Google introduces 17 new Android Wear watch faces from brands like Lulu Frost, Triwa and more
Just in the past year, more than 1,500 different watch faces have become available for Android Wear devices, and today Google is announcing quite a few more. The newest Google Play collection features 17 new watch faces in all, bringing a wide variety of different looks to your Android Wear device. Featured watch faces include selections from elegant brands like Cynthia Rowley, Lulu Frost, and Triwa, as well as a few fun watch faces that include Angry Birds, Hello Kitty, and Moomin.
Check out the gallery below to get a closer look at the new watch faces:
If you’re interested, be sure to check out the full list of new offerings in the Google Play Store. Do you see anything you like? If so, let us know which watch faces you decide to download.
New Android Wear watch faces include Angry Birds and Hello Kitty
Android Wear aficionados already have more than 1,500 watch faces to choose from, but Google’s thinking that you can never have too much of a good thing. That’s why it’s rolling out 17 more ways for you tell time on your fancy smartwatch, with watch faces that feature cartoon characters like Angry Birds and Hello Kitty to more refined designs from the likes of Bang & Olufsen and Muji. Check them all out here in the gallery below, or if you have your very own Android Wear watch, head over to Google Play to download your favorites.
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Europol pledges to take down ISIL’s social media accounts within two hours
Europol has announced that it’s setting up a taskforce just to deal with Islamic State’s social media accounts. In an interview with The Guardian, director Rob Wainwright pledged that officers would be trying to take down each account within two hours of being discovered. ISIL is believed to control upwards of 50,000 Twitter accounts, and uses that site, as well as Facebook and YouTube, to recruit new followers. In addition, the group uses social media to spread propaganda and issue death threats — such as the one against Twitter’s leadership, including co-founder Jack Dorsey.
The conflict between the various powers and ISIL is the first where social media has played such a prominent role. The USAF has previously revealed that a selfie, taken outside an ISIL base and posted online, had sufficient location information that intelligence specialists could locate the building and destroy it. Europol’s new unit will also be charged with tracking down the “ring leaders” behind the campaign, which is believed to have coaxed up to 5,000 Europeans to join the cause.
Via: BBC
Source: The Guardian
Younger generations don’t fear the robot revolution
With every new bot on the block, we’re inching closer to sharing our homes with machines. DARPA’s recent Robotics Challenge wasn’t about finding the best personal robot companion, but hinted at a future where they will run free (albeit very slowly) and rush to save lives when disaster strikes. But beyond the much-talked about hunt for first responder bots, DARPA had a lesser known contest that seemed just as pertinent as the main event. The agency set up Robots4Us, a contest for high school students, to reach out to the demographic that’s most likely going to share space with robots. Teens from across the country sent in short videos about their hopes and fears for the future of robots. In the end, five young winners made their way to Pomona, California, for the robotics challenge to present their version of the future. Instead of the dystopian narrative that usually accompanies robotics, each student envisioned a collaborative space for robots and humans to coexist. Turns out, the generation that will most likely hang out with a bot at home isn’t robophobic at all.
Acer’s new Chromebase comes with a 21.5-inch Full HD display
The new Acer Chromebase DC221HQ series could be the device that makes all-in-one desktops with Chrome OS popular. It has a large, sharp display and a processor that keeps the operating system moving along. The Acer Chromebase’s display measures 21.5 inches and has Full HD (1920×1080) resolution. Perhaps more valuable than image quality for the Acer Chromebase is the device’s versatility from the adjustable stand, which tilts from 15 to 75 degrees, and ability to mount it to a wall. The latter setup becomes useful when paired with the touch-ready model that costs $429 compared to the base model’s $329. Along with 4GB of RAM, NVIDIA’s Tegra K1 processor will likely perform well given its history with other Chrome OS devices.
Acer will begin selling its new Chromebase this month in white and black color options.
Hit the break for images and the full press release.
Industry’s First Chromebase All-in-One Desktop With a Touch Display is Now Available for Customers in the United States
Acer Chromebase all-in-one desktops – simple, secure, space-saving
Editor’s Summary:
- Acer Chromebase DC221HQ all-in-one (AIO) desktops feature two options; one with 10-point touch technology
- NVIDIA Tegra K1 quad-core processor provides ample power for multi-tasking, even when running heavy workloads
- The 21.5-inch 1080p Full HD display delivers beautiful image quality and wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees
- Tiltable stand is adjustable from 15 to 75 degrees and an optional VESA-compatible stand, bracket, arm- or wall-mount makes these systems suitable for use in public areas
- Fast booting OS, automatic system updates and multiple layers of security support a simple, low maintenance computing experience
SAN JOSE, Calif. (June 22, 2015) – Acer America has announced the expansion of its Chrome OS line in the United States to include the Acer Chromebase DC221HQ series. Featuring two models, one with touch and another without, both Acer Chromebase configurations are ideal for customers wanting simplicity, security and speed in an affordable and space-saving form factor.
