Watch Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge get blown to pieces with a Desert Eagle
Drop tests and unboxing are commonplace on YouTube, but how about videos where smartphones get shot with a Desert Eagle? That’s a bit more unique.
In this video, YouTube channel Unbox Therapy brings us a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, covered in dbrand‘s carbon fiber skin, against the Desert Eagle. I think you’ve got a pretty good idea of what happens. But, shot in 4K with the Phantom Flex4K Ultra HD video camera, this is some of the most beautiful destruction you’ll see, especially if you’re, well, watching it in 4K. Take a look for yourself:
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I’m not sure which is more enjoyable. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge getting blown up with a Desert Eagle or a hole being shot through the iPhone 5S with a 50 caliber sniper rifle.
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HTC One M7 from Verizon getting Android 5.0 today
The HTC One M7 smartphone from Verizon is receiving the Android 5.0 update starting today. The carrier made this official a few days ago, so its arrival today should barely surprise the customers. Verizon has been kind enough to offer a full changelog as well, so we know everything that’s new with the update for a device that is transitioning from Android 4.4.
Verizon has divided the update in two parts and the final version brings the build number 6.21.605.3. There will be changes identical to the One M8 Lollipop update here and users will see that the smartphone will support new lockscreen features, a redesigned Quick Settings menu and some subtle Material Design related changes. The update has begun rolling out immediately, so you should find the update before the end of the day.
Already seeing the update? Make sure you let us know by leaving a comment below. You can check out the full changelog from the company’s page below.
Source: Verizon
Via: Droid Life
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Rovio’s Angry Birds franchise sorties onto Samsung’s Gear VR headset
There’s a pretty good chance that you’ve probably played at least one game in the Angry Birds franchise, whether it was on your smartphone, tablet, Roku, Xbox, Playstation, smart TV, I could go on, but I’m sure you get the picture already. Angry Birds is available on almost any platform you could wish. Never one to stand still, Rovio has shown off an Angry Birds demo on Samsung’s Gear VR headset at the Rock in Rio festival that was recently held in Las Vegas.
The @rockinriousa Rock Weekend is on! #flockinRio #Metallica #GearVR pic.twitter.com/Mwt4xmqHIA
— Angry Birds (@AngryBirds) May 10, 2015
It seems that this time, instead of shooting your birds off a catapult to smash those dastardly piggies, the game consists of guiding your favourite birdies through floating rings along a chosen path with lots of 3D special effects using one’s head as the steering mechanism. It’s unknown as yet whether this Gear VR compatible game will be released on a wider scale or if it is merely for demonstrative purposes.
Source: Angry Birds, IMGNATION Studios
Via: Engadget
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Ring’s video doorbell now works like an old fashioned bell
The great thing about a smartphone-connected doorbell is that you’re able to see and talk to the people standing on your porch. Never again will you miss the UPS courier because they’ve turned up just as you’ve settled down in the restroom. The downside, of course, is that only people whose mobile device is in their pocket will be alerted to the visitor. That’s why the folks at Ring have cooked up a remote speaker that’ll compensate for your lack of a doorbell in your hallway. Called the, uh, Ring Chime, the hardware plugs into a standard wall outlet, connects to your home network and away you go. Priced at $19.95, pre-orders for the gear will begin on June 1st, with shipping expected to kick off at some point afterward.
Filed under: Peripherals, Wireless
Source: Ring
Venus airplane concept could be a working prototype in a few years
Northrop Grumman has been toying with the idea of sending an inflatable aircraft to Venus since at least 2013 (PDF). Now the company feels it’s ready to turn its concept into a real vessel. According to SpaceNews, Northrop Grumman is planning to enter its Venus Atmospheric Maneuverable Platform (VAMP) aircraft into NASA’s New Frontiers competition slated to begin on October 1st. The aerospace corp envisions VAMP as a large but light plane, with a 151-foot wingspan and the ability to cruise Venus’ skies for up to a full year at an altitude of 34 to 43 miles. It will be able to carry between 44 and 440 pounds of of payload, particularly instruments to gather data from the planet’s atmosphere.
Sounds promising, but concepts don’t win NASA’s New Frontiers competition. During its last run, NASA allowed competitors almost four years to turn their concepts into working prototypes before doing a preliminary design review — Northrup Grumman’s hoping for something similar this round. If it does participate, it’ll be facing a number of advanced flight tech hoping to explore not only Venus, but also Jupiter’s Io, Saturn and the lunar poles among other destinations.
