Love or Lust, HotelTonight wants to help you score this Valentine’s Day
Travel app and booking service provider HotelTonight has announced they are making some special deals available for Valentine’s Day in partnership with a variety of some of the most exclusive hotels in the nation. A special “Love More” package is being made available for the romantics out there while the “Lust More” package is for those ready to party in some of the swankiest locations available. Even if you are not ready for one of these special packages, HotelTonight is offering 10% off all Valentine’s Day bookings made between February 9th and February 13th.
The rooms available through the “Lust More” offering are some of the most difficult to book, typically requiring some kind of insider connection. HotelTonight has secured exclusive access to the rooms which include places like the Hudson “Apartment Suite” in NYC, the L’ermitage “Grand Luxe Suite” in Beverly Hills, the Sir Francis Drake “Penthouse” in SF, the Langham Hotels Presidential Suite in Boston, and the Metropolitan by COMO “Lakeview Suite” in Miami. HotelTonight has also partnered with BloomNation to provide a floral arrangement valued at over $300 and the ability to make dinner reservations at locations like the Bazaar by Jose Andres (Miami), Craft and Nobu Fifty Seven (NYC), Craigie on Main and L’Espalier (Boston), and MK (Chicago).
Even if you are not ready to impress with one of these special packages from HotelTonight, if you grab the app you can still enjoy a special 10% discount on your booking by using the promo code LOVE starting next Monday.
You can grab the HotelTonight app from the Google Play Store using one of the download links below. Full details about the offer can be found in the full press release below.
HotelTonight Wants to Get You in (a Hotel) Bed this Valentine’s Day
Popular Travel App Offers Exclusive Love and Lust Hotel Packages;
Partners with BloomNation to Deliver the Most Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Ever
SAN FRANCISCO (Monday, February 9, 2015) — The most romantic (and notoriously last-minute) holiday of the year is quickly approaching, and HotelTonightis here to save the day. This Valentine’s Day, HotelTonight is offering a variety of room and suite packages to fulfill all your needs. Whether you’re a “HighRoller” or just want a great, romantic night out, HotelTonight has you covered – grab a package (ahem) and make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable.
HotelTonight’s Valentine’s Day room packages will be available in the app starting on Monday, February 9, 2015. Here are all the dirty details:
- “Love More” Package: The hand-selected hotels in these packages come with amenities perfect for an ultra-romantic Valentine’s Day. All “Love More” packages include a bottle of bubbly and guaranteed late check-out for some extra cuddling time the next morning. Look for these offers marked with a red heart in more than 25 destinations globally.
- “Lust More”Package: HotelTonight’s HighRoller rooms are some of the most lusted-after high-end luxury suites, penthouses and villas available, with perks like amazing views, wet bars, spa-like bathrooms and more. These Valentine’s Day HighRoller rooms come with a unique, over-the-top floral arrangement from BloomNation(valued at over $300!),custom designed for each couple to take home, plus a hard-to-get restaurant reservation (dinner’s on you, though). This package is sure to impress your plus-one. Look for these ballin’ offers marked with a yellow HighRoller badge in select major markets.
For more information, availability and details on how to find and score HotelTonight’s Valentine’s Day packages, please visit our blog: https://www.hoteltonight.com/blog/
With these hand-picked hotel packages, HotelTonight has done the legwork for those in need of Valentine’s Day plans at the last minute, regardless of budget. And for those not in or near one of the cities where HotelTonight is offering a special Valentine’s Day package, the app still offers great deals at hand picked hotels in more 500 destinations across the globe, making it incredibly easy to book a spontaneous and romantic evening.
Ready to lock down your February 14? Use promo code LOVE during the week leading up to the holiday and get 10% off your advanced Valentine’s Day booking. Book your Valentine’s Day today with HotelTonight – download the app here.
How HotelTonight Works:
· Book rooms on HotelTonight for tonight or up to a week out, at more than 15,000 hotels in over 500 destinations across the globe.
· Hotel rooms can be easily booked via the app in less than 10 seconds – just three taps and a swipe from app launch to completed booking.
· All hotels are handpicked by the HotelTonight team, given a style category (like Basic, Hip or Luxe) and illustrated by mobile-optimized hotel photos.
· As the check-in date approaches and rooms remain unsold, hotels drop their rates. HotelTonight plays matchmaker between these hotels and guests who are looking for a great deal at a great hotel.
