The Pokemon fighting game you’ve been waiting for hits Wii U in 2016
Hold on to your Poké Balls — Pokkén Tournament, the Pokémon fighting game that debuted in Japanese arcades this year, is heading to Wii U in spring 2016, worldwide. Pokkén Tournament is in development at Tekken and Soulcalibur studio Bandai Namco, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. As reported back in August 2014, Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada and Soulcalibur producer Masaaki Hoshino are leading the project. Pokkén Tournament takes a realistic approach to Pokémon (as realistic as it can be, at least) in an attempt to turn the franchise into a serious fighting game. It looks positively buttery in the first trailer, though note that the footage is taken from the arcade version of the game, rather than the final Wii U build. Also note the new Pikachu Libre challenger. Also also note the second video we’ve included in this post. You’re welcome.
Filed under:
Gaming, HD, Nintendo
Tags: BandaiNamco, Fighting, FightingGames, hdpostcross, nintendo, Pokemon, pokken-tournament, pokkentournament, thepokemoncompany
MIT figured out how to 3D print using glass instead of plastic
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology unveiled a new 3D printing method on Friday that employs transparent glass as precursor instead of plastic. The method, called 3DGP, works basically the same way that conventional 3D printing does though the team found that they could modulate the light transmission, reflection and refraction qualities by precisely varying the thickness of the print.
The system uses a pair of heated chambers stacked atop one another; the 1900-degree F upper chamber acting as a Kiln Cartridge and the lower chamber serving to anneal the constructed structures. The team believes that method could eventually lead to better quality and less expensive fiber optics.
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Science
Via:
SlashGear
Source:
MIT
Tags: 3Dprinting, glass, MIT, plastic
Questionable Rumor Points Towards Upcoming ‘Smart Bands’ For Apple Watch
Apple is working on next-generation Apple Watch bands that will be equipped with new health sensors, according to a questionable report from Czech site Letem Svetem Applem [Google Translate]. Citing an unnamed source, the site says Apple is planning on creating smart bands that include sensors for detecting blood oxygen levels, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.
The bands are said to be able to plug into the diagnostic port on the Apple Watch, making them compatible with the current-generation device. Letem Svetem Applem suggests that all of the health monitoring functions above could not be built into the Apple Watch itself, a supposition that may not be accurate.
When the diagnostic port was first discovered ahead of the Apple Watch’s release, TechCrunch speculated it could be used for smart band accessories with additional sensors or external batteries, but there has thus far been no solid indication that Apple is working on such technology at this point in time.
It continues to be unclear what exactly the diagnostic port is capable of, but based on Apple Watch setups in retail stores and information discovered by third-party band makers, it looks like it’s able to be used to charge the Apple Watch and relay data.
There are a number of reasons that Apple might be hesitant to embed multiple sensors in bands, including price concerns and durability issues. Apple would also need to consolidate bands or embed sensors into every band type, something that could be difficult with bands made of widely varied materials.
Letem Svetem Applem has accurately shared information gathered from resellers and other third-party sources in the past, but it does not have a known track record for sharing highly sensitive rumors that could only be sourced from a well-positioned insider within Apple. Because the site does not have a reliable track record, this rumor should be viewed with some skepticism for the time being.
[Deal] Develop and code with JavaScript for only $39
There are a lot of different languages to learn if you want into the world of coding and development. There’s HTML5, Java, CQL, Ruby, and more coding languages becoming popular all the time. Today’s deal focuses on one of the coding languages that has been around for awhile, JavaScript.
If have been looking to get into the world of coding in JavaScript, then today’s deal is perfect for you. With 7 different courses bundle into one, you will learn everything that is entailed with JavaScript from top to bottom. Also, you will learn some BackboneJS and Boostrap CSS, which will help you if you try to do some other web development, as well.
- 10-step JavaScript Course
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Now JavaScript may not be the most exciting to learn, but it’s definitely worth checking out if you want to get into Web Development. And for only $39, why not get ahead of the pack and get started on some web development? Normally priced at $474, you’re saving over 90% with this deal, which is a steal. So be sure to head over to the AndroidGuys deal page and get this deal today!
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No more unknown callers, solve contact sync with Sync.me (App Review)
Overview
Multiple email accounts, phone number changes, and the plethora of social media accounts to keep up with can become overwhelming. Since smartphones have become so important to our daily existence and most people can barely go minutes without looking at or touching their device, there becomes a few key components essential to our device such as seeing who is calling, adding contacts, sending emails and staying connected with contacts in our social media accounts.
Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately once you plug in the contacts information to your address book it is not constant, Email addresses become irrelevant and phone numbers get disconnected and replaced. So this process is continuous and needs a way to be updated efficiently and effortlessly.
Sync.me, available for download on the Google Play Store, allows you to block unwanted callers, identify incoming calls (including full names) and a photo of the caller, along with syncing with your Facebook and Google+ profile.
Setup
After installation, you are greeted with a handy splash screen that highlights Sync.me core features. To get started, you will simply select your country and type in your phone number. From there it is pretty straight forward as you now are able to customize settings, activate caller ID, and sync your contacts.
Function
Sync.me’s user interface is professional and clean, decked out in a white background accented by a gorgeous baby blue. Upon first use Sync.me is categorized into 3 features: caller ID activation, sync contacts, and call blocker.
Caller ID– allows you to identify unknown phone calls and texts that you receive. What’s great about this is that if it is a number that you don’t already have saved into your phone, your device will display the name of the individual or business along with a contact photo if available (if the number has already been saved to Sync.me’s server). I know a pet peeve of mine is unknown callers and the lack of an incoming photo. The caller ID menu is customizable, as I was able to control an array of options on how the caller ID appeared and for how long it could be displayed.
Sync Contacts– updates your contacts with their latest profile pictures and information such as job, birthdays, and social media highlights. With contact sync you are able to control the frequency that you sync your contact’s data, and you can toggle on or off if you want to overwrite photos that you might have added previously to the contact to use their current Facebook or Google+ profile image. Beware: depending on the number of contacts you have, contact sync can take a while. Minus the fact that syncing took an extended period of time it did a great job syncing contacts. Although, my experience with the sync is you really have to babysit it. What I mean is if you press the “sync now” button, you better be prepared that if you have multiple contacts with the same name they might (and probably will) get clumped together as one user. Unfortunately I had to go back behind the sync and physically unlink names and social media profiles, which I didn’t enjoy at all.
Call Blocker– block unwanted calls from telemarketers, scams, and those you no longer want to communicate with. Sync.me did a great job with their block calls feature. Blocking calls can be done by a quick press when a particular number calls, or you can access the block call menu and add the number you want to block. Call block also gives you the option to automatically block numbers that their database has been informed is spam.
I also like that the numbers that you blocked are conveniently listed, allowing you to revisit what numbers you blocked. If there is a number you want to unblock just simply long press the number and select unblock.
Sync.me is not new or revolutionary, but it’s simple to use and does what it says. I was amazed that it was able to sync Facebook photos because Facebook had previously restricted this feature to apps. I have found myself to become giddy at times when I meet someone new and exchange numbers. As I input their phone number Sync.me automatically populated the new contact’s name, and displays their contact photo which is awesome.
Who will find Sync.me useful
Sync.me is useful for professionals and individuals with a large number of contacts. Sync.me features are spot on and come in handy. Sync.me removes the fear of “who is this calling me?” With Sync.me installed you know who is calling you and can now decide if you want to answer it without missing a call that you probably should have answered.
What We Like
- Sync photos of contacts with Google+ and Facebook profiles
- Easily block unwanted calls
- Caller identification of incoming calls that aren’t saved to contacts
What We didn’t Like
- Birthday alerts seem to be a day premature
- Have to babysit contact sync to make sure its done properly
- Takes a long time for contacts to sync
Summary
Being an on and off again user of Sync.me for the past 2 years due to addition and subtraction of features, Sync.me is a solid application to have on your device whether it be you want to easily block unwanted calls, get birthday notifications, or have the current photos for your contacts.
Editor’s Note
There have been some concerns over the permissions of this app, specifically regarding the publishing of contact information. This reddit post discusses a bit more of what this might look like.
However, the reviewer of this app did not have the same issues communicated in the above post. This is simply for your information so that you are aware before using this app.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ officially launch in the US today
While a few carriers such as T-Mobile and Verizon got the jump on Note 5 and Edge+ sales by skipping pre-orders and starting early, for a number of carriers today is the official launch day for Samsung’s latest flagship devices.
The Note 5 sees a dramatic departure from the Note series of the past. Not only does the latest Note follow suit with the Galaxy S6’s decision to drop microSD and removable battery support, the Note 5 is also the first member of the series that doesn’t significantly upgrade the design, processor, or some other major component when compared to the Galaxy S series. In short, the Note 5 is basically a blown up Galaxy S6 with S-Pen stylus support. Whether that’s a positive or a negative comes down largely to personal preference.
