Google’s cars have driven 1.2 million miles without getting a ticket
This afternoon Aleksandr Milewski posted a picture that suggested the ticket-less streak might come to an end, but now Google says its car was flagged down because it was going so slowly. These new prototype models are classified as “Neighborhood Electric Vehicles” and have their speeds capped at 25mph, so they stick to slower-moving streets. The officer had some questions about the car, which is apparently common for the cartoony vehicles. According to Google, its self-driving vehicles have driven 1.2 million miles, or the equivalent of 90 years of experience for an average person — and probably still can’t get an insurance discount.
Source: Aleksandr Milewski (Facebook), Google Self-Driving Car Project (G+)
First Alert Debuts HomeKit-Enabled Onelink Smoke Alarm
First Alert has created the first HomeKit-enabled smoke alarm, today introducing the Onelink Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with HomeKit integration (via The Verge. Similar to the Nest Protect, the Onelink Smoke Alarm is able to detect smoke and carbon monoxide, sending alerts to a user’s iPhone.
Through the iPhone app, the Onelink Smoke Alarm is able to test the viability of a smoke detector, notify users when an alarm goes off while they’re away, and silence alarms that have been set off accidentally. It’s also able to toggle a built-in nightlight (hardwire version only) on and off and each connected alarm will go off whenever one detects something harmful, directing users towards the problem with voice alerts.
With HomeKit integration, users can ask Siri to dim the nightlight or check for smoke or carbon monoxide alerts. The Onelink Smoke Alarm comes with a built-in battery that cannot be replaced and lasts for 10 years, putting an end to low battery alerts in home smoke alarms. There’s also a hardwire version with a battery backup.
The Onelink Smoke Alarm works over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and does not require a central hub. According to The Verge, First Alert will be introducing additional HomeKit-enabled devices in 2016, including a safe and a combo carbon monoxide, temperature, and humidity sensor.
The battery-powered Onelink Smoke Alarm is priced at $109 and does not include a nightlight feature, while the hardwired version with a nightlight is priced at $119. The Onelink Smoke Alarm can currently be purchased from the Lowe’s website and will later be available on Amazon and in Apple retail stores.
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70 QHD(1440p) Wallpapers to show off that awesome display
Just like you, we love our QHD displays. Sure we don’t really need them but since we have them, we might as well take advantage of that super crisp 1440p display. If you don’t have a QHD display you can still take advantage of this hand selected group of QHD wallpapers too. There is a wide range of photos here so hopefully there is something for everyone. If you want to browse the wallpapers, click the left/right arrows to navigate. Once you find a wallpaper you like, press the image once, then long press it to bring up the download option. Click “download” and then goto your gallery or photos and set it as your wallpaper.
A few devices with a QHD display are:
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and 5
Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge plus, S6 Active
LG G3, G4 and V10
Blu Pure Xl
Google Nexus 6 and 6P
Blackberry PRIV
If you see a wallpaper that belongs to you and you would like to receive credit, I would love to give it to you! Just drop a comment in the section provided below with some proof (You know, just so we don’t have people claiming things that are not theirs…) So, please choose those that you like and enjoy!
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[Deal] Pay what you want to learn everything about Android development
Usually the deals here at AndroidGuys are either a set price, or they are a giveaway. There are some deals however, that fall in that “in between” margin. This is where The Android Coding Expert’s Bundle sits. You’ve probably heard about the likes of the Humble Bundle. In case you haven’t, it’s a bundle of games and apps where Indie developers are looking to get their apps noticed. So in order to bring everyone to their apps, you essentially set your price for the bundle apps.
Pay What You Want isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that is great no matter where you go. Of course there’s a minimum, so you can’t just pay a couple pennies, and get all the goodies. But the “Pay What You Want” price is so good that you can’t miss out on the deal. The case is the same for today’s deal.
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As of the writing of this post, you can get five different courses, all which teach you different aspects of Android development, for only $4.82. That’s an insane price for what you get, and when you consider that all five courses cost about $500 when sold outside of this deal, that’s an astronomical amount of money you’ll be saving.
