Folding electric bike talks to all your other smart devices
While there’s no shortage of smart bikes, they still have limits: many rely chiefly on pedal power, and their tech-savviness is often limited to talking to a special smartphone app. The JIVR Bike might just solve several of those problems at once, though. The two-wheeler not only uses a chainless electric drive (good for 20 miles of pedal-free travel per charge), but serves as an iBeacon that talks to any nearby device which supports the format — you could have it send info to your laptop, if you like. It folds to fit into small apartments, too, and you can plug in your phone to use it as a dashboard.
As you’d imagine, a connected e-bike isn’t going to be cheap. JIVR is crowdfunding its machine, and you’ll have to shell out between £699 to £1,749 ($1,036 to $2,593) to get the Bike early depending both on how quickly you act and whether or not you’re willing to be an ambassador for the brand. Provided the hardware makes its planned September release, however, you may well get a lot for your money.
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Source: Kickstarter
Adobe gets its docs ducks in a row with Document Cloud
Acrobat DC apps for Android and iOS (and with easy syncing for Windows access)
Adobe may have invented the portable document format — that’d the venerable PDF, boys and girls — but for whatever reason its “Acrobat” suite never really had much to do with consumers, and even for biz types it often was easier just to print, sign, scan and send. That ends today with the announcement of Document Cloud, which brings forth Google Drive-like syncing capabilities and the mobile document power we’ve seen from Samsung.
AT&T to offer last year’s Galaxy S5 Mini for this year’s pretty penny
Behold! The Galaxy S5 mini of yesteryear is back.
Truth be told, we civilians can’t be too sure what conversations take place in heated board room discussions at large companies. Perhaps after one such debate, AT&T has arrived at the decision that what people want now is not the Samsung Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy S6 Edge. No, what they really want is a mid-range mini from last year, at a price tag that’s pretty peculiar.
Announced today is the Galaxy S5 mini, a device released seemingly everywhere else last summer. AT&T will begin to sell it on March 20th. It is only available in black, and comes with a 4.5-inch SAMOLED HD (720 X 1080) display, a 1.4GHz Quad-core CPU, 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, and an 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera. MicroSD support and Android 4.4.4 are also included.
The phone does feature the same waterproof design as present in its’ big brother, the Galaxy S5, however does away with the gasket used to seal the USB. Also carried over from the S5 is the fingerprint sensor and biometric reader making the mini an impressive piece of tech despite its relatively poor internal hardware.
Given the rather mediocre nature of this product, you might be forgiven in assuming the cost is $0 on-contract. You would be wrong. The AT&T Galaxy S5 mini will cost $99.99 with a 2-year agreement, or a staggering $428.99 off-contract. The device is also available on the AT&T Next plan for $0 up-front and monthly payments of $14.30 (Next 24), $17.99 (Next 18) or $21.48 (AT&T 12).
G-Thang: The Moto G (2014 Edition) offers a bigger screen and dual-facing front firing speakers at almost half the off-contract price as AT&T’s new phone.
The question of why AT&T has decided to release this product now is up for speculation. Samsung’s Galaxy S5 was widely considered to be a flop and thus logically it would make sense for carriers to try and forget about the product line and focus on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, which may release as early as the second week of April. For the uninformed, this product is going to create product confusion given the timing, and may suggest the S5 mini is in fact, a new product.
On the other hand, it’s possible AT&T has done market research to suggest a segment of its consumers are not interested in the Galaxy S6 pair due to their screen size, and thus without an S6 mini to offer, the S5 variant will have to do. Still, given the fact that the Moto G (2014 Edition) can be had for almost half of this product’s off-contract price and comes with a larger screen, the pricing decisions don’t seem to add-up.
DALLAS, March 16, 2015 – AT&T2 announced that it will carry the Samsung Galaxy S® 5 mini in its retail stores and on www.att.com starting March 20. AT&T currently offers the largest selection of Samsung devices.
Galaxy S 5 mini Features
The new compact design of the Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini gives you ultimate portability without compromising power. Experience movies come to life on the Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini’s vivid 4.5-inch HD display. HD (720x1280p) clarity provides rich colors, dark shadows and fast response times for an exceptional viewing experience. The device’s fast-action HD 8MP rear-camera with pro-editing tool helps you quickly capture memories. You can even enhance photos before you get the shot, and select the focus after you take the picture.
