T-Mobile also working on number sync for one’s devices
Just yesterday we received confirmation that AT&T was working on a similar service offering users the ability to use his/her phone number across all of their devices. T-Mobile seems to have the same idea in mind and is also working on a solution.
Unfortunately, T-Mobile didn’t provide any details other than the fact it’s working hard to bring a solution to this very much wanted feature. However, T-Mobile did promise its idea is more versatile than what AT&T has in store.
According to Re/code, the following statement was made by Mike Sievert, operating chief of T-Mobile.
“What we are working on will make this version one offering from AT&T look small. Our strategy is to ask customers what they want and need, and then build it. AT&T’s is to build or buy things, and then try to convince customers they asked for it.”
This upcoming technology could help people link smartphones to a tablet or wearable device, keeping the phone number the same. A little, but must needed feature. Now that AT&T and T-Mobile are on-board, let’s see if Verizon and Sprint follow their lead.
Source: Re/code
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Xbox and YouTube Gaming are teaming up for the ‘Halo 5: Guardians’ launch with a 6-hour live broadcast
Xbox and YouTube’s new Gaming initiative will be partnering up for the Halo 5: Guardians launch with a six hour long celebration. You’ll want to mark your calendars, as Microsoft has a lot of great things planned for this event.
The broadcast will begin on October 26 at 6pm EDT, and will last for six hours until Halo 5: Guardians officially launches on retail shelves all across North America. This live event will feature exclusive looks at Halo 5, celebrity appearances, live interviews with the 343 Industries developers, and much, much more.
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Launch parties usually take place all around the world for a release like this, but Microsoft is shaking things up with its own celebration streamed live to anyone in the world. Anyone plan on attending?
Full press release below.
Xbox and YouTube team up for one-of-a-kind “Halo 5: Guardians” launch celebration
“Halo 5: Live” broadcast and global fan events commemorate biggest game launch in Xbox history.
REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 15, 2015 — Halo fans around the world will join together on Oct. 26 to celebrate the global launch of “Halo 5: Guardians,” one of the most anticipated games of 2015. Streaming exclusively on YouTube, “Halo 5: Live,” a six-hour live broadcast, will kick off at 6 p.m. EDT on Oct. 26 and culminate at midnight when “Halo 5: Guardians” goes on sale in North America. The broadcast will feature exclusive gameplay reveals, celebrity appearances, live interviews with the 343 Industries development team and much more.
“Halo 5: Guardians” is the most ambitious addition to the $4.6 billion sci-fi franchise to date, bringing together a gripping story, deep character narrative and teamwork-based gameplay. As a mysterious and unstoppable force threatens the universe, the Master Chief has gone AWOL and the UNSC’s elite man hunter, Spartan Locke, is tasked with hunting him down. As the pursuit unfolds, players can band together in a four-player cooperative epic that spans three worlds, or challenge friends and rivals in new multiplayer modes.1
“‘Halo 5: Guardians’ is the game we have always dreamed of making, and it was important to us that Halo fans in every corner of the world could join us in an epic-scale launch celebration,” said Bonnie Ross, corporate vice president and head of 343 Industries. “Whether they tune into the live broadcast on YouTube or come out and celebrate with us in person at one of our global fan events, we hope Halo Nation will help make ‘Halo 5: Guardians’ the biggest game launch in history.
The “Halo 5: Live” broadcast will connect millions of fans around the world, allowing viewers to watch, comment and virtually participate in multiple launch celebrations held in key international cities. Microsoft is reinventing the traditional video game launch, inviting fans to join in the celebration, no matter where they are located. Festivities currently planned include the following:
* The world premiere of “Halo: The Fall of Reach” episode one, the new animated series that tells the dramatic tale of the origin and intrigue behind the SPARTAN program that propelled characters like the Master Chief and Dr. Catherine Halsey into the pantheon of Halo lore.2
* The first Xbox roundtable featuring the writers behind “Halo 5: Guardians” and Nathan Fillion, the voice of Spartan Buck.
