IFA 2015: ASUS announces the beastly-looking RT-AC5300 router that boasts “world’s fastest Wi-Fi”
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There are some pretty badass looking products being announced at IFA 2015 so far. First, there was the Acer Predator 6 with its sharp edges and now ASUS has announced a router that looks like the top of Saruman’s tower in The Lord of the Rings. Unsurprisingly, the device is being targeted at gamers and people who want 4K streaming to be a reality as the RT-AC5300 router boasts the “world’s fastest Wi-Fi” – on a side now, I feel like ASUS has missed a golden naming opportunity by calling it the RT-AC5300.
If you’re wondering what kind of speeds you can expect with the RT-AC5300 router, ASUS says you should be getting 1Gbps over the 2.4GHz bands and up to 2.167Gbps on the two 5GHz bands available to the router. I’m not great at math, but that sounds like more than enough for most people’s streaming and gaming needs – I think I know what I want for Christmas now.
Source: engadget
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Starting today you can pre-order your Huawei smart watch
Starting today, you can pre-order the new Huawei Android Wear watch from Amazon, Best Buy, Google Play or GetHuawei.com. The pre-orders will be shipped out starting on September 17th.
There will be 6 different watch bodies to choose from. From stainless steel and black to rose gold-plated, the watches will range from $349 to $799. But, only the stainless steel and black models will be available for pre-order. The rose gold model will be available later this year.
“Designed first and foremost as a watch, the Huawei Watch is unlike any smartwatch available today,” said Zhiqiang Xu, President of Huawei Device USA. “We are committed to meeting U.S. consumers’ demands for premium products and the Huawei Watch is a step in that direction. It embodies Huawei’s technology innovation heritage, pursuit of premium design and integration of useful functionality that we strive to develop in each product.”
Huawei Watch specs
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42mm diameter by 11.3mm thickness |
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Silver, Black, Gold |
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1.4-inch full circle AMOLED display 400×400, 286ppi Sapphire crystal |
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316L Stainless Steel |
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Qualcomm APQ8026 1.2GHz |
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Android Wear |
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512MB RAM + 4GB ROM |
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Bluetooth 4.0/4.1 |
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Gyroscope + Accelerometer, PPG, Barometer, Vibration Motor |
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Built-in MIC |
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300mAh |
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Stainless steel or leather |
The 300 mAh battery reportedly offers up to two days of battery life under normal use, which is impressive when you coinsider that the always-on watch face is, well, always on. It also has fast charging that offers 80 percent battery life in just 45 minutes, or 75 minutes for a full charge.
Huawei’s smart watch also has Wi-Fi connectivity for connectivity when the phone isn’t in Bluetooth range. Bluetooth 4.1 LE enables consumers to directly pair to Bluetooth headsets and speakers for music with or without a smartphone.
The 6-axis motion sensors automatically identify activity and provide accurate tracking and an enhanced heart rate monitor delivers measurable health tracking.
The most impressive spec is that the 1.4-inch AMOLED screen has the highest resolution of any Android Wear watch currently on the market at 400 by 400 pixels with 286 pixels per inch.
What do you think? Will you be picking the Huawei smart watch? Let us know in the comments.
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Acer unveils four new Liquid phones and a convertible Chromebook
While IFA technically hasn’t started yet, the real fun always happens a few days ahead, as all the OEMs unveil their new devices at special press events. With this is mind, Acer has kicked off the festivities with the announcement of several new products, including 4 new Acer Liquid phones and a convertible Chromebook. Let’s start by discussing the phones: the Liquid Z630, Z530, and Z520. The Z630 and Z530 also have “S” models that are pretty much the same, but with slightly better specs.
The Liquid Z630 series offers a 5.5-inch 720p display, 8MP front and back cameras, and a 4000 mAh battery. The S model offers an octa-core MediaTek processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, while the standard version has a 1.3GHz MediaTek quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Pricing for the Z630 will begin at €199 (roughly $224.16) when it arrives in September, though no specific pricing details have been revealed for the Z630S.
Next we have the Z530 series, powered by a quad-core 1.3GHz Mediatek processor. Other specs include a 5-inch 720p display, 8MP front and back cams, and an unspecified battery size. The S model has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, while the standard version has either 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, or 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The Z630 will price at €149 and will arrive in October.