Additional key features include:
- Front Camera: 2MP
- Voice Calling: HD Voice capable3
- Dimensions: 5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36-inches
- Weight: 4.23 ounces
- Operating System: Android™ 4.4.4 KitKat
- Processor: 1.4GHz Quad-core
- Memory: 16GB internal storage, supporting up to 128GB with external microSD card4
- Battery Life: Up to 20 hours of talk time and up to 10 days standby time5
Galaxy S 5 mini Pricing
The Galaxy S 5 mini will run on the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network,1 keeping you connected in the places you need it most. Starting on March 20, you can purchase the Galaxy S 5 mini in Charcoal Black for $0 down on an AT&T Next plan6 at $14.30 per month on Next 24, $17.88 per month on Next 18 or $21.48 per month on AT&T 12. You can also get the cutting edge smartphone for $99.99 with a two-year agreement7 or at no annual commitment for $428.99.8
Device Eco-rating
The Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini earned five out of five stars on AT&T’s original Eco-Rating system. The system rates the environmental factors of AT&T branded handset devices. AT&T created the Eco-Rating system to empower consumers to make better informed decisions with selecting a device. For more information about this device’s rating, AT&T’s Eco-Rating System, and how you can join AT&T in making a difference, please visit http://att.com/ecospace.
Supporting Resources
- For more information visit: www.att.com/galaxys5mini.
- For a full list of accessories visit: www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories.html.
1Nationwide carriers’ LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on average LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.
2AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
3AT&T HD Voice has limited availability in select markets and may not be available in your area. To experience HD Voice, both parties must be in AT&T HD Voice coverage using AT&T HD Voice-capable devices. Other restrictions apply. See www.att.com/hdvoice for details.
4Portion of memory occupied by existing content. SD card sold separately.
5Estimated max standby and use time varies depending on usage patterns, settings and other factors.
6Requires 20-mth or 24-mth 0% APR installment agreement and qualifying credit and wireless service. Tax due at sale. If wireless service cancelled, device balance due. Service costs additional. Other charges and restrictions apply. AT&T Next Requirements: www.att.com/shop/wireless/next.html#fbid=mkEz9ThvDiO.
7$99.99 pricing. Requires 2-year wireless service agreement with qualifying data plan. Activation/upgrade, early termination and other fees, and restrictions apply. Pricing Requirements: www.att.com/att/planner/index.html#fbid=yRbS77904im.
8Requires activation of new line of qualified wireless service.
Samsung, Galaxy S and The Next Big Thing Is Here are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions of people and businesses around the globe stay connected through leading wireless, high-speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. We’re helping people mobilize their worlds with state-of-the-art communications, entertainment services and amazing innovations like connected cars and devices for homes, offices and points in between. Our U.S. wireless network offers customers the nation’s strongest LTE signal and the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage.* We’re improving how our customers stay entertained and informed with AT&T U-verse® TV and High Speed Internet services. And businesses worldwide are serving their customers better with AT&T’s mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.
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Reliability and signal strength claims based on nationwide carriers’ LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.
*Global coverage claim based on offering voice and LTE data roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier, and offering the most wireless smartphones and tablets that work in the most countries.
Rogers is the latest carrier to stop rolling out Galaxy S 5 Lollipop update
Bad news for Galaxy S 5 owners in Canada; Rogers is the latest carrier to stop pushing out their Lollipop update to Samsung’s GS5. After some reported issues of boot looping and other problems, it looks like the carrier has indefinitely suspended the update with no time frame on when you can expect it to start back up.
Users on Bell are still getting the update, so the bugs might be limited to Rogers’ specific device, but with how many problems everyone is reporting with the 5.0 update on their device, it’s very hard to tell right now. The 5.1 upgrade can’t come soon enough.
