Pandora For Gaming: The GameOn Project Launches On Android
These days, games are as much an integral part of owning a smartphone as making phone calls are. Which is not to say that everyone is an avid gamer (Spoiler Alert..I am!) but I can assume that many have at least one fun game used to pass the time, when time permits. Finding said games though can be difficult in today’s saturated market, as everyone and their brother is trying to publish something on the Play Store in hopes of being the next Angry Birds. While not all bad, you can’t always tell what is going to be fun and what is going to be a waste of time.
Regardless of which side you are on when it comes to gaming addiction, we can all agree that it would be nice if games were just chosen for us with the idea that they had been matched to our gaming preferences. Wait, what is that I hear? There is and it’s available now!? Crazy. The GameOn Project can be best described as a mixture between Pandora and hundreds of gamer’s. You see, the way The GameOn Project works is by using their property algorithm, like Pandora, to match you up with games that they system feels you would enjoy. What makes it stand out from other similar systems though is that instead of just having you select a genre or a few similar games, it learns from you and from other users! The system launched a while back for other platforms and today it is making its way over to Android!
“Ok, we need to lighten the mood“
Let’s say that you and random person have both been playing and selecting similar games for the last week, The GameOn Project would pick up on that and if the other play selected, let’s say “Game One”, then The GameOn Project might be inclined to showcase it to you if the other player liked it. Now imagine that happening with hundreds and thousands of users and you have a very powerful system. You can try the app out for yourself using the link below and make sure to drop us a comment below telling us what you think about The GameOn Project!
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Purported BlackBerry Passport with Android Lollipop onboard appears
PhoneArena states that a BlackBerry device codenamed Venice running Lollipop has surfaced.
Although BB10 OS can run some Android apps, it is not the most user-friendly experience. Not only would having a device using native Android would be better in this regard, but it could be what BlackBerry needs to make the company more competitive.
Additionally, a developer on Twitter adds support to this allegation. He or she posted a photo that appears to show a BlackBerry Passport, model SQW-ANDS, running Android. Supposedly, users also can set preferences to either run Android or BB10.
Lastly, this smartphone would also run the company’s Messenger, which, as PhoneArena explains, could be a difference maker among the many Android devices of today.
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FCC levies its largest fine in history against AT&T
We’ve been dealing with network providers throttling data speeds for a few years, ever since the exit of unlimited data plans, and the introduction of data tiered plans. Well AT&T seems to have finally gotten a little bit of what they deserve with the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission.
According to the filing that was released today, the FCC is slapping AT&T with a $100 million fine for throttling data speeds to customers with unlimited data plans. This will mark the first time that the FCC has levied a fine this large against any company.
Within the report, the FCC has claimed that AT&T intentionally slowed data speeds for those who are still rocking the older unlimited data plans. These users experienced speeds that are lower than what every other customer receives which is where the violation lies.
Tom Wheeler, FCC Chairman, after experiencing a tremendous amount of heat over the whole Net Neutrality issues that have been around for the last year or so, seems to be on the side of the consumer, although this was a prepared statement.
Consumers deserve to get what they pay for. Broadband providers must be upfront and transparent about the services they provide. The FCC will not stand idly by while consumers are deceived by misleading marketing materials and insufficient disclosure.
Now, there will be an appeal by AT&T for sure, so although the $100 million fine is the largest ever levied against a company by the FCC, this number could drop. Also worth noting, the consumers that have been affected by the drop in data speeds from AT&T, will not reap any of the rewards, instead, any judgement will be nested into the U.S. Treasury.
Let us know your thoughts on the reports and fines found by the FCC, and whether this is a start of things to come for these mobile service providers who attempt to bully around the consumers.
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OS X El Capitan Roundup Updated
OS X 10.11 El Capitan is Apple’s next-generation operating system for the Mac, set to be released to the public this fall. Our roundup has everything you need to know about El Capitan, covering the multitude of performance improvements and new features in the OS, like an updated look for Mission Control, a way to use two full screen apps at once, new features for Safari, improvements for Mail, and more.
Click to read our OS X El Capitan roundup.
