ASUS unveils the ZenWatch 2 at IFA 2015
For those who aren’t aware, there’s a pretty big tech conference going on over in Berlin. IFA 2015 has kicked off, and news has been pouring out ever since. This time around, ASUS has announced pricing and availability for the ZenWatch 2.
ASUS originally showed off the ZenWatch 2 back in June at the Computex tech exhibition in Asia. However, ASUS was pretty mum about the specs on the new iteration, however, with today’s announcement, we now get some more information.
The ZenWatch 2 will have two size variants, a 49mm and 43 mm size with pricing of €149 (around $170) and €169 (around $190), respectively. In addition, the 49mm ZenWatch 2 will be compatible with most standard 22mm straps, while the 43mm version will be compatible with 18mm straps.
The 49mm ZenWatch 2 will sport a 1.6-inch display, while the 43mm variant will sport a 1.45 inch display. Other than the difference in price and screen size, what’s under the hood will be exactly the same.
- 320×320 AMOLED Display
- Wi-Fi Support
- Snapdragon 400 processor
- 400mAh Battery for 49mm variant
- 300mAh Battery for 43mm variant
- 4GB Storage
- 512MB RAM
- Bluetooth 4.1
The ZenWatch 2 will also come in three different colors: Gunmetal Gray, Silver, or Rose Gold and will be officially released sometime in October. As we get more news about the new ZenWatch 2, we will be sure to let everyone know.
In the meantime, drop us a line with what you think about the new ZenWatch 2 from ASUS, in the comments below.
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Acer announces Predator gaming smartphone and tablet
Acer has been showcasing two new power-house Android devices at IFA this year. The company’s new Predator smartphone and tablet series is aimed squarely at the performance enthusiasts and gamers out there.
Known as the Predator 8, the new Acer tablet features an 8-inch 1080p display and an Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor. The Atom x7 is a 64-bit quad-core CPU chip accompanied by Intel’s latest Gen8 graphics architecture, with a total of 16 graphics execution units. The Z8700 is the most powerful chip in the current Atom x range. This is backed up by 2GB of RAM and your choice of either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, supported by a microSD card slot.
Acer has included a few nice extras with the tablet too. The Predator 8 is packaged in a lightweight aluminium body and comes with four front facing speakers with support for virtual surround sound. There is also tactile feedback for supported games and a 2×2 MIMO WiFi modem to secure a strong connection to your home network.
The Predator 8 tablet will be heading to the US on November 6th and will start at quite a reasonable $299. The tablet will be heading to the rest of the world in October with a €349 price tag in Europe and ¥2499 in China.
The Predator 6 smartphone is a similarly impressive and powerful beast. The handset is powered by a deca-core MediaTek SoC, 4GB of RAM, 21 megapixel rear camera and a 6-inch FullHD display. We can probably safely assume that the chip in question is the MediaTek Helio X20, which features two powerful ARM Cortex-A72 cores, backed up by eight mid and low power Cortex-A53s.
Read more: 10-core MediaTek Helio X20 is official
For the gamers out there, the SoC also packs a high-end Mali-T880 GPU on board. The phone also features quad front facing speakers for superior sound clarity and haptic feedback motors for that authentic gaming rumble. Unfortunately, Acer was a bit light on the launch and price details for this one, but we’ll keep our eyes open for further details.
What do you think about Acer’s new line-up of Android gaming products?
Acer Introduces its First Dedicated Gaming Tablet with the Powerful Predator 8
Game play comes to life with Predator Quadio, a combination of four front- facing speakers and virtual surround sound, while tactile feedback is delivered through Predator TacSense
Exceptionally realistic visuals are delivered on the 8-inch FHD display (1920 x 1200) featuring Predator ColorBlast technology.
Immersive and graphically rich gaming is powered by the Intel® AtomTM x7 processor, Android 5.1, and 2×2 MIMO wireless technology for blazing-fast Internet connections
Extremely thin and lightweight, the dark grey brushed aluminum design is just 8.7mm thin and 350 grams light
BERLIN, GERMANY (September 2, 2015) Today Acer announced its new Predator 8 GT-810 gaming tablet, one of several new gaming devices in Acer’s high-octane Predator gaming series. The sleek brushed aluminum GT-810 is powered by the Intel® AtomTM x7 processor, Android 5.1 and the latest 2×2 MIMO wireless technology, taking portable gaming to a new level of fun and immersion.
Making games, movies and videos thrilling and immersive, the Predator 8 includes a high- quality FHD display (1920 x 1200) for crystal clear viewing and incredible graphics, while Predator Quadio, four array front-facing speakers with virtual surround sound and red stainless steel mesh, deliver exceptionally realistic stereo audio. In addition, Predator TacSense makes gaming more enjoyable and memorable, enhancing game play with tactile feedback.
