Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle, 83% off
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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.
Filed under: Internet
Via: Fact Magazine
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.
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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.
20
Mar
Android One users can download the Android 5.1 OTA links here
When the Android One program first debuted, one of the biggest promises was the timely update to newer versions of Android, something that is lacking in many of the budget handsets found in emerging markets. Despite this promise, Android One users have been stuck with KitKat for months now. As it turns out, Google was waiting for Android 5.1 before updating the current crop of Android One devices to its latest sweet treat.
The 5.1 update first arrived out of the box for Android One devices shipping in Indonesia, and now the OTA is starting to hit existing Kitkat-based Android One devices as well. Thanks to a new tip, we now have gathered up the OTA Build LMY470 links for the following Android One handsets:
While installing these updates is something you should do at your own risk, the process is generally pretty easy. You start by placing the zip on your Android One device, and then boot into recovery (stock or custom), select the zip and flash it. The update will install, the phone will reboot — and that’s about it.
Anyone get the update for your Android One handset yet? If so, what do you think of the changes so far? Noticeably better performance?
20
Mar
Apple TV revamp coming in June with Siri and App Store
Apple’s criminally ignored set-top box is finally getting a major upgrade. The company is reportedly planing to announce a new Apple TV at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June, according to Buzzfeed. And yes, sources say it’ll pack in just about everything you’ve been hoping for: a real App Store, Siri-powered voice commands, and the usual spec bumps (including the new A8 processor and more storage). Nothing’s confirmed just yet, but it certainly makes sense that we’ll see a new Apple TV at WWDC, especially since we’re hearing Apple’s planning to debut its long-awaited TV service and Beats-powered streaming music service soon. Apple’s also made it clear that its set-top box will play a big role in its HomeKit platform — the new Apple TV might include additional hardware to make that possible.
Given that the current Apple TV was just discounted to $69, it’s not a huge surprise to hear that a new version isn’t far off. And even though it’s powered by 2012-era hardware, the Apple TV still manages to hold its own against the likes of Roku and Amazon’s Fire TV. It sounds like Apple is aiming to catch up to its competitors in a big way with its new model, though. The Fire TV already has fast and accurate voice commands, and Roku has built up quite the app collection. It’d be hard to resist an Apple device that combines both of those features.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Apple
Source: Buzzfeed
20
Mar
Apple to Debut New A8-Based Apple TV Box With App Store and Siri at WWDC
Apple plans to announce its next-generation Apple TV set-top box at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June, according to BuzzFeed News. The report, citing sources familiar with the plans, claims that the new Apple TV will be a “significant overhaul” of the streaming TV box, featuring both Siri and an App Store with an SDK available for developers to create apps.
The new Apple TV will feature Apple’s latest A8 system-on-a-chip and a “dramatic increase” in internal storage, well beyond the 8GB included in the current third-generation set-top box. The addition of Siri will enable Apple TV owners to control a wide selection of HomeKit-enabled home automation devices through the set-top box, according to the report.
20
Mar
Divoom Voombox-party rugged wireless stereo speaker review
Choosing the perfect wireless speaker based on your needs is quite the task considering the vast array of options. There are trade-offs to be made between style, durability, portability, and sound. It is common for any device in any category to be rather bulky and unwieldy when built with durability in mind. Devices focusing on style and build quality lose out when it comes to durability. Divoom, manufacturer of various wireless audio products, believes it has the perfect formula packaged inside its rugged wireless stereo speaker. The Voombox-party has a simple design that remains portable despite the durability factors behind it.
Hit the break for the review.
The Voombox-party does not take up very much space, but it does carry some weight. The measurements for the wireless speaker are 233x54x103mm. This wireless speaker will fit just about anywhere regardless of orientation. However, the weight, which is 2.5lbs, could pose a problem for those wanting to throw the Voombox-party in a bag. It could be enter lugging territory when carrier around with other items in a bag.
Although it has been designed for rugged use, the Voombox-party has a premium look and feel. There are only two materials that compose the exterior of the wireless speaker. A metal frame allows it to remain strong while the shock-absorbing rubber handles any impact. Holding everything together are sixteen screws. Nothing juts out from the Voombox-party and Divoom has clearly kept things simple to avoid making the wireless speaker look like a tank.
The color options are black and silver and whichever is chosen will appear everywhere from the metal to the rubber to the screws. The metal frame and screws are of a shiner variety and the rubber is flatter. The front and back of the wireless speaker are passive radiators. All buttons and parts are found on the rubber portion of the Voombox-party. The top of the wireless speaker has power, Bluetooth, microphone, and volume buttons. The left side has the NFC tag for wireless pairing.
Divoom placed a flap on the left side to cover the auxiliary and micro-USB charging ports (and both cables are bundled). This flap is part of the IPX44 rating that allows weather-resistant capabilities. Wherever the wireless speaker goes, the Voombox-party is likely to survive. Throw it around or dump water on it and nothing will go wrong. My tests include leaving it out in a snowstorm where it became covered and dropping it on pavement from about seven feet high. Both had no affect on the Voombox-party.
So now we know where Divoom’s rugged wireless speaker stands when it comes to style, durability, and portability. The real reason to buy any speaker is for its sound. The Voombox-party has a 2.1 subwoofer speaker system featuring two full-range drivers, one subwoofer, and two passive radiators. In all, Divoom says that the Voombox-party can deliver 20 Watts of sound to fill a room.
Let me start by stating that I am no expert on sound. Just about any speakers or headphones will do it for me. However, what I found to be the issue with the Voombox-party was the sound quality. The wireless speaker can certainly get loud and fill a room like Divoom suggests but, beyond that, it falls short for me. The higher the volume, the more muffled the sound becomes. It feels like there is something blocking the Voombox-party’s true sound from escaping. I enlisted the help of a few friends that work with audio equipment frequently and they agreed with my assessment.
The components and technologies inside of the Voombox-party are impressive. There are three methods to connecting a device, and the wireless speaker doubles as a speakerphone for calls. Also, the look and feel of the wireless speaker is premium with shiny metal and soft rubber. So it ensures durability. Problems arise, though, when the Voombox-party attempts to carry out its core function. Sound becomes muffled and loses quality when attempting to fill a room. The $99 retail price seems about right for the hardware, but factoring in the sound quality and it loses its value.
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