On the lower-end you’ll find the Z330 and Z320. Both of these phones offer 4.5-inch displays, Snapdragon 210 processors, 1GB RAM, and 8GB storage. The only major difference is that the Z330 has a 210 MSM8909 with Cat4 LTE, while the Z320 has a MSM8209 and is 3G only. No exact word on pricing for either of these models just yet.
Regardless of what phone you pick up, all of them will feature Android 5.1 with Acer’s UI customizations running on top. The new Liquid family will not be made available for the North American market unfortunately, and instead will be aimed at Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Acer Chromebook R11
Last but not least, Acer has shown of the R11, a new convertible Chromebook that allows the screen to fully rotate around back, essentially transforming the laptop into a Chrome tablet.
On the spec front, you’ll get an 11-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display with 10-point touch and a Intel Celeron N3150 or N3050, depending on your configuration. Other specs include up to 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, an HDR-capable webcam, 802.11ac WiFi, and a USB 3.0 port.
Pricing for the Chromebook R11 begins at $299 and will launch to North America in October. Europe and other regions can expect the laptop in November.
Acer’s first convertible Chromebook, the Chromebook R 11, expands company’s successful and award-winning line
Innovative 360 degree hinge design gives customers four versatile usage modes for work and play
HD touch screen held steady by sturdy dual-torque hinges
Powered by Intel® Celeron ® processors for fast performance
Up to three times faster1 wireless performance with 2×2 MIMO 802.11ac wireless connection
BERLIN, GERMANY (September 2, 2015) Today Acer, the market leader and pioneer in the Chromebook category, adds the company’s first convertible Chromebook to its line-up, the Acer Chromebook R 11. The new Chromebook is packed with the latest technology and features for a faster, more productive and flexible user experience.
Following the success of Chromebook line since Acer entered the space in 2011, the Chromebook R 11 is Acer’s first convertible notebook. It easily transitions between four usage modes: laptop, pad, display and tent modes, letting customers enjoy the Chromebook in a variety of settings. 1 Based on an IEEE 802.11ac draft specification. Actual speed will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors.  According to Gartner, Acer is the world’s leading Chromebook brand with over 36 percent market share in 20142.
Four Modes to Fulfil Needs at Work or at Play
The Chromebook R 11 is equipped with Acer’s patented 360 degrees dual-torque hinge design, enabling customers to manipulate the display to any degree that is most comfortable for the setting. The dual-torque hinges keep the display secure and stable during touch control and while switching between the modes. Always smart, the audio channel output automatically reverses as the display changes orientation.
Since the classic laptop experience is still a crucial part of the way people use their Chromebooks, users will find themselves right at home in laptop mode when they need to access the keyboard for an efficient and productive input experience.
Pushing back the Chromebook into display mode hides the keyboard and brings the display closer to make the most of visuals and entertainment. As the Chromebook R 11 is flipped, the on-screen image automatically rotates 180 degrees to the correct viewing orientation.
Tent mode provides an ideal viewing and touch experience in confined spaces such as when traveling on a plane or train.
Push the display back 360 degrees so the Chromebook converts to pad mode for a quick and efficient way to play, share and browse. The Chromebook R 11 supports both landscape and portrait pad modes.
Lighter, Faster, More Powerful
At just 19.2 mm thin and weighing less than 1.25 kg, the Chromebook R 11 is designed to slip into book bags and backpacks effortlessly. This lightweight computer also packs a huge punch with Intel® Celeron® processors, ultra-fast 2×2 MIMO 802.11ac wireless connection, USB 3.0 port, and fast boot time.  Stylish Design and Vibrant Touch Screen
The Chromebook R 11 packs style as well as substance. The premium aluminum top cover is imprinted for a uniquely textured metallic finish using Acer nano-imprint technology
The 11.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) screen with wide viewing angle is complemented by an HD webcam with HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging, with a crisp and vibrant touch screen display. The LED-backlit LCD screen has integrated 10-point touch, supporting Tap, Swipe and Pinch to Zoom gestures so any web page or app can benefit.
“By launching the Acer Chromebook R 11, we are providing our customers with a greater choice of Chrome OS notebooks,” said Jerry Kao, president of Notebook Business Group at Acer. “We already offer a variety of Chromebooks from 11 to 15 inches. The addition of the convertible series is another illustration of our commitment to our customers and the category.”