These all-in-one desktops with a 21.5-inch display round out Acer’s Chrome OS offering, which already includes Chromebooks and Chromebox compact desktops. Furthering Acer’s leadership in
the Chrome OS market, the touch-enabled model is the industry’s first all-in-one Chrome OS desktop with a touch display.(1) Acer launched the first 15.6-inch display Chromebook earlier this year and also offers the fastest-performing commercial Chromebook.(2) According to Gartner, Acer is the world’s leading Chromebook brand with more than 36% market share in 2014.(3)
Space Saving
The Acer Chromebase was designed for space-constrained areas such as call centers, financial bullpens, libraries, reception areas, kiosks and homes that need to leverage the ease and security of the Chrome OS ecosystem and want the benefits of the extra viewing area provided by the 21.5-inch display. This form factor provides multiple viewing options when mounted to a VESA-compatible stand, bracket, arm or wall mount suitable for search and navigation use in public areas.
“The Acer Chromebase is ideal for customers wanting to leverage the speed and simplicity of the Chrome OS,” said Simon Chen, Acer America senior business manager. “We’re confident customers will also appreciate the automatic updates and layers of security that make this platform easy to use and hassle-free and at an affordable price.”
Speedy
The Acer Chromebase is available with a 10-point multi-touch screen for $429.99 or a non-touch screen for $329.99. Outfitted with an NVIDIA® Tegra® K1 quad-core processor and a 16GB(4) Solid State Drive, both Acer Chromebase configurations are fast, booting up in about 10 seconds and resuming nearly instantly from sleep mode. The models also come with a complimentary 100 gigabytes of Google Drive storage for two years, so users have plenty of space for storing documents, music, movies and photos.
The Chrome OS supports multiple users and accounts, so multiple users can maintain privacy while sharing the same account. In addition, photos, videos, music and documents are synchronized and backed up with the user’s Google account. These AIOs come with 4GB of DDR3 1600Mhz memory and NVIDIA Kepler™ graphics for clear imagery. A built-in HD webcam enables customers to chat face-to-face with co-workers, family and friends on Google Hangouts with superb video quality on the 21.5-inch 1080p Full HD display.
Two 3W audio speakers deliver clear sound and ample connectivity is provided via HDMI out, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports as well as 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless. The systems are quiet even when operating heavy workloads. They’re powered by a 65W AC adapter and come bundled with a white USB keyboard and mouse.
Simple
The Acer Chromebase series is easy to use. After the user signs into Chrome with a Google account, they’re automatically signed into Google services. These devices are outfitted with pre-installed apps, while over 30,000 additional apps, themes and extensions are available on the Chrome Web Store.
Secure
Featuring data encryption and verified boot, layers of security safeguard the Acer Chromebase against online threats, malware and viruses. User and system files are stored on separate partitions that secure data and simplify restoration from a backup. The Chromebase’s TPM 1.2 chip encrypts and protects individual user’s data by generating and storing secure cryptographic keys. In addition, individual accounts keep data safe when the device is used by multiple users.
Pricing, Availability and Warranty
The Acer Chromebase non-touch model is available this month at leading online retailers for a MSRP of $329.99 with the multi-touch version following in July for a MSRP of $429.99.
The Acer Chromebase line is backed by professional, high-quality technical support and a standard one-year parts and labor warranty,(5) which can be extended to three years with Acer Advantage service. Acer’s online community at community.acer.com provides customers discussion forums, answers to frequently asked questions and the opportunity to share ideas for new and enhanced services and products.
About Acer
Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of innovative products that enhance people’s lives. Acer’s product offerings include PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets, smartphones, and wearables. The company is also developing cloud solutions to bring together the Internet of Things. Acer employs 7,000 people and ranks No. 4 for total PCs globally.(6) Revenues for 2014 reached US$10.39 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
© 2015 Acer America Corp. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.
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Announced on April 1, 2015
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Valid as of March 7th, 2015 for the CoreTM i5 SKUs of Acer Chromebook 15 (consumer model name: CB5-571, commercial/EDU model name: C910). In direct comparison to competing Chromebooks, the CoreTM i5 SKUs of Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571 and C910) scored the best result on the following five benchmark tests which are commonly used in the Chromebook segment of the industry for measuring JavaScript engine performance: PeaceKeeper, Octane, Kraken-1.1, RobohornetPro, and SunSpider-1.0. Specification and availability vary depending on model, SKU, and region.
