Sony’s preparing to launch the Xperia Z5 in Asia later this year
If the latest report out of Japan is anything to go by, Sony is gearing up to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone of 2015, the Xperia Z5, later this year in Asia for around $650.
The device is rumored to sport 4GB of RAM, a 21-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 4,500mAh battery, fingerprint recognition and be powered by the unannounced Snapdragon 820 SoC.
As with all leaks and rumors, we have to take these alleged specifications and launch time with a pinch of salt until Sony provides us with some evidence with regards to what it has in store for its next flagship.
Via: Technodify
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LG’s new touchscreens will make your next laptop thinner and lighter
LG’s display subsidiary is promising drastically thinner, lighter touchscreens that will be ready for notebooks later this year. With full HD (1080p) resolution, the Advanced In-Cell Touch (AIT) screens substitute a touch panel layer for a touch sensor built into the LCD itself — that’s what makes it thin. It’s the same tech found in smartphones like LG’s own G4, but this is the first time it’s been sized up to laptops. Thickness savings will be around 25 percent, while weight reductions could be as much as 35 percent compared to typical laptop touchscreen. That reduction in layers also translates to less light reflection, which LG Display reckons will make the new screens brighter and clearer. The company plans to roll out multiple sizes, with stylus-compatible models also on the way. If these screens are going to shave the profile of your next Ultrabook even further, there might be no other choice but to go with a few of those oh-so-slender USB-C ports.
Filed under: Displays, Laptops, HD, LG
Source: LG Display
Amazon’s ‘Prime Day’ sale will have ‘more deals than Black Friday’
Amazon’s turning 20 on July 15th and will celebrate the occasion by giving you another reason to sign up for Prime. The company is launching Prime Day, a “global shopping event” that promises to have “more deals than Black Friday.” Unfortunately, you’ll only be allowed to participate if you give Jeff Bezos $99 a year, or you take this chance to sign up for the free trial. The event kicks off at midnight PST on July 15th, and is open to all members in nine countries including the US, Canada and the UK. Of course, since Amazon sells more than just big-box electronics, you’ll also find lightning deals in every department from clothing and sports through to patio furniture. We don’t know if this is intended to become an annual event, but we’ve asked the company, since it’ll take a few years for the diary makers to catch on.
Second rumour appears to confirm impressive hardware for LG G Pro 3
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Just yesterday we reported on a rumoured LG G Pro 3 phablet coming from LG before the end of the year. The specification list was impressive, boasting a Snapdragon 820, 6-inch Quad HD display, 4GB RAM, 20.7MP rear camera and a 8MP front camera. Normally rumours don’t line up with one another terribly well, but in this case, a second rumour has reported exactly the same rumoured specifications for the LG G Pro 3, and also detailed a few other features as well.
According to this new rumour, the LG G Pro 3 is also going to have a fingerprint scanner and pupil recognition. Security features like this often turn into gimmicks, despite how popular they are, but we’ll give LG the benefit of the doubt until we see how it actually works. Either way, we’ve got two rumours talking about the same device and describing it pretty much the same, which is either a sign that it’s genuine, or a sign that there’s a conspiracy afoot – all we can do is take this news with a grain of salt and wait it out.
What do you think about the LG G Pro 3 rumours? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: MobiPicker via Phone Arena
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Artists paint light using 3D printers and twisted video walls
Who said that you had to paint light by waving an arm around? Certainly not Ekaggrat Singh Kalsi and Daniel Canogar, both of whom have created art using some decidedly unusual tech. Kalsi’s project generates floating color portraits thanks to a modified 3D printer — as you’ll see in the clip below, it’s akin to forming a hologram line by line. Canogar’s work, meanwhile, uses twisted, mobius-like LED tiles as video walls that produce unique (and occasionally mind-bending) effects at different angles. You probably won’t see these pieces in person, but they’re proof that light-based art holds a lot of untapped potential.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/131520686?portrait=0
https://player.vimeo.com/video/130317261?portrait=0
Filed under: Misc
Via: 3D Printing Industry, The Creators Project (1), (2)
Source: Vimeo (Kalsi), (Canogar)
“Did you mean” corrections start showing up in Google Search app
We have all seen those “did you mean” corrections Google offers, right? These word suggestions usually come up when a search query was written with a typo or error. They tend to show up mostly in PC and web search results, but I bet you have probably never seen it appear in the Google app for Android. I say probably because a few of you may have by now.
New reports claim the Google app for Android has been suggesting corrections using the dreaded “did you mean” phrase we all know way too well. The Android app is said to apply this feature in a very peculiar way, though. It seems these corrections are showing up in the drop-down menu that appears when one is still typing a search.
