Tennessee’s 10Gbps broadband is $299 a month
Remember back when Chattanooga, Tennessee fought the FCC and Comcast earlier this year over broadband regulations? Of course you do. Now the city’s back in the news because it’s offering 10Gbps internet service that spreads across some 600 square miles and is accessible by “every” home and business. It’ll cost those 170,000 homes and businesses, though. According to a release from local utility company EPB, that blazing fast speed will run $299 a month (pretty similar to Comcast) with gratis installation and without a contract. There’ll apparently be 5Gbps and 10Gbps options for small businesses and 3Gbps, 5Gbps and 10Gbps pro-level packages for enterprise. Those prices will vary, but almost positively won’t be “cheap” for folks like you and me by any stretch of the imagination.
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Uber heads to Scotland, starting in Glasghow
After months of quiet hiring in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Uber is finally ready to take on Scotland. The company is launching first in Glasgow, although we suspect it won’t be long before it enters the Scottish capital too. That means if you’re based in Glasgow’s bustling port city, you should be able to download the app and request rides from 4pm today. Uber has already launched in most of England’s major hubs, including Newcastle, Birmingham and Leeds, so Scotland is an obvious target for further UK expansion. The company is still, however, in the middle of a legal dispute with the UK’s Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, so we’re curious to see how Glasgow’s cabbies react to their new competition.
Via: Scotsman
The see-through back cover on this Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is awesome
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While some people like to customize their devices with cases and stickers – like this Iron Man-themed Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – others like to make hardware modifications to their devices. Someone on Reddit has had the unique idea of removing the coloured backing of their Samsung Galaxy Note 5, leaving just a transparent back cover that reveals the innards of the device to the world.
Of course, there are a few tricks to know in case you want to attempt the same feat: since the back of the Note 5 is non-removable, the poster had to heat up the back of the device with a heat gun, have something like a suction cup to get a good grip and pull the back cover off, and then scraping off the inside of the back cover with a razor blade. It sounds simple, but it’s probably not for the faint-hearted, especially for those who don’t like doing things to devices that aren’t intended design – plus, taking to your super-expensive smartphone with a heat gun isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea. Then again, we’d love to know if any of you try this and have success.
What do you think about this customized Samsung Galaxy Note 5? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: reddit via Droid-life
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Huawei P8 Lite updated to Lollipop in the most complicated way possible
The Huawei P8 Lite is finally getting updated to Lollipop, but unfortunately, you have to do all the work to install it and it will delete everything on your phone.
If installing Lollipop is that important to you, be prepared for a much more complicated install compared to normal. You must first download two files, decompress them and transfer them to a microSD card with at least 4GB free, now you are able to delete all your data and end up with Lollipop. It’s actually even more complicated than just that since it’s a two step flash. The “smaller file needs to be installed to prep the device, then reboot, copy over the other file, and finally you can install the full ROM”. A long wait time for a Lollipop update and a complicated install that deletes everything, thanks a lot Huawei…
The files are roughly 1GB, but will be larger once unzipped. You also must have stock B124 firmware installed currently. If you have anything else, you must flash that version first and then will be able to install the new version.
Source: Huawei Blog, Huawei Downloads
Via: Android Police
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‘PC Does What?’ commercials take you right to the danger zone
That “PC Does What?” ad campaign from the likes of Dell, HP, Intel, Lenovo and Microsoft isn’t a rumor anymore. As Business Insider notes, each of the five spots highlights a different aspect of modern Windows PCs including their svelte designs, gaming prowess and convertible configurations. The series of 30 second ads will start airing October 19th, but if you’re the impatient type you can hop past the break and see them embedded below.
[Image credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images]
Via: Business Insider
Source: Intel (YouTube)
Check out the Halloween deals 1byone is offering at Amazon.com
1byone is offering a Halloween discount on their Mini Fog Machine as well as their Super LED Stage light that is sound activated to spiff up your party. Think about how cool your Halloween party or decorations would be with the fog machine to add a little spookiness to your set-up. Or if you’re having a party how the light will set things off to another level.
1byone has discounted the number one selling 400-watt fog machine and the LED light from now until the end of October with no discount code needed. Free Prime shipping is available for both so you can get them within one or two days after ordering. The fog machine is currently $13 cheaper than MSRP and even $3 cheaper than Amazon itself. The LED light is currently at $32.99, for a savings of $20 dollars off MSRP.
For the fog machine you’re going to want to stock up on fog liquid which you can get in 1 gallon or 1 quart sizes with free Prime shipping as well. Both are safe to use around children.
For the fog machine click here to purchase.
For the LED stage light click here to purchase.
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UNIFUN Waterproof Rugged Battery for the active types (Review with discount code)
Another day, but not another battery pack. If you’ve ever ready one of my battery reviews in the past(thank you), this one is for the outdoor types who need to stay powered up. Over the past few years we have seen many devices cater to the people who love to bicycle, run, hike, camp, sail, and every other activity under the sun.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z3 come to mind when I think of devices designed to withstand the elements. If mainstream devices are going extreme, we need the accessories to match and that’s where the UNIFUN 10400mAh Rugged Battery comes in to save the day. It’s not everyday we get to test gear designed for the rugged lifestyle, so let’s check it out.
