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.
If you’re interested in purchasing the UNIFUN Rugged 10400mAh battery, head on over to Amazon.com by clicking this link.
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.
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.
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.”
If you have ever wanted to turn your old laptop into a Chromebook, that is now possible with Neverware’s CloudReady. In a partnership with Google, the software can turn almost any Mac or PC into a Chromebook.
There is a paid version, but also a free version. Both are certified to work on nearly 200 different computers, but can be used on hundreds of others too. Very easy to install, just install the OS from a USB and you’re done. You also get automatic updates.
Neverware CEO Jonathan Hefter said:
“We’re very excited to be able to offer a free version of CloudReady. This will allow users around the world to have free access to the simplicity and speed of Chromebooks, using the computers they already have.”
If you would like to try the free version for yourself, head over to neverware.com
Press Release:
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Neverware announced the availability of a free version of CloudReady, an operating system that, in partnership with Google, turns almost any existing PC or Mac into a fully functional Chromebook.
Like the paid version of CloudReady, the free offering has been certified by Neverware on nearly 200 computer models and can be used on hundreds of others. Both versions include automatic updates and simple installation from a USB thumb drive. Since CloudReady is based on the same code that powers Chromebooks, it offers complete and secure integration with Google Apps and other Google services.
“We’re very excited to be able to offer a free version of CloudReady,” said Neverware CEO Jonathan Hefter. “This will allow users around the world to have free access to the simplicity and speed of Chromebooks, using the computers they already have.”
The paid version of CloudReady, which offers dedicated support and integration with Google’s device management console, launched in spring 2015. It has already been purchased by over 100 school districts in the United States, and CloudReady pilot programs are underway with organizations in 10 countries.
“Our teachers are amazed that they are using the same hardware – the difference in student engagement is astounding,” commented Dawn Young, Director of Educational Technology at Binghamton School district in New York. “As we move to learning environments that require increased access to technology, CloudReady has been a great way to increase our device to student ratio.”
CloudReady can be downloaded for free at neverware.com
About Neverware
Neverware is a New York-based developer of operating systems. Its flagship product, CloudReady, enables school districts and other organizations to cost effectively transform their existing hardware into simple, secure, and fast machines that can be managed right alongside Chromebooks.
Neverware recently launched a joint initiative with Google to let organizations that have never tried Chromebooks to do so, cost-free, using CloudReady. Neverware’s investors include Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Rethink Education, and Collaborative Fund.
Product images, case studies, company bios and additional quotes are available at:www.neverware.com/media
Please direct all enquiries to: Peter Freudenberger Email 909-957-8586
Theranos, the $9 billion Silicon Valley startup that promises blood test results with just a finger prick, is under serious scrutiny. According to The Wall Street Journal, FDA investigators recently showed up unannounced to inspect its laboratory, due to concerns about the data the company voluntarily submitted for approval of its testing methods. So far, the FDA has only approved one (for herpes) of the 100 Theranos tests waiting for its endorsement. Since the agency also marked the “nanotainers” — containers that can keep tiny amounts of blood — Theranos uses as “unapproved medical devices,” the company was forced to stop drawing blood by pricking patients’ fingers unless it’s to check for herpes. In short, it has almost completely stopped doing what makes the startup unique, making it like any other lab, with needles, syringes and such.
An earlier report published by the WSJ, said the company doesn’t use its proprietary technology much anyway. A senior employee told the publication that the company was only running 15 of the tests it offers on its proprietary Edison machine as of December 2014; it was processing 60 more on traditional machines by diluting the drop of blood it collects through fingerprick. Around 130 more tests were conducted using other companies’ devices and needed more than just a drop of blood — and large samples drawn with needles. (Founder Elizabeth Holmes built Theranos due to her fear of needles in the first place.)
It’s tests that use diluted blood that caused the company trouble, though. The former Theranos employees WSJ interviewed said the diluted samples usually fell below the concentration levels the machines required, causing accuracy issues. Early last year, some of their potassium tests came back with extremely high levels impossible to find in living human beings. The publication interviewed doctors and nurses whose patients reportedly got inaccurate test results indicating (non-existent) serious medical conditions, as well.
The Journal said it also reviewed internal emails provided by its sources, and some of them revealed that the company split the test samples it received from federal proficiency testers into two. The first half was processed using Edison, while the other was processed using other companies’ machines. These instruments apparently ended up spewing out different results, leading some employees to believe that Edison’s were off. One employee even emailed Theranos COO Sunny Balwani to ask which set should be submitted to the testers, and he allegedly replied that “samples should have never run on Edisons to begin with.” WSJ’s sources said they did as their ex-head honchos instructed, but they were always worried that they were breaking federal regulations.
After the Journal published its piece, which casts doubt on the accuracy of Theranos’ technology and on the legality of its practices inside the laboratory, the company aired its own statement denying the accusations. In it, the startup dismissed WSJ’s sources as “inexperienced and disgruntled former employees and industry incumbents.” It also claimed to have provided the publication with over 1,000 pages of statements and documents to prove the accuracy of its tests, as well as offered to send its proprietary devices to the Journal’s office for a demo. The WSJ turned down that opportunity, the statement said, though the newspaper’s more recent piece said it’s been trying to get permission to visit the Theranos laboratory since April.
Today’s Wall Street Journal story about Theranos is factually and scientifically erroneous and grounded in baseless assertions by inexperienced and disgruntled former employees and industry incumbents. Theranos presented the facts to this reporter to prove the accuracy and reliability of its tests and to directly refute these false allegations, including more than 1,000 pages of statements and documents. Disappointingly, the Journal chose to publish this article without even mentioning the facts Theranos shared that disproved the many falsehoods in the article… The Journal even declined an opportunity to experience the technology themselves by turning down our offer to send proprietary Theranos devices to their offices so they could have a demonstration of tests conducted themselves, and compare the results to those of other testing providers.
