Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – September 12th, 2015
Even though the big IFA 2015 trade show has officially come to a close, we’re still committed to bringing you the best Android-related coverage on the web. A number of major gadget manufacturers have recently announced some interesting products, and we’ve been lucky enough to go hands-on and even unbox some of the new offerings.
The much-anticipated Moto X Pure Edition has finally arrived on our doorstep, and we wasted no time unboxing it and giving you our first impressions. We’ve also brought you some hands-on coverage of the new Huawei Watch and ASUS ZenWatch 2, which you definitely don’t want to miss. If you managed to miss any of our video coverage this week, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week.
Unboxings and first impressions
Moto X Style / Moto X Pure Edition unboxing and first impressions
Motorola has really hit it out of the park with previous Moto X devices, but how does its newest flagship offering compare? Lanh goes hands-on and gives you his first impressions on the Moto X Pure Edition.
Huawei Watch at IFA 2015
What’s perhaps the most highly-anticipated smartwatch of the year, we finally got to go hands-on with an (almost) finished version of the Huawei Watch.
ASUS ZenWatch 2 first look
The ASUS ZenWatch was one of our favorite Android Wear devices of 2014, and now we’re going hands-on with its successor. Take a look at the video above for a brief overview of the new ASUS ZenWatch 2.
ASUS ZenFone Zoom first look
First announced at CES 2015, the ASUS ZenFone Zoom offers up a 13MP rear-facing camera with OIS, laser autofocus and much more. Check out our hands-on and first impressions video above for more information.
Acer Predator 8 Tablet first look
When it comes to gaming tablets, the space is quite small at the moment. With that said, there may be a new device to pick from soon. Lanh goes hands-on with the newly-announced Acer Predator 8 Tablet.
Huawei Mate S Force Touch hands-on
Apple recently delivered a new feature called 3D Touch with its new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, but the Cupertino-based tech company isn’t the first smartphone maker to bring this feature to the table. Check out our hands-on with Force Touch on the Huawei Mate S.
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3C, Pop Star and Pop Up
Alcatel OneTouch had a huge presence at IFA this year, announcing three new budget-friendly handsets, the Idol 3C, the Pop Star and the Pop Up. Below you can find a brief overview of the new smartphones along with our hands-on and first impressions videos for each device.
Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 review
Xiaomi has released some killer budget-friendly smartphones in the past few years, and the Redmi Note 2 is no exception. Bailey is here to walk you through just what this sub-$200 device has to offer.
IFA 2015 wrap up
Our best of IFA 2015!
IFA 2015 was home to some of the most exciting gadget announcements of the year. Check out the video above to see what devices made the top of our list!
IFA 2015 recap
Want to know more about what went on at the big IFA trade show in Berlin? Don’t miss our IFA 2015 recap video attached above.
The best
Best portable projectors of 2015
There are tons of awesome portable projectors out there, some even powered by our favorite operating system. Check out Krystal’s roundup of the best portable projectors of 2015.
20+ best NVIDIA Shield Console games
Do you happen to own a NVIDIA Shield Console? Are you looking for some great new games? If so, we’ve got you covered. Here are the 20 best games available on the NVIDIA Shield Console at the moment.
Rumors, rumors and more rumors
Exclusive: LG’s Nexus 5X release date and pricing
Google will probably release two new Nexus smartphones this year – one made by Huawei, and the other, LG. We’re very certain that the latter will be officially named the LG Nexus 5X and that it will most likely come to the Google Play Store on September 29th. There are a few more details you might not know about the handset, so take a look at the video above for more info.
- Exclusive: LG’s Nexus 5X coming September 29 for around $400
- LG Nexus 5X shows up in clearest image yet
- You can get a good look at what the LG Nexus 5X looks like from these case renders
BlackBerry Venice rumor roundup
Oddly enough, BlackBerry’s upcoming Venice Android phone might be one of the most anticipated and controversial smartphones of the year. There have been tons of rumors floating around lately, so we’re here to compile all of the speculation into one place. Check out Jayce’s video coverage above, and don’t miss Edgar’s written version below.
Android Apps Weekly
Adblock vs YouTube, Humble Bundle, new Google Wallet – you don’t want to miss Joe’s newest episode of Android Apps Weekly!
Textural printing lets you get handsy with famous paintings
The act of enjoying paintings and photography has always been a visual experience, one where you look, but don’t touch. However, at the quinquennial (once every five years) Canon Expo this week, the company showed off new technology that might change your relationship with the images on your walls, turning them into objects your fingertips can appreciate as much as your eyes.Slideshow-318828
A textural printer works by putting down UV ink layer by layer — similar to how a 3D printer builds an object out of plastic filament. It determines the appropriate amount of layers by looking at both color and grayscale versions of the image, examining traits like the shadows and highlights to figure out where extra ink will need to be laid down. The whole process can be rather lengthy, but when it’s complete, you have a printed image with actual physical depth. That means noses and chins that protrude from portraits, and defined muscles on an athlete’s thighs, calves and butt that you can stroke (that last part was very popular with Canon Expo attendees).
However, as fun as it might be to grope photos of incredibly muscular people, textural printing has the potential to change how we interact with fine art as well. The tactility of a piece can be replicated, whether it’s made of metal, cloth or other materials. This means that small physical details from paintings like the weave of the canvas, or the drips, ridges and cracks of the paint itself — things that normally can’t be perceived in reprints — can be recreated as well. This makes it possible to create a true-to-life reproduction of a painting like Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and exhibit it anywhere in the world without fear of damage to the original object. And though Canon will never be able to replicate the thrill of seeing the real thing for art aficionados, being able to touch the paintings will probably make school trips to the art museum a little less boring for kids.
[Image credit: Canon]
Tags: canon, CanonExpo, CanonExpo2015, printing, texturalprinting, Vermeer
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