Google and Microsoft drop all twenty lawsuits between the two
Google and Microsoft have been fighting over patents for quite some time. As of today, both companies have decided to terminate all twenty lawsuits debating patent filings between the two.
Starting today, Google and Microsoft will be friends again now that neither has to worry about their 5-year long dispute over patents. The argument consisted of everything from smartphones to game consoles with lots between. According to Bloomberg, the two companies have solved their issues and are now looking to partner up for future technologies. The companies agreed to set up what they’re calling a ‘royalty-free video format’ to prevent further disputes between the two.
It’s great to see that lawsuits have calmed down a bit. Both companies have changed to a large degree since 2010 when some of these disputes began. The market has changed a whole lot and each other’s goals today are not necessarily what they had in store back in 2010. Now we just need Apple and Samsung to do the same.
Source: Bloomberg
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Check out these 7 cases to protect your Galaxy S6
Protecting your cell phone is important. One of the first things most of us do is search for a case either while we’re still in the store or after we get home. AndroidGuys is here to help you get the best case you can for your Galaxy S6. We’re going to be taking a look at three different categories today. Ultra protection, barely-there and in-between. All of the cases on our list have 4 stars or greater and free Prime shipping from Amazon. Here are our choices for some of the best cases for the Samsung Galaxy S6.
Ultra Protection
If you drop your phone a lot or just want to make sure your phone lasts for the full two years of your contract or financing agreement, these are the cases for you.
OtterBox Defender Series
OtterBox is the biggest name in phone protection. They’ve been doing it longer and better than anyone else. The Defender Series is the most popular line that OtterBox offers due to its multi-layer design that absorbs shocks and keeps scratches away. While it’s one of the top heavy-duty cases, it’s also deceptively light-weight. Weighing in at less than 5 ounces the Defender Series keeps your device protected without adding a lot of heft.
You can pick up the OtterBox Defender Series in one of four colors for about $31 with free Prime Shipping.
Product link: OtterBox Defender Series
Spigen Capsule Ultra Rugged
Spigen is one of the most well respected case makers around due to their high quality and low prices. You can almost always find a design to fit the needs for your flagship phone because Spigen tries to protect just about everything out there. Their Capsule Ultra Rugged case is a great combination of protection and looks. It has a distinct design that covers makes your phone stand out while keeping it protected from those nasty falls and scratches. One of the best features of the Capsule Ultra Rugged is how slim it is. It’s one of the smallest cases on the list so it doesn’t bulk up your phone.
You can pick up the Spigen Capsule Ultra Rugged case for $11.99 with free Prime Shipping.
Product Link: Spigen Capsule Ultra Rugged
SUPCASE Water Resistant Rugged Case with built in screen protector
If you’re looking to protect your phone from more than just the drops and scratches, this may be the one for you. For $20, you can pick up this rugged case from SUPCASE that protects from splashes and spills and comes with three different backs so you can change the color whenever you want. The case has two layers, a Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) core and Polycarbonate (PC) outer case, and a built in screen protector to extend the scratch protection to the screen. SUPCASE also included covers for the auxiliary jack and charging port, so you can keep water and dust out. Note that this isn’t a case you should take your phone with you while swimming, but it definitely should protect you in case of an accidental splash or two.
You can pick up the SUPCASE Waster Resistant Rugged case with built in screen protector and three backings for $19.99 with free Prime Shipping.
Product Link: SUPCASE Rugged Case
Barely There
Swees Transparent TPU Case
Sometimes less is more. If you want a case that will protect your phone but has less bulk, the Swees Transparent TPU Case may be the one for you. As the name indicates, it is transparent so you can see that beautiful glass back and the aluminum sides of your Galaxy S6. Since it’s made out of TPU it’s also going to add a fair bit of grip to your phone too. The S6 is a pretty slippery phone so this is definitely a huge plus for this case. There’s a raised lip to protect your screen and it’s easy to take on and off. This case from Swees has the recipe for success.