* Special documentaries will get up close and personal with Halo superfans around the world, showcasing what makes Halo Nation unlike any other community in gaming.
* A lucky fan in Australia will play “Halo 5: Guardians” from a helicopter flying over Sydney, as gameplay is broadcasted via a screen suspended from a second helicopter.
* In London, iconic entertainment venue The Roundhouse will transform into a “Halo 5: Guardians” celebration, with a friendly tournament between four teams of YouTube creators and fans. U.K. fans can win a chance to attend the London event by visitinghttp://bit.ly/1REsmt6.
* In celebration of a Halo superfan from Japan who has played over 10,000 hours of Halo, Master Chief and Agent Locke action figurines will travel to the edge of space for the most epic Gamertag selfie.
* A Taiwanese cosplayer will bring his passion for the Master Chief to life when he collaborates with one of the hottest jewelry designers in Australia to recreate the Master Chief’s helmet with more than 30,000 Swarovski crystals. The one-of-a-kind helmet will be unveiled during the show and kick-start a chance for gamers around the world to bid on it for charity.
* In New Zealand, Halo fans will converge at the close of the Armageddon Expo for multiplayer sessions, cosplay displays and more.
* In Hong Kong, a real-life course inspired by the new “Halo 5: Guardians” competitive Arena multiplayer mode, “Breakout,” will be constructed, putting Halo fans into real 4v4 combat.
* In New York City, a special fan destination will take place at the brand new flagship store Microsoft at Fifth Ave. and 53rd St., located in the heart of Manhattan and culminating in the midnight launch of “Halo 5: Guardians.”
“Millions of our fans around the world are waiting in anticipation of the launch of ‘Halo 5: Guardians,’ so we wanted to do something special for them and launch a video game in a way that has never been done before,” said Aaron Greenberg, head of games marketing for Xbox. “We are excited to stream the ‘Halo 5: Guardians’ launch exclusively through YouTube so fans can share in a New Year’s Eve-like countdown moment together.”
Special fan events will take place at all Microsoft stores. All stores will be streaming the “Halo 5: Live” broadcast and are offering an exclusive Halo poster with a $25 purchase, early gameplay and more for the midnight launch of “Halo 5: Guardians.” Fans can also enter a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Seattle for a tour of the Xbox and 343 studios. More information can be found on theMicrosoft store Facebook page.
The full “Halo 5: Live” launch day programming lineup will be announced soon. Additional “Halo 5: Live” details can be found athttps://www.xbox.com/Halo5Live.
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Samsung smartphone shipments might experience first ever decline in 2015
According to a new report from TrendForce, 2015 could be the year of Samsung’s first ever decline in smartphone shipments.
Samsung still sits number one overall among smartphone manufacturers when it comes to shipments. However, a lead like this doesn’t last forever. Samsung’s market share is expected to take a hit in 2015 due to a slight decline in smartphone shipments. While the smartphone growth is still at a record high, other manufacturer’s such as Huawei, Xiaomi and Apple seem to be gaining some steam. TrendForce estimates that Samsung will ship a total of 323.5 million smartphones this year, which would mark a 1% decline from last year. Although not a major concern, it becomes a bigger issue when everyone else is on the rise when you’re on a decline.
Recent reports have indicated an increased desire for mid-range phones at affordable price points. Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi have used this marketing concept to make a name for themselves. Both have seen marginal increases of up to 40% year-over-year. Each is expected to ship over 100 million handsets this year, which is a record for a Chinese manufacturer. Apple has also seen a 16% increase year-over-year due to its high demand for the larger iPhone 6 and 6 Plus handsets. Additionally, the company’s newly released iPhone 6s series looks to take things even further.
All the details can be seen at the source link down below.
Source: TrendForce
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Samsung Gear S2 coming to Verizon and T-Mobile next month
The much-anticipated Tizen-powered Gear S2 is finally here, and it’s on its way Verizon on November 6 and T-Mobile on November 15. Pre-orders, unfortunately, are only available through Verizon at this time, as T-Mobile doesn’t have a pre-order page up.
