ElevationLab Debuts ‘Elevation Dock 3’ With Integrated Cable, iPhone 6 Plus Support [iOS Blog]
ElevationLab today announced the launch of an updated version of its popular Elevation Dock for the iPhone, adding new features like a wider design to accommodate the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, new lateral supports for improved stability, and a built-in Apple-certified Lightning connector.
The Elevation Dock originated on Kickstarter in 2012, and quickly became a popular choice for iPhone owners. The company released an Elevation Dock 2 able to support the iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, and 6, but the Elevation Dock 3 is the first dock that works with Apple’s bigger iPhone 6 Plus and iPhones with thick cases. It’s also the first Elevation Dock that does not require the buyer to supply a Lightning cable.
Along with above-mentioned feature additions, the Elevation Dock 3 is also available in new finishes, adding Bright Polished Red and Cerulean Blue to the existing silver and black aluminum finishes.
Elevation Dock 3 can be purchased from the ElevationLab website for $89 to $99, depending on finish. Orders will ship out immediately.
Lego’s ‘Minecraft’ competitor is real and ready to download
Yes, those rumors of Lego building a direct competitor to Minecraft were true: meet Lego Worlds. The sandbox game has launched on Windows through Steam’s Early Access program for $17, and promises to do more than just let you sculpt buildings and fight off critters. You can alter the terrain on a large scale, and access ready-made drivable vehicles (including dragons) to get around the procedurally generated landscape. Not too surprisingly, there’s also a big tie-in with Lego’s real-world plastic bricks. You can play using a handful of old-school and current Lego sets, and more are promised down the road. Don’t be surprised if you’re eventually buying digital blocks at the same time as their physical counterparts arrive.
This less-than-finished version doesn’t have much in the way of sets, and it’s missing a few features that Minecraft veterans would take for granted. Multiplayer won’t arrive until a future update, for one thing, so you won’t be building masterpieces with a friend’s help. Still, Worlds is likely the game you were always expecting Lego to make in response to Mojang’s smash hit — it’s not just an obvious promo piece like those Lego Minecraft kits that shipped a couple of years back. If you’ve been jonesing for a different take on construction games, you’ll probably want to give this a try.
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Source: Steam, Lego, User guide (PDF)
Three backtracks on mid-contract price hikes
With all-you-can-eat data tariffs, 4G connectivity as standard and free roaming in popular travel destinations, Three’s often applauded for being a carrier of the people. Whenever a new service is announced or a new country added to the free roaming roster, you can bet Three’s going to make sure everyone knows about it. One thing you can also count on, however, is the network provider keeping mum when something might damage its pro-consumer reputation. Case in point: Three’s stance on mid-contract price increases.
Last year, Ofcom introduced new rules to stop carriers increasing the price of mobile contracts during the agreed term. Anyone stung by rising costs could exit their contract without penalty: a decree that effectively killed mid-term price hikes. One slight loophole to the new regulation was that providers could up the cost of contracts in line with inflation, as long as all relevant paperwork mentioned this explicitly. EE and O2 took advantage of this by adding the appropriate clauses to their contracts, but at the time, Vodafone and Three committed to completely static pricing models.
A few days ago, however, Three quietly changed its terms and conditions to include the inflation clause — any contract signed on or after May 29th 2015 will be subject to a small yearly price increase in line with inflation, with the first bump occurring this time next year. It’s not like this makes Three any different from O2 or EE, of course, but it does make us question the provider’s definition of “commitment.” Meanwhile, Vodafone’s sticking to its guns, at least for now. A couple of months ago, the carrier took to its blog to yet again reaffirm its promise to keep contract pricing completely fixed, thereby “keeping with the spirit of the regulations.”
Via: ISPreview
Internet pictures can hide code that leaves you open to hacks
You might want to be more cautious the next time you click on an internet image link sent by a stranger — much like the pirate cat photo you see above, that adorable picture could be hiding something sinister. Security researcher Saumil Shah has developed a security exploit that uses steganography to slip malicious JavaScript code into an image file. If you happen to view the picture in a vulnerable web browser, it opens the door to installing malware or directly hijacking your computer. And this sort of attack is definitely usable in the real world, as Motherboard found out first-hand.
The good news? The exploit only works under certain conditions. You have to upload an image without a file extension (verboten at services like Dropbox), and any site that modifies the image (such as Facebook or Google Photos) will neuter any hostile code. Still, you won’t be completely safe unless browser makers patch up. Your best solution until then is to peek solely at pictures from people and sites you trust.
[Image credit: eAlina/Getty Images]
Filed under: Internet, Software
Via: Motherboard
Source: HITBSecConf
Deal: Samsung microSD cards 50% off on Amazon for a limited time
If you’re looking to get your hands on a microSD card, look no further! Amazon is running a sale on many of Samsung’s microSD cards, cutting prices by 50% off or more.