You can pick up the Swees Transparent TPU Case for only $4.99 with free Prime Shipping
Product Link: Swees Transparent TPU Case
Spigen Liquid Crystal Case
The Liquid Crystal case from Spigen is a lot like the Swees Transparent TPU case in the aspect that it focuses on a nice transparent case and doesn’t add a lot of bulk. Spigen advertises that the Liquid Crystal case is the thinnest and lightest Samsung Galaxy S6 case on the market and that the urethane coating they use prevents discoloration. Part of the advantage of the Liquid Crystal Case is that there is an anti-smudge inner dot design that creates a buffer between the TPU case and glass back. This protects your phone from not only fingerprints but scratches and provides some drop protection as well.
You can pick up the Spigen Liquid Crystal Case for $10.99 with free Prime Shipping
Product Link: Spigen Liquid Crystal Case
In Between
Caseology Wavelength
The Caseology Wavelength series is one of the best looking cases on the market. The dual layer TPU and Polycarbonate case will protect your phone from drops while looking good doing it. This is a case that will fit in no matter the situation. You could be in a business meeting or just out with your friends and it won’t look out of place. There are precise cut outs for all of your ports and a camera cut out big enough that the flash won’t rebound back into the lens. And no matter what your taste, Caseology is going to have a design for you with 37 color combinations to choose from.
You can pick up the Caseology Wavelength case in one of 37 combinations for only $17.99 with free Prime Shipping.
Product Link: Caseology Wavelength
Obliq Slim Meta Case
The Slim Meta case from Obliq is one of the thinnest, full coverage cases out there. This shock-resistant case is made out of TPU and in addition to being shock resistant, the Slim Meta case promises to keep your device free from scratches. There’s a lip that barely comes over the front of the case so it can protect your screen from face down falls while not impacting your ability to swipe in from the side, a common action in Android today. It looks great with an airbrushed, two-tone design.
You can pick up the Obliq Slim Meta case in a number of colors for only $14.55 with free Prime shipping.
Product Link: Obliq Slim Meta Case
What are your suggestions for cases for the Galaxy S6? Let us know in the comments what your favorite case is.
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Sound Guys Monthly – JBL Flip 3 International Giveaway
As the summer fades away here in New York — which is as close to a headquarters for Sound Guys as anywhere else — one thing makes us welcome the falling leaves and coming snow, and no, it doesn’t have “pumpkin spice” in the name. We’re talking about the slew of audio products released around this time every year. From the look of things, 2015 isn’t going to be any different.
We’d also like to congratulate Mustapha A. from the United States on winning last month’s giveaway for the Jaybird X2s! For all of you who were hoping to win but didn’t, you’ve got another chance this month, this time for the JBL Flip 3.
Sennheiser at IFA 2015: Bringing affordability with Sennheiser goodness
IFA kicked off September with a bang, with several audio companies showing off new products at the show. For its part, Sennheiser debuted three new models in its long-running HD400 line: the HD451, HD461, and HD471. While the HD451 aren’t coming to the U.S., the HD461 and 471 will be on sale later this month.
Parrot Zik 3: Making wireless headphones more connected?
Once upon a time headphones had coiled cables and needed to be plugged into giant hi-fi amplifiers. Eventually both headphones and the devices they played through got smaller, leading to wireless headphones. Now Parrot is taking wires out of the equation entirely by adding wireless charging to the upcoming Parrot Zik 3.
The Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Headphone II update great headphones with 2015 hardware
The Bose AE2W are among the company’s most popular headphones, despite the clunky external Bluetooth module needed for wireless connectivity. As we saw in our review, the Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Headphone II may have a clunky name, but the headphones themselves are worth it, and at $280, the price is fairly reasonable given the Bose name.
When artfulness meets IndieGoGo: Meze’s 99 Classics
Electronics may be useful, but they’re not exactly the most unique or personal products. You can slap a case on your phone, but chances are there is at least one other person with that phone + case pairing. Meze is attempting to solve this problem — at least for headphones — with its new 99 Classics, which it promises are as “unique as fingerprints.”
