Humble Bundle putting an end to biweekly Mobile Bundles for Android
The team at Humble Bundle has been releasing dedicated biweekly game bundles specifically for Android devices for some time, and that’s now coming to an end. Humble Bundle has just announced that they will no longer be offering a new Mobile Bundle every two weeks. That doesn’t mean support for mobile titles is going away completely, though. Instead, the team will place mobile games in more places across the website going forward. This means you’ll need to resort to other Bundles to get your mobile fix, such as the Humble Weekly “Made in Singapore” Bundle, which features Autumn Dynasty and Mooncake Shop for Android.
You can also visit the Android section of the Humble Store to download some premium mobile titles as well, though they won’t be as cheap as what you’d find in the dedicated biweekly Mobile Bundles. The team at Humble Bundle says they will feature special mobile-focused bundles throughout the year, so you’ll still have a chance to save big on some great games.
See also: Humble Mobile Bundle 16 now available with Block Legend, ALONE… and more
What are your thoughts on this change? Have you been looking forward to new Humble Mobile Bundles every few weeks, or do you get your mobile titles somewhere else? Be sure to speak up in the comments below!
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 now features a warning about backwards S Pen insertion
Not too long after Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 was released to the masses, many consumers began trying to insert the S Pen in their devices the wrong way, only to discover that this would actually stop the phone from recognizing when the S Pen was being inserted or removed. If you managed to get the S Pen out after inserting it backwards, you could still use it, but there would be no sound or vibration, and the relevant software-related action would no longer trigger upon removal. Some say this is a design flaw on Samsung’s part, some say the fact that this is happening is a user error (I’m in the former camp, by the way). The fact of the matter is, it’s a problem, and Samsung has been doing very little to ensure this doesn’t happen to consumers.
That is, until now. Samsung is now stepping up its efforts to ensure users don’t break their $700 smartphones by putting a warning label on the factory screen protector on new Galaxy Note 5 devices. The warning reads:
Warning! Be sure to insert your S Pen with the nib pointed inward. Inserting the S Pen the wrong way can cause it to become stuck and can damage the pen and your phone.
It’s still entirely possible for users to disregard this warning label while unboxing their phones, sure. But now that Samsung is putting a warning on the front of new Note 5 units, it’s becoming a little more difficult to blame the phone maker for this flaw.
If you happen to own a Note 5 and have inserted your S Pen in backwards, be sure to watch this handy YouTube tutorial on how to get your S Pen unstuck with just a piece of paper.
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Galaxy Note 5 wrapper warns you to insert the pen the right way
You probably don’t need someone to tell you to insert the Galaxy Note 5’s pen the right way, but Samsung isn’t about to take any chances. As evidenced in a recent unboxing, at least some newer Note 5 units come with a wrapper advising you against inserting the S Pen backwards lest it “damage the pen and your phone.” Is this one of those obvious “coffee is hot” warnings meant more to avoid frivolous lawsuits than anything else? You bet. However, we can’t exactly fault Samsung for including it. While most of the people who’ve shoved the pen in backwards knew what the consequences would be, there’s bound to be someone, somewhere who’s genuinely caught off guard.
Via: SamMobile
Source: J. Williams (YouTube)
Parrot’s Bebop 2 drone doubles flight time to 25 minutes
If you haven’t already bought one of the hundreds of drones that seem to be filling the market, Parrot has a new version of its personal flying camera. The Bebop 2 now has a 25 minute flight time which is more than double the 12 minutes of the previous version. It sports a 14MP fisheye-lens camera and 8GB of onboard flash storage. To make sure the videos are sharp, all the image stabilization is done with an software image processor instead of mechanical to keep the weight down. The new quad-copter is also faster than its predecessor hitting 37 miles per hour. The first Bebop topped out at 24 miles per hour. All that speed and flight time will cost you though. At $550 it’s not exactly something most folks would buy for their kids for the holidays. But if you’re in the giving mood, the Bebop 2 will be available on December 14. Slideshow-341595
Tumblr gives you an easy way to make reaction GIFs on mobile
Tumblr made it easier to search for GIFs earlier this year, but if you’re tired of seeing the same old stuff, you’ll like this update a lot better. The social network has created a built-in GIF maker for its mobile apps that can process videos without having to fire up another app or a website. You simply have to compose a new Photo post and pick any video or photo burst (that iPhone 6s/6s Plus format that captures actions in the pictures you take) you want.
