Butterscotch Shenanigans drops a new Crashlands trailer full of absurdity and general awesomeness
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Butterscotch Shenanigans are one of those indie developers that you just can’t get enough of – or is that just us? Regardless, they’ve recently dropped out a new Crashlands trailer which details their latest game, which is approximately a googol times bigger and better than any of Shenanigans’ previous games. Check out the trailer below:
In case that trailer went right over your head, to know what Crashlands is, you have to imagine Minecraft, but much, much more absurd and with the textbook art style from games like Quadropus Rampage and Towelfight 2 that we’ve come to expect from a Butterscotch Shenanigans production. There’s crafting, base-building, hunting, gathering and a whole lot of customization as you try and survive after crash landing (I get it!) on a strange and weirdly coloured planet. With the game greenlit on Steam, it looks like all engines are go for Crashlands which should also be coming to Android (and iOS) at some point after Summer or Fall 2015. Gird your loins, ladies and gentlemen.
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Source: Butterscotch Shenanigans
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OnePlus 2 to be dual-SIM, perhaps with microSD slot as well
Another day another OnePlus 2 detail leaked ahead of its July 28th launch. This time, OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu has taken to Weibo to state that the smartphone will support dual-SIM card slots.
While dual-SIM support is welcome enough news by itself in many markets, particularly in the Asian Pacific region, this also opens up the possibility that the OnePlus 2 may also support a microSD card this time around. The original OnePlus One did not support expandable storage and this was a common criticism leveled at the smartphone.
A number of existing dual-SIM handsets have already implemented technology that allows the second tray to use a SIM card or double up as a microSD expansion slot, if the user needs additional storage. It’s possible that OnePlus may make use of this technology to offer two new features in one stroke. However, this is just a hopeful assumption at this point.
Other known details about the OnePlus 2 include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, USB Type-C connection, fingerprint scanner, a 3300mAh battery, and a 13MP camera with laser auto focus. You can check out all the latest rumors here.
The company also recently dropped details on its improved invite system, which will hopefully see the smartphone arrive in eager consumer hands a lot sooner than before.
Third-generation Moto G poses for new leaked photos
Earlier today, a set of leaked images emerged online with the design of Motorola’s third-generation budget-friendly smartphone, the Moto E, being the subject.
The shots taken from all angles show that the device is extremely similar to last year’s model, with the exception of a new backplate which looks a lot like the Kevlar back found on the Droid Razr.
The source claims that the handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, has 2GB of RAM, an Adreno 305 GPU and 8GB of expandable internal storage on board.
Check it out in the gallery below:
Source: Motorola Fans (Facebook)
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Sprint details pricing and avaialbility information for the Desire 626s
It was only yesterday that HTC announced its latest mid-range smartphone, the Desire 626s, as part of a trio of new devices that are en route to the U.S., and now Sprint has revealed that it will launch the handset on its Prepaid tariff in just three days time, Sunday, July 19.
The Desire 626s will be available to purchase for $129 providing a customer takes out a fixed price plan. For $35, $45 or $55 per month users will receive unlimited talk and text together with 1GB, 3GB or 6GB of data, respectively.
In terms of performance, the handset packs a 5-inch 720p display, a 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable memory, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing shooter and a 2,000mAh battery.
Straight out of the box, the device will run the latest build of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with HTC’s Sense 7 custom user interface plastered over the top.
If you’d like to find out more about picking up the Desire 626s on Sprint — hit the source link below.
Source: Sprint
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The HTC One M9+ with 5.2-inch 2K display launches in Europe soon
When HTC first launched the One M9+ at an event in Beijing back in April, there were some that were disappointed that it wasn’t being made available worldwide. It would seem that it’s time to turn that frown upside down though, with HTC announcing today that it will be launching the One M9+ in Europe soon.
There aren’t any details on exactly when the One M9+ will be released in Europe as yet nor on pricing. It’s expected that the carriers and HTC will be making those details known in the coming weeks. The HTC One M9+ will be available in grey, gold, and the silver-on-gold combination.