Publishers Upset Over Apple’s Opt-Out Terms for Inclusion in iOS 9 News App
Apple recently sent a mass email to news publishers to introduce them to Apple News, an upcoming Flipboard-inspired app for iOS 9 that will deliver curated news and magazine stories with custom layouts, photo galleries, videos and animations optimized for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
The email has ignited some controversy in the news and blogging community over the past week, according to the BBC, which reports that some writers are disappointed about Apple’s decision to automatically include a website’s RSS feeds in Apple News unless they specifically opt out by replying to the email.
“Let me get this straight, Apple: you send me an e-mail outlining the terms under which you will redistribute my content, and you will just assume that I agree to your terms unless I opt out?” wrote Plausible Labs programmer Mike Ash on his personal blog. “This makes typical clickwrap EULA nonsense look downright reasonable by comparison. You’re going to consider me bound to terms you just declared to me in an e-mail as long as I don’t respond? That’s completely crazy. You don’t even know if I received the e-mail!”
Some bloggers argue that not all publishers are guaranteed to see the email, which could easily be overlooked or buried in a spam inbox, leading to their content being featured on Apple News without their knowledge or explicit consent. Apple also has permission to place advertising next to or near a publisher’s content without providing any compensation, and will pass on any legal fees to publishers.
You agree to let us use, display, store, and reproduce the content in your RSS feeds including placing advertising next to or near your content without compensation to you. Don’t worry, we will not put advertising inside your content without your permission. You confirm that you have all necessary rights to publish your RSS content, and allow Apple to use it for News as we set forth here. You will be responsible for any payments that might be due to any contributors or other third parties for the creation and use of your RSS content. If we receive a legal claim about your RSS content, we will tell you so that you can resolve the issue, including indemnifying Apple if Apple is included in the claim. You can remove your RSS feed whenever you want by opting out or changing your settings in News Publisher.
Apple News is highlighted as one of the main features on the iOS 9 preview page, so it is no surprise that Apple is attempting to have as much content available on the platform at launch as possible. It is clear, however, that many publishers would have appreciated the terms of Apple News being set on an opt-in rather than opt-out basis. Apple so far has not commented on those concerns.
Review: Dotti and Notti Are Fun iPhone-Controlled Smart Lights That Deliver Notifications [iOS Blog]
Dotti and Notti are small iPhone-controlled smart lights created by design company Witti. More fun than practical, the two lights connect to an iPhone over Bluetooth, allowing their colors to be changed and letting them light up when a notification is received.
Notti, the more inexpensive of the two at $60, is an angular light that somewhat resembles a candle. Dotti, priced at $80, is a square pixel light with 8×8 grid of LEDs that can be arranged into different pixellated shapes and colors.
I went hands-on with the Notti and Dotti and after a couple of weeks, I can say that they’re both well-designed, fun to play with, and make nice desk or table decorations.
Notti
Notti is the more simple light of the two. Made of opaque white plastic, it’s got a faceted, angular design that looks attractive, especially when lit. It’s a nice mood light for a living room or bedroom, measuring in at 10cm x 7.5cm x 6cm. Notti has a built-in battery that will last for up to five hours when the light is turned on, and up to 720 hours in standby mode while waiting for a notification to come in.
When the Notti is first turned on via a small button on the front of the light, it’s bright green, but with the accompanying Notti app, it can be changed to any color. The Notti pairs with an iPhone automatically once the app has been installed. Lights don’t photograph quite as saturated in as they are in real life, so when looking at photos of Notti and Dotti, keep that in mind. The colors are actually deeper and more vivid.
With the app, you can control both color and brightness with a color wheel, resulting in a lot of different combinations. LEDs in some colored lights can’t do certain shades like blue and green, but the Notti does well with these these colors.
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Nest aims to monitor your home with the Nest Cam
About a year ago, Nest purchased security camera startup Dropcam for roughly $555 million, and now we’re finally getting to see what the two companies have been working on over the past few months. Nest has just unveiled a new product called the Nest Cam wireless camera. Taking a quick glance at the photos available so far, it’s easy to see that the Nest Cam takes some heavy aesthetic inspiration from Dropcam, which is to be expected. But the real changes between the Dropcam and the Nest Cam take place inside the device.
