Samsung working on a wearable sensor for detecting strokes early
Samsung’s Creativity Lab has been working on a new wearable health sensor for the past two years. This sensor, called the Early Detection Sensor and Algorithm Package (EDSAP), monitors brain waves and give the wearer information to track potential strokes.
EDSAP uses multiple sensors and a complex algorithm that keeps up with brainwave activity. The user can then use a smartphone or tablet to check up on the brainwave activity and predict the probability of a stroke. The sensor won’t do much for treating a stroke, but if the brain waves start to point towards a stroke, you’d know to seek out medical attention before things got serious.
While the sensor can predict the probability of someone having a stroke, it can also keep up with several other neurological health stats, including sleep patterns and stress and anxiety levels.
Currently, the EDSAP is only in the prototype phase, so it won’t see a major hardware release anytime soon. But still, it offers a great proof of concept that could very well make its way into other technology in the medical industry.
source: Samsung Tomorrow
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Latest OS X 10.10.2 beta kills Google-disclosed vulnerabilities dead
Google’s Project Zero research program has disclosed and released proof-of-concept code for a series of 0day — previously unknown — vulnerabilities found in Apple’s OS X operating system for the Mac. It should be noted, however, that the first vulnerability was marked as fixed and closed by Google two weeks ago, and the others are fixed in OS X Yosemite 10.10.2, now in beta. Here’s a report on the vulnerabilities from Ars Technica:
In the past two days, Project Zero has disclosed OS X vulnerabilities here, here, and here. At first glance, none of them appear to be highly critical, since all three appear to require the attacker to already have some access to a targeted machine. What’s more, the first vulnerability, the one involving the “networkd ‘effective_audit_token’ XPC,” may already have been mitigated in OS X Yosemite, but if so the Google advisory doesn’t make this explicit and Apple doesn’t publicly discuss security matters with reporters.
Again, the first exploit, which could result in privilege escalation, was marked as fixed and closed by Project Zero on January 8. Based on the latest build of OS X 10.10.2, seeded yesterday to developers, Apple has also already fixed both of the remaining vulnerabilities.
That means the fixes will be available to everyone running Yosemite as soon as that update goes into general availability.
Discovering vulnerabilities and reporting them is great. Disclosing them to the public, especially without the proper context and framing, is somewhat less than great. Lets hope Google and Project Zero remember there are humans on the other end of these hacks.
Deal Alert: MadCatz Mojo is now just $150
The Mojo Android-powered microconsole debuted last year, marking Mad Catz’s first (and currently only) attempt to break into the Android microconsole market. Despite solid hardware and full Google Play support, the game player didn’t exactly sprint off store shelves. As time has progressed, MadCatz has done quite a bit to help make the device more appealing, including partnering up with Ouya to add the entire Ouya library. Combined with Google Play and with the option to install 3rd party stores like Amazon’s AppStore, the Mojo opens the door to a lot of apps.
As for the price? While it debuted at $250, Mojo is now slashing it down to just $150. With Android TV devices like the Nexus Player and competitors like Amazon TV, the Mojo faces tough competition but its $150 pricing and powerful Tegra 4 chip could still make it a good buy for someone who is looking for a device that can work with just about any Android app you throw at it.
For those interested in picking up the Mojo at its reduced price, you can grab it through several retailers including Amazon.
Apple Aiming for 19 Hours of Apple Watch Battery Life With ‘Mixed Usage’
One of the biggest mysteries about the upcoming Apple Watch is its battery life. Previous rumors have hinted that it will need to be charged once a day, and Apple CEO Tim Cook himself said that users will want to charge it on a daily basis, but concrete battery life information has yet to be revealed.
New details on the Apple Watch’s possible battery life have now surfaced from inside sources that spoke to 9to5Mac, revealing information on the battery life Apple was aiming for and what it may actually be able to achieve.
As of 2014, Apple was reportedly aiming for 2.5 to 4 hours of active application use with 19 hours of active/passive use, plus 3 days of pure standby time and four days if the watch was sleeping. That’s somewhat in line with early rumors, which suggested Apple was targeting a three to five day battery life for the device. While Apple was aiming for three to four days of standby time, two to three days, and while it’s aiming for 19 hours of mixed usage, it “may not hit that number in the first generation version.”
