Aeries for WIndows Phone picks up new image viewer, Portuguese langauage support
Popular Windows Phone Twitter app Aeries has snagged an update today, bringing it up to version 1.2.4.
Included in today’s update is a new image viewer, Portuguese language support, improved timeline search, and a number of bug fixes.
Nyrius Smart Outlet turns non-smart electronics into smart ones
Smart home devices may be a rising trend nowadays, but it can be pretty expensive considering you need to replace most of the appliances you already have. Is there a solution to this? Kickstarter Nyrius believes so.
The Nyrius Smart Outlet turns your non-smart electronics into fully connected ones through bluetooth. For example, users can easily program their coffee maker to turn on every morning when they wake up or their lights on the way out of the door every morning with their smart devices. This is how it works:
The Smart Outlet is a Bluetooth enabled one, meaning whatever they plug into it can be controlled via Android or iOS app. With the app, you can turn on and off electronics and appliances, and even create timers to schedule when they turn on. A proximity control even allows the Smart Outlet to turn off if the device controlling it is out of the area.
We’ll have a review of this device within the week.
Additional information and pledge levels can be found on Nyrius’ Kickstarter page.
The Nyrius Smart Outlet is expected to ship to all backers and be fully available for purchase in May 2015.
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Satechi Universal Smartphone CD Slot Mount review
If you’ve ever shopped for a smartphone car mount you likely understand just how many options are available. And while a wide variety sounds like good news, it can also make it somewhat difficult to finalize a purchase. This was my situation about six-months ago. I was looking for a car mount, but I was afraid to commit in fear of having it end up in the trash bin. But one day I was playing around on Google+ and saw a mount mentioned so I decided to take a chance.
The mount was under $20 and available as a Prime item from Amazon. Basically, the price was right and the shipping was quick. The model I purchased is listed as the “Satechi Universal Smartphone CD Slot Mount” and it sells for $16.99. Anyway, I purchased the mount, put it in my car and just began using it without much thought.
Now six months later I realize I should share details of what I have been using in an effort to help others make a purchase decision. As the name suggests, this particular mount fits in the CD slot of your car stereo. The obvious drawback is that if you are still listening to CDs in the car this may not be the best option for you. But if you are like me and rely on a Bluetooth (USB or Aux) connection with content coming from your smartphone — this Satechi mount is a solid option.
Installation, if you can call it that, was quick and easy. You just slide the end into your CD tray, and adjust the arm so you have a good view of the display. The product listing mentions it being compatible with CD slots from 4mm to 6mm, and the mount does ship with some rubber pads to help secure a better fit. I have used the mount in a stock (2007) Jetta CD player, and in an aftermarket Kenwood CD player. You really just want to make sure the mount fits securely as you wouldn’t want it slipping out while driving.
Overall the Satechi mount has proven to be a good buy. The mount was easy to install, and as I have been using it daily for about six months without issue I would describe the build quality as very good. Another positive point is the adjustability. The arm allows you to adjust up and down, and also rotate 360 degrees. Or in other words, it’ll allow you to have your smartphone sitting in portrait or landscape.
The one drawback may be with the phone you are using. So far I’ve used this mount with a Moto X (2013) and a OnePlus One. There wasn’t any issues with the Moto X, but that was a relatively small phone. The OnePlus One, given the larger size, has not been quite as perfect. The mount securely holds the OnePlus One without any case, however with a case, even a slim case, it sometimes slipped out on bumpy roads.
Bottom line, this is one item I do not hesitate to recommend to others. And in fact, I’ve recently purchased a second one for my wife to use in her Jeep. You can purchase the Satechi Universal Smartphone CD Slot Mount from Amazon for $16.99.
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Verizon Nexus 6 finally arrives, priced at $249 online and in-store
While the Nexus 6 has been available through other carriers for a while now, Verizon customers can finally get their hands on the latest Nexus phone starting today.
If you’d like to pick one up, Big Red is pricing the handset for $249.99 with two-year contract, $27.08 per month with Verizon Edge, or $649.99 for the off-contract model. Unfortunately, the only variant available from the carrier is the 32GB Midnight Blue version. If you’d like to get your hands on the 64GB or Cloud White models, you can (most likely) pick one up off-contract directly through Motorola or the Google Store.
As a refresher, the Nexus 6 is powered by a Snapdragon 805 with 3GB RAM, and comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box. As for any Verizon specific differences? You can expect at least a little Verizon bloat, as well as Verizon’s logo on the back, otherwise this is the exact same model available on other carriers and unlocked.
For more details on what to expect from the Google Nexus 6 be sure to check out our full review. And if you’re interested in picking up the Verizon model, head to the source link below.
Any Verizon users planning on picking this one up, or do you have your eyes on the upcoming 2015 flagship devices instead?
Chrome Remote Desktop available as its own Chrome app
Being able to remotely manage another device is a valuable feature on any platform. Whether it is for file management or support, plenty of people can take advantage of remote desktop access. Starting today, any device that connects to the Chrome Web Store can go ahead and install the new standalone Chrome Remote Desktop app. It allows for multiple connections and a full-screen mode to allow content to be displayed clearly.
Here is the description from the Chrome Web Store:
Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on a short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications and files. All connections are fully secured.
Chrome Remote Desktop is fully cross-platform. Provide remote assistance to Windows, Mac and Linux users, or access your Windows (XP and above) and Mac (OS X 10.6 and above) desktops at any time, all from the Chrome browser on virtually any device, including Chromebooks.
