HTC teases “the next evolution of the One” ahead of its NYC event
HTC is set to unveil its next smartphone on October 20th in New York City, where we’re pretty sure the Taiwanese company will officially announce the rumored HTC One A9 (aka Aero). There’s been no shortage of rumors regarding this new handset, from leaked images to purported availability details. And now that the official announcement is just one week away, it looks like HTC is in full hype mode.
To generate as much hype as possible, the company has just tweeted out a teaser that features a short little monochrome video. Unfortunately it doesn’t actually give us much information about what we’ll see at the event, but take a look just in case you’d like to speculate.
The next evolution of the One. See it 10.20.2015 at 9am PST/12pm EST: http://t.co/CnK7R0CmPB #BeBrilliant https://t.co/uM5GoJawr9
— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) October 13, 2015
http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Also attached to the tweet is a link that brings us to the event page on HTC’s website, which tells us that HTC is partnering with Tidal (Jay Z’s music streaming service) for the event. From the website:
Those who appreciate great music know greatness when they hear it. That’s why it only makes sense to partner with Tidal to celebrate the launch of our newest device for an event unlike anything that’s ever rocked the Barclays Center.
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So all in all, we’re pretty sure that we’ll see HTC unveil the One A9 on the 20th, and it will have something to do with Tidal. Perhaps purchasers of the One A9 will get a free Tidal subscription? We aren’t entirely sure. In any case, the event will take place on Tuesday, October 20th at 12pm EST/9am PST. We’ll be sure to bring you all of the details as they happen, so stay tuned for more coverage!
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New 27-Inch iMac Supports Up to 64GB of RAM, OWC Offering Upgrade Kits
Apple’s line of newly updated 5K Retina 27-inch iMacs with Skylake will support up to 64GB of RAM, an upgrade from the previous-generation 27-inch Retina iMacs that would only support a maximum of 32GB of RAM. According to OWC, The current 27-inch Retina iMac includes four memory slots that support up to 16GB of memory per slot for a total of 64GB.
Image via OWC
Build-to-order options for the 27-inch Retina iMacs only allow it to be purchased from Apple with a maximum of 32GB RAM, but OWC will offer 16GB modules in 48GB and 64GB configurations for the new iMac. OWC plans to start selling its new 48 and 64GB kits tomorrow, but pricing is not yet available.
The new 27-inch iMacs were announced this morning and are available from Apple retail stores and Apple’s online store. Pricing for the machines starts at $1,799 for a 3.2GHz quad-core processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, and an AMD Radeon R9 M380 graphics card.
OnePlus teases “beauty in the making”
OnePlus is not one to stay quiet about its upcoming smartphones and teasers for something “beautiful” have begun showing up today. The image, which was shared both through Facebook and Twitter, simply shows what seems like either creased paper or some kind of powdery material. Regardless of what the photo displays, though, OnePlus claims it represents “beauty in the making”, and goes as far as using the hashtag #PowerfullyBeautiful.
Needless to say there is not much we are getting out of this ad, but we have previously heard of a second 2015 OnePlus handset coming. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei mentioned this mysterious gadget wouldn’t be like previous handsets the Chinese startup has built. Instead of focusing on high-end specs and power, this rumored device is to have a high emphasis on design, a statement which happens to go right in line with today’s teaser.
“I think its going to be a phone catering to a different type of audience. Perhaps for those who appreciate design over specs.” -Carl Pei, Co-Founder at OnePlus
The rumors!
Rumors say OnePlus is working on a “Mini” smartphone. The smaller device is rumored to feature a 5-inch 1080p display, a MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front shooter and a 3000-3100 mAh battery.
But all of that is irrelevant to those who OnePlus is targeting with this handset. As already mentioned, what matters is the aesthetics – so what is it that will make the OnePlus Mini (or whatever device they announce) stand out? We know nothing but rumors so far, but if the OnePlus Mini happens to be real and the rumors prove to be true, it will all be about customization.
While the phone is said to be built of plastic, the true lure is that the company might also sell accessories that change the colors and styles of the phone. Something like what others have been doing with removable back covers, we suppose.
Conclusion
Don’t you worry, guys. The hype train has just taken off and you can be sure more teasers will be coming soon. This is OnePlus, after all! What do you guys think about the idea of a good-looking phone that has lesser specs, though? Is that something you would be interested in? By the way – judging by the rumored specs, the phone might not be a weakling either!
OnePlus Videos!