Thin and lightweight, the Predator 8 is just 8.7mm thin (11⁄32 inches) and weighs only 350 grams (12.35 ounces), making it highly portable and easy to hold with either one or two hands. In addition, soft texturized panels on the back make it comfortable to hold and carry.
High-Octane Performance Keeps it Real
Gamers will appreciate the raw power found on the Predator 8. The newest generation Intel® AtomTM x7 Processor with Intel HD Graphics (Gen 8 –LP) deliver extraordinary graphics and performance, while 802.11a/b/g/n wireless with 2×2 MIMO supports fast connection speeds, processing data at up to twice the speed2 of traditional 1×1 solutions. Predator TacSense provides tactile feedback which makes the gaming experience more engaging and enjoyable with a real sense of vibration. And with up to 64GB of on-board storage and expansion capabilities via a microSD card of up to 128GB, gamers have room to take their games, videos and music with them wherever they go.
Designed For Gaming
Acer has collaborated with Gameloft since the design stage of the Predator 8 to fine-tune the gaming experience. As a result, Gameloft’s Asphalt 8 racing game works seamlessly with Predator TacSense to bring a realistic and immersive experience for gamers. The Predator 8 GT 810 will be preloaded3 with Asphalt 8 and 320,000 game credits (approximately US$50 value).
Top-Notch Visuals and Audio Engage the Senses
In addition to the tablet’s 8-inch full high-definition display (1920 x 1200), it uses Zero Air Gap and IPS technology to deliver superior color saturation, making details easily seen from all angles, and movies crisp and clear. Taking the visuals up a notch even further, Predator ColorBlast technology brings high-quality color from professional monitors to the tablet, supporting 100% of the NTSC color gamut.
Extraordinarily powerful sound is delivered via Predator Quadio — four front-facing speakers that deliver virtual surround sound and amazingly realistic and dynamic audio and accurate tones that are never distorted. Quadio’s special algorithm distributes sound intelligently between each of the speakers for maximum clarity and volume, resulting in an audio experience that’s perfect for personal enjoyment or can easily fill a room for larger gatherings or social events. In addition, Dolby® AudioTM greatly enhances the overall sound quality by intelligently optimizing the audio for various situations — streaming a movie or playing music, connected to external speakers or listening through headphones, it delivers clear dialogue, clean highs, solid midrange tones and powerful bass.
Lastly, Predator MediaMaster is a unique Acer application that allows the audio and video set up to be customized for standard, album, movie and game use. For example, in game mode the radius of the surround sound, color saturation, and global contrast are increased, while in movie mode the bass is set to median level and the dark levels of the display are enhanced for more detail.
Highly Precise Touchscreen plays well with Fingertip, Pencil or Stylus
Providing one of the best touch experiences available, the Predator 8 features Predator Precision Plus technology, which incorporates touch sensors that are smaller and more densely arranged than the industry standard. With a higher density of touch sensors, greater control accuracy can be achieved, which is especially beneficial in FPS games. Also ideal for sketching or writing, the tablet can be used with any 2mm fine tip writing implement such as a graphite pencil or an optional Acer Accurate Stylus.
Accessories
Acer will offer a number of optional accessories for its Predator 8 gaming tablet, including covers, carrying cases, a stylus, travel adapter, SlimPort adapter dongle and gaming headset.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Predator 8 GT-810 will be available in North America for $299.99 exclusively at Newegg for 2 weeks beginning on Nov. 6. After that it will be available at other retailers nationwide. It will be available in EMEA in October with prices starting at €349, and in China with prices starting at ¥2499. 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/predator.
Asus Zenwatch 2 will be offered in two sizes starting at $170, coming in October
Asus first unveiled the successor to the ZenWatch at Computex earlier this year, but at IFA 2015 they are finally giving us the rest of the details such as pricing and availability.
The ZenWatch 2 will be heading to select markets in October with two different configurations, a larger 49mm variant with a 1.6-inch display or a 45mm variant with a 1.45-inch display. The former of these will cost you €169 ($190), with the smaller version set at €149 (roughly $170).
Aside from the display and overall size, both watches have the same specs including AMOLED displays, a Snapdragon 400 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, IP67 water resistance, a “over two days” of battery life with ambient operating mode. Charging the ZenWatch 2 will also be easier than ever thanks to a magnetic connector that supposedly can get the watch to 50% power in just a little over 30 minutes.
The ZenWatch 2 will be available in silver, gunmetal, or rose gold with several different interchangeable straps also on offer. The larger variant will utilize 22mm straps, the smaller will use 18mm.
What do you think of the Asus ZenWatch 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Here’s how to watch ASUS’ IFA 2015 press event!
It’s nearly ASUS’ turn to take to the stage at this year’s IFA conference, and so we invite you to join us here in Berlin, albeit virtually. The company’s teased a couple of announcements on the social medias, hinting at a new smartwatch and a PC-on-a-stick, among other things. The press conference will kick off in around 30 minutes, so head on over to the livestream page if you’d like to pull up a seat next to us and find out what ASUS has in store.