Source: Chrome Web Store
Via: François Beaufort (Google+)
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Huawei P8 could be unveiled during the company’s April 15 event
Several leaks have told us about the Huawei P8 smartphone, which is expected to be the company’s next major flagship. The Chinese manufacturer has partially confirmed the arrival of this handset by scheduling an event for the 15th of April, which is in less than month from now.
The event will be held in London at 3PM (11AM EDT, 8AM PDT). The schedule suggests that the event will go on for an hour and a half, so we don’t think there will be much else on the agenda apart from the new flagship.
The launch of the smartphone in London tells us about the company’s intentions to make a mark as a global OEM rather than limiting itself to just the Asian markets. Huawei is also expected to launch a Nexus smartphone this year, so it’s understandable as to why the company would want to project such an image of itself.
Rumors and leaks in the past have suggested that the Huawei Ascend P8 will pack a 5.2 inch 1080p display with a unique ceramic unibody design, the company’s Kirin 930 octa core SoC, 3GB of RAM, dual 13-megapixel cameras, Android 5.0 Lollipop and a 2,600 mAh battery.
Source: GSMInfo.nl – Translated
Via: GSM Arena
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The ‘world’s smallest’ 3D-printed drill is powered by a hearing aid
We’ve seen teeny-tiny 3D printers before, and now we’re getting pint-sized creations to match. An ingenious engineer from New Zealand set out to make the world’s smallest cordless drill, and the result is pretty remarkable. The tiny tool measures just 17mm tall, 13mm long and 7.5mm wide, with a 0.5mm twist drill that can pierce soft objects. Creator Lance Abernethy designed the outer shell in Onshape with a regular drill for reference, before printing it with his trusty Ultimaker 2 3D printer. It’s powered by a hearing aid battery and connected with wiring stripped from a headphone cable. The hardest part, unsurprisingly, was assembling all of the parts inside, because the wires kept breaking off and threatening to short-circuit the battery. Needless to say Abernethy pulled through, giving Borrowers everywhere an ideal power tool for their next home renovation.
Filed under: Misc
Via: Motherboard
Source: 3Dprint.com
Apple Watch Band Adapters Begin Hitting Crowdfunding Sites Ahead of Next Month’s Launch
The Apple Watch is still several weeks away from making its official debut, but that hasn’t stopped dozens of inventors from coming up with accessories for the device, and many of those ideas are showing up on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
Along with charging stands, band adapters are a popular category for crowdfunding campaigns, and several different projects have been started with the hope of creating solutions that will allow the Apple Watch to be used with third-party watch bands.
Earlier this month, we covered the Click Apple Watch band adapter, showing off a 3D printed prototype, and now that project has been further developed and launched on Kickstarter. Click is a band adapter aiming to make most 22mm watch bands compatible with the Apple Watch.
Rendering of the Click adapter design
Click is a simple adapter that slides into the grooves of the Apple Watch, much like one of Apple’s own watch bands. It supports several different pin styles, including spring bars, T-bars, and quick release bars, promising to give Apple Watch users more band options at an affordable price. It will come in two sizes and four finishes, to match all of the Apple Watch casings.
Click adapter prototype in 3D printed Apple Watch
Until now, there has been no affordable way to customize the bands on your Apple Watch. The current selection is small and very expensive. We want you to be able to express yourself in every situation, because you shouldn’t have to change for your watch; your watch should complement you. With Click, you can truly personalize your Apple Watch without breaking the bank.
Another Apple Watch band adapter also promises to let users wear their Apple Watches with existing watch bands. The Adappt is very similar to the Click, but Adappt is pairing its adapter with watch bands in addition to selling it separately. Like the Click, it slides into the Apple Watch band groove on one side and the second side features a standard pin that’s used by most watch bands.
Rendering of Adappt Apple Watch adapter
Adappt will be available in plastic, anodized aluminum, stainless and gold plated steel, in colors to match each Apple Watch, and it will be available in two sizes.
Rendering of Adappt Apple Watch adapter color options
Thanks to high quality materials, Adappt will match perfectly your Apple Watch. Our aluminum is anodized through an electro-chemical process that creates a porous surface, then coated with a dye, to look and feel exactly like the Sport edition versions, Silver and Space Grey Aluminum.
Adappt’s bands will come in rubber, leather, metal, and are priced very reasonably at $9 to $18, adapter included.
The Adappt band was actually launched previously on Kickstarter as the Standap and later removed, leading many to believe that its disappearance was at the behest of Apple, but it appears that Apple has not yet taken a stance on these types of adapters that will allow the Apple Watch to work with any band.
In the weeks leading up to the Apple Watch launch, we’ll undoubtedly see additional band adapters and other accessories designed for the device. The Apple Watch will become available on April 24, but it will be available for pre-order and in-store try on beginning April 10.
The Click Apple Watch band adapter is priced at $10 for early backers, with delivery set for May 2015. Later backers will need to pay up to $30 for a June 2015 delivery.
The Adappt Apple Watch band adapter starts at $7 for a plastic version, and goes up to $250 for a gold plated version. Adapters and bands from Adappt will ship in June of 2015.
TAG Heuer and Intel announce Swiss Smartwatch for 2015
TAG Heuer and Intel on Thursday announced that the two would collaborate on an Android Wear powered Swiss Smartwatch to be sold later this year. Unfortunately, the details stop right about there and we’re left to guess as to what the endeavor entails. However, given Tag Heuer’s track record of quality and luxury, we’re incredibly anxious… Read more »
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O2 made a Windows Phone case out of grass and recycled parts
O2 Recycle, a division of UK-based carrier O2 that buys old smartphones for cash , has created a case for a Windows Phone made out of grass and recycled phone parts, along with wood for the phone’s buttons. The grass came from the pitch at Twickenham Stadium, which hosts the England Rugby Team.
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