Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle, 83% off
Are you a builder? Maybe builder is a bit of an overstatement but if you like to tinker around and dream of owning a workshop where you can lose track of the hours while you piece together some …
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Mar
Swipes productivity app now available for Android
Users looking to improve their productivity have a new tool available on the Android platform to help them get to work on tackling their to-do list. Swipes was named a Best New Startup of 2014 by Evernote and has been receiving a favorable reception from users, quickly rising through the ranks to become a popular tool. The expansion to Android will help those who wanted to use Swipes unique gesture support for planning their tasks using a timeline.
The Swipes team made sure to utilize Google’s Material Design concepts in rolling out their Android app that works on both smartphones and tablets. With the initial release, Swipes comes with support for Evernote and Email integration, although they are planning to add support for Dropbox and Google Calendar. Swipes supports the usual complement of task management features like snoozing tasks, reviewing accomplishments, setting priorities, and getting reminders via notifications.
Swipes is a cloud-based service, so changes made on one Android device will be reflected on other devices or in the web interface. The service and app are free to use, although Swipes indicates they have plans to release some subscription-only premium features later in 2015. You can install Swipes and give it a try using one of the download links below.
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20
Mar
Rockchip toting ASUS C201 Chromebook could bring more affordable Chrome OS computing to work and school
Looks like a new ASUS Chromebook offering is on the horizon sporting a more cost-effective quad-core 1.8 GHZ Rockchip processor. The new device is being labeled as the “most affordable Chromebook to date.” A catalog listing outs some of the devices specs with an expected 1366×768 resolution 11.6-inch display, 16 GB eMMC and a VGA […]
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20
Mar
HTC RE Camera on sale at Best Buy for 50% off
Spring and Summer are fast approaching and that usually means lots of outdoor activities that you will want to catch on video and in photos. An action cam of sorts is a simple way to grab those awesome shots without putting your phone in immediate danger to do so. The HTC RE Camera is one such […]
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20
Mar
Microsoft has workarounds for some Windows 10 build 10041 issues
If you are having problems installing or using the recently launched 10041 build of the Windows 10 Technical Preview, you might want to check some workarounds Microsoft has posted to see if they solve your problems.
20
Mar
Hone your drum machine skills with an HTML5 808
For the aspiring DJs and living room producers, there’s now a way to craft your drum machine chops with nothing more than your favorite web browser. An HTML5-driven site lets you choose between iconic instruments like Roland’s TR-808 and TR-909, alongside Elektron’s Machinedrum, the LinnDrum and a regular ol’ acoustic kit for the luddites. In addition to turning nobs to get the perfect sound, you can save samples for use during your next studio session. What’s more, when you’re all finished, the site allows you to export loops as a WAV file that can be employed in a more robust production app. If you’ll recall, there’s also a web-based MPC that’ll let you try your hand at piecing together samples used by J Dilla and Kanye West. With these two tools in your browser, there’s really no excuse for not exploring that music habit.
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Source: HTML5 Drum Machine
20
Mar
SiBeam working on 4K wireless video streaming for mobile
Google’s Chromecast, Nvidia’s SHIELD console and Sony’s PS4 Remote Play app have brought wireless streaming and Android into the living room, but transmitting even higher resolution video content at a high frame rate is going to require faster connections and capable hardware on both ends. Fortunately, such technologies are on the way.
Beginning with an old favorite, Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) maintains one of the most popular industry standards for mobile audio/video to HDTV interfacing and the company is all set to make the jump to 4K support.
Transmitting even higher resolution video content at a high frame rate is going to require faster connections and capable hardware on both ends. Fortunately, such technologies are on the way.
At its booth at MWC, MHL demonstrated 4K video running on its new Super-MHL standard, being passed from mobile to TV using a USB Type-C connector, so it’s already future proofed for next-gen products. This new standard also allows for touch displays, keyboards or mice to send data alongside the regular video output, allowing for inputs to be send back and forth between different devices. This technology means that your smartphone can be used almost completely power other devices, such as a laptop or desktop, which could be handy if you need your data to be ultra-portable (see top image).
If wires aren’t your thing, SiBeam, a subsidiary of Silicon Image, has recently unveiled its own range of faster wireless technologies, designed to speed up the transfer of files and video content over the air. SiBeam produces a range of integrated circuits for wireless applications and has a couple of new products in development for mobile devices. The first is known as Snap, and allows for high-speed wireless data transfers over short distances.
Combining wireless charging with wireless data transfers would end the need for a USB cable.
On their own, wireless charging stations only solve half of the cable management issue, some people still use USB to transfer files between their PC and phone. SiBeam’s Snap IC will allow for 12Gb/s of bi-directional throughput for wireless video and data transfers, allowing integrated charging stations, such as those which use Qi, to also act as a wireless USB, HDMI or DisplayPort connector.
We’ll end where we began, with in home streaming. SiBeam’s new UltraGig technology is designed for high-speed indoor wireless networking and will be made available in two new chips, the SB6501 and SB6510. The technology supports next-gen 802.11ad WiFi (also known as WiGig®), offers up to 7Gb/s of bandwidth and can operate on the unlicensed 60GHz spectrum.
SiBeams touts vastly superior network speeds over traditional WiFi with its 60GHz technology.
