Deal: Pick up a Moto G (2nd Gen.) from Amazon for just $140 (22% off)
If you’re looking for a great off-contract smartphone that won’t break the bank, the Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen.) is probably one of your best options. It comes with an impressive software interface, decent build quality and an all around great user experience. Normally the 3G-only variant costs around $180, but today you can buy one from Amazon for just $139.99.
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The phone comes in both Global GSM and U.S. GSM variants in Black or White color options. You won’t get to experience 4G LTE connectivity with this device, but for $140, it’s still one heck of a deal. This device will serve as a great backup phone, Father’s Day present, or even a first smartphone for your son or daughter. Since this is part of Amazon’s Gold Box Deal, though, the discount is only available until the end of the day or until the phone is sold out.
If you need a refresher, the 2014 Moto G comes with a 5.0-inch 720p display, 1GB of RAM, a 2070mAh battery, 8GB of on-board storage and microSD expansion up to 32GB. It also has great front-facing speakers and a removable back cover if you’d like to change up the device’s aesthetics. If you’re interested in the deal, be sure to follow the link below.
Deal: Last chance to learn how to build your dream apps with a subscription to Stuk.io for 89% off
Do you have some ideas for a great app, but don’t know where to start? With Stuk.io, learning to code, building a portfolio and creating your dream applications are all possible. And thanks to a promotion over on the AA Deals Store, you can pick up a two-year subscription to the service for a massive discount.
Stuk.io has built a practical streamlined approach to help its users reach their goals. Throughout your two years of learning, you’ll build a portfolio of 24 different applications which will greatly help you score your dream web developer job. Stuk.io offers five hour courses with a total 120 hours of course content. They even offer a convenient student support system, including office hours, email support and live podcasts to help you if you need guidance. Today is your last chance to score a subscription for just $49, so you better hurry!
Think the Stuk.io promotion is a great deal? You also might want to check out Pogoplug’s Personal Backup service, which will only cost you $49 for a three-year subscription! Pogoplug offers unlimited automatic backup for all of your devices including phones, tablets and computers. Once your files are backed up, you can instantly stream all of your music and movies to all of your devices, and easily share any files you want. The AA Deals Store is offering a three-year subscription to Pogoplug for just $49 (67% off), so you might want to check out this promotion as well.
Head to the links below if you’re interested!
Twitter will start curating the best tweets about daily events
Twitter CEO Dick Costolo will officially leave the building next month, but one of his ambitious pet projects – codenamed “Project Lightning” – just might change the way people interact with Twitter even after he’s gone. According to a report from BuzzFeed’s Mat Honan, Lightning will highlight specific events or conversations happening that very moment with the help of editors who’ll weave a sort of visual tapestry from textual tweets, photos and videos.
Let’s say you dive into one of these events. Instead of poking around the traditional timeline, those chosen tweets will take up your entire screen (and, in the case of video, will start playing automatically). If everything goes according to plan, you might see between seven and ten such “events” a day, too, which means Twitter’s got some media-savvy hiring to do. Twitter has almost always been a facilitator, an engine for news and organizations that package it up. Now, with Lightning as part of the mix, it’s going to turn that unending stream of noise into something dramatically more digestible without anyone else’s help. But here’s the kicker: It seems like you’ll be able to dig into those events even if you don’t have a Twitter account. For a company that catches flack whenever it announces disappointing user numbers and desperately needs fresh eyes that’ll keep coming back, this is a bold — and necessary — move. With any luck, Lightning and its immediate (hopefully thoughtful) context just might be the thing that turns the Twitter-averse into people who can’t get enough.
Source: BuzzFeed
Xbox is working with a ‘broad array of VR providers’
Microsoft is entering the virtual reality conversation with a one-two punch: partnerships with both Oculus and Valve VR. The Oculus Rift will be bundled with a wireless Xbox One controller, native support on Windows 10 and the ability to play Xbox One games in a virtual cinema via Xbox-to-Windows streaming. Valve VR joins the Rift on Windows 10, a partnership that Microsoft announced during its Xbox E3 conference, suggesting a focus on gaming in Valve’s virtual worlds. But, Microsoft’s VR plans may be bigger than just two other companies, Microsoft General Manager of Games Publishing Shannon Loftis suggested during an interview at E3 this week. Read her thoughts on VR, gaming and Windows 10 below.
What’s going on with Microsoft’s Valve VR partnership?
What we’re focused on is creating a Windows 10-based ecosystem that extends to as many different platforms and experience types as possible. VR is incredibly important. Gamers have told us that it’s important; game developers want to use it to tell stories in a special way.
We want to make it easy for game developers to deliver to gamers, so we are partnering with a broad array of VR providers — we’ve talked about Oculus; we’ve talked about Valve — to make sure that when people are creating these experiences that they have as many choices as possible.
