Samsung to launch curated news app for its Galaxy phones
European digital publisher Axel Springer and Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung have announced a new strategic partnership that will see the two companies develop new digital media services for European customers. The first product to come out of this partnership is a news aggregation platform designed for Samsung customers.
The news aggregation service will be known as UPDAY, which will be making its debut in Germany and Poland in just a couple of day’s time, ahead of a roll out to other European markets next year. The service will feature ‘Need to Know’ information selected by a local market editorial team and ‘Want to Know’ information which will be generated automatically by an algorithm that is tailored to customers’ individual interests. It is not clearly exactly how much control Axel Springer will be exerting over the content delivered to users.
There don’t appear to be any plans to release the app on anything other than Galaxy handsets, so UPDAY will be an exclusive application for Samsung customers.
The early beta version of UPDAY will arrive on the Google Play Store and at Samsung’s GALAXY Apps service on Thursday September 3rd for users living in the supported countries.
Verizon-branded LG G Vista now receiving the Android 5.1 update
Verizon has finally started rolling out the long-awaited Android 5.1.1 update to the LG G Vista. In addition to the latest build of the operating system, this upgrade also carries a much-needed patch for the Stagefright security exploit.
All the changes you’d expect to find in the Lollipop software are bundled into this upgrade, including support for multiple accounts, improved notifications, stronger 256-bit encryption, a smoother multitasking experience personal unlocking and Material Design.
If you live in the United States and have not yet received the OTA update, you can head into “Settings,” then “About Device,” and select “Check for Updates” to manually scan for the upgrade.
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Google Maps updated with enchanced navigation UI and new popular times chart
Google has just updated its official Maps application in the Play Store. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade brings improvements for the navigation user interface and a new popular times chart, which displays the most popular operating hours for businesses listed on the service.
The full changelog can be seen below:
- Enhanced Navigation UI
- Popular Times chart
- Easily add a missing business to the map from the sidebar
- Bug Fixes
To install the update on your smartphone, simply open up the Play Store, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on ‘Maps’. Then all that’s left for you to do is hit the update button.
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Health O Meter’s Nuyu range debuts new wellness products
Health O Meter, a brand of Jarden Coproration, is showing off its Nuyu range that offers four wellness products and most of them are available starting today. The new products include an activity tracker, smart scale, fitness programs, and sleep monitor to help improve your health by collecting data and providing recommendations. The beautiful thing about these products is that they are priced competitively and work together.
Hit the break for a description of each product.
Activity Monitor:
The Activity Monitor tracks steps, calories, distance and sleep, connected via Bluetooth to the Health o meter™ nuyu™ smartphone app. The monitor displays stats and goal progression in real-time on an OLED screen, making this sub-$50 monitor stand out from the pack. This versatile gadget is designed to be worn on the wrist, or clipped to a waist band or shoelaces for enhanced accuracy. Both clip and wristband are included in black with purchase, but other colors are sold separately including Plum, Kiwi, Light Blue, Watermelon, Midnight Blue and Charcoal. The device is water-resistant up to 30 meters and battery-powered for up to four months. The Health o meter™ nuyu™ Activity Monitor is now available at Amazon and http://www.healthometernuyu.com at MSRP of $49.99.
Wireless Scale:
The Wireless Scale sends information via Bluetooth to the Health o meter™ nuyu™ app, easily tracking weight and BMI over time to help monitor wellness goal progression. The sleek, smart scale displays weight information on the screen for instant feedback. The elegant glass design holds up to 400 lbs. and measures weight in 0.1 lb. increments for better accuracy. The disappearing LED display only becomes visible when you step on, and leaves a smooth surface while not in use. Connected to the app, the scale monitors weight gain, loss or maintenance. Offered in black or white, the Health o meter™ nuyu™ Wireless Scale is now available at Amazon and http://www.healthometernuyu.com at MSRP of $49.99.
