Recommended Reading: Hollywood’s love affair with Christopher Nolan
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Why Hollywood Loves ‘Interstellar’ Director Christopher Nolan
by Ben Fritz,
The Wall Street Journal
Folks in Hollywood seem to trust director Christopher Nolan to crank out films that’ll grab box office bucks. His latest effort, Interstellar, hits movie theaters next week, and it cost a whopping $165 million to make. According to The Wall Street Journal‘s Ben Fritz, the last non-franchise film to shell out that much was Nolan’s 2010 film Inception. The filmmaker seems to get whatever he needs to craft his movies, with the trust that he’ll keep his streak of success going.
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The Plan to Reinvent Call of Duty In case you haven’t yet seen the trailers, this year’s installment of Call of Duty looks to switch things up a bit by placing the narrative 50 years in the future, complete with high-tech war gadgets. Heck, it even has Kevin Spacey. Pocket!function(d,i)if(!d.getElementById(i))var j=d.createElement(“script”);j.id=i;j.src=”https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1″;var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);(document,”pocket-btn-js”); |
Tinder, the Fast-Growing Dating App, Taps an Age-Old Truth We reported some of Tinder’s user stats earlier this week, but those numbers are included in a much larger report detailing just how the app is making a big splash in the online dating game. Pocket!function(d,i)if(!d.getElementById(i))var j=d.createElement(“script”);j.id=i;j.src=”https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1″;var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);(document,”pocket-btn-js”); |
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The NBA Fan’s Guide to Talking Trash During Pickup Basketball Yeah, I know… this piece has virtually nothing to do with tech. However, it’s loaded with awesome. Plus, you should really never call a foul. Not ever. There are some acceptable comments though, and this guide to the court at your local gym is quite good. Pocket!function(d,i)if(!d.getElementById(i))var j=d.createElement(“script”);j.id=i;j.src=”https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1″;var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);(document,”pocket-btn-js”); |
Trent Reznor on Turning 50 ‘With Some Sense of Dread,’ the Future of Nine Inch Nails and a Top-Secret Apple Project Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor discusses Gone Girl, the future of the band and briefly hints at what he’s up to with Apple. Reznor also offers some comments on the unique routes that both U2 and Beyoncé took in releasing their most recent albums. Pocket!function(d,i)if(!d.getElementById(i))var j=d.createElement(“script”);j.id=i;j.src=”https://widgets.getpocket.com/v1/j/btn.js?v=1″;var w=d.getElementById(i);d.body.appendChild(j);(document,”pocket-btn-js”); |
Filed under: Misc
Download and Install Gmail 5.0 APK
Google have been busy updating their apps recently to reflect its gorgeous new material design that Lollipop is going to bring but good old Gmail has been last in turn to get its refresh, until now that is.
The official Gmail 5.0 APK has just been released and is doesn’t disappoint. Gmail’s new design is definitely fitting in with the whole material design thing Google has going on and mirrors the beautiful layout we are seeing in Google’s other new app that is “Inbox“.
Along with the facelift there are many other cool features that have been thrown into Gmail.5.0 but one of the biggest changes, and one that has been no secret, is support for exchange/corporate email and other personal accounts like Yahoo and Outlook.com.
So what ya waiting for, go grab it and install it then let us know what other neat changes you find or like.
The official Gmail 5.0 APK can be downloaded by clicking here.
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Google Play Newsstand version 3.3.1 also rears its updated face [APK Download]
Left – version 3.3 (old), right – version 3.3.1 (new)
We’ve already seen a Google Play Store and Gmail app update today, and now there’s an updated Google Play Newsstand to throw in the mix too. Google Play Newsstand version 3.3.1 has appeared, and although it has only a small increment over version 3.3 which introduced the Material Design makeover, it has increased its size from 7.79MB to 8.23MB. Nothing too serious, but there’s probably a few changes you might notice. As you can see above, the slide out menu has had a few changes, namely adding a spot of colour the the currently selected sub-menu as well as adding a toggle to switch between viewing only content that has been downloaded to your device.
Left – version 3.3 (old), right – version 3.3.1 (new)
The other notable change that we noticed is that the “Getting Started” sections in each tab have been compacted so that it doesn’t take up the whole screen as it used to. Minor stuff, but probably makes the experience just that little bit smoother, or more intuitive. It’s alleged that an issue with the app reported on Android Lollipop has been resolved, but we don’t have a device to verify this. If you’re wanting to download Google Play Newsstand version 3.3.1 because you have a hankering for those Google apps as soon as they go live, we have the APK available to download below:
Google Play Newsstand version 3.3.1 APK Download
If you spot anything else new or different, feel free to drop us a line in the comments below.
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Google Play Store version 5.0.37 makes an appearance with only small fixes [APK Download]
It appears that Google is still working hard even with Halloween around, updating several apps today including the Google Play Store. Google Play Store version 5.0.37 made its appearance today and apparently includes some small fixes. What exactly those fixes are, we have no idea – what we do know is that the file size has increased from 9.02MB to 9.05MB, so don’t expect any radical changes, but do let us know if you spot something different or better.
For those who love the latest and greatest as soon as its out, we have the APK for Google Play Store version 5.0.37 available to download below:
Google Play Store version 5.0.37 APK download
Be sure to let us know in the comments if you spot anything new.