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HTC teases the “next evolution of the One” for October 20
One week from today, HTC will unveil its next phone that is expected to be the One A9. The company will share the floor at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn later that day with Tidal for a charity concert that will benefit the New World Foundation. Needless to say, HTC will have a very busy October 20 this year. HTC is continuing to build hype for next week by releasing a teaser video that proclaims the “next evolution of the One” is coming.
The next evolution of the One. See it 10.20.2015 at 9am PST/12pm EST: http://t.co/CnK7R0CmPB #BeBrilliant https://t.co/uM5GoJawr9
— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) October 13, 2015
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The actual video, though, is rather vague and only shows desert landscapes, outer space, and rain. It doesn’t quite make sense to us. But who knows, maybe it makes sense to you.
Source: HTC (Twitter)
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You can get the Huawei Watch’s wireless charging cradle from the Google Store
Like most smartwatches, the Huawei Watch utilizes wireless charging through little pogo pin connectors. So you’ll need a proprietary charger in order to get Huawei’s first Android Wear device ready for use; therefore, if you lose the one that comes with a new Huawei Watch, you’re going to need to purchase a replacement. Although Huawei is not selling its own device’s accessory just yet, the Google Store today started selling the wireless charging cradle.
The Google Store has the Huawei Watch’s wireless charging cradle priced at $39.
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VLC gets updated with simplified permissions and tons of speed tweaks
VLC is one of the best media players available, whher you’re looking for something on desktop or mobile. The Android version has come a long way since release, offering one of the best ways to view your movies and TV shows on the go.
Today the VLC app was updated with several new performance enhancements and fewer app permissions for the security-minded. The speed enhancements Comecon improved decoding methods and a quicker interface, plus some changes that bring things more in line with Material Design. There’s also support for 4K videos, in case you’re the kind of person to store enormous 4K rips of movies on your 16 GB phone.
Hit the link below to grab the update if you haven’t already.
source: Android Police
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Get the premium Nubia Z9 Mini octa-core Android 5.0 at a bargain price at Gearbest.com
Chinese phone manufacturers are coming on strong in 2015. An unknown Huawei wasn’t even a thought in our minds just three years ago. Now they are building the premium version of the Nexus line this year for Google while taking market share from Samsung in China. We shouldn’t be surprised as the Chinese have been manufacturing our electronics for many years now.
In comes Nubia. They make premium unlocked phones that are unheard of in the US. You need to check out the Nubia Z9 if you’re interested in buying an unlocked device. It comes loaded with specs at a very affordable $269.99 with free shipping from Gearbest.com. This really is a premium phone that can fit in your hand with a display of 5 inches for a reasonable price. I encourage you to check it out and be ahead of the curve. With devices this good we should be Nubia making a name for itself in the US soon.
Overview
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.5GHz Octa Core 64 bit
• Screen: 5.0 Inch IPS OGS Gorilla Glass Screen, 1920×1080 (441 dpi)
• Dual cameras: 16 MP Back Camera + 8 MP Front Camera
• SIM Card: Dual SIM dual standby, dual Nano SIM
• RAM+ROM: 2GB+16GB, expandable memory up to 128GB via microSD
Compatible Network Frequencies:
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz
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Brand: Nubia |
 Hardware
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
 Network
Wireless Connectivity: GSM, 3G, GPS, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth |
 Display
Screen type: Capacitive |
 Camera
Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back) |
 Media Formats
Picture format: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP |
 Other Features
TF Card Slot: Yes |
 Battery
Battery Capacity (mAh): 2900mAh |
 Package Contents
Cell Phone: 1 |
 Dimensions
Product size: 14.13 x 6.98 x 0.82 cm / 5.55 x 2.74 x 0.32 inches |
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Apple Watch Now Available From B&H Photo
B&H Photo is now offering several different models of the Apple Watch, both online and in its retail store located in New York. Like other third party retailers that sell the Apple Watch, B&H Photo is only offering select Apple Watch stainless steel and Apple Watch Sport models.
With the Apple Watch in retail stores like Target, Best Buy, and B&H Photo, we may soon start seeing small discounts on the device. Each of these sites offers several other Apple products and they often have sales and deals available. With Black Friday approaching, it’s possible there could be Apple Watch models available at lower prices.
The site is selling four different varieties of the stainless steel Apple Watch, offering the Black Stainless Steel model with a Black Sport Band in 38 and 42mm configurations and the Silver Stainless Steel model in 38 and 42mm configurations with a Product (RED) Sport Band, the Milanese Loop, and the White Sport Band.
