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Mar

Samsung Pay could blow Apple Pay out of the water by waiving fees, at least in Korea


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We know that Samsung is notorious for starting new apps and features to see how things go, but they appear to be very serious about their new Samsung Pay service.

With Apple Pay already available in many outlets, how can Samsung get a leg up? Very simple….Samsung has decided to put a halt on charging merchant fees. Now Samsung already was planning a much lower fee, which was 0.0015 or $15 for every $10,000. Compare that against Apple’s $15 per $100, it was already a fantastic deal for merchants. In fact, I am not even sure Samsung needed to make any adjustments here, but they did which means they plan on going after Apple in a big way.

So far this only seems to affect Korean merchants such as Shinhan Card, Samsung Card, KB Card, Hyundai, Lotte Card, NH Card, Woori Card, Hana Card, and BC Card. As to the U.S., the word is that Samsung is likely to offer the same deal, but nothing official.

With lower fees and added features like the support of magnetic secure transmission (MST) and bar codes over just NFC, Samsung Pay is likely to be a major threat to Apple Pay.

What do you guys think? I still think it’s just as easy pulling out my wallet than opening an app on my phone or watch.

source: Business Korea
via: SamMobile

Image courtesy of CNet

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9
Mar

VPN Unlimited: A lifetime of safeguarded activity, $39



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9
Mar

Samsung’s Milk Music service now streams in your web browser


Samsung Milk Music on the web

Samsung’s Milk Music is no longer tied to its devices — well, sort of. As promised, the service now lets you stream stations in your PC’s web browser instead of having to rely solely on your phone or TV. The interface will look familiar if you’re a veteran, with an emphasis on easy channel fine-tuning and giant artwork. This addition probably won’t get you to switch to Milk if you aren’t already a fan (you might as well use Slacker, the provider under the hood), but it will give you a chance to keep listening when you’re chained to your desk.

Filed under: Internet, Samsung

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Source: Samsung Milk Music

9
Mar

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A (SM-G906S) getting the Lollipop update


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With most variants of the Samsung Galaxy S5 now getting the Android 5.0 update, the manufacturer’s LTE-A variant in Asia is not far away from getting an update as the company has seemingly begun the rollout.

The carriers are believed to be seeding the update to the SM-G906S variant of the Galaxy S5 LTE-A, which is mostly available in South Korea. As far as the changes are concerned, we shouldn’t expect a lot different compared to what we saw on the Galaxy S5 Lollipop update a few weeks ago.

The update introduces the build number, G906SKSU1BOB8, so make a note of that if you’re about to receive the update. It might take a while to appear on your device, depending on your location and carrier, so don’t lose patience if you don’t see the notification right away on your handset.

There are some subtle Material Design features in tow here, so you will see quite a few differences coming from Android 4.4. The update should be available as an OTA over the coming days, but make sure you keep checking the settings to see if an update is available for download manually.

Via: Sam Mobile

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9
Mar

Intel powered Asus Zenfone 2 launches in Taiwan


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Announced earlier at this year’s CES, the Asus Zenfone 2 has now gone on sale in Taiwan, with a number of versions costing anywhere from NT$4,990 ($160) up to NT$8,990 ($290), all of which very reasonable.

The Asus Zenfone 2 range is spit into a number of configurations. Some come with slightly different Intel Atom Z3580 or Z3560 SoCs with varying clock speeds, there’s a choice between 720p and FullHD displays, up to 4GB of RAM, and 16/32/64 GB internal memory options. Fortunately, all models come with LTE connectivity, dual-SIM and microSD card slots, and Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The list below should help you get your head around some of the options and their prices.

ZE551ML (4GB) – NT$8,990 ($290)

  • 2.3 GHz Intel Atom Z3580
  • 5.5-inch 1080p display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal memory
  • 13MP rear camera & 5MP front camera
  • 3,000 mAh battery

ZE551ML (2GB) – NT$6,990 ($220)

  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB internal memory
  • Rest, same as above

ZE550ML – NT$5,990 ($190)

  • 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560
  • 5.5-inch 720p display
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • 13MP rear camera & 5MP front camera
  • 3,000 mAh battery

ZE550CL – NT$4,990 ($160)

  • 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560
  • 5.5-inch 720p display
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • 8MP rear camera & 2MP front camera
  • 2,500 mAh battery

All of the handsets are available from Taiwan’s largest carriers and can also be bought through Asus’ online store. As for a global roll-out, Asus states that the Zenfone 2 will be making its way to markets around the world in the coming months, with launch events planned for China, Hong Kong, France, Russia, Japan, Indonesia, India, and the United States.