To clarify, are you working with any other VR hardware manufacturers, besides Oculus and Valve?
None that we’re talking about right now, but a Windows 10-powered pipeline that extends to a lot of different outlets is a great value for developers and in turn a great value for gamers.
Are virtual and augmented reality the future of gaming?
Different game experiences play best in different settings and I think virtual reality is an incredible experience when you’re totally immersed in a universe, and I love the inherently social nature of console gaming. I don’t really see any of them going away because I think there are still great stories to tell and great games to build for all of these.
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Fitbit’s IPO is more evidence wearables have grown up
Wearable company Fitbit began trading on the New York Stock Exchange this morning, signaling the device maker had completed it move to go public. According to Forbes, the IPO raised $732 million for the company that’s trading with a market cap of $6 billion. What do those numbers mean exactly? Well, wearables, despite being niche devices and studies that show phones are just as good at tracking, are a big business that’s capable of raking in billions. To put it simply, wearables have grown up.
Fitbit’s IPO follows several quarters of steady revenue growth, including a $126 million increase in Q1 over the same period last year. If you’ll recall, the company announced a trio of new devices last fall, so that provided an extra push. What’s also interesting about Fitbit going public is that nowadays software startups and services are typically the ones making the move to be publicly traded. The decision to file for IPO is made less often by hardware companies. It’s particularly interesting for a wearable maker, especially when you consider a lot of folks buying them only commit to daily wear for a short time.
However, as Fitbit’s numbers show, there’s big money to be made in wearables. The company nabbed a personal training app to boost the experience for users and hiring a former HTC lead designer to guide product development. Of course, it’s also being sued by Jawbone for “plundering” sensitive product information and skin issues are an on-going problem. And if Jawbone has its way, Fitbit may face a sales ban in the US, which is sure to eat into those healthy valuation and sales figures.
Filed under: Wearables
Source: Forbes
Facebook tests a new tool to personalize your news feed
Last year Facebook debuted a very handy “muting” feature for its News Feed service that allowed users to stop receiving updates from specific people and pages without actually unfriending them. Today, Facebook has quietly begun testing a complimentary News Feed settings function that actively promotes specific content dubbed “See First“. According to TechCrunch, users simply click on a friend or page’s “following” button, then select “See First” from the subsequent menu to activate it.
The new service appears to be in early release at the moment. I couldn’t access that menu in my personal feed and Facebook seems to confirm the service’s limited availability in a statement to TechCrunch, “We are always exploring new ways to improve the Facebook experience, and are currently running a small test of a feature that lets you indicate that you’d like to see posts from a specific person or Page at the top of your News Feed.” There’s no word yet on when the new service will go live to the general public.
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Filed under: Internet, Facebook
Source: TechCrunch
Power Vault 18000mAh Portable Battery Pack
Running around in the city or making several meetings throughout the course of your work day? You’re certainly going to need some back-up battery life. For folks who don’t spend a large amount of time in a car, charging through a cigarette lighter adapter just doesn’t cut it. Most of us need portable power that can stay on our person and with everyone now carrying a smartphone and a tablet, the need to charge multiple devices at once has never been greater. Power Vault can solve that problem.
This portable battery pack from Power Vault is loaded up wth 18,000mAh of juice and has double USB charging stations to simultaneously replenish your tablet, phone, headset, or other accessories. While you might expect something this powerful to weigh you down, Power Vault has a sleek form factor and is lightweight enough to never leave home without. Typically going for over $100, AndroidGuys readers can charge up with this deal for just $30, today!
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Razer Forge TV Bundle now available in Google Store for $150
If you’ve had your eyes on Razer’s new Android console, the Forge TV, it now has some support from Google. It is now available on the Play Store as a bundle with the controller, so you can get your game on.
This Android TV-powered unit goes head-to-head with Nvidia’s strong Shield offering. How does it compare? While Nvidia uses its own home-brewed SoC, the Tegra X1, Razer goes for a more conventional Snapdragon 805 (with Adreno 420 GPU). Because this is a gaming console, Nvidia has the lead here, but the 805 certainly is no slouch and has proven to rip through the latest Android games.
Other specs of the Forge TV include 2GB of RAM, 16 GB of on-board storage, resolution support up to 1080P (the Nvidia Shield can do 4K), and future Razer Cortex game streaming capability.
The controller bundle goes for $150 on the Play Store. Compared to the $200 price tag of the 16GB Shield, I would say the offer is appropriately priced. The Forge TV controller can also be used to game on-the-go with a phone attachment and bluetooth. Also, you can connect up to 4 controllers to one box, for some multiplayer fun.
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Google’s Clock app makes its way onto the Play Store
You can now add the stock Google clock to the plethora of stock apps that Google has added to the list of available apps in the Play Store. Earlier today, Google released the clock app that’s found in everything from Android 4.4 KitKat, all the way up to Android M.