Whether you need a 16GB, 32GB or 64GB solution, Amazon has a discount for you. You can find EVO (48MB/s) models for less than $28, ranging from 16GB to 64GB. However, a PRO 32GB (90MB/s) version will only run you $17.99. Keep in mind that most of these come with the SD card adapter, which is usually far more expensive than what they are now, especially if you’re picking one up in a store.
Enjoy these sweet deals while they last!
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The LG G4 Dual is now available in India for Rs. 49,000 with Dual-SIM support
The G4 is LG’s latest flagship smartphone, so it should come as no real surprise that a dual-SIM version of the handset, the G4 Dual, has been launched in India. It’s available in Black and Brown leather finish variants, with the Red version expected to become available soon.
The LG G4 Dual (D818N) is priced at Rs. 49,999 ($786) and LG are throwing rear panel with metallic finish (Rs.2,000), and a free battery and charging cradle (Rs. 3,500) if the handset is ordered by June 15th. Another bonus is that LG is throwing in a one-time screen replacement worth Rs. 6,500 with eligible orders. The G4 Dual is set to go on sale in retail stores from today.
Source: FoneArena
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ASUS announces updated, faster Chromebox on the way
In Taipei at the Computex event today, ASUS has announced they are preparing an updated model in their line of Chromebox devices. The ASUS Chromebox CN62 will come with a new fifth-generation Intel processor which is an upgrade compared to the current fourth-generation chip. ASUS is also upgrading the WiFi to support 802.11ac compared to the current b/g/n support. ASUS also claims the new CN62 will idle at only 17dB and draws just 6W of power, which will be welcome news for users bothered by noisy units.
ASUS did not release any details regarding a release date, market availability or pricing.
source: AndroidCentral
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Samsung is rumoured to be updating the Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.1.1 by end of July
While some Galaxy Note 4 owners are yet to see Android 5.0.1 on their devices, having to make do with KitKat 4.4, others have been using Lollipop on their devices for a while already. And now it seems that the Samsung is allegedly busy sorting the ingredients out for the next batch of firmware updates for the handset.
According to SamMobile, Samsung is busy prepping Android 5.1.1 for the Galaxy Note 4, with the aim of rolling it out to handsets by the end of July. Hopefully all Galaxy Note 4 owners, regardless of the carrier or variant, will be able to enjoy the Android 5.1.1 update. Samsung’s work is never done though because we all know what the question will be after the Android 5.1.1 update is (eventually) rolled out. That’s right, when is Android M coming?
Source: SamMobile
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MediaTek intros the octa-core Helio P10 SoC, coming to mid-range devices late 2015
In hopes to expand its already large footprint in the competitive mid-range market, MediaTek has introduced the Helio P10 SoC – the first processor in the company’s P-series. The P10 is the successor to last year’s popular MT6752, which brings significant improvements that were first introduced in the X10 and X20. This new SoC features two clusters of 64-bit Cortex A53 cores, with four of the cores being clocked at 2GHz and the remaining four cores clocked slightly lower. The Helio P10 also includes a 64-bit Mali T860 GPU clocked at 700MHz.
The Helio P10 also includes a TrueBright ISP engine with an ultra-sensitive RWWB sensor that provides support for 21MP cameras. The company’s MiraVision 2.0 display technologies are also present on the chip, which supports full-HD displays at 60fps, as well as MediaTek’s UltraDimming mode and a BluLight Defender that saves more power than conventional software applications.
The SoC also has LTE Category 6 capabilities with download speeds up to 300Mbps and 2x20MHz carrier aggregation. This also includes CDMA2000 support that the company needs to make progress with North American CDMA networks such as Verizon and Sprint.
The Helio P10 will make its way to manufacturers in Q3 2015, with production happening towards the end of the year, likely sometime in Q4.
OnePlus offering limited time Flash Sales for One smartphone
Because it’s seemingly incapable of running a standard sale, OnePlus is offering a limited time Flash Sale for its One smartphone. Running for one week only, it’s a promotion that sees the handset sold at a discounted rate.
For the first time, OnePlus is selling the 64GB Sandstone Black and 16GB Silk White models at prices that start at $250. Beginning today, a limited quantity of models will be listed with discounts; the timing changes on a daily basis.
Daily Sale Schedule:
June 1 – 12:00 GMT (8 am EST)
June 2 – 2:00 GMT (10 pm EST -1 day)
June 3 – 12:00 GMT (8 am EST)
June 4 – 2:00 GMT (10 pm EST -1 day)
June 5 – 12:00 GMT (8 am EST)
June 6 – 2:00 GMT (10 pm EST -1 day)
June 7 – 12:00 GMT (8 am EST)
It’s likely that OnePlus is blowing through its inventory in an effort to make room for a successor. The timing makes sense for a refresh and the specs are starting to look a little outdated by comparison. But, with that in mind, you could do way worse for yourself than to consider one of these for the money.
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