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23
Nov

Nexa3D needs your cash to make its ‘ultrafast’ 3D printer


Not long ago, we saw a new kind of super-fast 3D printer that works by “growing” objects from resin, rather than laboriously depositing the print material in layers. Another company called Nexa3D has launched a product on Kickstarter that’s similarly quick, claiming that you’ll be able to print objects at a speed of around 1-inch every 3 minutes. That’s around 25-100 times faster than a regular 3D printer, and objects can be made to around 120 microns of detail, fairly close to the resolution of a Makerbot Replicator 2. Like the Carbon 3D printer we saw earlier, this new system works by using light to harden a photo-curing resin that is gradually extruded from a tank.

Via: Designboom

Source: Kickstarter

23
Nov

‘Futurama’ will be resurrected as a mobile game


If the TV show that you love gets axed before you’re ready to let it go, then there are a couple of things you can hope for. For instance, a streaming service could step in to fund a new season of the show, or people can turn to Kickstarter and do it themselves. But it turns out that there’s another route towards salvation in the form of a mobile game, which is how Futurama is going to make its auspicious return. 20th Century Fox has signed a deal with German game developer Wooga to create Futurama: Release the Drones. The story will see the Planet Express crew take on MomCo in a delivery war, with players asked to connect groups of drones to solve puzzles.

Source: Wooga

23
Nov

Deal: Samsung and SanDisk 128GB microSD cards for just $45, and more


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Memory cards, and in particular microSD cards, are one of those items that are discounted regularly on Amazon and other major retailers. That said, not all deals are created equal, and today we have a particularly generous one.

Amazon has a promo on Samsung and SanDisk microSD cards that cuts their price by more than half, compared to the list price.

Samsung’s microSD cards can be had for as little as $6.99 for the 16GB model, up to $44.99 for the spacious 128GB version. That’s almost as cheap as the Sony deal from November 10, which saw the 128GB microSD going for $43. Also, it’s the lowest ever price for the Samsung 128GB microSD, which has been available for around $60 over the past months.

If you prefer SanDisk products, the deals are just as good. You can get an 8GB model for $5.99, though for just $4 more you can get a 32GB model. The 128GB version is also $44.99, and if you need even more space, $134.99 gets you the 200GB model.

This is not a Deal of the Day, but there’s no telling how long it will last. Happy shopping!

23
Nov

Nexus 6P is finally available in Google Stores across Europe


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Weeks after the Nexus 6P was offered for sale in the United States, Google is finally making it available to customers across Europe.

Per several Reddit reports, and our own checks via VPN, the three configurations of the Nexus 6P are now listed in the Google Store in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

As for the price, it’s as high as we initially thought. The base 32GB model is €649, the 64GB model 699€, while the 128GB model is 799€. The €649 starting price translates to $690, compared to $500 in the US. That’s a big difference that can’t be explained solely through exchange and tax differences, but that’s the price we Europeans have to pay for staying on the Nexus edge.

It appears that the 128GB model is not yet available for sale, while the availability of the other storage and color combinations may vary from country to country.

Get the Nexus 6P from the Google Store

Europeans have been able to able to purchase the LG-made Nexus 5X from the beginning of November.

Is the Nexus 6P a good deal? It definitely is, in the United States. In our review, Josh was thoroughly impressed with the premium build, great performance, and excellent camera. But it remains to be seen whether Europeans will be able to stomach the engorged price of the Nexus 6P.

So, EU readers? Will you shell out €649+ for the privilege of rocking a Nexus?

23
Nov

Theme all of the Google things in preparation for Star Wars: The Force Awakens


We are now 24 days away from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Google is jumping in on all the craze. If you navigate to Google.com/StarWars, you’ll be given two choices, the Light Side or the Dark Side. Once you’ve selected which side of the force your loyalties lie, all of your Google associated applications will be themed.

Awaken the force within

Google is really going all in here, with a promise for more goodies to follow, but it’s awesome to see everything you use in the world of Google, getting themed. The following applications and services will be themed depending upon which side you choose:

  • Android Wear – Get the Star Wars app and you’ll get an awesome watch face.
  • Google Calendar – Star Wars events will appear on your calendar.
  • Google Chrome – Through the installation of an extension, you will see images from Star Wars: The Force Within every time you open a new tab.
  • Chromecast – Get an awesome Star Wars themed background.
  • Gmail – The entire Gmail application will be themed, including a lightsaber loading screen.
  • Inbox for Gmail -The entire Gmail application will be themed, including a lightsaber loading screen.
  • Google Maps – Easily locate where you are at with an X-Wing or TIE Fighter symbol.
  • Google Search – Too early to tell
  • Google Translate – Too early to tell
  • Waze – C-3PO will now be your voice guidance for your travels.
  • YouTube – Your progress bar for videos will now be in the form of a lightsaber.

What makes this even more awesome is that once the Force has been chosen, all of your Google products will be themed within a few hours. That includes your mobile applications, and even if you’re on iOS. This is a great move for Google, and an even better way for MORE Star Wars advertising to get out there, not like we really need anymore (just kidding).

Choose Your Side

If you’ve been corrupted and want to change sides, Google has made it really easy to betray your fellow members of the Force. Just head back to Google.com/StarWars, and you can change to whichever side you’d like. For those who are in another galaxy, you can opt back out of these awesome goodies but going to the Star Wars page, and selecting the middle option, which will remove everything.