Logitech UE Boom 2: Making 360 sound with IPX7 certification
Nobody was really asking for the UE BOOM 2, mainly because most people were big fans of the original (except for Kris – see our review). Still the new iteration is more weatherproof and available in several fun new color combinations, which makes the new model an easy pick for those who haven’t yet looked at the OG BOOM.
Coolest of the month: Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II
With a whopping three 9.0 review scores given out this month, it was tougher than it’s ever been to pick the coolest of the month, but in the end Bose pulled it out, despite the awkward name. The sound and comfort are right in line with other Bose headphones, and the easy pairing and solid connectivity absolve the AE2W’s sins.
Best bang for the buck: Monoprice Hi-Fi Lightweight On-Ear Headphones
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Given that one of the top scores for the month only costs $99, this was another tough category to pick, but at just $15, the Monoprice couldn’t be ignored for this slot. We honestly weren’t surprised as we’ve come to expect great things at astonishingly low prices from this company, and these headphones delivered on that expectation.
Giveaway: JBL Flip 3
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When it comes to speakers that can fit in your pocket, the UE BOOM and Beats Pill might be the better known options, but the JBL Flip has been around just as long as both of those speakers, and offers a much better price-performance balance. The JBL Flip 3 is the best iteration yet of this powerful yet portable speaker, and now it can be yours without paying a cent.
Tinder’s ‘Super Like’ is now available to all
Swiping right on Tinder is a simple to tell someone that you like them, but what if you want them to know that you really, really, really, really, really like them? That’s what Super Like is for, a swipe up (or blue star) that signifies that you’re developing more than a passing interest in another person. The feature was trialled in Australia last month and now it’s being pushed out to Tinder users all across the globe. According to TechCrunch, Tinder CEO Sean Rad claimed that the option is encouraging more people to start paying for Tinder Plus. Unlike regular swipes, Super Like is a once-a-day type affair, which means that you have to be choosy as to who you want to bear your soul to. If you’re a Tinder Plus user, however, you are entitled to use the button five times — although that could prove costly if you’re over Tinder’s desirable age range.
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Tinder
Apple fixes lock screen issue in latest iOS 9 update
Remember that iOS 9 security issue that allows someone to bypass the iPhone lock screen using Siri and access your contacts and photos? And how some folks thought that it wasn’t real? Well, Apple sure did, as the latest iOS 9.0.2 update includes a fix for the problem. Apple said that because of the security hole, “a person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access photos and contacts from the lock screen.” It addressed the issue by “restricting options on a locked device,” meaning users will no longer be able to exploit Siri to access those areas.
With iOS 9.0.2, Apple also squashed iCloud backup issues, iMessage activation problems and a bug with mobile data settings. Finally, it fixed a screen rotation issue and improved the security of Podcasts. Want the update now? Don’t worry, you should get a notification that it’s available if you haven’t already.
Source: Apple
ICYMI: Toilet tech, sight-giving headset & lab-grown veins
Today on In Case You Missed It: Biosynthetic veins and arteries have been created by researchers in London that are able to imitate traits of human tissues, including the ability to self-heal. A headset designed for people with serious vision problems costs a hefty $15,000 but is able to modify sight for users by sending a tweaked for color and focus livestream of reality back to the display. And a Kickstarter gadget aims to tech out your toilet to actually smell okay rather than like… well you know.
We found a parody video from the band Twenty One Pilots, acting out the ‘extreme sport’ of something they’re calling phone pinching. Send it to your most klutzy friend asap!
And on the off-chance you’re a fan of the pico drone that I loathe so, so much, you can see a video of its adorableness, here.
If you come across any interesting videos, we’d love to see them. Just tweet us with the #ICYMI hashtag @engadget or @mskerryd.
