Invites sent out for August 13 event hosted by Samsung
Next month, Samsung will take to New York City for an event that introduces the world to its “latest mobile innovations.” Earlier today, we received the invite for an event being held on August 13 where Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Note 5 and perhaps the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The image for the invite (seen above) does not give any clear idea of what is to come from Samsung, but the curves could indicate a shift in design language.
The company typically hosts this Unpacked event in September to coincide with IFA; however, Samsung seemingly wants to get in front of Apple and the new iPhone models by making an announcement in August. Rather than making the device available in October, Samsung could release the Galaxy Note 5 sometime in September.
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Firefox wants your feedback on upcoming browser features
Typically, you have to jump in with both feet if you want to shape web browser features — you have to use early (read: buggy) releases and leap into the developer community. But what if you’re happy with a stable version and just want to offer a bit of constructive criticism? Mozilla will soon have you covered. It’s launching Idea Town, an opt-in program that lets you try upcoming features and offer feedback. You won’t have to ditch a regular copy of Firefox, and these will only be features that are likely to show up. While this means that you won’t get strictly experimental features (think Chrome’s flags), it should put more of the development process in your hands.
Idea Town won’t exist as more than a teaser site when it’s officially announced around August 11th (right alongside Firefox 40), but the first real code should start arriving in late summer and the fall. It should be widely available when Firefox 42 shows up, which is tentatively slated to arrive on November 3rd. That’s a long time to wait, but patience could be a virtue if you want to transform Firefox without knowing a lick about nightly builds or bug reports.
Filed under: Internet, Software
Via: PCWorld
Source: Mozilla (Google Docs)
eBay is shutting down its on-demand delivery service
It was only a matter of time before eBay Now would be put out to pasture once and for all. But that’s official as of today, eBay revealed in a statement about how it plans to simplify shopping for users. The company introduced its same-day, on-demand delivery service in 2012, but struggled to capture valuable attention from consumers — which led eBay to retire the eBay Now apps and slow down the product’s expansion strategy. Additionally, eBay also revealed it will be killing a few other applications over the coming weeks, with those being Fashion, Motors and Valet. It’s been a busy month for eBay in terms of restructuring; earlier this month it finally let go of PayPal, a process that began back in 2014.
[Image credit: eBay Motors]
Filed under: Internet
Via: TechCrunch
Source: eBay
Moto X (2015) rumored to sport FHD display, 21MP camera and 3600mAh battery
Motorola is gearing up for a big launch this Tuesday, and we are hoping to see the Moto X (2015) being unveiled along with the new Moto G. While full specifications of the popular midranger have almost been revealed in various leaks, the Moto X (2015) is still shrouded in mystery. However, a famed Motorola leakster has spilled some really useful beans about Motorola’s new flagship handset.
If a Google+ post by the Hello Moto HK group could be believed, the Moto X (2015) will feature a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 21-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front snappers, a Snapdragon 808 processor, a 3,600mAh battery and expandable storage via a microSD card slot. And the device will run the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Although Hello Moto HK has been a reliable source of Motorola leaks and rumors, the authenticity of any specification cannot be ascertained without an official confirmation.
Earlier leaks had revealed the design of the Moto X (2015) down to minor details including a textured back panel and a metallic plate housing the rear camera, LED flash and the famous dimpled Motorola logo. Another leaked image revealed that the front camera of the device will feature a flash. Here is everything you need to know about the Moto X (2015).
With its intuitive voice-control and stock Android goodness, the Moto X (2014) would have proved to be a dream device for many – had it not fell short on the counts of power back up and flagship-like camera experince. We are expecting to see that changing with a massive 3,600mAh battery and perhaps, an overall improvement in the imaging department.
Via: Droid Life
Source: Hello Moto HK (Google+)
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Parallels 11 With Windows 10 to Allow Mac Users to Access Cortana on OS X
When Windows 10 is released to the public next week, Windows users will have desktop access to Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant designed to compete with Apple’s Siri. It appears Mac OS X users may also be able to access Cortana on OS X, using an updated version of the Parallels Windows virtualization software. For those unfamiliar with Parallels, it’s software that’s designed to let you run Windows and Windows apps on your Mac.
According to a now-deleted leaked site that details upcoming features in Parallels 11, the software is gaining a new Windows 10 feature that will let Cortana be accessed on OS X while Windows 10 is running in the background.
As explained by Neowin, who shared the leaked site over the weekend, that means Cortana can be accessed with the “Hey Cortana” command while using other applications on the Mac. It is not clear if all of Cortana’s functionality is available when run this way, but in Windows 10, Cortana has a wide range of useful features.
The virtual assistant can search the web, find installed files and apps, monitor calendar appointments, access the weather, and more. Like with Siri, Cortana can be asked fact-finding questions like “What are the latest NBA scores” or “What’s going on near me this weekend?”