Chrome is Secure, Easy to Use and Share in Different Modes
The Acer Chromebook R 11 is the ideal device for a range of customers who view, edit, create and collaborate in programs such as Microsoft Office Online documents and Google Docs. Chromebooks are simple to use and ideal for sharing by multiple users, since users can log into their own account to access Docs, website bookmarks and other information. Storage on Google Drive protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version of the file or document is always available and safe, even if the Chromebook is lost or stolen. Security is a key benefit of the Chrome OS, as it’s automatically updated to guard against ever- changing online threats. In addition, the Supervised Users feature helps get customers online in a safe, controlled way.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Chromebook R 11 will be available in North America in October with prices starting from $299. It will also be available in EMEA starting in November at prices starting at €299. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via http://www.acer.com.
BERLIN, GERMANY (September 2, 2015) Today Acer announces six new Liquid smartphones; four running Android 5.1 and two with Windows 10. The handsets feature sleek, curved chassis with upgraded front-facing cameras, wide-angle lenses and enhanced audio.
All Acer Liquid smartphones announced today share several features that improve the overall enjoyment of the technology in consumers’ hands, whether it’s watching movies, snapping selfies, or listening to music. Innovations such as Acer BluelightShieldTM 2 which controls users’ exposure of blue light from the screen and DTS Studio SoundTM 2 gives high-quality audio performance for music and movies. Phone fans will appreciate exposure control which allows adjustment of exposure and focus independently to get clear and bright shots, and Bright Magic photo that ensures selfies are always presented in the best lighting conditions.
Other user features through the range include the Acer QuickMode2 user interface which provides three customized layout options designed for specific groups of users – Standard Mode for those familiar with a smartphones; Easy Mode for those who are just learning; and Basic Mode that offers a range of protective options for kids. On top of Basic Mode, these handsets all offer Kids Center, a protected environment with parental control. Helping people get the most out of all these features is the Acer Aid Kit2, a set of three tools that monitors the phone’s performance, manage battery life, and run the backup and restore center.
“There is a movement among smartphone users at all levels towards using their handsets as digital content and entertainment devices,” noted ST Liew, president of Acer’s Smart Products Business Group. “We focused on bringing these attributes to the forefront in our new models. Enhanced sound, camera and features along with Acer’s easy to use UI makes these models ideal for anyone looking for a first smartphone, or upgrade from a basic model for a superb media experience.”
Liquid Z630 – Big on Power and Size
Powered by the 64-bit, quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 processor the 5.5-inch Z630 (measuring 156.3 x 77.5 8.9 mm) Android 5.1 handset is ideal for those looking to create, share and enjoy digital content on the go, enabled by 2GB RAM and a standard 16GB of internal memory. It packs a 4000 mAh battery ensures lasting performance from every charge. A HD Zero Air Gap screen with IPS technology extends to house the 8MP wide view angle front lens (capable of 1080p video recording) as well as the 8MP auto-focus rear camera (capable of 1080p video). Connectivity comes through its Cat4 LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.0 with LE connectivity.  The updated Acer Liquid UI is designed to be more consumer friendly than ever before. Key apps have been designed as “Float Apps” taking up only a portion of the screen so users can see and interact with the desktop below. This feature is available for maps, browser, notes, calendar and more, along with “Float Caller” which lets an incoming call pop up as a mini window for the user to choose whether to answer or reply with quick messages without interrupting the current session completely.
The Z630 is also equipped with AcerEXTEND which connects wirelessly to a compatible laptop or PC and lets you view the phone’s home screen in a phone-shaped emulator box on the computer. Enabling functions like webpage and document sharing, full screening, drag and drop organization, messaging, typing and simplifies managing files and switching from personal to professional mode using the same device. Acer will also offer the Liquid Z630S model powered by an octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM.
Liquid Z530 – Perfect Selfie Smartphone
Also powered by the 64-bit, quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 processor, the 5-inch Z530 (measuring 144 x 70.3 x 8.9 mm) Android 5.1 phone is an intelligent device for those serious about their selfies. Focusing on sharp display and quality images and supported by 1GB/2GB RAM and 8GB/16GB storage (depending on market), the Vivid Color display; 84 degree wide- angle front facing 8MP selfie lens; Cat4 LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 EDR connectivity; Acer QuickTouch controls and ergonomic design all contribute to this social media optimized phone.
