Lollipop rolling out to Moto G (1st gen and 2nd gen) in India, 2nd gen in US
Motorola first began pushing out Lollipop to some Moto G users in December, followed by another trial earlier this month, but a wider rollout is beginning just now.
According to an official update from Motorola, Lollipop (5.0.2) is now rolling out to both generations of the Moto G in India, as well as to the 2nd gen Moto G in the United States.
#Lollipop is rolling out in phases to #MotoG (2nd Gen) in US & #MotoG (1st & 2nd Gen) in India. Look for the notification on your device!
— Motorola Mobility (@Motorola) January 23, 2015
However, while only the US and India are specifically mentioned in the tweet, 1st gen Moto G Reddit and XDA users from other parts of the world, including Brazil and Europe, are reporting that they received the OTA update today. So it’s a good idea to check for yourself from Settings>About Phone>System Updates.
The update will bring the stock Lollipop experience to users of Motorola’s wildly popular budget device, including a new way of handling notifications, new recent apps interface, and many visual changes.
Have you received the Lollipop OTA yet? Share in the comments.
More than 170,000 new Insiders have signed up since the Windows 10 event
Microsoft’s Gabe Aul has revealed on Twitter than more than 170,000 new Insiders have signed up to the company’s program since the Windows 10 event. At the time of tweeting, a total of 173,624 new registrations were received.
Goat Simulator update brings new level and a new level of crazy
One of the most oddball Android games around has scored a huge update, Goat Simulator has added a new level and more than doubled the amount of crazy costumes and accessories for your zany little goat.
Goat Simulator is on sale in the Google Play Store right now, get it for just $2.99. The update comes in version number 1.1.1 and has a changelog that reads as follows:
- Updated Russian and Japanese localization
- Fixed black screen on some devices
- Added a new map: Goat City Bay
- Lots of new goats
- A lickable helicopter (yes, you read that right)
- Pigs that are stuck
- Hyper realistic water physics
As always, the team looks to fix performance bugs and serious glitches in Goat Simulator, but you’ll have to get used to, or rather, embrace, the absolute craziness of the physics at play to enjoy this game. Expect to see death defying falls and spills, dislocated necks and to get stuck in a few walls. Just remember to laugh and be entertained, that is the purpose, after all.
To get your roller coaster flying, ferris wheel riding, rooftop deadmau5 dance party goat simulating on, take your $2.99 over to the Google Play Store to grab your copy of Goat Simulator.
Is Goat Simulator too crazy for your tastes? Any awesome Goat Simulator screenshots to share?
‘Project Eyes’ tackles pirate fishing with satellites and algorithms
Illegal fishing causes permanent environmental destruction and economic losses of up to $23 billion a year, largely because it’s so easy to get away with it in unpatrolled waters. But UK scientists are fighting back with Project Eyes on the Seas, a joint operation from from the Pew Charitable Trusts and the UK Satellite Applications Catapult. Unlike Google’s Global Fishing Watch, the new effort won’t just rely on data from ships’ on-board transponders. It’ll also use satellite radar, which can spot larger vessels even if their transponders are turned off or “spoofed.”
All the data will be analyzed by the Project Eyes’ algorithms, which will look for unusual ship movements and compare them to sea conditions and estimated fishing spots. For instance, if two vessels come together at a certain speed, the system will guess that they’re exchanging catch, a common method to avoid getting caught. Once suspicious activity is found, the system will alert the watch room in Oxfordshire, UK, which will in turn notify local enforcement.
The goal is to eventually “transform the current very expensive and patchy system… into a (far more cost effective) global system,” according to the group. Project Eyes will be launched in the seas around Chile, Palaus and the UK Overseas Territories to start, and expand to more countries and regional fishery programs over the next few years. However, the key immediate goal is no less than to “safeguard some of the planet’s last remaining near-pristine marine habitats.”
[Image credit: Getty Images]
Filed under: Science
Via: BBC
Source: Catapult Org
Record video at the resolution of your choice with VideoBasic
In this day and age, our smartphones are not only devices that organize our day and help us communicate with friends but they also document the important events. From capturing images or videos of those special moments the only thing left to figure out is how to transfer the media to our friends and loved ones.
When it comes to videos, we are all aware of the 16MB limit on transferring files in BBM as well as the 6MB limit before that. In addition, many service providers also place a limit on the file size of your attachments.
Google will sell the Nexus Player at a store near you
Google is rolling out their Android TV powered Nexus Player in a big way. Starting this Sunday, January 25th, you can expect to see the hockey puck of a device on sale at a large selection or retail and online stores.