The Apple Watch is equipped with a tiny but powerful S1 chip, and its performance is similar to that of the A5 processor from the iPhone 4s and the iPad 2. It also has a 60-FPS Retina-class display, which, along with the S1 chip, results in a significant amount of power usage.
Apple has also been stress-testing the Apple Watch’s battery life with pre-bundled and third-party applications. Our sources say that Apple is targeting 2.5 hours of “heavy” application use, such as processor-intensive gameplay, or 3.5 hours of standard app use. Interestingly, Apple expects to see better battery life when using the Watch’s fitness tracking software, which is targeted for nearly 4 hours of straight exercise tracking on a single charge.
As Apple is positioning the Apple Watch as a timepiece, the company has conducted numerous tests to determine how long it can run purely in time-keeping modes. We’re told that the Watch should be able to display its clock face for approximately three hours, including watch ticking animations, if nothing else is done with the device.
These usage numbers make it sound like the Apple Watch will need to be charged multiple times a day, but it’s unlikely that Apple Watch users will use apps and games continuously for hours, allowing the Apple Watch to last for approximately a day before needing to be charged. When not in active use, the Apple Watch goes into a battery-preserving sleep mode.
Apple originally hoped to launch the Apple Watch in late 2014, but delays with software optimization ultimately caused the company to push back the release of the device until 2015, giving it time to eek out as much battery life as possible. Apple is also said to be perfecting the Apple Watch’s MagSafe charger, improving its recharging time.
Current rumors suggest the Apple Watch could launch in March of 2015, at the tail end of “early 2015.” While complete pricing remains unknown, the entry-level model will sell for $349.
T-Mobile’s ‘Smartphone Equality’ Program Ends Credit Score Requirement for Loyal Paying Customers
T-Mobile today announced a new program that makes it easier for customers with poor credit to receive discount pricing on devices and other deals previously only available to credit-worthy customers. CEO John Legere kicked off the new “Smartphone Equality” promotion with a video blog that explains the rationale behind the program.
Legere notes that half of Americans do not qualify for most carrier-advertised phone deals due to poor credit or a lack of credit history, and T-Mobile aims to change that by “putting our relationship with you above some number pumped out by a credit bureau, some huge faceless bureaucracy.”
With its new “Smartphone Equality” program, T-Mobile is emphasizing the customer’s relationship with the carrier instead of their credit score. As part of the initiative, customers who have paid their wireless bill on time for 12 months will be eligible for discounted pricing, including the carrier’s popular zero down and no credit check programs. The “Smartphone Equality” program will be available starting next week to eligible customers.
T-Mobile has been shaking up the cellular industry with its ongoing Un-carrier promotions, which broke new ground by removing the cellular contract from a smartphone purchase and offering generous early termination bonuses for customers who switch to T-Mobile. Recently, the wireless carrier introduced its Un-carrier 8 initiative, which includes a new “Data Stash” program that rolls over unused monthly data and makes it available for the following 12 months.
Sony releases action packed Rockin’ Goat on the Play Store
Have you ever wanted to play a game that puts you in the shoes of an escaped farm goat that moonlights in a rock band? You might have an odd taste in video games, but Sony’s Music division has you covered. They’ve released Rockin’ Goat onto the Google Play Store that stars Elwood the goat as he builds a band and put on rock shows in a 2D platforming experience.
The game looks fairly well done and features music from a few different artists under Sony Music’s arm. Between the music and several mini-games, this one might be worth checking out for a few laughs while killing some time.
The app itself is free, but there are in-app purchases. You can check out some screenshots and download the game below.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Music Entertainment today announced the launch of ‘Rockin’ Goat,’ a raucous new mobile adventure game set against the backdrop of Rock and Roll that sends players on an off-the-wall quest blending elements of fantasy, explosive action and music.
Full of fun, unpredictable challenges and exciting mini-games, ‘Rockin’ Goat’ follows the wild exploits of Elwood the goat, a barnyard bandleader who has just escaped the family farm in order to pursue his music dreams.