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As for the Galaxy S6 Edge+? The only real difference between it and the standard Galaxy S6 Edge is the extra inches of screen space and a few new software features, though many of those software enhancements are actually starting to roll out to the original Edge as well.
Both handsets might borrow a lot from the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, but they are still very attractive, very powerful, and certainly worthy of your consideration. If you plan on picking up the Note 5, here’s just a few places that have it on offer, to help get you started:
Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
We’ll be bringing you full reviews and versus posts in the days to come, but in the meantime — What do you think of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+? Like them or not? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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India’s smartphone market continues to grow with cheap, large phones leading the way
India is a key market for many smartphone manufacturers, but it’s a drastically different landscape compared to places like the US or some other European countries where high-end, premium devices typically account for the bulk of sales. Most India buyers are looking for more affordable devices, which is why smartphones like the Moto G have been so successful in the past, and why we’re seeing Google keep their Android One initiative alive.
Some new research has been released about the shape of India’s smartphone market through the first half of 2015, and it makes those trends even more apparent. The top three phones in India so far have been the Asus ZenFone 2, and YU Yureka, and Samsung’s Galaxy Core Prime. All three of these phones are priced below 20,000 Rs, which is also true for all of the top 10 selling phones in India. Bigger manufacturers, including the likes of Samsung, have completely shifted their focus from the high-end market to the sub 20,000 Rs segment.
Because of how low priced the phones are, it’s also created an overwhelming number of competitors. So far in India this year, the country has seen 857 device launches. 2014 saw roughly 1,100, so if that trend continues, the total number of smartphones launched in India should be about 50% than what was released last year.
A common feature that nearly every phone in India shares is a large screen size. Most phones have a screen size of more than 5-inches, which pretty clearly reflects the global market trend of phones getting bigger and bigger.
Some other interesting bits of information about India’s smartphone market also come from how customers view and purchase devices. Over 30% of device views came from phones that were exclusively sold online, which means customers are scouring the internet for the best possible deal on the best possible phone they can find.
India is clearly an important market for many manufacturers, but it’s also an extremely difficult market to stay competitive in. There are tons and tons of options, and margins will continue to shrink as customers demand bigger, cheaper devices. It’s obviously not a market that most companies can afford to step out of, but it’s hard to believe there’s much money to be made in an environment that promotes racing to the bottom in an ocean of competitors.
source: 91Mobiles
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Mike Tyson’s Bitcoin ATM is now a thing
Whenever someone brings up Bitcoin, the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind is an image of Mike Tyson. After all, cryptographic currencies beloved by investment wonks, libertarians and drug kingpins go hand-in-hand with the controversial former heavyweight champion of the world. That’s why it’s no surprise to see Motherboard reporting that Bitcoin Direct has launched “The Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATM” in Las Vegas. Apparently, it’s just a regular Lamassu machine with the boxer’s picture stuck on the front, that enables you to buy in to the cryptocurrency but crucially, not withdraw.
It’s all so absurd that if there wasn’t some sort of photographic proof (as in the tweet below), we’d have dismissed this out of hand as a hoax. That said, the idea that a cynic would use the boxer’s image to convince unwitting gamblers, flush with their slot machine winnings, to invest in a wildly risky and untested currency is pretty easy to imagine. As with Tyson, the ATM hasn’t arrived without its own fair share of detractors, and CoinDesk has previously reported on accusations that the enterprise is a scam — something that Bitcoin Direct boss Peter Klamka has refuted.
The first @MikeTyson bitcoin ATM announced July is just another @LamassuBTC was expecting more http://t.co/GA34r895UW pic.twitter.com/1GIqSvBrU6
— Coin ATM Radar (@CoinATMRadar) August 19, 2015
If you really want to go use it, CoinTelegraph has pegged the machine’s location as on the promenade at the LINQ Hotel and Casino. We’d probably advise against it, since the machine is also charging 10 percent more than the current exchange rate for USD – BTC. Those Mike Tyson decals don’t come cheap, kids.
