Deal: score 3 Android bot collectibles and a plushy for only $19.99!
There’s no better way to demonstrate your Android fandom than displaying cute Bugdroid robots all over the house, but these official collectibles sure aren’t cheap. This is why we are excited to tell you about today’s AA Deals Store offer. The Android Bot Collectible Bundle includes 3 Big Box Edition Android figurines and a cute plushy for only $19.99!
This is a great deal considering these Android collectibles are valued at $21, and the Ganndroid plush is usually $12.99. That equates to a 41% discount, all things considered, which is nothing to scoff at. By the way, the 3 Big Box Edition Android collectibles will be randomly chosen, so you don’t exactly know what you are getting, but many of us think that’s the whole fun of it. It’s a little surprise… a bold, colorful, fun one.
On the other hand we have the cute and squishy Ganndroid plush, which measures in at 6 inches and makes for the perfect portable snuggle buddy. Those who want in on this deal should go ahead and take advantage of it now. These offers don’t last forever, after all. And remember you can get $10 for referring friends! Just click on the button below to sign up for it.
T-Mobile posts its third quarter earnings, adds 2.3 million customers in Q3 2015
T-Mobile has some great news today with its third quarter results for 2015. In releasing its financial results, T-Mobile also added a whopping 2.3 million new customers this time around.
Finances were just as impressive, with revenue up by 7 percent from the same quarter last year. T-Mobile also recorded a net income of $138 million for this quarter, compared to a loss of $94 million during the same period last year.
As far as sales go, T-Mobile sold 8.9 million devices, 8.1 million of which were smartphones. From T-Mobile CEO John Legere:
“We’ve had 10 quarters in a row with over 1 million net new customers, 5 with over a million branded postpaid customers and a total of 2.3 million new customers this quarter alone, our momentum is strong and our incredible customer growth is translating directly into solid financial growth which makes it crystal clear that putting customers first is just good business.”
As you can see, these results are nothing close to giants’ results in the market like AT&T and Verizon. However, expect some good things from T-Mobile going forward, as the carrier is truly shaking up the business with competitive programs and pricing. T-Mobile has given consumers all the right reasons to jump ship and join the Un-carrier, but its coverage remains a problem for many.
The carrier has good coverage, but only in some markets. Not nearly as many as AT&T or even Verizon. T-Mobile realizes this, planning to take part in the upcoming FCC auction and the company even plans on rolling out Extended Range LTE in 350 markets or more by the end of the year.
source: T-Mobile
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Garmin introduces a new Vivosmart wearable and more
Garmin has had a busy fall. The company just announced an upgrade to its Vivosmart wearable along with the company’s first ever smart scale.
The new Vivosmart HR fitness band has a touchscreen and offers extended battery life while maintaining all of your fitness records throughout the day. It includes a built-in heart rate monitor for checking your heart rate during exercise and can also receive notifications from your connected smartphone. It can be paired with either your Android or iOS enabled device via Bluetooth and must be connected to the Garmin Connect application in order for various functions to work properly. Some include receiving calls, text messages and emails right on your wrist. The band can also be used as a playback controller for music. And to top it all off, the wearable is water-resistant and can be submerged up to 50 meters. It’ll be available this November in black, blue and purple.
Garmin’s new Index Smart Scale can do all sorts of things. It can calculate your weight, body fat percentage, body mass index, water percentage and even one’s muscle and bone mass. It can store information for up to 16 different people at a time and link with your compatible smartphone through your home’s Wi-Fi connection. It will hit shelves this November in black and white color options. Pricing has not been specified.
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Some Nexus 5X devices have a display malfunction, Google will happily replace it
A new post on Reddit states that some Nexus owners are experiencing a yellow hue on their display. 6P owners have nothing to worry about, this seems to only be an issue with the 5X. However, good news is Google will willingly replace it if you have the issue.
If you’re experiencing a yellow tinted overlay on your Nexus 5X, you may want to contact Google’s customer service team as soon as possible. Not all Nexus 5X devices have the issue, but many do. The problem may be hard to notice at first, but when put next to a smartphone without the associated issue, you’ll immediately notice the difference. So if you have a Nexus 5X, put up something white and check for the hue. Some have been able to shake off the hue over time, but it’s strongly recommended to get a replacement from Google.
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‘Uncharted’ borrows from cinema to sidestep clunky game design
Developer Naughty Dog’s games have always had a flair for the cinematic and that’s due in large part to their presentation. The studio takes a minimalistic approach to how it delivers information to the player, eschewing ugly on-screen means of directing you where to go by using filmic techniques like smart scene composition and color to subtly guide the players from one area to the next. In the video below, YouTuber Mark Brown explores Uncharted 3‘s opening, breaking down how Naughty Dog pretty masterfully keeps players on the right track during the rooftop chase sequence without it feeling claustrophobically linear.
Source: Mark Brown (YouTube)
Research shows brain waves sync to the music we’re listening to
Many of us naturally tap our feet when we want to keep in time with a tricky piece of music. However, researchers at New York University have discovered that this physical technique is but one example of our how our bodies naturally interpret tunes. Deep inside our skulls we have two types of low-frequency brain waves, delta and theta, that automatically synchronise with the music we’re listening to. These cortical brain rhythms help us to process the piece — they perform a similar function in conversation, breaking down syllables, words and phrases so that we can understand what someone’s trying to tell us.
Via: NewScientist
Source: New York University
‘Uncharted’ borrows from cinema to sidestep clunky game design
Developer Naughty Dog’s games have always had a flair for the cinematic and that’s due in large part to their presentation. The studio takes a minimalistic approach to how it delivers information to the player, eschewing ugly on-screen means of directing you where to go by using filmic techniques like smart scene composition and color to subtly guide the players from one area to the next. In the video below, YouTuber Mark Brown explores Uncharted 3‘s opening, breaking down how Naughty Dog pretty masterfully keeps players on the right track during the rooftop chase sequence without it feeling claustrophobically linear.
Source: Mark Brown (YouTube)
A paperweight made from every ‘collectible’ element on Earth
Is your paperweight made of too few elements? Do you even have a paperweight? (No, not this.) We’d excuse you if you didn’t, frankly. If you’re in the market, though, the Element Cube is likely the one you want. As the name suggests, this is no vanilla flowers-in-glass affair. The maker claims it contains every “collectible” element on the planet (not the same as the 90-plus “natural” ones, many aren’t available in practical quantities). That’s 62 in total, distilled into an alloy.
Via: Mental Floss
Source: Kickstarter
AT&T gives you extra data in return for taking surveys
Do you find yourself perpetually running just over your phone carrier’s data cap, and wish you could get a little more breathing room without paying a lot more? AT&T might have the answer. It just launched a Data Perks app for Android and iOS that adds precious megabytes to your plan for a given month in return for taking surveys and completing shopping offers. Think of it like Google’s Opinion Rewards, only you’re earning internet access instead of store credit.
Via: TalkAndroid
Source: AT&T, App Store, Google Play
AT&T gives you extra data in return for taking surveys
Do you find yourself perpetually running just over your phone carrier’s data cap, and wish you could get a little more breathing room without paying a lot more? AT&T might have the answer. It just launched a Data Perks app for Android and iOS that adds precious megabytes to your plan for a given month in return for taking surveys and completing shopping offers. Think of it like Google’s Opinion Rewards, only you’re earning internet access instead of store credit.
Via: TalkAndroid
Source: AT&T, App Store, Google Play
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