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Design
The body of the UNIFUN Rugged10400mAh Battery is constructed out of a hard orange plastic, with a softer gray plastic around the sides and in strips along the bottom and top. The gray plastic prevents the battery from sliding around on smooth surface and makes gripping the battery more comfortable.
The three USB ports are protected by an attached plastic guard which swings out of the way to allow access. Two of the USB ports serve as outlets for charging two devices at the same time, while there is a micro-USB input for charging the battery itself. According to UNIFUN this battery has an IP66 rating which means it is 100% dust proof and resistant to powerful water jets.
There is a single button that is used to both turn on and off the flashlight and to check the charge level that the battery is holding. The UNIFUN Rugged Battery also has a small plastic loop on a short side to allow for it to be clipped to a backpack or on to a waistband (you’ll need to buy your own clip).
The only downside, which is understandable, is this battery is slightly larger than portable batteries that aren’t designed to withstand the elements.
Usage
The UNIFUN Rugged 10400mAh Battery was very intuitive to use – straight out of the box I was able to find the single button and turn the flashlight on/off without looking up instructions. Letting my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 die down and charging it all the way back up with the battery was a breeze. There was still half or more of the charge left for me the next day when I forgot to charge my phone overnight.
To test the water resistance I ran it under the faucet, with the protective flap covered, and wiped it down. I found no water within the charging ports and everything worked as advertised. I repeated this process ten times to make sure it wasn’t a fluke and it proved worthy.
Not that I actually enjoy testing durability of products, as I was raised to take care of the things I own, I dropped it on solid concrete from waist height. It picked up a few minor smudges, which wiped off with ease, and didn’t even appear to had ever dropped. I can imagine the UNIFUN Rugged 10400mAh Battery at the bottom of my backpack when I go hiking and worrying if I can drop my backpack or not. I wish all of my gadgets came with this kind of protection.
Specs
Specification:
Model: U821
Capacity: 10400mAh
Input: 5V/2A
Out1: 5V/1A(MAX)
Out2: 5V/2 .1A(MAX)
Size: 147.5×75.5×28.5mm
Weight: 300g
4 Integrated LED indicators show power level
Summary
With the $20 Amazon price for the UNIFUN Rugged 10400mAh Battery, it is a must-have in any disaster-preparedness kit. In fact the CDC recommends having batteries and flashlights in your kit! It isn’t just designed for your smartphone or tablet, but any USB powered device. Beyond the disaster kit, if you’re the outdoors or active type of person, look no further than the UNIFUN Rugged 10400mAh Battery. It will keep up with your lifestyle with a durable and rugged body and certified with an IP66 rating.
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Tumblr for Android gets updated with a plethora of stability improvements
Popular microblogging service Tumblr has just received a much-needed update for its official Android client via the Play Store. Sadly, this upgrade doesn’t bring any new functionality to the application, but it does transport a ton of patches all geared to providing users with a smoother, more enjoyable browsing experience.
The full changelog can be seen below:
- More substantiated visuals.
- Sturdier, more erect pixels.
- Reversed out-of-frame colors.
- Smoothed the visible plane.
- Re-proportioned user actuations.
- Divulgated temporal errors.
- Future-proofed for Android: Tangerine.
- Reanimated amphigory.
- Flattened bumps.
- Rounded horizontals.
- Redecorated the backside of posts.
- Upgraded enhancement engine.
- Depressurized the dashboard.
- Tickled the underbelly.
- Verified the checksum.
To install the upgrade, simply open up the Play Store, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on ‘Tumblr’, then hit the update button.
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Lyft now lets you view the basics of every ride you’ve ever taken
If you’re a frequent Lyft customer, you will love the new update the company has just started rolling out for its Android application. As from today, providing you have the latest version of the client installed on your smartphone, you’ll be able to see the basics of every ride you’ve ever taken. This consists of an A-to-B overview, the date and finally the price.
Installing the upgrade couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is open up the Play Store, swipe in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on ‘Lyft’, then hit the update button. Alternatively, you can hit the link below to initiate the download on your smartphone from your computer.
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‘Minecraft: Story Mode’ now available in the Play Store
Minecraft: Story Mode is now available in the Play Store. This is the first of five episodes called The Order of the Stone. The game developers behind it are Telltale Games. They have made many other popular games like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and Tales from the Borderlands.
The game cost an awkward $6.21, but is sure to be tons of fun. They also have some popular voice actors like “Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), Brian Posehn (The Sarah Silverman Program, Mission Hill), Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us, Tales from the Borderlands), Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights, X-Men), Martha Plimpton (The Goonies, Raising Hope), Dave Fennoy (The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series, Batman: Arkham Knight), Corey Feldman (The Goonies, Stand by Me), Billy West (Futurama, Adventure Time), and Paul Reubens (Tron: Uprising, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse)“.
You will be able to play as either a male or female character set out on an adventure, but something goes wrong quickly. Your plans change and now you must try to find The Order of the Stone to save the world from destruction.
“In this five part episodic series, play as either a male or female hero named ‘Jesse,’ and embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond. You and your friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone: Warrior, Redstone Engineer, Griefer, and Architect; slayers of the Ender Dragon. While at EnderCon in hopes of meeting Gabriel the Warrior, you and your friends discover that something is wrong… something dreadful. Terror is unleashed, and you must set out on a quest to find The Order of the Stone if you are to save your world from oblivion.”
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