Nest gets more smart home devices talking to each other
Getting your connected-home gear to actually connect with one another can be a pain. Nest is trying to alleviate at least some of that hassle by adding Weave, its ad-hoc networking system to Works with Nest, it’s third party development platform. Weave lets items talk to each other without relying on a home network. The company is also introducing APIs for the Nest Cam with basic camera controls and access to motion and sound events. Plus, it launched a Works with Nest store with hardware that, well, work with Nest. Finally, it showed off a new lock from Yale that works with the fancy new features it just announced.
The updated developer program is Nest’s way of being a more integral part of the Internet of Things. Its Works with Nest program is designed to get more devices talking to the company’s core products. With it third-parties can set up their products to react to data transmitted by Nest items. For example: the new Yale door lock will alert you if the carbon monoxide levels in your house are at a dangerous level before you enter the house because the Nest Protect shared that information.
By adding Weave as an ad-hoc network for devices it removes one of the pain points found in IoT; the hub. “We’ve never believed in hubs. Nest Weave is a very organic mesh network that extends is own range as you add devices,” said Greg Hu, senior manager of the Nest platform.
The Yale Linus lock is the first item to use the new feature. The lock tells you if its opened and closed and can’t be fooled by an open door with the bolt sticking out. The lock can track when people enter and leave the house via unique passcodes and is controlled by the Nest Aware app. Both the lock and Weave will be available in 2016. The Nest Cam API and Works with Nest store are available now.
Source: Nest
TAG Heuer’s first smartwatch gets a $400 price bump
Normally, when a company changes its mind about the pricing of a forthcoming gadget, it’s to surprise us all with a nice discount. Luxury watch brand TAG Heuer, on the other hand, felt that its first smartwatch, the Carrera Wearable 01, was actually too cheap at $1,400. In an interview with CNBC, CEO Jean-Claude Biver revealed that the timepiece, created with Google and Intel, will now actually retail for $1,800. Biver also let slip that the watch will launch on November 9th at the LVMH building in New York. The executive also feels that $1,800 is a fair price for the unit, since it’s only a few hundred bucks more than you’d pay for an Apple Watch Hermés Collection — produced by a rival luxury goods brand that may, one day, be owned by TAG’s parent company.
Via: SlashGear
Source: CNBC
Disney Research designs 3D-printed soft skin system for toy robots
Baymax is the perfect healthcare companion, because he’s soft and doesn’t have any sharp edges that could hurt his patients. That’s why it’s no surprise that when Disney Research wanted to create a toy robot that’s safe to play with, the researchers ended up making something that looks like it was plucked right out of his body. A team from the laboratory 3D printed a couple of limb-like robotic parts with soft outer skin that conceals hard plastic components. That soft, rubbery exterior can keep both robot and owner safe, while the air-tight cavity inside can sense pressure. When connected to a robotic system that has pressure feedback control, the cylindrical limbs can handle even delicate objects like a block of tofu.
Of course, you can’t expect to take home an interactive mini-Baymax toy anytime soon. The team obviously still has a lot to do — such as design the rest of the robot — but this is definitely a start. You can read more about the project right here, or watch the squishy 3D-printed limbs in action below.
Source: Disney Research
The “P” in Nexus 6P stands for “Premium”, the “X” in Nexus 5X for “neXus”
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One of the most surprising things about the new Nexus smartphones was the fact that Google decided to add seemingly random letters to the end of their new device’s names, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. However, in a Reddit AMA today with Android lead Hiroshi Lockheimer, it was revealed that the “X” in the Nexus 5X comes from the “X” in “NeXus”, whereas the “P” in Nexus 6P means “premium”. This all makes a lot of sense given what the devices are like, but they’re still kind of random and there’s not really a clear direction for them to go in next year.
HL> X for the core of the Nexus brand (plus it sounds cool!), P for premium.
It smacks vaguely of Apple adding “S” (or “C”) to the end of iPhone for relatively arbitrary reasons, but Google probably have their own grand plan. All I’m hoping is that next year Google announces a new Nexus 7 called the “Nexus 7S”, which should tick off Apple pretty badly – it doesn’t even matter what the “S” stands for.
What do you think about Google’s naming of the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Reddit via Android Police
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