October 17th
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to go on sale in India on October 17
Samsung announces its latest “Galaxy Gifts” campaign for the Note 4 & Note Edge
T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 receiving minor update
According to a new FCC filing, Sprint will carry the Galaxy Note Edge
Phones – Sony
Sony Xperia Z4 to be a hardware juggernaut according to tipster
Sony Xperia Z3 coming to T-Mobile October 29
Xperia Z3 and Peek help doctors diagnose eye conditions around the world
Sony offering student discount on Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop
Security
Dropbox offers a free year of Dropbox Pro to users affected by Selective Sync bug
New Poodle Bug Revealed by Researchers
Smartwatches
Blocks modular smartwatch will use Samsung’s Tizen OS
Best Buy now stocks official Moto 360 chargers
Will.i.am reveals Puls, a monstrous smart-cuff with a focus on fashion
Samsung Gear S will have own Plan on Sprint
Google Play lists Sony SmartWatch 3 as “coming soon”
Tablets
The ASUS PadFone X mini is coming to AT&T on Oct. 24, $199 contract free on GoPhone
Lenovo to launch tablets under Motorola’s name once acquisition completes
Google releases animated ads showing off the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9
HTC’s Nexus 9 is official, complete with brushed metal design and BoomSound speakers
Google shows us what the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 have to offer in a couple of new promotional videos
Nexus 9 finally shown off in real pictures and videos with keyboard case
HTC Nexus 9 pre-order goes live one day early on Amazon
Nexus 9 and Nexus Player are now up for pre-order in the Google Play Store
T-Mobile now rolling out Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)
Updates
Android 5.0 Lollipop is official, includes full Material Design overhaul and tons of new features
Developers will be able to grab the Android 5.0 SDK on October 17
Android Lollipop features “Factory Reset Protection” to stop thieves from wiping stolen phones
Google releases Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK and other tools
Lollipop to be Released November 3th for Wi-Fi Nexus Devices
Get the Android Lollipop look and sound with wallpapers and sounds
Get ready to tap with Android 5.0 Lollipop Easter egg
Motorola announces which devices will get Android 5.0
HTC reaffirms promise of Lollipop to the M7 and M8 in 90 days
Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop
The Galaxy Note 4 gets firmware update in time for worldwide launch
HTC pushing Eye Experience update with Android 4.4.4 to unlocked One (M8) on Tuesday
Samsung set to roll out Android 4.4.4 update to 9 models of the Galaxy range
Verizon soak test for Droid Ultra, Maxx and Mini brings VoLTE
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 receiving minor update
T-Mobile now rolling out Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)
Virtual Reality
Archos plans to release low-cost virtual reality headset
Wallpapers
Get the Android Lollipop look and sound with wallpapers and sounds
Miscellaneous
Samsung announces development of commercially-viable 60GHz Wi-Fi technology
Former Google executive hired by Xiaomi for push into India
Samsung and Facebook strengthening relationship, but what’s in store?
Standalone streaming service from HBO coming in 2015
Lenovo to launch Chinese direct-to-consumer smartphone company
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Inhabitat’s Week in Green: Fusion power, Drop-a-Brick and settlements on Mars
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green.
Why can’t Tesla‘s sales model catch a break? The automaker is paving the way for the future of electric vehicles, however states keep stepping in the way. This week, Michigan passed legislation that essentially bans Tesla from selling cars in the state due to a last-minute addition by a legislator who receives contributions from the Michigan Automobile Dealers Association. In other transportation news, Italy has long been the Mecca of souped-up sports cars, but surprisingly the country has never produced a fully electric supercar. That all could change soon, now that the Italian company Tecnicar has unveiled a new electric car with a 789-horsepower electric motor.
Meanwhile, back here in the US, General Motors is working on a slightly less glamorous, but probably far more practical, all-electric vehicle with a range of 200 miles. Details about the new EV are scarce, but it’s expected to carry a price tag of about $30,000. What would the roads look like if bikes took up as much space as cars do? Last month, a group of Latvian cycling advocates rigged up car-shaped frames to their bikes for a visual demonstration of how much space cars take up. On the public transit front, Marc Mimram just unveiled plans for a light- and garden-filled train station in Montpellier, France. The gorgeous new TGV station will feature an ultralight roof crafted from a fiber-reinforced, high-performance concrete. Also in France, Barcelona-based architecture firm EMBT and architect Elizabeth de Portzamparc have been selected to design two new train stations in Paris. And Inhabitat recently launched its annual Halloween costume contest — this year’s grand prize is a Vanmoof B6 Bike worth $848.
Wind is all around us. It’s powerful, plentiful and, oh yes, cheap: This week, the European Commission found that onshore wind power provides the cheapest source of energy. When hidden costs, like air quality and health impacts are taken into account, wind energy costs $133 per MW/h to produce — while coal costs $295 per MW/h. In other clean energy news, researchers have developed a super-efficient battery that can charge to 70 percent capacity in just two minutes, and it lasts 20 times longer than a typical battery. The battery, which could charge a car in just 15 minutes, could reach the market in just two years. Are we on the cusp of a fusion energy revolution? Last week, Lockheed Martin announced a major breakthrough in fusion technology that could provide the world with clean, affordable energy. Buildings are some of the biggest energy consumers, but architect Vincent Callebaut is turning that trend on its head by designing a cluster of skyscrapers that actually produce more energy than they consume. Callebaut’s DNA-inspired Citytree towers combine passivhaus principles with renewable energy technology. And Czech architects Atelier 8000 designed a solar-powered cabin in the mountains of northern Slovakia that looks like a huge ice cube.
