Samsung announces $99 Gear VR, Netflix for Gear VR incoming
We’ve already seen two “Innovator Edition” releases of the Gear VR, but at Oculus Connect, Samsung finally unveiled the consumer version of the Gear VR!
Unlike the two previous models, the consumer edition Gear VR will work with Samsung’s entire 2015 flagship line. While Samsung doesn’t say for sure, it is also possible we could see support for some of their mid-range handsets as well, though that’s really just speculation at this stage.
The consumer-friendly version of the Gear VR is expected to land in November for just $99, half of the Innovator Edition’s price tag. Aside from being designed to work with multiple different phones, the new model is also said to be 22 percent lighter than the previous model, and has had several enhancements that improve its overall feel, as well as enhancements to its side-of-head touchpad and other components.
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With cheaper hardware that is compatible with multiple Samsung devices, the Gear VR is certainly going to make it easier for VR fans to jump in without a huge investment. We can also expect Samsung to start really pushing hard on expanding its Gear VR optimized games and media ahead of its consumer launch. To that end, Samsung announced that Netflix and Twitch are heading to the Gear VR today, with Hulu, Vimeo, and TiVo slated to arrive “in the next few months”.
The consumer version of the Gear VR will also come with a special “Oculus Arcade’ app that opens up unique arcade experiences featuring classics like Sonic, Pac-Man, and others.
While the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift are certainly the most high-tech VR experiences being pushed to the market, products like the Gear VR will have a greater chance at mainstream appeal due to less expensive price tags. What do you think of the new Gear VR? Excited or not?
T-Mobile extended range LTE hits Los Angeles and Austin areas today too
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I got a bit quick on the trigger to push out the news of the extended range LTE actions from T-Mobile this morning in regards to Orange County and missed the other locations that were also added. In separate announcements from the carrier they also announced the 700MHz frequency being available in Los Angeles California and Austin Texas.
The L.A. areas that should see coverage boost are:
Arcadia, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Azusa, Baldwin Park, California City, Camarillo, Canoga Park, Chino, Covina, Culver City, Duarte, Encino, Hacienda Heights, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Lake Elsinore, La Puente, Littlerock, Los Osos, Marina del Rey, Monrovia, Montclair, Montebello, Monterey Park, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Newhall, North Hills, Ojai, Ontario, Oxnard, Pacific Palisades, Perris, Pomona, Port Hueneme, Porter Ranch, Redlands, Reseda, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Dimas, Santa Maria, Santa Paula, South Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Studio City, Temecula, Tehachapi, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Victorville, West Covina, West Hills, Westlake Village, Whittier, Winnetka and Woodland Hills.
The Austin areas that should see coverage boosts are:
Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Lake Travis and Kyle (TX)
We can roll that in with the Orange County announcement earlier along with Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia that were announced yesterday. Not to mention Houston, Fresno and Miami over the last week. The perks of living in bigger cities.
Again, not every device is capable of pulling down the frequency to benefit from the spectrum enhancement. Be sure to double check your location from the list above against the list of devices that T-Mobile has graciously provided on their website. If all is copacetic, let us know if you are seeing improved LTE coverage in areas, and buildings, that you weren’t previously able to get it.
Source: T-Mobile 1 | T-Mobile 2
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‘Goosebumps: Night of Scares’ mobile game slated for release in October along side the new movie
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I don’t think there is a single kid who grew up through the 90’s that didn’t have a HUGE collection of Goosebump books by R.L. Stine. I know I had a whole bookcase full of them. Yes, I use to watch the TV series that brought the books to life too. The saga continues to this day with a new partnership between Cosmic Forces, Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Scholastics to bring us a Goosebumps mobile game, based on the new Goosebumps movie with Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush and Jack Black. The movie releases October 16th and the game is slated to make an October appearance, but no dates are mentioned in the press release. I assume it will be near the same time. The movie is simply titled Goosebumps while the game will carry the name Goosebumps: Night of Scares.
“We are thrilled to be teaming up with Sony Pictures and Scholastic on this ground-breaking mobile project around the equally exceptional Goosebumps series,” said Ziad Seirafi, Founder and CEO of Cosmic Forces. “The Goosebumps game will feature superbly animated characters, monsters, and scenery including a realistic interpretation of R.L. Stine’s haunted house, and a VR mode that will put players right inside the house.”