The Android 5.1 handset features a HD IPS screen with Zero Air Gap to ensure bright rendering of color. Photo enhancements presented by Gourmet Mode for food photographers automatically adjusts color temperature and style for pictures of dishes; Touch to capture for focusing and capturing photos with just one touch; Smile Shutter to capture smiles as they happen and much more. Also featuring the Acer Liquid UI, the handset is designed for anyone looking to explore the real benefits of carrying a camera with them wherever they go.
Acer will also offer the Liquid Z530S model powered by an octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Liquid Z630 will be available in EMEA in September with prices starting at €199.  The Acer Liquid Z530 will be available in EMEA in October with prices starting at €149.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via http://www.acer.com.
The new products were unveiled today at the next@acer press event at IFA Berlin in Germany, where the company announced its latest devices and solutions for gamers and consumers for the holiday season. Visit Acer’s booth at IFA 2015 in Messe Berlin (Hall 12/101) or learn about the new product range on acer.com/ifaberlin2015.
Huawei Watch available for pre-order today, priced at $349
Despite launching at MWC earlier this year, the Huawei Watch has yet to make its way to into the hands on consumers. For those that were impressed with the Huawei Watch, the good news is you can now start pre-ordering today from Amazon, Huawei’s website, and a few other partnering retailers!
As expected, the Huawei Watch will be priced starting at $349, though there will be a number of options, like gold plating, that will set you back more — if you so choose. Regardless of what options you choose, the internals will be the same.
As a refresher, Huawei’s Android Wear-powered watch has a 1.4-inch 400 x 400 resolution display and is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 512MB RAM and 4GB storage. The Huawei Watch will also be one of the first Android Wear devices to offer basic support for Apple’s iOS, in addition to Android.
The Huawei Watch will start shipping on September 17th in the US, with Germany, Canada, France, Spain, and Italy getting the Watch later this month. Those in the UK and UAE will be able to pick up the Huawei Watch in October with other regions to follow “later this year”.
Intel is testing its Core M processors for smartphones
Intel is yet to gain a major foothold in the smartphone market but the processor giant is persistent. According to Kirk Skagen, Intel’s General Manager, the company is looking to bring its latest sixth-generation Core M processors to smartphones.
More specifically, the Core M range is being testing for use with “phablet” phones. Presumably the company is looking to bridge the gap between high-end tablet performance and a small mobile form factor.
Intel’s Core M series of processors are all designed to fit within a TDP of 4.5 watts and are built on a small 14nm manufacturing process. Previously, Intel had suggested that the chip would find a home in 2-in-1 hybrids, notebooks and tablets.
The current range comprises of dual-core CPU set-ups with hyper threading and Intel’s latest HD 5XXX graphics series. However, without an integrated modem and a relatively high cost per chip, Intel may still struggle to compete with other mobile SoC manufacturers. Not to mention that it is currently unclear how such a chip will perform in a very small smartphone form factor, where cooling technology is virtually non-existent.
Furthermore, Intel has previously stated that it is looking to optimize its Core M range for use with Windows 10, so we may not see an Android implementation any time soon. That being said, the prospect of desktop-class performance in a smartphone is pretty compelling. Let’s see if Intel can pull it off.
The latest ROG laptop comes with a giant water cooler
ASUS is one a rare few companies that’s both a mainstream PC manufacturer and a respected name among the gaming community. Its ROG (Republic Of Gamers) line is a favorite, with giant laptops like the G751 earning top marks from gamers and reviewers alike. We’re looking forward to its replacement, the ROG G752, but first let’s talk about the GX700 in the image above. ASUS is only teasing this laptop, but it’s going to have an overclockable Intel K-series Skylake processor, the latest graphics from Nvidia, and, a 17-inch 4K display. Oh… and that giant thing you see next to it? That’s apparently a water-cooling system. Details are scant, but an educated guess would suggest you’ll only be able to overclock the GX700’s processor and graphics when you’re docked to it. I don’t know whether to laugh or take out my wallet.
On to the thing you’re more likely to buy some time soon: the ROG G752. It takes the basic premise behind the G751 — throw every spec you can into a giant laptop — and updates it for 2015. It’s got a far sleeker profile than last year’s model — it’s still chunky of course, but this looks much more like a laptop and much less like a riot shield.
You’ll be able to kit it out with your choice of SSDs and HDDs, sixth-generation Core i7 processors (up to i7-6820HK), Nvidia GPUs (up to GTX 980M 8GB), and (up to) a 17.3-inch 4K display (that supports G-Sync). Other specs include Thunderbolt 3.0 and a revamped keyboard with much deeper keys. Expect to hear more on the G752 before it launches this winter from $1,499. ASUS says the GX700 could appear before the year’s out also, but is making no promises.