Filed under:
Internet
Via:
Motherboard
Source:
Mike Tyson Bitcoin
Tags: ATM, Bitcoin, BitcoinATM, LasVegas, MikeTyson
With this rugged speaker, sound takes a backseat to accessories
It takes a lot to get me excited about a Bluetooth speaker these days. Although subpar sound quality plagued early devices, newer models offer both good looks and solid audio. Even so, most of the current offerings are same-y; unremarkable. Now, a company called Braven has found a way to evolve the Bluetooth speaker even further, with a large selection of rugged wireless speakers. The BRV-PRO was unveiled earlier this year at CES, and while it certainly looks the part of a weatherproof speaker, it’s the optional accessories that make it most compelling — everything from a solar charging panel to a mount for your action camera. As you can imagine, though, those extras add up quickly. I spent some time with the $150 speaker and the various extras to find out if Braven’s latest is worth it.Slideshow-313957
The BRV-PRO is tough. Most of the outer shell is fashioned out of aluminum, with a dozen exposed screws creating a decidedly industrial aesthetic. There’s also a good amount of plastic and rubber, including the top-mounted controls. Though the unit I tested had gray accents, it also comes in all black if you prefer a darker color scheme. Speaking of those top-mounted controls, that’s where you attach the various accessories. A removable plastic panel protects the dock for those items when you only want to use the speaker itself.
Opposite the black speaker grille up front is a flip-down cap that shields the micro-USB input, USB output, aux jack and other important controls from outside moisture. And yes, the BRV-PRO is waterproof with an IPX7 rating, which means you immerse it in up to one meter of water, or around three feet. The overall package isn’t too big either: The speaker hits the tape at 6.4 inches by 2.8 inches and stands 1.5 inches tall. At just under a pound and a half, too, the BRV-PRO won’t weigh down your backpack or take up a lot of space.
For me, it’s the accessories that make the BRV-PRO compelling. The collection includes a solar charging panel, rechargeable battery pack, stacking plates and action mounts for resting your GoPro. At CES, the company also showed off a light panel, but that doesn’t appear to be out yet. Of the accessories that are available, prices range from $15 (action mount) up to $50 (solar panel and battery pack). All of these are sold separately from the speaker, so if you’re looking to pick up the entire arsenal, expect to shell out around $285.
If you’re willing to spend $200, though, you can get the speaker bundled with either the solar panel or the battery pack. While the stacking plate allows you to put a few of the speakers together for a bigger sound, I’d rather have the assurance of up to 40 hours of battery life — especially on a camping trip with no electricity. You can also charge the extra battery pack separately if you’d prefer. On the other hand, solar recharging would come in handy on a trip that won’t include access to electrical outlets. Braven says you’ll be able to play the speaker “forever” if you keep the volume parked at a medium level in full sun. Of course, that metal frame might get a little warm if you leave it sitting out all day and you might run into issues after dark as well.
Unfortunately, the most important consideration when it comes to Bluetooth speakers is lacking here: sound quality. The audio is noticeably better than the likes of Jawbone’s Jamboxes, but it falls short of the UE Boom and Megaboom. Sound is serviceable for casual listening, but bass-heavy tracks suffer the most. The low end sounds muffled beneath crisp highs and mids and doesn’t thump as much as I’d like.
My gripes with the sound quality aside, the BRV-PRO is a capable wireless speaker. It just doesn’t carry the audio depth and clarity I prefer. All told ,the sound quality is about on par with what I’d expect from a speaker this size, but it certainly didn’t wow me. The two UE devices are priced at $200 and $300 each, so if sound is your chief concern, you may want to consider those as well.
After spending some time getting to know the BRV-PRO, I can confidently say that the accessories are indeed the main attraction here. For $200, you can get a slightly above-average-sounding speaker and either a solar charging panel or an extra battery pack. In certain situations, I’d take the extra juice over slightly better sound quality. Even more so if I’m planning a remote trek in the woods. However, a speaker that’s meant for more than camping needs to offer better sound. The question then becomes if you’re willing to splurge for a gadget that’s waterproof and could last a good portion of the weekend. Personally, I’d have a tough time saying no.
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Portable Audio/Video
Tags: audio, bluetooth, braven, brv-pro, engadgetirl, IP67, irl, rugged, RuggedSpeaker, speaker, waterproof, wirelessspeaker
OnePlus 2 update brings Stagefright patch, battery improvements
We knew an over-the-air update was coming to the OnePlus 2, but now it’s here. Today, OnePlus released the first software revision for its new flagship smartphone, bringing with it a few major changes to OxygenOS. The most important one, perhaps, is an added patch for Stagefright, the security vulnerability that’s affecting more than 950 million Android devices. There are also improvements to the handset’s battery performance and the user interface, as well as other under-the-hood enhancements that should make the OnePlus 2 more stable overall. Our own Senior Mobile Editor, Chris Velazco, noticed some software bugs in his review unit, so here’s to hoping this version of OxygenOS (2.0.1) fixes these issues.
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Cellphones, Software, Mobile
Via:
Android Beat
Source:
OnePlus
Tags: mobilepostcross, OnePlus, OnePlus2, SoftwareUpdate, stagefright
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