For a closer look at the Asus Zenfone 2, check out our hands on and first impressions from CES.



9
Mar

President Obama launches new training program for tech jobs


America is suffering from a lack of tech-savvy workers, and that’s one of the reasons that wages are stagnant. It’s enough of an issue that President Obama is launching TechHire, a program designed to get citizens into well-paid jobs in the technology sector. In short, the scheme is a way to increase STEM knowledge, connect workers to opportunities and break down the barriers between giving people a chance.

The first part of TechHire involves connecting companies and districts, which will work together to connect skilled workers to jobs they may not have found. In addition, those companies will launch “fast track” programs to help train people whilst on the job. Second, a new federal fund of $100 million will be put in place to bankroll new training opportunities for low-skilled workers. This process will also look to empower people with child care responsibilities, non-English speakers and those with disabilities.

The third element of the plan is to get private companies to run “coding bootcamps” to women, veterans and minorities. Rather than expecting employees to study for a four-year degree, these bootcamps would be run across a few months and help people get their foot on the ladder of a new job. The program has already been trialled in communities like Louisville, NYC and Delaware, and now 21 communities are getting involved. The plan has support from some big names in the tech world, including Microsoft, Cisco and LinkedIn — helping the President affirm his commitment to put science and technology at the heart of his plans.

Filed under: Internet, Microsoft

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Via: Yahoo

Source: White House

9
Mar

Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 bottom end a controversial but welcome change for some


Does it really matter which end the 3.5 mm headphone jack is on? For some it’s a deal-breaker.

Take a swing through our Galaxy S6 forums and you’ll find a pretty good thread on one of the more controversial but equally important changes to this year’s flagship phone. Actually, on both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. That is to say, the bottom of the phone has changed a good bit.

Never mind that it indeed looks a little familiar. That, ultimately, is superficial. We’re more concerned about the functional. And for some, moving the 3.5 mm headphone jack to the bottom of the phone is going to be a very big deal.

9
Mar

Apple’s March 2015 Media Event: Spoiler-Free Video Stream [Mac Blog]


Apple’s “Spring Forward” media event will be kicking off in just a few hours, and as usual some MacRumors readers are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until Apple posts the recorded video of the event so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.

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For those individuals, we’ve posted this news story, which will be updated with a link to the presentation once it becomes available from Apple. No other news stories or announcements will be displayed alongside this story.

Users waiting for the video to be posted are welcome to gather in the thread associated with this news story, and we ask that those who follow the events refrain from making any posts in the thread about today’s announcements.



9
Mar

The Samsung Galaxy S6 battery can be replaced according to manual, requires a screwdriver


Samsung Galaxy S6 (52)Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge handsets have generally received positive reviews in the week since they were officially revealed to the public at MWC 2015, but there were 2 standard Galaxy features missing from the phones. After dropping support for MicroSD cards, Samsung also decided to move to a non-removable battery. It turns out though, that the battery can be removed, albeit with a fair amount of fiddling as seen after the break.

This isn’t an action that you are going to want to perform on the fly, there are a few different steps, and it involves removing screws and taking out a circuit board to get to the battery. Samsung included the guide to removing the battery in the Galaxy S6 manual more as a guide for technicians to replace the battery if found faulty. If your battery is flat, it’s probably much easier, safer and less time-consuming to just attach your handset to your charger or external battery pack to bring the phone back to life. Still, it’s good to know that the battery replacement procedure will be a relatively quick process if you have to take it to a Service Center.

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Source: Samsung
Via: PhoneArena

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9
Mar

Watch these artists 3D print animation into reality


Why 3D print a computer animation? ‘Art’ is a good enough reason for us, and that’s exactly what drove Dutch artists to put a hundred frames into a single mind-bending installation. Using an Ultimaker 2 3D printer and liberal amounts of glue and string, artists Job, Joris and Marieke squeezed all the cells from a short animation (below) into a single mise-en-scene. At a glance, you can see the fate of the teal-hued hero as he vaults off a cup and into a vase, with each detail (including a bouncing ball and shattered cup) faithfully reproduced in PVC. If you want to feel like you’re inside a computer where time has lost all meaning, it’ll be exhibited at Amersfoort’s Kunsthal museum on March 29th.

https://player.vimeo.com/video/121144287

Filed under: Peripherals

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Via: Gizmodo

Source: Job, Joris & Marieke

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