The Nest Cam shoots 1080p video, up from the 720p the old camera was capable of, and also comes with a built-in tripod mount with a magnetic base for easy placement on a refrigerator. It has eight built-in infrared LEDs for better night vision, as well. You’ll be able to mix Nest Cams and Dropcams around your home, as both will be able to be controlled through the revamped Nest mobile application that’s set to launch sometime soon. The new version of the app will be able to show you a quick overview of your home from the company’s three main devices. It will be able to notify you instantly if something goes wrong.
Like the Dropcam, this new camera uses a cloud-based DVR that will store previous footage up to 30 days via the Nest Aware service. If you want to store your footage in the cloud, however, you’ll need to pay a hefty fee. According to TechCrunch, 10 days of video archiving will cost $10 per month, and 30 days of archiving will cost $30 per month. Right now, it seems like this is the only way to store video.
The camera is available for pre-order today for $199.99 and will ship next week. While Nest’s official website is under construction for the time being, you can already pre-order the new security camera through Best Buy’s website. As more details continue to roll in, we’ll be sure to update this post.
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So what are your thoughts so far? Are you interested in the Nest Cam? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
Motorola’s David Schuster sheds some light on the Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen.) Android 5.1 schedule
We’ve already seen Android 5.1 Lollipop begin to slowly roll out to a few different Motorola devices throughout various regions in the world, but many are still waiting to receive the latest version of Android on their devices. Even though it may be taking the company some time to get the updates out to devices, Motorola’s David Schuster has just taken to Google+ to shed some light on the update schedule.
Motorola has apparently already launched soak tests for the Moto X (2nd Gen.) in various retail channels including Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Singapore and Sweden. As for the Moto X (1st Gen.), soak tests have just been launched in Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and United Arab Emirates. Schuster says that if all goes well, we can expect these two devices receive the update beginning sometime next week.
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6 amazing bikes that fly, float or go faster than cars
By Cat DiStasio, Inhabitat Staff
These days, many people prefer two wheels to four. Folks opt for bikes instead of cars for the exercise, the maneuverability, the low environmental impact and the camaraderie among riders. It’s the ever-changing design of bikes that grabs the world’s attention, including those of us who aren’t so steady on two wheels. Whether you’re a diehard cyclist or you’re skeptical of human-powered transportation, here are six incredible cycles that will leave you thinking bikes are a superior class of vehicle.
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Nest’s home monitoring camera is a sleeker Dropcam
In one of the worst kept secrets in recent history, Nest revealed its new Nest Cam wireless camera. It borrows heavily from Dropcam, a recent Nest acquisition, but has a thinner profile. The new camera shoots 1080p video, is slimmer than the Dropcam and has a new magnetic base with a tripod mount. It also sports better night vision with eight built-in infrared LEDs and improved algorithms. Like its predecessor, the Nest Cam and companion service includes live video streams to mobile devices and a CDR (Cloud video Recording) service that records up to 30 days of footage via Nest Aware. The camera is available for order today for $199. It will ship next week. The Nest Aware subscription will cost $10 a month for the first camera and $5 a month for each additional for 10 days of video playback. For 30 days of playback, it’s $30 for the first camera and $15 for each additional.
Nest also introduced an updated app for iOS and Android. It has a new home screen that gives a quick overview of what’s going on in your home from the company’s three devices. If there’s ever an issue, the green ring that surrounds the home icon changes to yellow then red when something is wrong. It also pairs Nest devices in a room. for example, if a Nest Protect sounds an alarm in a room that also houses a Nest Cam, a camera button is available in the Protect portion of the app to see what’s going on. If there is a a Protect alarm, the app also records an emergency clip without a users needing a Nest Aware subscription.
The app also works with both the Dropcam and the new Nest Cam. It has quick buttons for listening and talk back, Enhance to zoom in on portions of a video, and access to the history recorded footage. users can also keep track of their Nest devices via a browser. The new Nest app is available today.
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