About BloomNation:
BloomNation is the world’s largest online floral marketplace where consumers shop directly with top local artisanal florists in more than 3,000 cities around the country. Unlike other flower sites that only display stock images of generic, cookie-cutter options, BloomNation provides consumers with real photos of artisan florists’ unique and one-of-a-kind designs. Customers also receive a BloomSnap, a photo of their completed order, before anything’s hand delivered so you know that what you ordered on the site is what the recipient will receive. BloomNation’s funded by Andreessen Horowitz, Ronny Conway, Spark Capital, Chicago Ventures and other top investors. For more information, please visit http://www.BloomNation.com.
About HotelTonight:
Founded in 2010, HotelTonight is a mobile app for booking hand-selected hotels at exclusively low prices, from tonight to up to 7 days in advance. HotelTonight helps consumers plan less and live more, by offering incredible convenience and amazing value at hotels vetted by the HT team. For hotels, HotelTonight is a strategic partner for filling rooms that would otherwise remain empty. HotelTonight is currently available in more than 500 destinations across the globe. Based in San Francisco, HotelTonight is backed by top venture firms including Coatue Management, GGV Capital, U.S. Venture Partners, Accel Partners, Battery Ventures and First Round Capital and leading travel-industry pioneers. Visit http://www.hoteltonight.com for more information and to download the free app.
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Outlook for the iPhone and iPad adds advanced settings and more
Microsoft’s Outlook email app for iPhone and iPad has received its first update since launching in late January. The new 1.0.2 version adds new options for group emails, advanced settings so you can tinker with system folders, and more.
Here’s what’s new and improved:
- Added setting to disable grouping emails by conversation
- Added advanced account settings to allow users to change their system folders
- Small improvements to the UI throughout the app
- Made it easier to add your Box account from the files screen
- Bug fixes
We really like the new Outlook app a lot and hope Microsoft continues to improve it in the future.
- Free – Download now
DirectX 12 for Windows 10 dominates in Star Swarm benchmark videos
New videos have been posted showing how a gaming benchmark demo, Star Swarm, uses Microsoft’s upcoming DirectX 12 graphics API to allow for thousands of RTS units to appear on screen at a high frame rate. DirectX 12 will be released as part of Windows 10 later this year.
Bubble Mania Valentine’s Day offers 300 levels of cute and colorful bobble popping
Just in time for the annual holiday for sweethearts and crushes comes another surefire hit from the gang over at TeamLava Games. Themed around the fast-approaching holiday, Bubble Mania Valentine’s Day is shooting up the charts, racking up the downloads. Why is this one trending? Spend a few minutes with it and you’ll see why.
They say:
Love is in the air, and the Bubble Wizard LOVES kidnapping babies in bubbles! Foil that watery warlock’s antisocial scheme and have some affectionate fun in Bubble Mania Valentine’s Day! The best bubble shooting puzzle adventure game! Defeat the Evil Bubble Wizard and rescue baby critters! Shoot bubbles and match 3 or more to pop and drop your way to victory!
- Sweet NEW ISLAND with fun and flowery puzzles!
- GEM REWARDS for completing VALENTINE CHALLENGES!
- VALENTINE’S DAY ART sets a lovely matching mood!
We say:
Although this one is themed around Valentine’s Day we can see ourselves playing well into the year. High replay value comes in the ever-popular three star rating system; tons of cute, clever, and colorful animations keep the game moving right along.
What starts out as a familiar take on bubble popping becomes increasingly more difficult and yet, somehow, more fun along the way. Power-up, boosts, and rewards allow for you to go back through old levels and rack up new top scores.
If you’ve ever played Restaurant Story, Pet Shop Story, Fruit Splash Mania, or Cupcake Mania then you know what sort of quality you’re in for.
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How to fix a blown loud speaker in an iPhone 5c
If the loud speaker in your iPhone 5c is not working, producing distorted sound, or cutting in and out, it is more than likely blown. If you’re out of warranty, a DIY iPhone repair for this particular problem is relatively simple. It’ll take you less than 45 minutes once you have the parts in your hands and will cost a fraction of the price of a new iPhone. And if you need help, that’s what we’re here for. We’ll show you where to get the parts and tools you need, and how to replace a blown loud speaker all on your own!