Nexus Player was brought to life shortly after Android TV was announced at Google I/O last June. At the show, developers got their hands on the ADT-1, a device that can best be described as the developer focused predecessor to the Nexus Player.
The media streaming Nexus Player began selling in the Google Play Store last year for $99. That price will remain through retailers moving forward. Although, much like the frequent sales that can be found for the Chromecast, we expect to see some deals come through for the Nexus Player as well.
One of the Nexus Player’s biggest tricks is the ability to connect its companion wireless gamepad, allowing you to bring your favorite Android games to the big screen. We’ve had the chance to try this out, and while we think the Nexus Player is a great unit, you likely will not be selling your PS4 or Xbox in favor of the Android TV powered unit. The gamepad will also sell through retailers for about $50.
Google is destined to make this a big year for Android TV, and the increased functionality of the device and connectivity with Android 5 Lollipop phones and tablets should continue to add value to the unit.
So, if you are in the market for an Android TV device, but are not a fan of purchasing through the Google Play Store, get ready to head on over to your local Walmart or log into your Newegg account to pre-order your Nexus Player today.
Is increased availability a selling point for you, or is the Nexus Player still not the device you are looking for?
Scientists successfully implant self-destructing nanobots into live mice
We’ve seen nanobots do some neat stuff so far (aquatic dance routines immediately come to mind), but them administering drugs inside a living organism’s been the stuff of scientists’ dreams. Researchers at the University of California San Diego, however, recently made it a reality by successfully administering acid-powered, zinc-based, self-destructing micromotors inside living mice. The ultra-tiny ‘bots measured in at 20 micrometers long, roughly a human hair’s width, and are tough enough to survive the harsh gastrointestinal environment autonomously. What’s more, they destroy themselves without leaving any traces of harmful chemicals behind and being self-propelled apparently was a factor in “greatly improved” tissue penetration and drug retention. As the BBC points out, this would make them great for treating maladies like peptic ulcers and other stomach disorders.
The Triton scientists admit that there’s still a long way to go before we see this tech outside of the lab, but say that this represents a critical first step to getting there. In the meantime, we’re just wondering if Dennis Quaid and Martin Short aware that Innerspace is now one step closer to reality.
[Image credit: Getty Images]
Filed under: Robots, Science, Alt
Via: Slashdot
Source: ACS
BlackBerry Passport part of Amazon India Lightning Deals, pricing dropped for a limited time
If you live in India and are looking to grab a good deal on a BlackBerry Passport, Amazon has now placed the device on their site as part of their Lightning Deals. The listing drops pricing on the BlackBerry to Rs. 41,830.00 which is a savings of Rs. 8,160.00 (16%) but it’s only good for the next seven hours at the time of this posting with 44% claimed thus far. If you want in on the deal, you should hurry up. You can view the listing right here.
Via: BBIN.in
How to take a screenshot on the Blu Vivo Air
Want to take a screenshot on your Blu Vivo Air? Here’s how!
Taking a screenshot on the super-slim Blu Vivo Air is incredibly easy: you hold down two buttons. Which two? Glad you asked. Power and volume down. And as it would turn out, both of these buttons are on the left side of the device, and if you’re holding the Vivo Air in your left hand, they fall right under your left thumb. So while you can use two of your phalanges to trigger the screenshot, with a bit of practice you can use just your left thumb.
BMW and Volkswagen team-up creates 100 fast-charge stations for EVs
Electric vehicle charging spots are nowhere near as prolific as their gas counterparts, but automakers are trying to do what they can so you’d buy their emission-free vehicles. BMW and Volkswagen, for instance, will install 100 fast-charging stations by ChargePoint along the east and west coasts to form “corridors” of roads where drivers can access one every 50 miles or so. Each station is expected to have two 50 kW DC or 24 kW DC fast chargers, which are certainly welcome, as these speedy machines are only available in 120 spots among the 20,000 ChargePoint locations across the US. The best thing about them is that they can juice up an EV for up to 80 percent in just 20 to 30 minutes, depending on which type you’re using.
Also, unlike Tesla’s Supercharger network (made up of 358 stations) that uses proprietary technology only compatible with its own cars, these ChargePoint chargers work with “nearly all electric vehicles on the road,” according to The New York Times. You will have to pay to use them, whereas Superchargers are free, but we’re sure you’d rather spend money than drive wondering if your car’s battery can last all the way to your destination. Unfortunately, NYT didn’t have an exact list of compatible vehicles, but they definitely include BMW’s and Volkswagen’s newest EVs: the i3 and the e-Golf. The companies plan to open up the new charging spots along the routes visualized below as soon as the end of 2015.
[Image credit: DDOTDC/Flickr]
Filed under: Transportation
Source: CNET, The New York Times, ChargePoint
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