Getting Android devices updated is a touchy subject, and things like this certainly don’t help Google’s, or any Android OEM’s, situation.
source: SamMobile
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Allegedly leaked Xperia Z4 renders shows Sony keeping with Xperia Z3 design with minor changes
The race to the top of the mobile market is a slow, painful and unforgiving one. One bad move can cost a company millions and sink an otherwise water tight ship. Out of the primary device manufacturers out there, Samsung is one of the few that likes to take a new design and toss it […]
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Gear up Ingress lovers, Niantic Labs Endgame: Proving Grounds AR game on the horizon
While I would like to say “dust off you gear Ingress players,” I know that would partially be a lie since Ingress is still very much alive and well for many out there. Maybe it is more fitting to tell you guys to get ready to switch gears a bit and pick up another battery […]
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Take a peek at Cyanogen OS 12’s new boot animation
Interested in what Cyanogen OS 12’s boot animation will look like? The company has posted a short YouTube clip of what you’ll see when you turn on a Cyanogen 12 OS device, and it looks almost exactly like what you’d expect from a budding tech software company.
Unfortunately, Cid is completely absent from the animation, but that’s to be expected now that Cyanogen is a full blown company worth millions and not just some enthusiast Android users hacking together a ROM.
Hit the link below to check it out.
source: Cyanogen
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Adobe gets its docs ducks in a row with Document Cloud
Acrobat DC apps for Android and iOS (and with easy syncing for Windows access)
Adobe may have invented the portable document format — that’d the venerable PDF, boys and girls — but for whatever reason its “Acrobat” suite never really had much to do with consumers, and even for biz types it often was easier just to print, sign, scan and send. That ends today with the announcement of Document Cloud, which brings forth Google Drive-like syncing capabilities and the mobile document power we’ve seen from Samsung.
The broad strokes:
- Acrobat becomes Acrobat DC, with “an intuitive, touch-enabled interface.” (Because mobile, of course.) The really cool feature is that it leverages some Photoshop tech to let you take a picture of a document, enhance it so it’s less like a picture, and then manipulate it like you might a natively digital doc, including with fillable fields.
- Document signing gets easier and more powerful across all mobile devices.
- Proper mobile syncing means you can start from a mobile device and pick up where you left off on a desktop.
- And document management and control services let you manage and control the entire process for sensitive docs.
All of this is expected to be available in another month. Adobe Document Cloud will be available through Acrobat DC for Creative Cloud subscribers. There’s also a $14.99-a-month standalone subscription option, as well as the option for a perpetual license.
U.S. jury clears Apple of alleged patent infringement charges in $100 million lawsuit
Apple was cleared of all charges in a $100 million lawsuit from a Canadian firm that alleged that the manufacturer used five of its wireless technology patents without permission.
The lawsuit was filed in Tyler, Texas in 2012 by Core Wireless Licensing Sarl, a subsidiary of Canadian patent licensing firm Conversant Intellectual Property Management Inc. The firm initially alleged that Apple infringed upon 14 of its wireless data transmission patents, but reduced that number to five “in order to streamline the case,” seeking $100 million in damages.
The patents in question were transferred to Conversant following its acquisition of Core Wireless in 2011, which maintained a portfolio of over 2,000 patents and patent applications that were originally assigned to Nokia. Court documents revealed that at the time of the acquisition, Microsoft was licensing the patents:
At the time, as part of an agreement with Nokia, Microsoft Corp had a license to those patents, according to Conversant company documents.
In its purchase of Core Wireless, Conversant agreed to return two-thirds of any revenue from licensing and litigating the patents back to Microsoft and Nokia, according to the documents. A Microsoft representative on Monday night could not confirm whether that agreement was still in force.
While the jury found that Apple did not infringe upon Core Wireless’ patent holdings, they also dismissed Apple’s claim that Core Wireless breached fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing terms:
The jury deliberated for about five hours before delivering its verdict on Monday night. The company, whose patents were originally held by Nokia Corp, was seeking $100 million in damages at trial. It said it was entitled to a portion of Apple’s device sales, and of similar, future devices. Apple pegged damages, if any, at less than $1 million.
The jury also rejected Apple’s claim that Core Wireless breached its obligation to license its patents, which are considered essential in the industry, on fair and non-discriminatory terms.
Apple may have won in this instance, but another jury last month found the manufacturer guilty of infringing three of Smartflash LLC’s patents, with the company ordered to pay $533 million in damages.
Source: Reuters
HTC: “One M9 software isn’t final yet, no matter how many pre-release benchmarks you run”
Having a regular day job puts a person like myself behind during the day on the happenings of the world. Playing catch up this evening it became apparent that an image of a thermal image that compared a set of devices physical temperatures against that of the unreleased HTC One M9 on a GFXBench stress test […]
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