Several varieties of the Apple Watch Sport are available, including Silver, Space Gray, Gold, and Rose Gold models with recent Apple Watch Sport Bands in colors like Midnight Blue, Antique White, Stone, Blue, and Lavender. B&H Photo is also selling Apple Watch charging cables and offering standalone Apple Watch bands.
Since August, Apple Watch availability has expanded to Best Buy, Target, and Sprint and T-Mobile locations.
Intel’s profit drops as PC sales keep sliding
Where goes the PC market, so goes Intel’s profit… and unfortunately, that means those profits are headed south. Intel is reporting a 6.3 percent year-over-year income drop for the third quarter that can largely be blamed on tanking PC sales. While it did see upticks in its data center and internet of things groups, they weren’t making nearly enough money to offset the loss from Intel’s bread-and-butter chip business. Processor shipments dropped a sharp 19 percent, and the only consolation was a 15 percent hike in selling prices — in short, those who did buy PCs were more likely to be performance mavens (like pros and enthusiasts) than everyday shoppers.
It wasn’t difficult to see this coming. The slow, staggered release of its 6th-generation Core processors (aka Skylake) left many vendors selling PCs that were past their prime — even the release of Windows 10 wasn’t going to persuade some people to buy old gear. And while Intel has been embracing mobile and wearables, it remains a PC-focused company in a world full of smartphones and tablets. The tech pioneer is bound to see better performance in the fall, but it may not be truly safe from profit drops unless it reduces its dependence on conventional computers.
Via: Wall Street Journal
Source: Intel (PDF 1), (2)
What’s on your HDTV: ‘Beasts of No Nation’, ‘Continuum’ finale
Tonight we have our first listing that’s also viewable in virtual reality, as the Democratic Party’s presidential debate airs on CNN and via NextVR’s streaming (click here for instructions on viewing via Gear VR headset, and it’s also on Facebook, but in 2D). Bigger news still, is the release of Netflix’s first original movie, Cary Fukunaga’s Beasts of No Nation with Idris Elba. Sci-fi fans will want to check out the final episode of Continuum (finally airing here in the US), and on Saturday night Tracy Morgan will be back on SNL. Gamers (that aren’t still powering through tracks on the new Rock Band) can check out the first episode of Telltale Games’ Minecraft: Story Mode on any system or Yoshi’s Woolly World on Wii U, while Aladdin and Team America: World Police top the Blu-ray drops this week. Look after the break to check out each day’s highlights, including trailers and let us know what you think (or what we missed).
Blu-ray & Games & Streaming
- Aladdin
- Team America World Police (Special Edition)
- Tomorrowland
- San Andreas (3D)
- Mad Men: The Complete Collection
- Dope
- Bates Motel (S3)
- Witness
- The Land Before Time
- Escape from Alcatraz
- Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 1 (Everything)
- Goosebumps: The Game (Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, PC)
- Bedlam (PS4)
- Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch (PC)
- WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship (PS3, PS4)
- The Talos Principle (PS4)
- Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Back to the Future: The Game – 30th Anniversary (PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One)
- Rocket League: Revenge of the Battle-Cars DLC (PS4, PC)
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Hearts of Stone DLC (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
- Yoshi’s Woolly World (Wii U)
Tuesday
- The Awesomes, Hulu
- The Mindy Project, Hulu
- Democratic Party Presidential Debate, CNN, 8:30PM