Source: Tumblr
LG’s smart TVs will stream Google Play movies this month
Who said that TVs with Google Play Movies & TV had to be running Android? Certainly not LG. It just announced that many of its recent smart TVs (including both webOS– and NetCast-based models) will offer Google Play streaming this month. While it’s not as if you’ve been hurting for viewing options on any of these sets, this could be extremely useful if you prefer to buy or rent movies and want to sync your viewing between your smartphone and a big screen. TV shows will only be available on launch in Australia, Canada, the UK and the US, but you’ll find movies in a whopping 104 countries.
Source: LG Newsroom
LED implants could ease your pain
One day, eliminating pain may just be a matter of flicking on a light. Scientists have shown that you can implant LEDs that stop neurons from firing and cut out pain reception. The current technique (tested in mice) requires altering the neurons’ DNA — you couldn’t just stick them in anyone. They’re soft, however, and safe enough that you can leave them under the skin for long periods of time without limiting motion or wrecking tissue.
Source: Nature
INVIDIA SHIELD K1: The ultimate tablet for gamers is available for $199
Just in time for the holidays, the ultimate gaming tablet is back at a new price of $199. The NVIDIA K1 tablet is specifically designed for gamers with a full HD 1080p 8″ display, a 192-core Kepler architecture GPU and dual-front facing speakers. The SHIELD K1 focuses on incredible graphics, and in the graph below shows how it outperforms the competition in performance tests.
NVIDIA also offers GeForce NOW, a gaming service for $7.99 per month(three months free), which allows you to stream real PC games to your tablet at 1080p(60fps). Over 50 games can be streamed from GeForce NOW, and some of the popular titles include Mad Max, Red Faction: Armageddon, LEGO Hobbit and Saints Row.
And just like other gaming platforms, the NVIDIA SHIELD K1 has an optional gaming controller for the optimal gaming experience for $59.99. In addition to the gaming controller, NVIDIA also offers the SHIELD DIRECTSTYLUS 2 which allows for note taking and accurate painting and drawing on the screen. If you’d like to learn more head on over to NVIDIA.com or Amazon.com where you can get the K1 tablet for just $199.
Full Specs:
| PROCESSOR |
NVIDIA® Tegra® K1 192 core Kepler GPU |
| DISPLAY | 8-inch 1920×1200 multi-touch Full HD display |
| AUDIO | Front facing stereo speakers, dual bass reflex port with built-in microphone |
| STORAGE* | 16 GB *Portion of storage occupied by system software. |
| WIRELESS | 802.11n 2×2 Mimo 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 LE GPS / GLONASS |
| INTERFACE | Mini-HDMI output Micro-USB 2.0 MicroSD storage slot 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with microphone support |
| MOTION SENSORS | 3-axis gyro 3-axis accelerometer 3-axis compass |
| GAMING FEATURES | SHIELD controller compatible GeForce NOW™ cloud gaming Console Mode NVIDIA ShadowPlay |
| CAMERAS | Front: 5MP HDR; Back: 5MP auto focus HDR |
| VIDEO FEATURES | 4K Ultra-HD Ready |
| SOFTWARE UPDATES | SHIELD software upgrades directly from NVIDIA |
| BATTERY | 19.75 Watt Hours |
| WEIGHT AND SIZE | Weight: 12.6 oz / 356 g, Height: 8.8in / 221mm Width: 5.0in / 126mm, Depth: 0.36in / 9.2mm |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| INCLUDED APPS | Google Play™ NVIDIA SHIELD Hub NVIDIA Dabbler™ Squid Twitch |
| OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES | SHIELD tablet K1 cover SHIELD controller SHIELD world charger SHIELD stylus |
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AudioFly AF78 in-ear headphones (Review)
I recently got the opportunity to review AudioFly’s complete performance in-ear headphone collection. There are four headphones in this collection that each fit into a consumer’s budget. There is the under $50 pair, the under $75 pair, the around $100 pair, and the around $200 pair. I recently reviewed the AF33, AF45, and AF56 earphones, but now it is time to check out the AF78 earphones that are the most expensive pair in AudioFly’s performance line at $200. Is the extra price worth it?