But making it big as a rock star is anything but easy. Players must collect gold records and tear up the stage all the while watching out for dangerous enemies and obstacles, including flocks of seagulls, angry cacti, toxic boxes, and earth-shattering meteors.
‘Rockin’ Goat’ offers a rollicking 2D platform game play experience in which gamers ram and jam through nine levels and three different environments of vast landscapes and raging concert venues, and recruit other band members in challenging mini-games.
The game also features tracks from artists distributed through RED, a division of Sony Music, including Sister Sin (Victory Records),New Device (Four Worlds), Hark, Menace, Wildlights (Season Of Mist), and Adrenaline Mob (Century Media Records).
The Rockin’ Goat App is available for free from iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rockin-goat/id947041192?mt=8 and Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ariama.goats
About Sony Music Entertainment:
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including Arista Nashville, Beach Street/Reunion Records, Bystorm Entertainment, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Epic Records, Essential Records, Kemosabe Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Inspiration, RCA Nashville, RCA Records, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Vested in Culture and Volcano. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.
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Three UK reportedly confirmed to be purchasing O2 for £10 billion
It was reported a few days ago that Three UK was looking to purchase O2 from Telefonica, and now the deal has reportedly been confirmed at a price of 10 billion pounds (roughly 15 billion US dollars) and is expected to be finalized Friday morning.
Twitter doesn’t want its biggest users to post Instagram links
In December 2014, Instagram overtook Twitter’s monthly active user number. Well, someone from Twitter must have found that alarming, because the microblogging website is now urging its most prolific users not to tweet out links to Instagram photos. In a screenshot obtained by Mashable (embedded below the fold), you’ll see the splash page the company’s showing its power users, asking them to post their pictures directly on the website. A source confirmed to the publication that Twitter unleashed the prompt to a number of notable entertainment, media and sports accounts, in part to remind them that the website does have native photo editing tools and to show them how those work.
Yes, Twitter does have its own photo editor and filters, in case you’ve been too busy crossposting pictures to notice. They were even launched around the same time Instagram killed off Twitter photo integration. But, and we’re sure you’ll agree, people still choose to crosspost Instagram content even if they show up as links instead of actual pictures, because, well, it’s just more convenient that way. It’s unclear if the rest of us will see the same prompt in the future, but for now, Twitter’s likely hoping its influential clientele can set an example, so to speak.
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Boost Mobile to offer more data to customers who sign up for auto pay by February 3rd
Boost Mobile‘s prepaid plans already give customers the most bang for their buck, and it looks like the plans are about to get even better. The Sprint-powered carrier offers plans that give customers unlimited talk, text and 1GB of 3G/4G data for $35 per month, 5GB of 3G/4G data for $45 per month and 10GB of 3G/4G data for $55 per month. But if you sign up for Auto Re-Boost (auto payments) before February 3rd, Boost Mobile will give you a total of 2.5GB of data at the $35 price point. Additionally, Boost is giving users an extra $100 towards any new phone when they port their numbers from another carrier for a limited time. The new Auto Re-Boost promotion applies to both new and current customers.
In the press release, Boost Mobile provided some comparisons based on other prepaid carriers’ offerings:
- Boost is the only domestic prepaid unlimited carrier to offer a single-line plan that includes unlimited talk, text and data with 2.5GB of high-speed 3G/4G LTE data a month for as low as $35/month
- T-Mobile customers spend $50/month for 3GB of high-speed data; Boost gives two more gigabytes of high-speed data for $5 less
- MetroPCS customers spend $40/month for 2GB of high-speed data; Boost gives 500 more megabytes of high-speed data for $5 less
If you’re on Boost Mobile and could use an up in data, you may want to think about taking advantage of this deal. Looking for a new Boost Mobile smartphone? Check out our list of the best Boost Mobile Android phones.