Those ordering from Verizon can expect to shell out $349.99 or $299.99 on a new two-year contract. T-Mobile will be selling it for $359.99 and will have plenty of $0 down payment options for consumers. You can add the Gear S2 to an existing phone plan for just $5/month on both carriers to get calling, texting, data, and all that good stuff.
You can pre-order from Verizon at the source link below, and you can register your interest at the first T-Mobile source link. Once you register your interest, T-Mobile will send you an update when the smartwatch is available.
Anyone looking at picking one up on either carrier?
source: Verizon, T-Mobile (1), T-Mobile (2)
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Nexus 6P is experiencing delays in some markets
According to Mobile Syrup, the Nexus 6P launch has been delayed until November 2 in Canada. Additionally, pre-orders for the device were recently taken down.
If you’re in the United States, most variants of the Nexus 6P appear sold out, but there are still two color variants up for pre-order with 32GB of storage space. According to the report, the delay in Canada is primarily due to supply issues. Right now we can only hope the Nexus 6P shortage doesn’t impact other markets. The official launch date in Canada has been pushed back to November 2, however, those who managed to pre-order the device prior to the listing being taken down will likely get their device shortly after October 23 when the units are expected to ship.
Nexus 5X orders seem to be on time, and are scheduled to ship out on October 22 here in the United States. In the meantime, you can check out are recent posts on features missing from the Nexus 6P and what could have improved the Nexus 5X.
Source: Mobile Syrup
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[Deal] Get a 32GB unlocked Galaxy S6 Edge+ for just $599
It goes without saying, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ is one of the nicest looking devices to hit the market this year, and its specs aren’t too bad either. If you’re looking to pick one up, eBay seller Monoprice is selling the 32GB model in your choice of gold or black for just $599.99.
The device is listed as unlocked, and brand new in its original packaging. With most retailers selling this device outright for $800 or more, $599.99 is quite a steal. There’s a limited quantity available, so you’ll need to act fast!
As a quick refresher, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ features:
- 5.7-inch Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 display
- Samsung Exynos 7420 chipset
- 4GB of RAM
- 32GB of internal storage
- 16-megapixel rear camera
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 3,000mAh battery
- Android 5.1.1
Anyone picking one up?
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[Deal] Learn everything you need to know about Linux with these bundles
Some people are aware of what’s available outside the world of Windows or Mac, while others have no clue. Then there are those who know about the other software versions like Linux, but have no way to get into building a Linux PC or anything like that.
Today, we are giving everyone a way to get experienced with Linux, while having a tiny Linux PC to work with. The first deal is for the VoCore: MiniLinux Computer, which is the smallest Linux PC available today. The VoCore has everything you’ll need to get up and running, including an ethernet and USB port, and an on-board Wi-Fi adapter.
- Works on open-source hardware
- Provides up to 20 GPIO lines
- Runs OpenWRT Linux
- Includes an on-board Wi-Fi adapter so you don’t need an external one
- Easily connects to peripheral devices
- Small size enables it to act as an embedded system
- Extends Ethernet & USB interfaces w/ the Dock
- Operates as a fully functional 2.4GHz Wi-Firouter
- Acts as a general purpose low-power COM for IoT applications
- Includes full hardware design & full-source code
- Integrates a 802.11n MAC, baseband, radio, FEM & 5-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch
With the VoCore there is no need to tinker around with the BiOS for your current computer, and worry about messing something up. Normally priced at $45, you can grab the VoCore for only $39.
The second deal, that goes with the VoCore, is for a set of courses designed to get you fully involved with Linux. With five different courses to learn from, you’ll be fully enveloped in Linux in no time.
- Learn Linus in 5 Days
- Learning Ubuntu Linux Server
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- Learn to Run Linux Servers Part 2
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These five courses will give you all the necessary knowledge you’ll need to understand how Linux and/or Ubuntu works. Plus, with the Pentester Certification Course, you will become certified in Linux by Igneus Technologies, which can help you in the IT field.