- 2015 Hip Hop Awards, BET, 8PM
- Grandfathered, Fox, 8PM
- The Flash, CW, 8PM
- The Muppets, ABC, 8PM
- NCIS, CBS, 8PM
- The Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris, NBC, 8PM
- Big Brother, CBS, 8PM
- Labor Games, TLC, 8PM
- The Grinder, Fox, 8:30PM
- Fresh Off the Boat, ABC, 8:30PM
- 30 for 30: Trojan War, ESPN, 9PM
- Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., 9PM
- The Voice, NBC, 9PM
- Scream Queens, Fox, 9PM
- NCIS: NO, CBS, 9PM
- Inside the NFL, Showtime, 9PM
- From Dusk Till Dawn, El Rey, 9PM
- Face Off, Syfy, 9PM
- Limitless, CBS, 10PM
- The Bastard Executioner, FX, 10PM
- Chicago Fire, NBC, 10PM
- Public Morals, TNT, 10PM
- Tosh.0, Comedy Central, 10PM
- A Season with Notre Dame football, Showtime, 10PM
- Startup U, ABC Family, 10PM
- Wags, E!, 10PM
- Drunk History, Comedy Central, 10:30PM
Wednesday
- Rosewood, Fox, 8PM
- Unsung: Kashif, TV One, 8PM
- Survivor, CBS, 8PM
- The Middle, ABC, 8PM
- Big Brother, CBS, 8PM
- Young & Hungry (season finale), ABC Family, 8PM
- The Goldbergs, ABC, 8:30PM
- Inside New York Fashion Week, ABC Family, 9PM
- Kingdom (season premiere), DirecTV, 9PM
- Criminal Minds , CBS, 9PM
- Law & Order: SCU, NBC, 9PM
- Modern Family, ABC, 9PM
- Black-ish, ABC, 9:30PM
- The Brain with David Eagleman (series premiere), PBS, 10PM
- Code Black, CBS, 10PM
- Chicago PD, NBC, 10PM
- Nashville, ABC, 10PM
- The League, FXX, 10PM
- The Jim Gaffigan Show, TV Land, 10PM
- South Park, Comedy Central, 10PM
- Are You the One?, MTV, 10PM
- Moonbeam City, Comedy Central, 10:30PM
- You’re the Worst, FX, 10:30PM
- NFL Turning Point, NBC Sports Network, 11PM
Thursday
- Startup U (season finale), ABC Family, 5PM
- Bones, Fox, 8PM
- Grey’s Anatomy, ABC, 8PM
- Heroes Reborn, NBC, 8PM
- WWE Smackdown, Syfy, 8PM
- Vampire Diaries, CW, 8PM
- NFL: Falcons/Saints, CBS, 8:25PM
- Scandal, ABC, 9PM
- Big Brother, CBS, 9PM
- Sleepy Hollow, Fox, 9PM
- The Blacklist, NBC, 9PM
- Benders, IFC, 10PM
- The Player, NBC, 10PM
- How to Get Away with Murder, ABC, 10PM
- Nathan for You (season premiere), Comedy Central, 10PM
- Haven, Syfy, 10PM
Friday
- Beasts of No Nation, Netflix, 3AM
- Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers, Netflix, 3AM
- MLB ALCS Game 1, Fox, 7PM
- The Amazing Race, CBS, 8PM
- Last Man Standing, ABC, 8PM
- Undateable, NBC, 8PM
- Truth Be Told (series premiere), NBC, 8:30PM
- Dr Ken, ABC, 8:30PM
- Play it Forward, Showtime, 9PM
- Shark Tank, ABC, 9PM
- Hawaii Five-0, CBS, 9PM
- Blue Bloods, CBS, 10PM
- Strike Back, Cinemax, 10PM
- Z Nation, Syfy, 10PM
- Continuum (series finale), Syfy, 11PM
Saturday
- CFB: Penn State/Ohio State, ABC, 8PM
- MLB ALCS Game 2, Fox, 8PM
- MLB NLCS Game 1, TBS, 8PM
- Kristy, Lifetime, 8PM
- They Found Hell, Syfy, 9PM
- Doctor Who, BBC America, 9PM
- Blunt Talk, Starz, 9PM
- Mythbusters, Discovery, 9PM
- Survivor’s Remorse, Starz, 9:30PM
- Amy Schumer: Live from the Apollo, HBO, 10PM
- Saturday Night Live: Tracy Morgan / Demi Lovato, NBC, 11:30PM
Sunday
- Sunday Night Football: Patriots/Colts, NBC, 8:20PM
- MLB NLCS Game 2, TBS, 7PM
- 60 Minutes, CBS, 7:30PM
- Madam Secretary, CBS, 8:30PM
- Once Upon A Time, ABC, 8PM
- The Simpsons, Fox, 8PM
- Brooklyn Nine-nine, Fox, 8:30PM
- The Walking Dead, AMC, 9PM
- The Good Wife, CBS, 9″30PM
- The Leftovers, HBO, 9PM
- Family Guy, Fox, 9PM
- Indian Summers, PBS, 9PM
- The Last Man on Earth, Fox, 9:30PM
- Quantico, ABC, 10PM
- Talking Dead, AMC, 10PM
- Project Greenlight, HBO, 10PM
- The Widower, PBS, 10PM
- Naked & Afraid: Forsaken, Discovery, 10PM
- CSI: Cyber, CBS, 10:30PM
- Doll & Em (season finale), HBO, 10:30PM
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, HBO, 11PM
- Comic Book Men (season premiere), AMC, 11:59PM
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