Additionally, there have been over 1000 bundles sold, and for an average price of less than $5, why not give it a shot? Even if you get started, and decide this isn’t for you, you’ll only have spent less than a cup of Starbucks, so….what are you waiting for? Over 75 hours of interactive training for only $5 is a deal that just can’t be passed up.
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App Store’s failed download bug traced to expired security certificate
Numerous Apple customers found themselves unable to download and run Mac apps from the App Store on Wednesday night. It appears the service outage culprit is Apple itself. More specifically, the culprit was an anti-piracy security certificate that Apple issued back in 2010 but which expired last night just before 10 PM GMT. Once developer Paul Haddad spotted the error, however, Apple quickly issued a new certificate to get the store back up and running.
Source: The Register
Um, Cloud from ‘Final Fantasy VII’ is heading to Smash Bros.
You haven’t accidentally stumbled into an alternate reality where Final Fantasy VII was actually developed by Nintendo. But, the following is still true: Cloud from Final Fantasy VII will be a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Nintendo dropped the announcement right at the end of its Nintendo Direct livestream today.
Japan is planning an unmanned moon mission for 2019
Japan’s space program announced today that it wants to become the fourth country to successfully land an unmanned vessel on the moon. The scheduled launch date is planned for 2019 and even though it seems like the world is focused on Mars and beyond right now, Japan wants to show off the latest in lander technology. The craft will use facial recognition software to drastically increase landing accuracy. The on-board technology can scan the surface of the Moon and make slight adjustments to touch down within 100 meters of the target landing site — that’s dramatically better than anything America, China or Russia have launched. Completing this project will help beef up the country’s standing in space exploration. With this said, if it has taken this long for Japan to reach the moon, wonder what year they’re going to get to Mars?
Source: The Wall Street Journal Japan
Japan is planning an unmanned moon mission for 2019
Japan’s space program announced today that it wants to become the fourth country to successfully land an unmanned vessel on the moon. The scheduled launch date is planned for 2019 and even though it seems like the world is focused on Mars and beyond right now, Japan wants to show off the latest in lander technology. The craft will use facial recognition software to drastically increase landing accuracy. The on-board technology can scan the surface of the Moon and make slight adjustments to touch down within 100 meters of the target landing site — that’s dramatically better than anything America, China or Russia have launched. Completing this project will help beef up the country’s standing in space exploration. With this said, if it has taken this long for Japan to reach the moon, wonder what year they’re going to get to Mars?
Source: The Wall Street Journal Japan
Japan is planning an unmanned moon mission for 2019
Japan’s space program announced today that it wants to become the fourth country to successfully land an unmanned vessel on the moon. The scheduled launch date is planned for 2019 and even though it seems like the world is focused on Mars and beyond right now, Japan wants to show off the latest in lander technology. The craft will use facial recognition software to drastically increase landing accuracy. The on-board technology can scan the surface of the Moon and make slight adjustments to touch down within 100 meters of the target landing site — that’s dramatically better than anything America, China or Russia have launched. Completing this project will help beef up the country’s standing in space exploration. With this said, if it has taken this long for Japan to reach the moon, wonder what year they’re going to get to Mars?
Source: The Wall Street Journal Japan
Japan is planning an unmanned moon mission for 2019
Japan’s space program announced today that it wants to become the fourth country to successfully land an unmanned vessel on the moon. The scheduled launch date is planned for 2019 and even though it seems like the world is focused on Mars and beyond right now, Japan wants to show off the latest in lander technology. The craft will use facial recognition software to drastically increase landing accuracy. The on-board technology can scan the surface of the Moon and make slight adjustments to touch down within 100 meters of the target landing site — that’s dramatically better than anything America, China or Russia have launched. Completing this project will help beef up the country’s standing in space exploration. With this said, if it has taken this long for Japan to reach the moon, wonder what year they’re going to get to Mars?
Source: The Wall Street Journal Japan
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