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Watch a wild light show controlled by textile punch cards
German artists from Lab Binar have created an elaborate light show exhibition set in an abandoned textile factory. It’s aimed at showing the “schizophrenia” of the textile industry — the beauty of fabrics versus the brutality of making them. The trippy production (below) was created for a textile museum in Auburg, Germany, and is divided into two parts. The first features a noisy score using samples of the original weaving machines and staccato, black and white projected images. The second, set to Kraftwerk-style synth music, shows colorful fabrics created in the factory between 1806 and 1988.
The production methods even complement the two styles. In the first, the projectors are controlled by the original punch cards used to manufacture towels in the factory, while the second, more gentile half leaned on modern digitization methods. (Punch cards were used to control “Jacquard” textile looms as early as 1801, and inspired Charles Babbage’s analytical engine.) By contrasting the harsh with the pleasant, the team aimed to show that “conditions for the workers have been and still are pretty questionable… though far away for most of us.” We did mention they were German, right?
https://player.vimeo.com/video/133655109?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0
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ASUS’ spikey router promises the ‘world’s fastest WiFi’
If you wanted an insane looking router with an almost as-insane boast, then say hello to ASUS’ new router. Touting it as the best for gaming, 4K streaming and smart home networking, the RT-AC5300 router will apparently give speeds that are 67 percent faster than first-gen, tri-band routers. It’s calling it the world’s fastest WiFi. ASUS is promising up to 1Gbps connections over 2.4GHz and up to 2.167Gbps on each of the two 5GHz bands — that’s a lot of data. Google just got a new router challenger.
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Tags: 5ghz, asus, asusu, fastestwifi, ifa, ifa2015, router, rtac5300
Watch the ASUS press conference livestream from IFA 2015 here
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The festivities at IFA 2015 are starting up now and hot off the press in less than an hour will be ASUS taking us through its latest and greatest. Not everyone is lucky enough to be in Berlin for the event – we sure aren’t – but if you’re in that boat like we are, there’s always the ASUS press conference livestream from IFA 2015. If that’s got you interested, make sure to open the link below where the livestream will be happening:
ASUS press conference livestream from IFA 2015
We’re expecting ASUS to have a nice assortment of new smartphones, tablets and their ZenWatch 2 is likely to make an appearance too. Which are you most excited for?
Source: ASUS via Phone Arena
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IFA 2015: Acer announces the gaming-centric Acer Predator 6 smartphone
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And we’re off! Acer has already completed its press conference to kick off IFA 2015, and one of the most interesting devices they announced is the Acer Predator 6 – a gaming-centric smartphone. There aren’t many smartphones in this day and age that can claim to be for gaming first and foremost, but Acer thinks this is a thing gamers want and alongside its Predator 8 tablet – which we saw announced at Computex earlier this year – announced the Predator 6.
Much like the Predator 8, the Predator 6 smartphone will also rock four speakers to presumably enhance the gaming experience, and also boasts haptic feedback to add vibrations while you’re playing games. The device will also have the new MediaTek Helio X20 processor (which has 10 cores!) and 4GB RAM. Even though it has unnecessary (and totally badass) edges everywhere, the Predator 6 still has sensible smartphone features like a 21MP camera. Hopefully we’ll be seeing more of the Predator 6 as the week goes on and more people get their hands on the device.
What do you think about the Acer Predator 6? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Phone Arena
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Want to know what Google’s new app icons are going to look like?
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Google surprised us earlier today by announcing a change to the design of its logo, however knowing Google, the change is likely going to affect every facet of the company, including Android and its Google services. We’ve already seen how the update is going to affect the Google App (i.e. Google Search) but that’s left us wondering how Google’s new app icons are going to look. Luckily, Google has already started updating the icons for its apps on the web and we’ve got a few of them screenshotted below:
As you can see, most of the apps have changed to replace the old lower-case “g” with the new upper-case “G”, though the Google+ icon has been made over quite substantially. We’re expecting quite a few of these new icons to hit Android devices in the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled for updates.
What do you think about Google’s new app icons? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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OPPO Find 9 tipped for September 19th launch
OPPO has been keeping information about its next flagship smartphone very close to its chest, but an invite posted by Weibo tipster @Kjuma suggests that OPPO may be planning to unveil a new Find 9 smartphone at a launch event on September 19th.
The announcement is said to take place in Beijing, where we could see OPPO’s first major flagship release since last year’s Find 7. That being said, the company has released a number of rather good, cost effective smartphones already this year, including the OPPO R7 Plus and the R5s.
Not too much is known about the OPPO Find 9, but there are a few specification rumors floating around. The Find 9 may ship with a 5.5-inch 2K display, 4GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, 21 megapixel camera, and a fingerprint scanner, although this is all speculation at this point. We will just have to wait a few more weeks for some official details.
What specifications would you pack inside your dream OPPO Find 9?
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