The new $35 Data Boost plan will be available to new and existing customers beginning Feb. 3. Customers will be eligible to purchase the new plan when they enroll in Auto Re-Boost in stores1 or online at www.boostmobile.com. Signing up for Auto Re-Boost is the easiest way to make sure a customer’s account and services stay current and active. Auto Re-Boost is Boost’s automatic payment method that allows a customer to register a credit card or debit card, or bank account with Boost Mobile which will be used to automatically make a payment each month.
“Boost Mobile once again demonstrates the best value in prepaid,” said Angela Rittgers, vice president-Sprint Prepaid Group. “We continue to answer the call of data-hungry consumers by offering a $35 no-contract plan that provides unlimited talk, text and the most high-speed data for a single-line plan at the lowest price.”
Now is the perfect time to switch to Boost Mobile. In addition to the new $35 Data Boost plan, for a limited time customers will receive up to $100 off any new phone when they port their number to Boost from any carrier2 and sign up for a Data Boost plan. Also launching on Feb. 3, new customers who don’t bring their number will get their first month free. Both offers will be available in store nationwide.
Data Boost Plans
In September, Boost Mobile launched Data Boost plans providing choice and flexibility to meet consumers’ data needs. At launch Boost offered 1GB for $35; customers now get more than double the data (2.5GB) when enrolling in Auto Re-Boost.
| Price | $35 | $35 with auto pay | $45 | $55 | ||||
| Device Type | Any Boost Phone | Any Boost Phone | Any Boost Phone | Any Boost Phone | ||||
| Talk & Text | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||||
| Data3 | Unlimited – Includes 1GB of high speed 3G/4G data | Unlimited – Includes 2.5GBof high speed 3G/4G data | Unlimited – Includes 5GB of high speed 3G/4G data | Unlimited – Includes 10GBof high speed 3G/4G data | ||||
Comparisons
- Boost is the only domestic prepaid unlimited carrier to offer a single-line plan that includes unlimited talk, text and data with 2.5GB of high-speed 3G/4G LTE data a month for as low as $35/month
- T-Mobile customers spend $50/month for 3GB of high-speed data; Boost gives two more gigabytes of high-speed data for $5 less4
- MetroPCS customers spend $40/month for 2GB of high-speed data; Boost gives 500 more megabytes of high-speed data for $5 less5
About Boost Mobile
Established in 2002, Boost Mobile, part of the Sprint Prepaid Group, redefines value for wireless consumers with more data for less and no long-term commitment to a subscription contract. Operating on the Nationwide Sprint 3G Network for data and the Nationwide Sprint Network for voice services, both reaching more than 281 million people respectively, as well as the nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network which reaches more than 250 million people. Its award-winning customer service has been recognized more than eight times. Learn more about Boost Mobile online onFacebook, Google+,Instagram and Twitter.
1 Offer available at local Boost Mobile retailers nationwide.
2 Valid until 3/31/15 for new monthly activations porting from non-Sprint-related carriers at participating dealers (excludes national retailers or boostmobile.com), while supplies last. Req. payment of first month’s service; excludes taxes. Boost Mobile reserves the right to modify, extend or cancel at any time.
3 Video streaming limited to 3G speeds. 3G/4G speeds subject to coverage/device availability. Once plan’s applicable 3G/4G data allotment reached, speeds (including video) reduced to 2G speeds for remainder of plan cycle & restored when new plan cycle begins.
4 Competitor plan pricing/features based on 1/25 launch. Simply Prepaid from T-Mobile includes a $50 plan that offers unlimited talk, text and up to 3GB of high speed data. Simply Prepaid plans include Wi-Fi calling, in-flight texting, and visual voicemail. Plans do not include tethering, Data Stash, Simple Global, Music Freedom & other features found on T-Mobile’s Simple Choice plans.
5 Competitor plan pricing/features current as of 1/22/15. See carrier’s site for details.
[New Game] Rockin’ Goat 2D platformer from Sony Music Entertainment takes you a rockin’ adventure
Sony Music Entertainment is dabbling in the mobile game space with a recently released 2D side scrolling platformer title Rockin’ Goat. The trouble making goat is on a mission, a mission to start the greatest rock and roll band of all time. (Queue Tenacious D … Now) ‘Rockin’ Goat’ offers a rollicking 2D platform game […]
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