Normally priced at $502, you can get all five courses for 90% off, at $49. This is a great deal to teach yourself about the ins and outs of Linux. Bundle this with the VoCore Linux PC, and you have everything you need to get your own Linux server up and running.
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‘WarGames’ reboot will let you choose your own adventure
It’s been more than 30 years since Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy and a WOPR supercomputer named Joshua came close to triggering World War III in the hacker movie WarGames. The phrase “Shall we play a game?” still resonates with people today, but it may soon find a new audience after MGM, which owns the rights to the cult film, announced it’s getting a modern reboot. The studio has teamed up with interactive video company Interlude to create an “original interactive short drama,” turning WarGames into a Choose Your Own Adventure (CYOA) video with brand new characters and storyline.
In this modern take on the original, MGM and Interlude say they’ll fuse “the narrative of a compelling movie with the responsiveness of a great game.” Viewers will get to choose the outcome of certain scenes and affect the story as it progresses. If you’ve played TellTale’s episodic The Walking Dead games, then you’ll have some idea of what to expect.
If WarGames was a little before your time, let us bring you up to speed. The original movie was set during the Cold War and followed a young computer gamer (Matthew Broderick) who mistakenly hacks into the WOPR (War Operation Plan Response) supercomputer. Broderick thinks he’s playing a game with the computer, which is designed to calculate possible outcomes of nuclear war, and activates a simulation that almost triggers the real thing. It earned three Academy Award nominations.
There’s no word on how the new WarGames short will be packaged, but we do know that it’s set to land in early 2016. MGM and Interlude are already working on a story that will offer a different experience each time it is watched. If it proves successful, then who knows, we might get a new WarGames movie as well.
Via: Variety
Source: Interlude
Bell Canada gets slapped for fake App Store reviews
Bell Canada has been handed down a $1.25 million CAD ($970,719) fine by Canada’s competition bureau after its employees posted fake reviews of Bell apps. According to the regulator, the carrier “encouraged” staff members to post glowing testimonials of the MyBell Mobile and Virgin My Account apps on the App Store and Google Play. Unfortunately, these overenthusiastic write-ups neglected to mention that they were written by people on Bell’s dollar. Oops.
The dodgy behavior was initially exposed by Scott Stratten, who was already well aware of the apps’ poor standing on iTunes. Suddenly, however, the rating skyrocketed thanks to a series of five-star reviews, and Stratten smelled a rat. After some digging on LinkedIn, he uncovered that the most praiseworthy mentions were all directors, marketing managers and other people paid by Bell Canada. Oooops.
The company admitted that certain employees had been encouraged to post the ratings, but as soon as bosses were made aware, they ended the practice. As part of the settlement, the firm has pledged to tighten up its compliance program, making sure every employee knows to hit no whenever they’re asked to review the app. The firm is also being forced to sponsor a workshop to “enhance Canadians trust in the digital economy,” which will probably open with a seminar on how not to get caught gaming your own app.
Via: 9to5Mac
Volvo’s first fully electric car will arrive in 2019
Volvo’s been bullish about self-driving vehicles, but it’s much more coy when it comes to electric cars. The company’s latest XC90 has a hybrid edition, and there’s an existing V60 plug-in, but nothing fully electric. Finally, the Swedish auto-maker is ready to go all in, confirming an all-electric vehicle will go on sale in 2019, plus plans to offer hybrid versions of every car in its range, alongside a new “series 40” range of smaller electrified cars. That’s still quite a wait for the full EV, and the hybrids might not show up until 2017, but as the Wall Street Journal suggests, Volvo might have been spurred on to make the announcement by the recent VW scandal around diesel engines.
There aren’t many details about what the planned all-electric Volvo would look like, but reports suggest a saloon, similar in size to the S60, with a range of over 300 miles — putting it up against Tesla’s 2016 Model 3. However it turns out, Volvo’s chief executive, Hakan Samuelsson, seems confident people are ready for more than a little spark in their Scandinavian wagons, predicting 10-percent of Volvo sales will come from “electrified” version over the next 24 months.
Via: Autoexpress, WSJ
Source: Volvo
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