What you need to replace an iPhone 5c loud speaker
You’ll need some tools and parts in order to repair your iPhone 5c. If you’re in the United States or Canada, we highly recommend checking out eTech Parts as we’ve had lots of good experiences with them and know their customer service is out of this world. All the links below will route you to the direct item you need on eTech’s site.
- Replacement loud speaker – Buy now
- Suction cup – Buy now
- 5-point security screwdriver – Buy now
- Standard #000 Phillips screwdriver – Buy now
- Spudger tool – Buy now
- Razor blade – Buy Now
- iSesamo Opening tool (not necessary but awesome for prying up cables and getting under adhesive) – Buy Now
1. Power off your iPhone 5c
Before performing any repair on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch you should always remember to power it off. Simply hold down on the Power button until you see Slide to Power off. One you’re sure your iPhone is turned off, proceed to the next section.
2. Remove the two security screws on both sides of the dock connector
There are two security screws that secure the screen to the frame and they sit on each side of the dock connector. Use your 5-point security screwdriver to remove them. They are both the same size so it’s okay if you mix them up.
3. Remove the display assembly
- Place your suction cup slightly above the Home button assembly and secure it to the screen.
- Holding the iPhone in place with one hand, gently pull upwards on the suction cup until you free the bottom of the screen. You should now be able to use your fingers to slowly raise up the screen and expose where the front assembly is connected to the logic board.
- Remove the four screws holding down the shield that covers the display cables. To do this, use your #000 screwdriver. These screws are different sizes so make sure you keep them organized in a way you can remember for re-assembly.
- Once all four screws are removed, carefully remove the shield and set it aside.
- Now use your spudger tool in order to remove the three cables shown in the image below.
- The display assembly should now be free from the body of the phone. Go ahead and set the display assembly aside.
4. Disconnect the battery
We don’t need to completely remove the battery for this repair but it’s always a good idea to disconnect the battery before removing and replacing internal components in order to prevent a short from occurring.
- Remove the two screws holding down the battery cable using your #000 Phillips screwdriver.
- Gently lift the battery shield out of your iPhone 5c and carefully set it aside.
- Use your spudger tool to carefully pry up the battery cable.
- That’s it. We don’t need to go any further. Just remember to keep track of the shield and what order the two screws came out.
5. Replace the blown loud speaker
Some of the images below show the battery and logic board completely removed. You do not need to remove these components for this particular repair. Just simply follow the steps below.
- Carefully peel up the adhesive shown in the photo below using your pry tool or iSesamo opening tool taking care not to tear it. This cable works in conjunction with your home button. It does not come completely out. You only want it to be detached from the speaker enclosure.
- Now remove the three screws shown in the photo below using your #000 Phillips screwdriver.
- The speaker enclosure can now be lifted out of your iPhone 5c. Just take care not to snag the dock or logic board when lifting it out.
- Notice that there is an adhesive contact on the speaker housing itself. If you order a replacement from the parts I’ve linked above, the new one comes with this in tact. If you ordered elsewhere, you’ll need to check and make sure this is in place. If it isn’t, you’ll need to peel it off the old enclosure and place it on the new one, or the speaker will not function properly.
- Replace the loud speaker with the new one and replace the three screws you removed earlier, taking care to put them in the right order.
- Replace the adhesive bit that goes to the Home button making sure it secures to the new speaker enclosure. You can use a tiny bit of double sided tape cut down if you need to.
6. Re-connect the battery
- Re-connect the battery cable that you pried up earlier.
- Replace the battery cable shield.
- Replace the two screws holding the battery cable down using your #000 Phillips screwdriver.
7. Re-connect the display assembly
- Carefully reconnect the three cables running from the display assembly to the logic board.
- Reposition the metal shield that sits over the three cables and replace the four screws that hold it in place, remembering where each one came from — they are all different sizes.
- Line up the top of the screen carefully and make note of the teeth that line up to the top of your iPhone 5c’s frame. Once the top of the display is lined up, carefully snap down the remainder by moving your fingers along the edge.
8. Replace the security screws on each side of the dock connector
Once you are confident that the display is seated correctly again, use your security screwdriver in order to replace the two screws on either side of the dock connector.
9. Test the new loud speaker
Once you’ve turned your iPhone 5c back on, it’s time to test the speaker enclosure. Follow these steps to do so:
- Play some music and make sure it sounds the way it should
- Place a call and test toggling between the earpiece and speakerphone
- Have someone call you to ensure your iPhone 5c rings correctly
- Test system sounds in the Settings app
- Plug in some headphones and make sure sound transfers between the two correctly
If all of the above checked out okay, you’re loud speaker is good to go again!