In terms of content, this is fast enough for wireless 4K video transfers from your tablet to other devices. It has also been demoed streaming a 60fps 1080p gameplay without any noticeable latency, which would be ideal for next-gen wireless gaming ideas like the Nvidia Shield or a faster Chromecast.
Compatible products have not been confirmed yet, but we should hope to see devices sporting these, or similar, technologies make their way to market later in the year.
20
Mar
Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle, 83% off
Are you a builder? Maybe builder is a bit of an overstatement but if you like to tinker around and dream of owning a workshop where you can lose track of the hours while you piece together some new pet project then you are certainly not alone. Many of us have fond memories of building things with Legos, K’nex, Erector sets or even putting together models. Why should the fun end just because we’ve grown up? If you have a hankering to craft something a bit more sophisticated, our Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle is perfect for you!
Arduinos are microcontrollers that make the process of building precision interactive electronics simple and fun. The unit detects its surroundings by analyzing inputs from various built-in sensors and reacts by controlling accessories, lights, motors or just about anything else you can dream up. Now, the power of the Arduino is in your hands with our Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle. You’ll get everything you need to begin your own builds including the actual hardware and over 17 hours of expert tutelage. You’ll even learnt to be able to build a high-tech remote-controlled car! This bundle would regularly cost over $500 but AndroidGuys readers can steal this deal for just $84.99 and get to creating right away. Just try not to go full Frankenstein on us.
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Mar
Cher Wang now CEO of HTC, Peter Chou will lead Future Development Lab
HTC has announced a surprising move as they are gearing up for the HTC One M9 launch. The Board of Directors has named Cher Wang as the chief executive officer. Cher Wang is a co-founder of HTC and was currently the Chairman. This change is effective immediately.
Peter Chou isn’t leaving the company, but he is transitioning into a new role in which he will lead HTC’s Future Development Lab. It is an obvious step down as he will look to identify future opportunities for the company.
According to the press release, Ms. Wang was more involved with the overall business at HTC as Chou focused on product development. The Board of Directors felt it was time to formalize the progression with this organizational change.
We wish Cher Wang the best and she is obviously a fantastic choice to lead HTC to the next level.
Full Press Release:
HTC APPOINTS CHER WANG AS CEO
Peter Chou to head up new HTC Future Development Lab
Taipei, March 20, 2015 – The Board of Directors of HTC Corporation (TWSE 2498) has named Cher Wang, Chairman and co-founder of HTC, as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Peter Chou will transition to a strategic new role leading future product innovation.
“We are seeing rapid changes in the industry, with the smartphone as our personal hub connecting us to a growing world of smart devices. We pioneered the smartphone industry; now we are applying that thinking to realize the potential of a new generation of connected products and services. The overwhelming response that our virtual reality product, HTC Vive, received earlier this month underlines the importance of these new connected technologies for our future,” said Cher Wang, Chairman and CEO, HTC. “As an entrepreneur at heart, I am excited to see so many new opportunities, and I am honoured to accept this opportunity to help shape the next stage of HTC’s development.”
Over the last two years, Ms. Wang had been increasingly involved in the running of various aspects of the business, to allow Mr. Chou to focus on product development, a role in which he has demonstrated world-class design and cutting-edge technology expertise. The Board of Directors and executive team agreed that it was now appropriate to formalize that progression and make the organizational changes necessary to enable HTC to proceed to the next stage of its development.
In his time as CEO, Peter Chou oversaw the successful transition of HTC from a handheld device ODM to a global branded company. In his new executive role as Head of HTC Future Development Lab, Mr. Chou will be instrumental in identifying future growth opportunities for the Company.
About Cher Wang, Chairman and CEO
Cher Wang has an enviable track record in the electronics industry. Her strategic insight into technology trends and entrepreneurship has enabled her to establish a number of highly successful IT-related businesses.
In 1997, Ms. Wang co-founded HTC Corp. to make the convergence of mobile computing and communications a reality through the development of innovative smartphones. This vision has translated into a multi-billion dollar global company that has consistently been first to market with new technologies, including new wireless generations and the touch interface, and devices for Microsoft® Windows Mobile and Android operating systems.
Last year, Ms. Wang was named of the 25 people CNBC judged to have had the most profound impact on business and finance since 1989. In 2011, Ms. Wang was named ‘the most powerful woman in wireless’ by Forbes and one of the most influential women by Fast Company, and she has been ranked on Fortune’s annual ‘most powerful women’ list continuously since 2012. She was also awarded ‘Person of the Year’ by CCTV in China. Ms. Wang graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and is married with two children.
About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com.
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Mar
HTC: Peter Chou shifts roll as Cher Wang takes over as CEO
HTC has been struggling in recent years to capture the heart of the smartphone world in a highly profitable fashion. The HTC One M7 and its predecessors have been exceptional pieces of hardware, but have suffered in sales and the company has been losing money. A big change to the leadership at HTC today could […]
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20
Mar
How to pin settings to the Start screen with Windows 10 Preview build 10041
The latest build of Windows 10 Preview, 10041, lets you pin settings to the Start screen. It’s quite simple, and it reminds us of a new feature on Windows 10 Preview for phone, which also lets you pin individual settings to the Start screen. Whenever you are in a settings page like System, Network, or Time & language, take a look at the top right corner. You should see a pin icon. Tapping it creates a shortcut on your Start Screen. Need visual aid? Watch our quick how-to video.
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