Coaching Plans:
The Coaching Plans (Coming Soon) are customizable 12-week wellness programs with step-by-step guidance to help reach specific wellness goals including: weight loss, healthy aging, stress reduction and more. An initial health assessment recommends personalized programs and timelines to achieve goals with a virtual partner. Programs include daily tips, exercise demonstrations, nutrition plans, grocery lists and more within the app. The “coach” formulates recommendations based on data, activity and learned patterns over time from the Activity Monitor and Wireless Scale, sending messages such as “get more rest” or “extend your next workout.” The programs also prepare recipes and meal plans customized by dietary allergies and preferences. The Health o meter™ nuyu™ Coaching Plans will be available in October at MSRP of $19.99 and can be purchased as gift cards at Amazon and http://www.healthometernuyu.com, or digitally within the Health o meter™ nuyu™ app.
Sleep System:
The Sleep System works with a Bluetooth enabled sleep mat and app. The system mimics your body’s circadian rhythm helping to keep you comfortable at every moment through the night, and sleep the way nature intended. The mat warms to help you fall asleep more naturally, then cools down to keep you resting comfortably and finally warms again to help your body wake up gradually. Using personalized information and night-by-night feedback, the system uses a proprietary algorithm and suggested temperatures to help take full advantage of the solution. The Health o meter™ nuyu™ Sleep System is currently on Indiegogo for preorder, and will be available this fall on Amazon.com and http://www.healthometernuyu.com for $499.99 MSRP.
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(Deal) Grab a great Hi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker from Soundfreaq for only $60
Being able to listen to your music, wherever you are, is always important. In addition to music, listening to your audiobooks or podcasts, is equally important. While trying to find the best headphones, there are some times you want to kick back, sync your phone up, and listen to whatever your heart desires without having anything in or on your ears.
Today’s deal from AndroidGuys and StackCommerce, is for the Soundfreaq Sound Step Lightning 2 Bluetooth speaker. This Bluetooth speaker is pretty awesome because not only does it have a built in dock, but it also has a dedicated subwoofer, as well as “proprietary UQ3 spatial sound enhancement. These features allow the Soundfreaq Sound Step to provide a great listening experience, unless the content you are listening to is of sub-par quality.
- Fully portable & rechargeable
- Includes four playback options: Bluetooth, Lightning dock for iPhones, line-in jack & an internal FM tuner controlled
- through the dedicated Soundfreaq app
- Plays for 8 hours straight per charge
- Features a 2.1 speaker configuration w/ a dedicated sub-woofer & proprietary UQ3™ spatial sound enhancement
- Delivers natural bass & stereo separation
- Charges any USB-capable devices via a handy charging port
- Allows complete playback control directly from the speaker or included IR remote
Normally priced at $150, you can head over to the AndroidGuys Deals Page and grab this awesome Bluetooth Speaker for only $59. That’s a savings of 60%, and is really a deal that shouldn’t be passed up.
If you like this deal, and want to see more of these, let us know in the comments below. You can find this, and many other great tech bargains through our Deals Page. Backed by StackCommerce, there are daily promos, giveaways, freebies, and much more!
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Samsung’s creating its own curated news app for Galaxy devices
Apple isn’t the only one developing an exclusive news service for its mobile customers. Samsung has announced a partnership with Axel Springer, a publisher of European newspapers including Die Welt, Bild and Fakt, to develop a news platform called “UPDAY.” It’ll be exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices, and a beta version is set to land in the Google Play store this Thursday. What isn’t clear, however, is how much content, if any, Axel Springer will be producing exclusively for the service. UPDAY is being pitched as an “aggregated news content platform,” with stories selected both algorithmically and by a local team of news editors. Initially, the app will be restricted to Galaxy device owners in Germany and Poland — the countries where Axel Springer is dominant — before rolling out to “other European markets” early next year. If it’s successful, or Samsung thinks it has potential, there’s every chance it’ll be launched further afield in the future.
Filed under:
Cellphones, Samsung
Via:
Reuters
Source:
Axel Springer
Tags: android, applenews, axelspringer, news, samsung, samsungalaxy, upday
Lizard Squad takes revenge on UK police with DDoS attack
Lizard Squad has claimed responsibility for a temporary takedown of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) website, almost certainly in response to a series of arrests targeting customers of the hacker collective’s DDoS-for-hire service. Last week, the agency announced that UK police had apprehended six British teenagers for using Lizard Stresser, a tool developed by Lizard Squad which allows anyone to cripple websites with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. All of the suspects were released on bail and the NCA said it would be visiting 50 addresses to issue warnings to registered users.