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Researchers find a way to listen in on vehicular vibrations
The steady flow of vehicles is noisy enough as it is, but it also gives off a type of noise the human ear can’t hear: seismic noise, or the vibration of the ground. Thus, vibrations given off by cars, trucks, trains, and airplanes on the runway among other modes of transportation haven’t really been studied in depth — until now. A team of researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have recently found a way to “hear” those vibrations using 5,300 geophones, screwdriver-like devices used to record ground movements. They placed a geophone every 300 feet in Long Beach for their study and soon realized that thanks to the devices, they could count airplanes and measure their acceleration on the runway and even detect larger vehicles like trucks on a highway. In the future, the same method could be used to monitor traffic, which could then lead to better roads and more road signals where they’re most needed.
[Image credit: Vincent_St_Thomas/Getty]
Filed under: Science
Via: Popular Science
Source: Eureka Alert
AT&T and Verizon are upping bandwidth on select data plans
These days we could all use a little more mobile bandwidth, and the folks at AT&T and Verizon are giving us some. Let’s break it down, shall we? If you’re on an AT&T single-line plan or have two to three devices, the company is now offering 3GB of data as opposed to the prior 2GB for $40 per month. And now, the carrier’s $70 tier will net you 6GB of bandwidth instead of 4GB. This new allocation starts November 2nd, and as Gigaom points out, the double-data promo for higher-tier plans runs until November 15th. Verizon has a sorta similar deal going, but it’s for plans that have higher bandwidth to start. Big Red is bumping its $80 per-month customers from 6GB to 10GB and the previous 10GB, $100 per-month tier is getting a bump to 15GB of data. This is apparently a limited-time offer, but, hey, at least it extends to both new and existing customers starting this Saturday.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Internet, Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Via: Gigaom, 9to5Google
Source: AT&T
Gmail 5.0 for Android is finally out with that Material Design look [APK Download]
We’ve already seen Google give the lowdown on the incoming Material Design update to Gmail, officially known as Gmail 5.0 for Android, and now it’s available to us all. As expected, it gives the Gmail app a whole new UI, with Material Design aspects of course, and as it was reported before, the app is also able to add email accounts from Yahoo and Outlook as well. On first open, the app will ask if you want to add additional email accounts and you get all the familiar options of enabling/disabling notifications and so forth.
It was also rumoured that the new Gmail would be able to add Exchange email accounts, essentially taking over all duties of the stock Email app, but it doesn’t look like that’s the case yet – or at least, I can’t work out how to do it. The full list of changes, as per the Play Store, is as follows:
Full version number: 5.0 (1520254)
- Full Material Design makeover
- Tons of UI changes
- Lots more to discover.
- New Home Screen Icon (will be updating it on here shortly)
Presumably the update is rolling out to everyone from today, but if you need to get your Gmail 5.0 fix now, we have the APK available for download down below:
Gmail 5.0 for Android APK download
Let us know if you spot anything particularly cool in the comments below.
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Sony reorganizes mobile division with new leader
The mobile division of Sony has failed to meet expectations. The company has cut forecasts left and right and has yet to make a meaningful imprint in the United States. Now, the Sony’s mobile division has a new leader. Kunimasa Suzuki will be reassigned within the company as Hiroki Totoki takes over. The reorganization is set to take place on November 16. Tomorrow, Sony is set to report its second quarter results and more changes are expected.
What do you think Sony has to do to make a mobile turnaround? Let us know in the comments.
Via: Xperia Blog
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RE Camera in orange gets delayed, HTC offers 10% discount
Launching a new product in a relatively new category can be tough, but HTC is not shying away from doing so. This company’s RE Camera will be on the market in time for the holiday season. And to satisfy the tastes of everyone, the RE Camera comes in orange, white, and navy blue (the latter of which is exclusive to Best Buy). Pre-orders have been open since the device was announced in October. Shipments, though, have yet to start.
The RE Camera scheduled for a November 15 arrival, but people going for the orange color will have a longer wait. The demand is so high for the orange RE Camera that HTC has been forced to delay its release. HTC is sending out emails to customers offering multiple options to make the situation a bit better.
So what can you do? Switch to the white color and get a 10% discount. Actually, you can stick with the orange color and still receive a 10% discount. Or you can go ahead and wait for your orange to arrive by purchasing the white and get 10% off of both RE Camera devices ordered.
Source: HTC Source
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for October 31, 2014
With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!
Guides
How to bring back the ‘steps today’ card on your Android Wear smartwatch after installing Google Fit
Accessories
HTC unveils its new Rapid Charger 2.0
Cameras
RE Camera in orange gets delayed, HTC offers 10% discount
Phones
Amazon exec admits Fire Phone pricing was too high, but it was more than that
LG G3 Dual-LTE set to launch in Russia within the next couple of weeks
New Halloween images show low light capabilities of Nexus 6
Nexus 6 from Google Play working with Verizon SIM cards
OnePlus One dressed in Kevlar pictured
New video shows Android 5.0 running on the Samsung Galaxy S5
Set-top boxes
Google Play Movies & TV arrives in Roku’s Channel Store
Updates
New video shows Android 5.0 running on the Samsung Galaxy S5
Miscellaneous
HTC ekes out a small 3rd quarter profit
Sony reorganizes mobile division with new leader
HTC Dot View trick shows up just in time for Halloween
Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Daily Dose for October 31, 2014
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