“Cosmic Forces will help us extend the life of the Goosebumps film into the mobile space, allowing Goosebumps fans to continue engaging with the series, and its characters long after they experience the thrill of the film,” said Mark Caplan, Vice President of Sony Pictures Consumer Products. “The animation, special effects, and scares of the mobile game will be a perfect complement to the eagerly awaited film.”
In a nutshell, Jack Black turns out to be R.L. Stine in the movie and game. This happens to be the father of the girl next door that the lead character, Zach Cooper, falls for. The manuscripts of R.L. Stine end up coming to life and the Zach, along with the girl next door, Hannah, Zachs new frined Champ and R.L. Stine, spend the evening trying to get the storybook creatures back into their books where they below.
This isn’t the first game launched with a movie and it certainly won’t be the last. I certainly hope the game doesn’t make me regret loving part of my childhood. Anyone out there at least mildly excited to catch the flick and try out the game when they launch? I know I will be. If for nothing more than nostalgia and to introduce my son to the world that is Goosebumps.
To snag more details feel free to sign-up more details at Goosebumpsgame.com. Be warned though, Slappy and a number of other characters flash on the screen and might just give you a few goosebumps.
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Dungeon Hunter 5 gains new gear and new missions in latest update
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Gameloft is pushing out a new update for Dungeon Hunter 5 that brings in a slew of new stuff for your gaming addiction. This is the 4th major update to the title since its release in March of this year. That is pretty impressive considering it has only been 6 months. Anyways, Gameloft has added a number of things to the dungeon crawler that is of particular interest to those slaving away at the title.
First up we have a new RUSH feature. This addition gives you your loot and experience instantly from any story mission you have completed. You can acquire Rush tickets by completing missions for the first time on all difficulties and includes a new VIP mode. To grab them all you have to do is enter a new mission’s difficulty screen and hit Rush. They also added a new exclusive daily event, key to obtaining Kenashi tickets.
You will also find 3 new bits of armor and 3 new weapons that you can obtain by using those newly acquired Kenashi tickets. You will also be able to apply those same earned tickets to fortify your stronghold with a new layout, new trap and 4 new ferocious minions to protect that loot.
If that isn’t enough, Gameloft also tossed in 3 new story missions to expand the current story line, gifts for members of the new VIP mode by performing bounty hunter duties and MFi controller support for those sporting an iOS device.
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Upcoming Android powered BlackBerry to be called ‘Priv’
Oddly enough, one of the mostly anticipated Android devices that is going to hit the shelves later this year is made by BlackBerry. The device which has the code name ‘Venice’, has been leaked quite thoroughly. Most of those leaks have come from ex-leaker @evleaks, and he doesn’t seem like he’s going to stop anytime soon.
Evan Blass states the new device will be called the BlackBerry Priv, not Venice. If that wasn’t enough excitement for you, he also leaked a new press render which exposes the device’s slide-out keyboard. Not only did we get ourselves a new press render, but Evan was also able to obtain us the default wallpaper for the Priv, which we posted yesterday.
To give a quick refresher on the BlackBerry Priv, it is looking at a November. It will come with what is expected to be a 5.4 inch QHD display with curved edges, similar to that of the S6 edge/edge+, a Snapdragon 808 processor, 3 GB of RAM, and an 18 megapixel camera. To top it all off, it will include the slide-out keyboard of course.
One of my first true ‘smartphones’ was a BlackBerry Pearl and it was the greatest thing since sliced bread for me at the time. There was nothing like passing time in class playing Brick Breaker. I’m actually pretty excited about the device, even though I’ve phased out mobile keyboards from my life since the MyTouch 4G slide. If T-Mobile carriers it, which it is expected, I might be picking this thing up. What about you?
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[TA Deals] Unclutter your pockets with KeySmart 2.0 Titanium Key Organizer
I like to live by the philosophy of minimalism and organization. Life works best when you keep it simple and orderly.
You can apply this way of life to just about anything, even what’s in your pockets. So are you the type of person that has so many keys on your key ring that you can barely stuff them into your pocket? Do you have a spiderweb of keys that when you put them in your purse they inevitably get tangled up with your headphones or whatever else you ladies put in there?
If so then you might want to check out the latest bargain on Talk Android Deals: the KeySmart 2.0 Titanium Key Organizer.