As someone who LOVES Star Wars, and can’t wait for The Force Awakens, this an awesome addition to my Google arsenal, and one that I actually hope sticks around even after the movie is already out. In the meantime, drop us a line and let us know which side of the Force you’ve chosen.

Google – Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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23
Nov

[Deal] The Moto X Play is on sale for just £199 from Amazon UK today


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If you are in the market for a new smartphone, or perhaps thinking of giving one as a present to a loved one (it is getting to that time of year, you know), choosing the right phone at the right price can be somewhat taxing. But what would you say if I told you that the black Moto X Play can be found for just £199 from Amazon UK today, saving £70 on the usual price?

The Moto X Play is known for having great battery life, but let’s take a look at what else it brings to the table:

  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
  • 5.5-Inch Full HD display, 403ppi, Corning’ Gorilla Glass 3
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core @ 1.7GHz
  • Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal storage
  • MicroSD card support (up to 128GB)
  • 21MP Rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • Nano-SIM
  • Battery: 3,630mAh
  • Dimensions: 148 x 75 x 8.9 (10.9 at thickest point)
  • Weight: 169 grams

At its normal price of £269, the Moto X Play offers good value for money, but at £199? It’s a bargain. Sadly, to paraphrase Henry Ford’s saying –“you can have the Moto X Play for £199, in any colour, so long as it’s black”. All you have to do to take advantage of the offer is click the link below, and Bob’s your uncle. One thing to remember is that this is a one-day-only deal, so there isn’t too much time to ponder.

 

[Amazon UK]

Come comment on this article: [Deal] The Moto X Play is on sale for just £199 from Amazon UK today

23
Nov

EE is considering whether to block ads on customers’ phones


EE Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Olaf Swantee Launches New TV Service

The ability to block online ads could soon come from an unlikely source. Instead of installing a browser extension or a third-party iOS app, there’s a chance Brits will be given the option by their mobile network. We’ve heard rumblings of this before, but now a UK carrier has confirmed it’s looking at such a feature; EE’s CEO Olaf Swantee tells The Sunday Telegraph he’s launched an internal “strategic review” to see whether customers should be given “more choice and control over the level and intensity of ads on mobile.”

Source: The Telegraph

23
Nov

Domino’s makes ordering pizza dangerous with ‘Easy Order’ button


Domino's Pizza Easy Order Button

With more than half of its customers now ordering via its mobile apps, it’s fair to say that Domino’s has pizza delivery down to a fine art. But in this modern age, there’s always room to shave a couple of seconds off the purchasing process. That’s where “The Easy Order” comes in. Domino’s has brought one-click pizza ordering to the UK, letting you hit a physical button to get your favourite pizza delivered to your doorstep.

23
Nov

Choose a side in Star Wars and Google’s apps will follow your path


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If you’re a big fan of the Empire’s policies, if Darth Vader is your personal role model, if you think Stormtroopers are totally underrated, Google now lets you paint your allegiance all over your apps.

Just go to Google.com/StarWars and join the Dark Side. You can also choose those goody two-shoes Jedi, but that would be a waste of perfectly good Force, wouldn’t it?

Regardless of the side you lean towards, Google now makes it easy to give your apps a Star Wars-y flair. Pick a side and the following apps will be updated to show your loyalty:

  • Android Wear – Install the Star Wars app
  • Google Calendar – Add the dates of Star Wars events to your calendar
  • Chrome – Install the Awaken The Force Within extension to see cool Star Wars images every time you open a new tab
  • Chromecast – Get a Star Wars-themed backdrop
  • Gmail – Get a Light Side/Dark Side Gmail theme
  • Inbox by Gmail – Get a Light Side/Dark Side Gmail theme
  • Maps – Your position marker is now a X-Wing or TIE Fighter
  • Waze – Let C-3PO guide your drive
  • YouTube – The progress bar will turn into a blue or red laser saber
  • Google Search – ??
  • Google Translate – ??

Choose your allegiance wisely, but, in case you realize the futility of fighting the Dark Side, you can always change your mind.

Some of the changes will take a few hours to be applied to your apps, as per this Google FAQ. With the exception of Google Search, Google Translate, and Waze you must be signed in with your Gmail account to use the full power of the Force.

Google says that all changes are strictly esthetic, though the FAQ doesn’t promise you won’t be humming a ppor rendition of the Imperial March, while your coworkers give you funny looks. Speaking of which, the Star Wars makeover only works for personal accounts.

The Star Wars experience works across Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, though the transformations to Chrome, Gmail, and YouTube only take place on desktop.

So, what is your favorite side in Star Wars, and why is it the Dark Side?

23
Nov

Facebook adds new tools to help manage your breakup


Breakups. They are never easy, especially if you are still friends with your ex on Facebook. Which is why the social network everybody uses is introducing new tools to ease the awkwardness.

The tools will appear when a user changes their relationship status, which allow the user to do the following:

  • Limit the former partner’s name and profile picture without unfriending or blocking them.
  • Limit how much your former partner can view your statuses, photos or videos.
  • Limit who can see you and your former partner’s past posts.

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The tools have started rolling out to US Facebook users on Android and other mobile devices. Facebook has stated that these tools are optional and can easily be accessed in the help center of the site.

“This work is part of our ongoing effort to develop resources for people who may be going through difficult moments in their lives,” Product Manager Kelly Winters wrote in a blog post.

“We hope these tools will help people end relationships on Facebook with greater ease, comfort and sense of control.”

Source: Facebook Newsroom

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