3D printing appears to have limitless potential — both on Earth and in space. Last week, news broke that a team of British amateurs is about to launch the world’s first 3D-printed rocket. It took 30 team members — including doctorate aeronautical engineers — four years to complete the project. Meanwhile, designer Kovács Apor has dreamed up a device that could turn used plastic bottles into brand-new clothes. It’s called the Pete, and it’s one of six finalists in this year’s Electrolux Design Lab competition. Did you know that if you drop a brick in the back of your toilet, it could save your household up to 50 gallons of water per week? But there’s a problem: Standard bricks crumble and disintegrate, causing plumbing problems. To solve that, one company created Drop-a-Brick, a rubber, brick-shaped option that’s filled with eco-friendly hydro gel that solidifies when water is added to it. In lighting news, PEGA Design & Engineering has created a new lamp that can mimic the color of any object, allowing you to customize your lighting to fit the mood of a room. The world has been rather captivated with news of Mars One, a Dutch plan to develop a permanent settlement on Mars. But researchers at MIT poured some cold water on the plan this week. A new paper identifies several deathtraps within the proposed habitat system, and it suggests that the first astronaut fatality could occur as early as day 68 due to low oxygen levels in the artificial environment. Tech companies are generally pretty progressive, but activists are taking e-commerce giant eBay to task for supporting climate change denial. The group Forecast the Facts is calling for eBay to step down from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) — a group the supports teaching climate change denial in schools.
Nexus Player passes through FCC, may go on sale again soon
On Friday, Google pulled the ability order the new Android TV device, the Nexus Player, as fast as it was put up. While some assumed that Google had a limited stock and quickly went through it, Google shed some light showing that it was something else. A message later in the day popped up on the Nexus Player order page saying, “This device has not been approved by the Federal Communications Commission. It is not for sale until approval of the FCC has been obtained.” Well it looks like FCC approval has been obtained.
The Asus made device passed through the other day and it confirmed everything that Google mentioned for the device. It comes with a 1.8GHz Quad-core Intel Atom processor with the Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics 2D/3D Engine, 1GB of Ram, 8GB of internal storage, and the remote. The unit goes for $99, well, when it finally ships as it’s still showing out of inventory.
When the device is in stock again, it will be available in the US and Canada. There’s really no telling when that will be but when it does, will you be picking one up?
source: FCC
via: Gadgetz Arena
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Google’s Nexus Player gets FCC approval, right on cue
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a couple of days after Google stopped pre-orders of the Nexus Player while it waited for the FCC’s all-clear, its Android TV puck has received approval. There aren’t any surprises in the regulatory filing, but it should let you both pre-order the WiFi media hub soon and (hopefully) get it around that originally promised November 3rd release date. If you were worried that you’d have to make do with a Chromecast for a little while longer, you can relax.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, ASUS, Google
Source: FCC
Watch Jony Ive and Elon Musk talk design and sci-fi transportation
Tired of hearing little more than soundbites from tech luminaries such as Apple’s Jony Ive and Tesla’s Elon Musk? Today’s your lucky day. Vanity Fair has posted its full video interviews with both Ive and Musk, giving you an insight into how the two executives work. Not surprisingly, Ive’s chat focuses on his design philosophies and processes, including what he thinks of Xiaomi’s eerily familiar-looking products (spoiler: he doesn’t see them as “flattery”). Musk, meanwhile, drops both hints about Tesla’s semi-automated Model S P85D and discusses the motivations behind the science fiction-inspired transport from SpaceX and Tesla, including why it’s important for humanity to go to Mars. The two discussions are lengthy at about half an hour each, but they’re definitely worthwhile if you want to see what makes key industry figures tick.
[Image credit: Kimberly White/Getty Images for Vanity Fair]
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Transportation, Wearables, Apple
Source: YouTube (Jony Ive), Elon Musk
Google Play Games 2.1.10 also gets a Material Design upgrade [APK Download]
We reported that Google Play Movies & TV got its Material Design update earlier today and now we can say that we have the APK for Google Play Games 2.1.10 which does the same thing. It’s from the same source as the Movies & TV APK – found after digging around in an Android TV device. As such, while it is signed by Google and we have tried on our own devices, installing the APK on your device is your own choice. With that said, you can download the new Play Games from the link provided below:
Google Play Games 2.1.10 APK download
As you might expect, the new Play Games UI is all glammed up, adopting the slightly darker green that we have already seen in the new Google Play Store and flattens everything out. Other UI changes include giving games much bigger graphics in the menus and game description pages are much prettier now too. Naturally, the Play Games icon has been updated as well and has been flattened out. If you manage to spot something else that is different, feel free to drop us a line in the comments below.
Source: Gapps Early
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Scientists want to fight the Ebola outbreak using robots
Outbreaks of lethal viruses like Ebola are bad enough by themselves, but they’re made worse by having to send in aid workers — these people can quickly become victims, no matter how careful they are. To eliminate that risk, both the White House and a trio of educational institutions are holding workshops on November 7th where scientists will discuss using robots to tackle the current Ebola crisis. The goal is to minimize physical contact whenever possible while keeping patients and families in touch. At a basic level, they’d like machines to disinfect areas and deliver supplies. Telepresence robots, meanwhile, could both let people visit patients without putting themselves in danger.
As you might imagine, scientists have to walk a fine line between moving quickly and handling outbreaks with sensitivity. Rather than build robots from scratch, the teams want to modify existing machines; they’d also like to keep humans involved wherever possible, and respect local customs for burial and grief. There’s no telling how much these sessions will help, but the focus is on rolling out practical health care tools rather than high-minded concepts. If all goes well, the researchers will have robots providing safer care within a matter of weeks or months.
[Image credit: Zoom Dosso/AFP/Getty Images]
Source: Computerworld
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