Unboxing and Accessories
The AF78’s come in a box similar to the AF56’s, but this time the box is covered in a brown canvas instead of cream. The box is also larger which is needed to accommodate the extra accessories that come with the AF78. You get a circular, metal case to store your earphones in, but I still find it to be too small for the earphones to fit. They have to be carefully wound up so they are small enough to fit in the case. Although it is small, the case is protective and does give you a safe place to store your earphones when not in use.
Along with the case, you get a ton of different earphone tips. Aside from the standard silicone ones, there are also two pairs of the Comply foam tips that are fantastic. There is one pair already on the AF78’s and a spare set with all the other tips. It was great to see these included with the earphones as they are extremely comfortable and help with noise isolation.
You will also find a couple of accessories that are not included with the other AudioFly earphones. There is a headphone splitter in the box as well as an airplane adapter that allows you to use the AF78’s (or any earphones) on a plane. There is also a brush for you to use to keep your earphones clean and pristine. The accessories included with the AF78’s are a huge step up from the other AudioFly earphones.
Design and Build Quality
I can easily say that these are the best looking and most comfortable set of earphones in AudioFly’s performance collection. Of course, that opinion will vary depending on who you ask, but to me these are the highest quality pair. We still have the braided cable that looks slick in the black version, but it continues to suffer from too much cable noise. It is not bad enough for me to not recommend the AF78’s, but it is definitely noticeable.
AudioFly included a hybrid driver setup in the AF78 that is made up of a separate dynamic driver and armature driver to increase sound quality. We will get into whether or not this configuration actually makes a difference in the sound quality part of this review, but the two separate drivers makes the shape of the AF78’s a little different.
They have a much longer rear portion to make room for the extra driver which may make these earphones uncomfortable to wear for people with smaller ears. For me, this really helped hold the earphones in place, and combined with the Comply foam tips, you are given awesome noise isolation. The AF78’s remain light enough to be comfortable to wear for long periods of time but sturdy enough to show their great build quality.
Sound Quality
As I said earlier, the AF78 comes with two separate drives that AudioFly claims increases separation and makes for an amazing listening experience. Does that claim hold up? YES! Listening to music on the AF78 is incredible and the sound quality is superb for the price.
The lows are powerful and tight, but unlike the AF56’s, they are matched beautifully with clear mids and bright highs. AudioFly worked hard to make sure the balance across the audio spectrum was perfect, and it definitely shows listening to the AF78’s.
With the hybrid driver setup, AudioFly touted that separation and clarity would be greatly increased. I can say without a doubt that they were right in saying that. I have heard instruments in songs that I never knew were there listening on these earphones, and the songs I know and love became even better.
For their $200 price tag, I am not sure if I can find a fault with their sound quality. Even after using them for a while, I am continually impressed every time I listen to music with them. They have immediately become my go to pair of earphones for just about anything.
AudioFly’s top of the line AF78 in-ear headphones have done everything they can to impress me, and I have to say that they have succeeded. When it comes to sound quality, these are by far the best AuidoFly has to offer in the performance line, and they can even compete with earphones above their price point. The cable noise is not great and the included case is small, but when it comes to sounds and build quality, the AF78’s deliver where it counts. You can pick up a pair for yourself at AudioFly’s website or on Amazon.
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