Specifications:
- Android Lollipop with HTC Sense 7
- 5.2-Inch LCD with 2K resolution (2560 x 1440) 565ppi
- MediaTek MT6795T (Helio) Octa-core processor @ 2.2GHz
- 3GB RAM
- Front-facing camera: 4MP UltraPixel
- Rear-facing camera: 20MP Duo Camera
- 32GB Internal Storage
- Fingerprint sensor
- HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio
- LTE
- 2,840mAh battery
- Dimensions: 150.9 x 71.9 x 9.6mm
As you can see, the One M9+ reverts back to using a Duo camera, with the main rear camera using the same 20MP sensor as the One M9. If you live in Europe, are you excited by the news that the One M9+ will soon be available?
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Facebook is working on bringing online shopping within store pages
Facebook product marketing manager Emma Rodgers told BuzzFeed News that the company is working on building online shops within Facebook pages. This will let users to purchase products within Facebook’s ecosystem without having to jump between websites.
You will soon have a “buy” button in Facebook store pages for you to shop and checkout without leaving Facebook.
“With the shop section on the page, we’re now providing businesses with the ability to showcase their products directly on the page“
There are already a few shops that are in a testing phase and more will be available in the coming few weeks. Facebook does not profit from online sales at the moment and might not need to. The more customers are tempted to shop on Facebook the more store will be attracted to advertise on Facebook with the hope of selling their products.
The project is still at early stages and names of participating companies could not be named.
Source: BuzzFeed News
Via: Engadget
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Intel delays next-gen chips as Moore’s law begins to crack
Intel says it’s next-gen “Skylake” will be delayed by six months, marking the second time in a row it hasn’t released a CPU on a two-year “Moore’s Law” cycle. Last year’s 14-nanometer Broadwell chips were similarly delayed, and even Haswell and Ivy Bridge were behind schedule. Intel said that the setback for the new 10-nanometer chips was caused by the increasing complexity in building transistors that small. Addressing the elephant in the room, CEO Brian Krzanich said that “the last two technology transitions have signaled that our cadence today is closer to 2.5 years than two.” In other words, Moore’s Law needs a reboot.
To address the lack of chips in the pipeline, Intel said that it’s going to release new 14-nanometer “Kaby Lake” chips based on the Skylake architecture. Krzanich said that “we expect that this addition to the roadmap will deliver new features and improved performance, and pave the way for a smooth transition to 10-nanometer.” Neverthless, he admitted that Intel is now on a “tick-tock-tick” cycle rather than a “tick-tock” as before. That bodes poorly for an already-struggling PC industry, as consumers will have less reason to get excited about new products.
Intel also admitted that PC demand was weaker than expected, and expects it to get worse by year’s end. Nevertheless, it thinks the July 29 launch of Windows 10 will provide a tonic. “A lot of the really good features of Windows 10, things like Windows 10 Hello where you have facial log in, and you don’t have to use all your passwords, the Start screen… the touch usages of gaming, as the new games come to this product — those are going to run with PCs that have the latest features,” Krzanich said. Despite the gloomy PC talk, Intel still managed to pull in a better-than-expected $13.2 billion for the quarter, thanks to a new focus on data centers, internet-of-things and memory.
[Image credit: Getty images]
Filed under: Peripherals, Intel
Source: Intel
Moto G (2015) leaks in real-life images
When it was originally announced, the first-gen Moto G was incredibly popular as it offered a solid Android experience and incredible value for money and this year’s version of the handset looks set to continue this trend. The 2015 Moto G has already previously leaked in renders and alleged images / video but today’s leak clearly shows a handset that looks like the Moto G in all its glory.
According to the latest leak, the Moto G 2015 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and 2GB RAM, although a previous report suggests there could be two models, one with 1GB RAM and the other with 2GB. Like the Moto G, it’ll run the latest Android OS out of the box – which, in this case, is Android 5.1.1 Lollipop – and should be updated to Android M once Google’s next platform launches later this year.
Also, the images themselves are clearly of a pre-release handset meaning we may see some design tweaks and changes as the handset nears launch. The screen size isn’t known for sure but based on these images, we’d probably expect a display measuring 5.0-5.2 inches in size.