Filed under: Science
The Big Picture: Laser art show puts you inside a virtual flood
What do lasers have to do with an 1651 oil painting? Quite a lot, as it turns out: a new project called Water Light celebrates a Dutch museum’s acquisition of The Breach of St. Anthony’s Dike by making you feel like you’re inside the painting. Using the latest LED technology, creator Studio Roosegaarde says the spectacle gives viewers “the experience and perception… of a virtual flood.” While that sounds unpleasant, the images from the exhibition are stunning, with the light seeming to curve like water around Amsterdam’s Museum Square. If you’re lucky enough to be there, you can catch the show tonight after 10 pm, or lose yourself in the video below.
Filed under: Science
Source: The Creators Project
First Wave of Space Black, Leather Loop and Modern Buckle Apple Watch Orders Now Preparing to Ship
Nearly five weeks after Apple Watch pre-orders became available on April 10, the first stainless steel Apple Watch orders with Space Black Link Bracelets, Leather Loops and Modern Buckles are now being prepared to ship. A growing number of users tracking their Apple Watch orders within the MacRumors discussion forums confirmed the shipping status changes within the past twelve hours.
The stainless steel Apple Watch with Space Black Link Bracelet, Leather Loop and Modern Buckle were the last three models of the wrist-worn device that had yet to see movement, remaining in the Processing stage on the Apple Online Store until late Tuesday. Now, some orders have been updated to Preparing for Shipment in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and likely other first wave launch countries.
During the Apple Watch pre-order window, many models were listed with 4-6 weeks shipping estimates, or May 13 to May 27. With today marking the start of that timeframe, it appears that Apple is on schedule to begin shipping these delayed models to customers for delivery as soon as today. Many customers have received credit or debit card charges for their orders, indicating that shipments should begin imminently.
Many Apple Watch models now have shipping estimates of 3-5 weeks for new orders.
Leak: HTC to release the low-end ‘H7′ tablet in the Q2 2015
We’ve been hearing rumours that HTC is working on its own range of tablets ever since the Taiwanese company was chosen to manufacture the Nexus 9. Thanks to a leak posted on Twitter, we can ascertain that one of the tablets being developed brandishes the ‘H7‘ code-name.
HTC H7：seems a low-end tablet, release in Q2 2015
— @upleaks (@upleaks) May 13, 2015
Besides the ‘H7‘ code-name, @upleaks says that the tablet is of the low-end variety and is scheduled for release sometime in the second quarter. Which, seeing as we are already in May, means that the ‘H7‘ should be announced in the next 6 weeks or so. If the leak is 100% correct of course. In the meantime, I’m sure that we’ll be seeing more leaks about the ‘H7′ and any other tablets that HTC are allegedly prepping for release.
Source: Twitter
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LG G4 Mini spotted in Vodafone database
Riding on the buzz generated by their new LG G4 flagship smartphone, the manufacturer is rumored to be preparing a smaller version of the device for the mid-range market. A new listing in a Vodafone database for the Hungarian market appears to confirm this is the case. Although a previous listing on a Dutch site showed the device as the LG G4C, the Vodafone listing has it as the LG G4 Mini.
Sources indicate the LG G4 Mini will sport a 5-inch display, possibly only running at a 720p resolution, and will be powered by a Snapdragon 615 processor. The device is expected to be available this summer, possibly as soon as June in some markets.
The listing has since been taken down by Vodafone.
source: Tech2
via: phoneArena
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‘Angry Birds VR’ puts the infamous fowl on your face
In case you felt T-shirts, the silver screen, lunch buckets, go-karts or your smart device weren’t enough places to ogle Angry Birds, now there’s one more: virtual reality. A demo for the ubiquitous game about an avian-fueled, porcine genocide made its way to Samsung’s Gear VR recently, but from the sounds of it the formula’s changed quite a bit. Because the series-typical 2D side-scrolling affair likely wouldn’t translate well to a head-mounted display, the perspective’s shifted to behind the birds. What’s more, based on the screenshot above it looks like you’re coasting through rings rather than destroying fortresses. As Road to VR suggests, one might guide the crestfallen fowl through these loops by moving your head. Seems plausible. There are still a number of questions remaining, but perhaps the biggest is how do the pigs feel about possibly getting spared this time out?
The @rockinriousa Rock Weekend is on! #flockinRio #Metallica #GearVR pic.twitter.com/Mwt4xmqHIA
– Angry Birds (@AngryBirds) May 10, 2015
Hey @rovio Angry Birds VR Rock In Rio is here!!!! #angrybirds #FlockInRio We are so proud to be part of this! pic.twitter.com/JXc2Q98fAM
– IMGNATION Studios (@imgnationbr) May 11, 2015
Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming, Home Entertainment, Wearables, HD
Via: VR Focus, Road to VR
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