This is very odd, considering no other version of Google Search does this. Not the web version, not the other apps, none. All other instances of the “did you know” suggestions occur after the search is done, in the results page.
Is this the future of Google Search? Is it just Google going crazy and testing out some things sooner than they should have? We are not sure, but it would be lovely to see something like this coming to more Google services. Little upgrades like this one may seem insignificant, but they save users time, and one can no longer live without them after they enter your life.
I wasn’t able to recreate this, but we would love to know if any of our readers are beginning to see this “did you mean” section in the Google app. Please let us know in the comments!
The untold story of a failed Nintendo game 6 years in the making
Nintendo has had a number of high-profile flops (Virtual Boy, anyone?). However, one of its biggest failures may have been one you heard almost nothing about — at least, until now. Unseen64 has published a documentary detailing the largely unknown story of Project H.A.M.M.E.R (aka MachineX), a Wii game from Nintendo Software Technology that died after nearly six years of painful development that began in 2003. The hammer-swinging sci-fi brawler was supposed to be mostly finished by the time it was first acknowledged in 2005, but a culture clash between the Japanese management and American staff all but killed progress. The two sides had differing ideas about what would fix the mediocre gameplay. The top brass thought better environments would improve things, for example, while the rank-and-file wanted to overhaul the core gameplay mechanics.
That deadlock was never resolved. Eventually, the management’s requests (which included revamping the game for a “casual” take) led to numerous departures and an attempt to blame the head designer for what was ultimately a problem with the higher-ups. The game was quietly cancelled in 2009, and saw NST fall from its top-tier status to become a smaller, digital-only studio. It’s a bleak story, to put it mildly, but it’ll hopefully teach other game companies about the value of trusting creative leaders.
Via: NeoGAF
Source: Unseen64 (YouTube)
Stretchable nanowire mesh heats your sore muscles
Don’t like having to apply clunky heating pads every time you want to to deal with chronic muscle pain in your arms and legs? Eventually, you might not have to — that therapeutic care could always be there. Korean researchers have developed a stretchable silver nanowire mesh that heats your joints no matter how you bend them. It’s thin enough to fit under your clothes, runs on batteries and maintains a constant temperature, so you could wear the mesh whenever you’re out instead of having to wait for prime opportunities to get relief.
There’s no word on when this chainmail-like design will reach something you can buy, but there’s talk of using it beyond medical purposes. You could use it to heat up a winter jacket, or provide efficient, evenly-distributed warmth in your car seat. If the technology pans out, you could feel better without having to let anyone know that you’re feeling chilly or sore.
Filed under: Wearables, Science
Via: Gizmag
Source: Institute for Basic Science
Android 5.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 apparently rolling out in Russia
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Just a few weeks ago, we heard that Android 5.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has started being testing. After a brief period of silence, we’ve heard today that the update has allegedly been spotted being pushed in Russia – typically we see updates get pushed in Poland first, but we’ll take what we can get. We’re obviously cautious as to whether this is a legitimate OTA update or just a test build floating around, but given the proximity to the testing that happened recently, we’re giving this news the benefit of the doubt.
We’re unsure as to what Samsung is actually going to include in this update – whether they’ll actually include any Galaxy S6 features – but only time will tell whether any of this eventuates. Sit tight though – as always with update roll-outs, how soon you get your update will depend on your location and carrier, so don’t get too excited just yet.
What do you think about Android 5.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 starting its roll-out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: SamMobile
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Thomas’s Musical Day for Percy app free this week, courtesy of Google
Google made a promise to give us a free weekly app from the Family section of the Play Store soon after it was introduced. So far they have done great and users have been freely enjoying apps they would normally have to pay for. It may be exclusive to the Family app selection for now, but we are glad Google is at least running these promotions, which is not customary behavior from the Search Giant.
Regardless, it’s another week and the kiddos need to play something that is both entertaining and educational. This week’s free app is Thomas’s Musical Day for Percy. It normally costs $4.99, so this is no cheap giveaway!
The game revolves around Thomas trying to find great sounds to put together a musical show for Percy, who’s whistle broke. It’s more like an interactive story, which is what developer Speakaboos is all about. They mix reading, music and story-telling to help your kids improve the skills they need to advance in their education.
It’s a good app and your kids will likely find it amusing. I know I used to find this cartoon amusing when I was a kid… mostly because it was so surreal. Either way, you can go straight to the download link and install the app on your Android device or you can simply head to the Family section of the Play Store and click on the green banner that reads “Free App of the Week”.
These will continue to change every week, so make sure to sign up for your free apps as soon as possible. And stay tuned to see which application Google will be giving us next. Hopefully one day they can take this offers outside just the Family section. It would be a hit!
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