Based on previous leaks, we can expect the Moto G (2015) to sport a 5.0-inch 720p HD display with a choice of two storage options – 8GB and 16GB – which are both expandable. On the back, the Moto G is expected to sport a 13MP rear camera with a 5MP front facing snapper and the handset will be powered by a removable 2470mAh battery.
Moto in video:
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The Moto G (2015) has been the subject of many rumours recently, including one that claimed that the handset will be customisable through Motorola’s Moto Maker. If accurate, this will mean that owners can choose and customise back panels, front panels and accent colours for the camera module and should result in a truly unique smartphone.
Motorola (or Lenovo, if you will) are expected to unveil the Moto G (2015) on July 28th with a release the same day in Brazil. The handset is expected to retail for R$899, which works out at around $286 US but based on the international pricing for the Moto G 4G, it’s likely we’ll see a launch price similar to the second-generation Moto G.
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Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 heading to India for Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999
Last month, Samsung launched its new mid-range, camera focused Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 in China and the smartphones are now on their way to India too.
The smartphones are built from Samsung’s familiar design language, but the new selling feature is a 5MP front facing camera with an LED flash and 120-degree wide-angle lens, designed especially for the selfie lovers. While that might not sound overly impressive on its own, the price tags of just Rs. 11,999 ($290) and Rs. 14,999 ($255) make the two quite competitive.
The Galaxy J5 is the cheaper of the two and it comes with a 5-inch HD (720p) display, 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB on internal memory, microSD card slot and a 13 megapixel rear camera. There’s also 4G LTE Dual SIM support, a 2,600mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop on board.
The J7 features the majority of the same specifications, but comes with a larger 5.5-inch display with the same 720p resolution, an upgraded octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, and a bigger 3,000mAh battery.
If the low price tag isn’t compelling enough, the two phones also come with Rs. 3200 worth of in-app purchase credit from Gameloft, Double data for Airtel customers on 4G for 6 months and offers on Airtel’s Wynk music for Rs. 594.
Flipkart will be selling the handsets exclusively come July 23rd, but pre-booking starts at 4PM today. The Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 are available in Black, White and Gold color options.
This is the OnePlus 2’s improved invite system
The OnePlus One was one of the breakout devices of last year, challenging the status quo with premium specs at a very affordable price but the biggest problem was getting your hands on one. The first-generation product was sold through an invite system and getting an invite to buy the phone involved jumping through hoops, including possibly breaking your own device.
This year, the OnePlus 2 will also be available through the invite system but OnePlus has made some changes; in a blog post, the company revealed everything you need to know about the new invite system and also, the reason they chose the invite system in the first place.
Before we reveal the details of the new invite system, let’s first look at OnePlus’s reasoning behind last year’s invite system. Simply put, the company had confidence in its product but didn’t know how customers would react. As the company said in its post:
We had no clue how many people would actually want to buy it and had the challenge of managing our cash flow and inventory risk. In addition, we didn’t agree that pre-orders or having products instantly becoming sold out was a great experience. Our solution to managing risk and user experience was the invite system.
Now to the OnePlus 2’s invite system and “less-positive feedback” about last year’s invite system meant some big changes.
The biggest of these is that invites should be a lot easier to come by; with the success of last year’s handsets under its belt, OnePlus is preparing a much larger launch inventory. When they say larger, they mean there will be 30-50x the number of handsets available from the very beginning.
Moving on, the company also plans to launch a reservation list allowing people to register for an invite and not requiring them to jump through eternal hoops. If you were one of the early OnePlus forum supporters, you’ll also get priority on the reservation list so you should get a device a lot sooner.
Lastly, the key thing about last year’s OnePlus invite system was the ability to share invites with friends after you had bought the handset but these invites often took a while to become available. With the OnePlus 2, this will all change as the company will offer shareable invites a lot sooner after you buy the handset, meaning more people should be able to buy the handset sooner.
OnePlus in Video:
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What do you think of the new and improved OnePlus 2 invite system? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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