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Xbox One tackling spammers with March system update
While the February Xbox One update has just rolled out to consoles around the world, we’re already hearing news on what’s set to be included in the March update. Microsoft’s Mike Ybarra has made some comments on Twitter regarding the ever increasing Xbox Live messages spam many are experiencing and what’s being done about it.
Corning’s new glass will approach sapphire in scratch resistance
As phone makers look for ways to make their devices stand out in the crowd, sapphire shapes up to be the next big thing for protecting our precious devices from accidents and scratches. Of course, Corning, maker of the omnipresent Gorilla Glass, begs to disagree.
To counter the rise of sapphire, Corning is working on a new variety of glass that is very hard to shatter and approaches sapphire in terms of resistance to scratches.
“We told you last year that sapphire was great for scratch performance but didn’t fare well when dropped. So, we created a product that offers the same superior damage resistance and drop performance of Gorilla Glass 4 with scratch resistance that approaches sapphire,” said a company executive at a recent Corning’s investor meeting. The new type of glass is known for now as Project Phire.
Corning gave little details about Project Phire other than to say that it would become available later this year. It’s not clear whether the new glass will be marketed as Gorilla Glass 5 or will be a distinct product line. Corning will definitely need to generate excitement around Phire in order to compete with sapphire, which has become a genuine buzzword in 2014. Another important aspect will be price, though the high costs of sapphire give Corning room to go upscale.
Also known as corundum, synthetic sapphire (like the naturally occurring gem) is extremely resistant to scratches and abrasions. Diamond and moissanite (silicon carbide) are the only naturally occurring minerals that are stronger than sapphire, which has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale.
While extremely hard, sapphire is prone to shattering, and it’s also expensive to manufacture, even though prices have been going down over the past years. Even with these drawbacks, phone makers have shown interest in the material. Apple famously invested hundreds of millions in a joint sapphire manufacturing venture that ultimately failed, and sapphire has been used on a handful of niche Android devices like the Kyocera Brigadier or the Magical Mirror X5 from Taiwanese company Desay.
If Corning manages to marry the shock resistance of Gorilla with the sheer hardness of sapphire, it could have a winner. With that said, unbreakable screens remain a dream for now, though design trends favoring anorexic profiles are partly to blame for that – while Gorilla glass becomes stronger with each generation, manufacturers prefer to use ever thinner sheets, keeping overall resistance the same.
Project Spartan browser images emerge from leaked Windows 10 build
We’ve seen plenty of images leak out this past week of Windows 10 for phones, but the same source has also now released a host of images of Microsoft’s all new Project Spartan web browser. Reportedly taken from build 10009 of the Windows 10 Technical Preview, they give us our first proper look outside of a Microsoft event at Spartan.
[GUIDE] How to set up Smart Lock on the LG G3
Android Lollipop has brought in a whole raft of neat new features, one of which I find extremely useful on a day-to-day basis: Smart Lock. Smart Lock allows you to unlock your device when an approved (or “trusted”) Bluetooth device or NFC tag is near, a combo that is particularly suited to smartwatch and smartphone […]
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T-Mobile Lollipop OTA for HTC One M8 landing on Feb. 9
We are officially in full swing for OTA updates of Android 5.x Lollipop for a number of flagship devices. Last week was post after post of Samsung’s Galaxy S5 receiving the update, and now we get to inform you that the T-Mobile branded HTC One (M8) will start receiving the update this coming Monday, February 9th.
The news comes via a quick tweet from Mo, who says that T-Mobile has received the required Technical Approval for the update. While this does not offer a specific game plan or roll out schedule, the exact words “OTA to start on Monday” are still magic to the ears of those HTC One (M8) owners that have been holding their breath waiting for their shot at Lollipop.
As with the other carriers and unlocked editions, your HTC One (M8) will run Sense 6 along with the Material Design goodness of Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The update has taken a little longer than HTC’s promised 90 days from official Lollipop release to reach handsets. Now that it is arriving, you’ll at least have a few weeks to play with it before you get to decide if you’ll keep it, or upgrade hardware to the anticipated new HTC One (M9).
What aspect of Android Lollipop are you most looking forward to on your T-Mobile HTC One (M8)?
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