Check out all the news from Berlin at our IFA 2015 hub.
Tags: asus, G572, G751, GX700, ifa, ifa2015, RepublicOfGamers, ROG
ASUS unveils the Intel-powered, Windows 10 VivoStick
Intel generated a storm of interest when it launched the HDMI-based Compute Stick, but is anybody willing to buy a tiny, under-powered PC? Who knows, but ASUS has just launched its own model that trumps Intel’s in nearly every way. It’s a lot less clunky-looking and one-ups Intel’s Atom CPU with a Cherry Trail model, while adding an extra USB 3.0 port and headphone jack for good measure. Otherwise, it has the same 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage, and works in the same way: you plug it into any HDMI TV, add a keyboard and mouse, then compute away on Windows 10.
At least, we hope so. As we noted in our review, Intel’s stick is far from a powerhouse and not quite up to its primary task of serving music and video streaming to your TV and sound system. However, at $129, the ASUS VivoStick runs a bit less than Intel’s $150 Compute Stick, which might make it worth the gamble. Availability has yet to be determined.
Check out all the news from Berlin at our IFA 2015 hub.
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Wireless, Storage, ASUS
Tags: asus, ComputeStick, HDMI, IFA2015, PC-on-a-stick, PC-on-a-TV, USB3.0, VivoStick
Here’s how to watch Huawei’s IFA 2015 press event!
Not everyone has the luxury of jetting off to Berlin, Germany to see the latest whizzbang gadgets to hail from IFA. But the next best to actually being there is watching a livestream from the comfort of your own home. So tune into Huawei’s IFA mini site or its YouTube channel at 8:30AM ET/2:30PM CEST to soak in all of the company’s new product announcements live.
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Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile
Tags: Huawei, huaweiwatch, ifa2015, mobilepostcross
ASUS’ ZenWatch 2 is dirt cheap and arrives next month
It’s been a few months now since we first clapped eyes on the ASUS ZenWatch 2, the company’s second stab at an Android Wear timepiece. Today, we’ve got a smattering of new details to go along with those first impressions: specifically, price and availability. The larger 49mm model will cost around €149 (about $170), while the dinkier 45mm variant will set you back €169 ($190). Both will be hitting store shelves worldwide in October. If you need a reminder, the wearables feature a new metal crown, AMOLED screens and a Snapdragon 400 processor. They also support a magnetic charger cable — an improvement over the old plastic cradle — and superior dust-and water-resistance ratings of IP67. It’ll debut in three colors, silver, gunmetal and rose gold, along with a plethora of rubber, leather and stainless steel straps to help you match your personal sense of style.
Check out all the news from Berlin at our IFA 2015 hub.
Source:
ASUS
Tags: androidwear, ASUS, asuszenwatch, asuszenwatch2, ifa, ifa2015, zenwatch, zenwatch2
WHSmith mistakenly emails customer details to other customers
IT gaffes don’t come much bigger than this. UK newsagent WHSmith has accidentally leaked a wealth of customer information by mass-emailing details that were submitted through a “contact us” form. The affected page is supposed to send customer messages and their contact details directly to WHSmith — instead, they were reportedly sent to everyone on its mailing list. It’s a huge technical blunder, and to make matters worse, some subscribers used the form when they first received the emails, thereby putting their own details into circulation. WHSmith confirmed to the Guardian that the problem was “a bug, not a data breach” and that it was caused by I-subscribe, an external company that manages its magazine subscriptions: “I-subscribe have immediately taken down their ‘Contact Us’ online form which contains the identified bug, while this is resolved.”
Some users are reporting that the broken form hasn’t been removed from WHSmith’s site, despite it being been hidden from view. The newsagent says the rogue emails have affected less than 40 customers and that it’s contacting them now to apologise and explain what happened. Most importantly, customer passwords and payment details weren’t included in the emails — a small silver lining for those that have been affected.
Anyone else getting dozens of emails via @WHSmith contact form ? Including phone numbers pic.twitter.com/960EZYNSSE
— Lynn Schreiber (@LynnCSchreiber) September 2, 2015
[Image Credit: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty Images]
Source:
The Guardian
Tags: customerdataleak, databreach, DataLeak, email, isubscribe, leak, whsmith
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