The app is compatible with any device running Android 4.4 and up, and is of course available for free. Now this clock app may not be updated regularly, however, it’s still pretty awesome to be able to download Google’s clock app versus versus having to use the default app from LG or Samsung.
Enjoy Google’s material design clock experience on your Android device.
• Set alarms, add timers, and run a stopwatch
• Add your favorite cities to the World Clock pane
• Connect with Android Wear to snooze or dismiss alarms from your watch
You can grab the default Google clock application from the Play Store widget below. What other default Google apps would you like to see “ported” to the Play Store so that it will become available for everyone? Let us know in the comments below.
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Alcatel Idol 3 available in Canada on June 30th
If you’re in Canada and and the new Alcatel Idol 3 has been on your radar, you’ll be glad to hear that Alcatel just announced its arrival, on June 30th. The Idol 3 will be available in-store and online at Bell, TELUS, and Videotron.
The Idol 3 has been picking up quite the praise due to how much phone you get for the relatively low price tag. It is definitely one of the most enticing budget offerings of the year. To recap, we’re looking at 5.5-inch 1080P IPS LCD, octa-core Snapdragon 615 SoC, 2GB of RAM, 13 MP rear camera, JBL-powered dual front speakers, 2,910 mAh battery, and Android 5.0 Lollipop.
There’s no word on the CAD pricing yet, but it’s probably safe to assume it’ll translate close to USD price of $250. Be sure to check out our review of the Idol 3.
Press Release
ALCATEL ONETOUCH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE AWARD-WINNING IDOL 3 FOR CANADA BEGINNING JUNE 30
IDOL 3 5.5-inch smartphone will be available in Canada both in-store and online at Bell, TELUS and Videotron beginning on June 30, 2015
IRVINE, Calif. – June 18, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH – the fifth largest smartphone manufacturer in North America* – has announced the Canadian availability of the award-winning IDOL 3 at Bell, TELUS and Videotron as of June 30. Winner of the Android Authority Editors’ Choice and Mashable Choice awards, among others, the IDOL 3 was one of the big surprises at this year’s Mobile World Congress; challenging the convention of an affordable flagship smartphone.
“IDOL 3 is changing customer expectations by redefining the flagship smartphone experience,” said Steve Cistulli, Senior Vice President & General Manager of North America for ALCATEL ONETOUCH. “With IDOL 3, we’ve partnered with top brands like Qualcomm, JBL and Technicolor to deliver the best in class experience for our customers at a price that’s considerably less than other flagship smartphones in the market. Others try to justify outrageous prices for their top devices and we’re out to show our customers they can get a device with the high-end features they want, at a price that won’t empty their wallet.”
Offering dual-front facing speakers featuring JBL Audio, a 5.5-inch Full-HD display with technicolor enhance technology and a 2910mAh battery to power through a full days use, the IDOL 3 offers consumers the best experience for their money. The IDOL 3 also comes packed with other unique features, such as a fully reversible user interface that makes the screen adaptive to be right side up even if the phone itself is upside down. You’ll never miss any of life’s moment either, thanks to IDOL 3’s 13MP main camera and 8MP wide-angle front camera. IDOL 3 is also the first smartphone in North America to include the innovative security feature Eye-D – a biometric technology that uses eye print verification for secure authentication to unlock a user’s device with a simple selfie.
IDOL 3 is the first globally released flagship from ALCATEL ONETOUCH and is the latest in the company’s award-winning IDOL line of smartphones, known for combining the best of high-end design and features; following last year’s IDOL X+ and IDOL 2S.
IDOL 3 Key Features: DISPLAY
5.5-inch Full-HD IPS Display (1920×1080), with Technicolor Color Enhance for greater viewing angles – even in direct sunlight + Fully Reversible UI
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 MSM8939 Octa-Core 1.7GHz (64-bit), Adreno 405 @ 550MHz
CONNECTIVITY
LTE FDD: B2/4/5/7/12/17, 150Mbps Downlink, 50Mbps Uplink + VoLTE
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android Lollipop 5.0.2
CAMERA
13MP Main Camera + 8MP Wide-Angle Front Camera
SOUND
Dual 1.2 Watt Front-Facing JBL Stereo Speakers
MEMORY
16GB ROM + 2GB RAM (LP-DDR3); Expandable Memory Via MicroSD (up to 128GB)
BATTERY
2910mAh With Up To 13 Hours Talk Time and Up to 600 Hours Standby Time
To learn more about the IDOL 3, please visitwww.alcatelonetouch.ca.
*Strategy Analytics – North America Smartphone Vendor & OS Market Share by Country: Q1 2015
About ALCATEL ONETOUCH
ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.
For more information, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.ca
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