Clearly, what remains of Lizard Squad wasn’t happy with the news. Once the NCA’s site went down, the group quickly took responsibility on Twitter — shortly afterward, the agency confirmed it was dealing with a DDoS attack. At the time of writing the site is up and running, although it’s unclear if that’s because of the NCA’s efforts or Lizard Squad’s leniency. Regardless, it sends out a strong message — the hacker group is still operational, and until its members are rounded up there’s always a chance it’ll strike again.
Stressed out? http://t.co/5631pELDMR #offline pic.twitter.com/hxhAuSdoqq
— Lizard Squad (@LizardLands) September 1, 2015
[Image Credit: Getty Images]
Filed under:
Internet
Source:
Lizard Squad, NCA
Tags: cyberattack, ddos, DistributedDenialOfService, lizardsquad, lizardstresser, nationalcrimeagency, nca
Apple Pay Limit Rises to £30 in UK
The UK Cards Association announced on Tuesday that the upper limit for Apple Pay and other contactless payments is now £30 per transaction in the United Kingdom (via AppleInsider).
Apple Pay transactions were previously limited to £20 since the service launched in the U.K. around six weeks ago. British retailers will be updating their payment terminals starting today and over the coming weeks to accept the new limit.
Apple Pay in the United Kingdom is supported by major credit cards Visa, MasterCard and American Express, with participating banks including First Direct, HSBC, MBNA, Nationwide, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and Ulster Bank. Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds Bank, M&S Bank and TSB will eventually support the service.
Apple Pay is compatible with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch when paired with an iPhone 5 or later.
SCOSCHE launches its latest rugged Bluetooth speaker, the SCOSCHE boomBOTTLE+
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Are you the kind of person who enjoys extreme activities and wants their mobile accessories to be able to sustain the same treatment you put your body through? Well, the SCOSCHE boomBOTTLE+ might just be the Bluetooth speaker for you. SCOSCHE has just launched its bottle-shaped speaker which boasts 55mm drivers and two passive radiators for great sound while out and about. Of course, the great sound isn’t all that’s impressive about the boomBOTTLE+ – it’s also got a IP67 rating meaning its water and dust proof and has a durable TPU outer casing to really outlast whatever you put it though.
Shaped like a bottle, the boomBOTTLE+ is perfectly shaped for taking on offroad biking trips (a la the video above), and its 6,000mAh battery means you can last 15 hours of continuous playback, which can also be used to charge your mobile device while playing music. If you’re more of an indoors person, the boomBOTTLE+ also has an EQ function which lets it toggle between sound that’s best for inside or outside. If the boomBOTTLE+ sounds like your kind of speaker, it’s available now for $179.99 USD from SCOSCHE.com and is available in black/gold, black/gray and blue/green versions.
What do you think about the SCOSCHE boomBOTTLE+? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Lenovo issues invite to Moto 360 2 unveiling on September 8th
We’ve all probably assumed that a new Moto 360 is in the works for a while now, but today Lenovo has finally given us a launch date. The company has just sent out an invitation via Weibo for a launch conference that will take place in Shanghai on September 8th, accompanied by the words “it’s time”.
Along with the launch date, the teaser confirms the design spotted in leaked images over the past weeks, complete with the new 2 o’clock physical button. Along with the rose gold color in the invitation, the Moto 360 2 is also expected to arrive in silver and black options.
We have had a few good looks at the second generation Moto 360 recently, following a number of leaks. Most recently, the new smartwatch is said to be arriving in regular and sporty variants.
Hybrid Display optimized for outdoor use, 3ATM Water Resistance, GPS, Barometer #Moto360Sport pic.twitter.com/zS75I8i7A5
— upleaks (@upleaks) September 1, 2015
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Some hardware rumors pin one version on a 1.37-inch display and 270mAh battery, while the second variant will feature a larger 1.55-inch display and 375mAh battery. The sport version is said to come with a hybrid display for better outdoor viewing, 3ATM water resistance, GPS location tracking, and a barometer, according to @upleaks. However, this version is not expected to be unveiled until November.
Are you excited for the new Moto 360?
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