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Gartner “Market Share: Devices, All Countries, 4Q14 Update” 13 February 2015
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Accessible capacity varies: (MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes)
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Limited warranty agreement applies. For a copy, write to Acer Customer Service, P.S. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503.
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Get excited, you might be able to try Google’s Project Jump
For those of you unaware Google’s Project Jump is a camera rig that features 16 GoPro cameras setup perfectly to film video for virtual reality. The way it works is you place the rig onto a tripod or camera poll and all the cameras film at once capturing a 360-degree of your surroundings. Once you get back to your computer, you can use their software to stitch all the clips together to create one seamless video that can be viewed using virtual reality glasses such as Google Cardboard or on YouTube.
Google aims to make virtual reality mainstream and the only way to do that is by making the videos and way to watch them cheaper and easier for the consumers. Currently Project Jump is not available to buy just yet, but for a lucky few you might be able to try it. Google has opened a Project Jump application where anyone can fill out the sheet with basic information and give a brief explanation as to why you would be the perfect person to test it out. Obviously the most important part of the form is the explanation of what you plan on filming with them. Google will give priority to “awesome” responses.
Good luck to those of you who apply and we would love to talk to you if you get in.
Source: TechCrunch
Via: 9to5Google
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CHOETECH six port multi-USB charger review
If you’re at all like me then you’ve got no less than 2-3 devices to charge on a regular basis. In some cases I find myself having to juice up even more things as I head off for a day trip or weekend out and about.
I’ve been spending a couple of weeks playing the CHOETECH six port multi-USB charger here in the office. Short and sweet, this guy turns one wall outlet into six USB ports for charging up products. This is quite a handy unit to have around as I am able to put away a handful of power outlets and blocks and clean up the cords.
While it’s cool to simply plug in anything anywhere it actually gets better. The smart technology inside is able to identify the types of devices being charged and can adapt accordingly. Should your phone have Quick Charge charging it will boost the speed and get you off and running quicker.
Because of its size (about 3″ x 4″ x 1″) it can sit just about anywhere you want. I’ve tucked mine in the corner of the office desk and just plug in what I need, when I need it. I’ve already got some short microUSB cords hanging out, ready to plug in any Android phone and most tablets.
The power cord is 5 feet long so there’s plenty to run behind the desk or night stand. There should not be an issues of not having enough cord length, even with short microSUB cords.
You can grab one of these from Amazon for less than $25 right now, a price of which I feel is definitely worth it. If you ever travel and find yourself short of outlets, or just need more options for your typical charging place(s), then you should certainly consider one of these.
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Active Wrap Wireless Headphones
For our readers who live an active lifestyle, finding the right pair of headphones to accommodate your range of motion, battery needs and price point can be difficult. Thankfully, the Active Wrap Headphones from TRNDlabs handle all of these swimmingly. We’re talking 8 hours of constant music playback, a lightweight design and a cost that will leave plenty of green in your pocket.
Whether you’re into running on a treadmill, climbing a mountain or shooting hoops at a park, it’s better with music. Regularly priced at $49, AndroidGuys readers take 51% off and grab these healthy-lifestyle companions for just $24 today!
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You can now pre-order Pebble Time from Best Buy for $200
If you didn’t get the chance to score a Pebble Time through its record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, now’s your chance to pre-order one of the new smartwatches if you live in the United States. Best Buy has just opened up Pebble Time pre-orders for $199.99 in Black, Red and White color options.
According to Best Buy’s website, pre-orders will begin shipping around Monday, July 20th. And remember, pre-orders are only available for the Pebble Time right now, not for the premium Pebble Time Steel smartwatch.
The Pebble Time has a colored e-paper display this time around, which is a huge step up from the black and white screen on the original Pebble. It also has an all-new user interface, a microphone, a battery that can last around 5-7 days on a single charge, as well as a quick release feature for the strap that makes it easy to swap out bands. We were all huge fans of the first Pebble smartwatch, so we’re really excited to share with you our thoughts on the new wearable.
If you’re interested, head to the links below to place your pre-order.
Nexus Player on special for $67.68, save yourself $31.32 and get one today
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In the realm of Android TV set-top boxes there are a few options to choose from. There is the NVIDIA Shield
The Nexus Player brings a fair amount of abilities to a consumers TV. Obviously it streams your favorite media using Netflix
It is hard not to lust over one of these little guys, and at $67.68, it is a great deal. GHit the AMazon link below to get youself
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