Announced last year, Cortana is a digital assistant named for an AI character in the popular Halo video game series and voiced by Jen Taylor, who also did the AI voice work. Cortana, which has a distinctly female personality, is powered by the Bing search engine and differs from Siri based on the ability to ask questions about users and monitor their activity to learn more about them.
Cortana has a “notebook” that stores information on each user’s interests, favorite places, preferred music, relationships with people, appointment dates, preferred quiet hours, and more. When Cortana debuted, Microsoft described this feature as “her view of you,” designed to let Cortana perform functions a wide range of personalized functions.
While Windows 10 is set to be released next week, there is no word on when Parallels 11 with the new Cortana feature will launch. Parallels 10, the current version of Parallels, has been updated to support Windows 10.
In addition to being available on Mac OS X through Parallels 11, Cortana is also coming to the iPhone. Microsoft plans to launch a Cortana app for iOS later this year.
Android 5.1 Lollipop now rolling out to the T-Mobile HTC One M9
If you’ve been waiting for the update to Android 5.1 Lollipop to make its way to your HTC One M9 on T-Mobile, your wait is almost up. Starting today, T-Mobile is rolling out Android 5.1 to One M9 handsets on its network, bringing the software version number up to 2.7.531.6.
The update brings some notable battery improvements to the device, and will also make Google Wallet a pre-installed application from here on out. The One M9 is also receiving a new “Anti-theft” feature, according to the carrier, which Google refers to as factory reset protection in its Android 5.1 changelog. The T-Mobile One M9 already received the big camera-improving update that began rolling out a few months ago, so there likely won’t be many big improvements on this front with the new update.
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Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt review
We’re halfway through 2015, which means we shouldn’t be messing with things like cables for charging our portable devices. Along those lines, we shouldn’t be worrying about keeping track of keys, either. I mean, we can already start our car without a physical key; why can’t we do the same for our homes?
I recently installed the (Century Style) Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt Lock on my front door. The timing couldn’t be better as we’re actually in the process of removing the gold and bronze stuff that’s been in my house for ages. Out with the old, in the with brushed or satin nickle finish.
Admittedly, I am not what you’d term a handyman. On the other hand, I’m also not an idiot and can often work myself through installation or building of household devices. Also, I have previous experience with installing a deadbolt lock on my previous house so I knew what to expect — for the most part. Would a connected or touchscreen unit be any different.
Alas, installing the Schlage Connect proved to be just as simple as the standard locks you’d find at a hardware store. There may be a few more pieces included in the box but that certainly did not make for any trouble. All in all, I spent roughly 20 minutes taking out the old deadbolt and replacing with the new one.
As part of the “connected” aspect of the deadbolt, this one features a touch keypad for the outside. Simply press the SCHLAGE button and the door locks itself. To unlock, press that button, followed by the PIN. On the inside you’ll find a traditional knob to lock and unlock the door.
Just above said knob is another button which works with the alarm. See, there are four AA batteries inside the housing that allows for the touchpad to work. And, since it’s got a power source, the door can alert you (user-defined) to tampering, activity, or forced entry.
It’s possible to create up to 30 access codes to the door so feel free to assign one to each member of the family. Indeed, there’s also a keyhole and an accompanying key which can be used the “old fashioned” way, too. Another cool feature – access codes that expire.
Although having a touchscreen is nice, the experience gets even better if you have a Wink Hub ($50) in your house. Should you, you’ll be able to use your smartphone or tablet to connect remotely to your front door. Yep, you can lock and unlock from wherever you are, provided there’s a data connection.
Having recently gone on vacation we gave a few friends some user codes to gain access to our home. This way they can stop by to check on the animals and bring in the mail without a key.
Specifications
- Applications: Residential single family doors
- Certifications: Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA certified
- Keying: 5-pin tumbler, C Keyway, 1 key included
- Door range: 1-3/8” to 1-3/4” (35mm-44mm) standard
- Operating Temperatures: Outside escutcheon: -35C to 66C, Inside escutcheon: -10C to 49C
Using the Wink app I was able to to see exactly who stopped by and when. The app not only keeps a log of general activity but there are rules you can create for notifications. The app can also alert you to battery status, too.
In the few weeks that we’ve had the lock in place we’ve yet to run into an issue. Between my wife, son, and myself, we’re all enjoying having our own codes and one less key to carry around.
- Easy to install (screwdriver only)
- Simple to use
- Very flexible and full of options
- Available in a variety of colors and finishes
- Would like to connect to smartphone without additional hardware
- Price might push some away
With a cost of around $175-$200, the Schlage Connect doesn’t come cheaply. Then again, a quick check at Lowe’s tells me the average cost ranges from $250-$100 with plenty of models coming in even higher.
Would I have reached for one of these on the shelf or considered one for our house just yet? At that price, I would have slept on the decision. But, after having it installed, it’s already providing peace of mind.
I’ve come to enjoy the functionality and flexibility that comes with connecting to my mobile devices. When the time comes for our next lock replacement I will certainly scoop one of these up. And, after showing this to my friends and family, I can see the wheels spinning for them, too.
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