KeySmart will organize your keys in one convenient, compact, and lightweight place. You can attach up to 10 keys and there’s also a loop so you can latch on your car’s remote clicker.
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Official trailer for the upcoming ‘Angry Birds’ movie is here
Sony and Rovio Entertainment are getting ready to release the official Angry Birds movie inspired by the widely popular Angry Birds game. Today, the companies released the official teaser trailer for the upcoming movie.
The movie will obviously be aimed at a younger crowd and will hit theaters next Summer. The upcoming movie will feature Jason Sudeiks, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, Danny McBride, Kate McKinnon, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Bill Hader, Peter Dinklage and many more.
Judging from the trailer, the red colored bird is the main character and will be played by Jason Sudeiks. He has anger issues and is taking anger management classes in hope to get better. A pig disrupts the red bird as well as his neighbors. When he gets mad or really upset he’s known to blow up.
Hopefully the movie won’t be as bad as the trailer, but if you’re into it, you can watch the trailer in the embedded video down below.
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DotEmu is bringing the classic point-and-click horror game Sanitarium to Android
If you’re a fan of 90’s horror games on the PC, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve played DreamForge’s psychological point-and-click horror game Sanitarium. If you’d much rather play this creepy title on a mobile device, though, good news! DotEmu has just announced its plans to bring Sanitarium to both Android and iOS on Thursday, October 29th… just in time for Halloween.
The game will have an all-new interface, touch and controller support, an automatic saving system, a new inventory system and even optional hints. You’ll also be able to play it in both full screen and original viewing modes, and there will also be a set of achievements for you to complete to keep the game interesting.
In case you’re unfamiliar, Sanitarium was originally developed for the PC by DreamForge Intertainment in 1998. You play as a man named Max who has just woken up in a sanitarium after being knocked unconscious in a car accident. Max can’t seem to remember where he is or where he came from, and it’s your job to travel around searching for answers. You’ll meet tons of creepy characters along the way. Speaking from experience, this game is truly frightening.
If you’d like to learn more about Sanitarium before it makes its way to Android, check out the trailer above. You can also play the game on Steam.
Sprint offers the iPhone 6s for $1 a month with trade-in
Sprint has lowered the bar in The Great iPhone 6s Price Race of 2015. Trade in an iPhone 6 at a Sprint-branded store and snag a 16GB iPhone 6s for $1 a month. Or, trade up to a 16GB iPhone 6s Plus for $5 a month. If you need a little more storage in your mobile life, get a 64GB 6s for $5.77 a month or 128GB for $10.53 a month with the trade-in of an iPhone 6. For 6s Plus people, 64GB runs $9.77 a month and 128GB costs $14.53 per month with a trade-in. There’s also a discount for swapping out your iPhone 5s: Get a 16GB iPhone 6s for $10 a month or a 16GB 6s Plus for $14. All of this is part of Sprint’s (totally-not-creepy-sounding) iPhone Forever program, which allows eligible customers to grab the newest iPhone model as soon as it’s on the market. This requires a 22-month lease on a new or upgradable line, alongside the trade-in. Before Sprint’s announcement, the cheapest monthly iPhone plan was T-Mobile’s $5-a-month trade-in offer for the 16GB 6s.
Source: Sprint
Samsung’s new and improved $99 GearVR ships this November
When Samsung released its revised mobile virtual reality headset, the GearVR, earlier this year, it did so with the label “Innovator Edition” still attached since the hardware wasn’t quite consumer-ready. Today, at the Oculus Connect 2 developer conference in Los Angeles, Samsung’s VP of Mobile, Peter Koo announced a new GearVR priced affordably at $99 and ready to ship in the United States in time for Black Friday this November and worldwide shortly after.To prove its shared commitment with Oculus to making virtual reality a truly mass-market product, the new GearVR will work with all of Samsung’s 2015 flagship phones. That means if you’ve recently upgraded to a Samsung Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge or Galaxy S6 Edge +, you now have a compatible hardware.
The hardware’s now been made 22 percent lighter, which Koo said makes it more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. And the side touchpad has also gotten a revised design, though Koo didn’t elaborate much on its changes.
We’ll have a chance to demo the new GearVR later today, so stay tuned for impressions. For now, though, you can look forward to joining the company’s push into mobile VR this November.
Source: Samsung
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