EndlessID is Kickstarting a flagship line of batteryless, NFC security wearables. These products, called EIDs, promise to provide you with quality privacy protection and contact sharing features in just a tap.
The company has designed prototypes for a number of wearable products that range from wristbands to keychains and stickers. All of them utilize NFC technology to let your Android device know for sure that you’re the one using the device. The wristband version also has two extra, customizable chips that may be used for your own purposes.
The official app that EndlessID is releasing alongside the physical products will enable users to lock off specific areas of their phone even when the device is unlocked. That is to say, if you hand your phone to someone to make a call, they won’t be able to access your text messages or photos unless they are wearing a pre-approved EID. EndlessID is also proud of their Software Developers Kit and API, and they believe that independent developers will find new, creative ways to make use of their technology.
The NFC chip used by EID products is the same kind as the one on your credit card. It doesn’t require a battery, so you never have to charge these wearables. If this sounds like the kind of thing you might be interested in, EndlessID is offering EID wristbands to all backers pledging $20 or more (originally, you could get this perk at $15, but that pledge tier is sold out).
The company has already surpassed their $25,000 goal, and they still have 12 days to go. It looks like a promising, inexpensive product, and the company plans on integrating with IFTTT in February of 2016, which could open the doors to innumerable custom recipes.
What do you think? Does EID look like something you might use? Head over to their Kickstarter page, and then let us know what you think in the comments!
Gearbest.com has incredible deals and the latest offering from them is the OPPO Mirror 5S which on sale for less than $230. OPPO is known to enthusiasts quite well and was one of the first smartphone companies to put a 2k display in a phone. LG was the first in the US to offer a display with 2k resolution with the G3, but I am sure many of you knew OPPO really did it before them.
Android hardware fans know of OPPO as a high quality phone manufacturer and the OPPO Mirror 5S lives up to its name. It is currently in stock and ships from a warehouse in the USA for free with a 45 day money back guarantee. Gearbest place your satisfaction above all else.
If you need an unlocked phone the Mirror 5S is a highly capable device offered at a very reasonable price.
The OPPO Mirror 5S comes with a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory(expandable via micro-SD), 8MP rear camera, and a 5 inch display. The unlocked version also comes with dual-SIM capabilities which is perfect for those who travel overseas. Head on over to Gearbest.com and check out the current deal by clicking this link.
Screen type: IPS+OGS, Capacitive
Screen size: 5.0 inch
Screen resolution: 1280 x 720 (HD 720)
Camera
Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back)
Back camera: with flash light and AF, 8.0MP
Front camera: 5.0MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Flashlight: Yes
Camera Functions: HDR
Video recording: Yes
Media Formats
Picture format: JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG
Music format: MP3, WAV, AAC
Video format: 3GP, AVI
MS Office format: PPT, Word, Excel
E-book format: PDF, TXT
Games: Android APK
Other Features
I/O Interface: 3.5mm Audio Out Port, Micro USB Slot, TF/Micro SD Card Slot
Sensor: Gravity Sensor
Cell Phone: 1
Power Adapter: 1
USB Cable: 1
Earphones: 1
Dimensions
Product size: 14.34 x 7.12 x 0.765 cm / 5.64 x 2.80 x 0.30 inches
Package size: 18 x 12 x 6 cm / 7.07 x 4.72 x 2.36 inches
Product weight: 0.160 kg
Package weight: 0.500 kg
2K Games has released the new NBA 2K16 for mobile on the Play Store, for those of you who enjoy gaming on your smartphone. The new NBA 2K16 includes new rosters as well as enhanced graphics and player models. The game finally has the career option , known as MyCAREER, as well as the blacktop mode that was previously only available to the console variant. The game also includes new soundtracks from DJ Mustard, DJ Khaled as well as DJ Premier. Euroleague teams are now available, and the game has new courts, equipment and other updated content. According to the Play Store description, the graphics and animations have been improved, and provide smoother player movement and controls.
Dropbox, that’s right, the company known for its cloud service just introduced a new editing suite and they’re calling it ‘Paper.’ If you’re familiar with Google Docs, the program will sound pretty familiar. Paper aims at redefining a user-friendly editing software that’s simple and easy to use.
Dropbox’s new editing program, Paper, has many useful tools and shortcuts using keyboard inputs making things easy and intuitive. Paper includes a large variety of stickers to play around with, but can also get important work done in a timely manner. With Paper, the company introduced a feature similar to what we see on Google Docs called ‘collaboration.’ With this, one can invite another to edit documents simultaneously.
Paper is available on the web and additionally on mobile in the Beta stage. The software is a bit buggy especially on mobile so one could expect an update to arrive shortly patching some of the present errors and glitches. However, from what we have seen so far, Paper sounds promising however, it will need to go above and beyond if it wants to get on pace with competitors. All the details can be found at the source link down below.
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.
If you have ever wanted to turn your old laptop into a Chromebook, that is now possible with Neverware’s CloudReady. In a partnership with Google, the software can turn almost any Mac or PC into a Chromebook.
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Dropbox, that’s right, the company known for its cloud service just introduced a new editing suite and they’re calling it ‘Paper.’ If you’re familiar with Google Docs, the program will sound pretty familiar. Paper aims at redefining a user-friendly editing software that’s simple and easy to use.
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