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26
Nov

OxygenOS 2.1.3 for the OnePlus X brings SD card improvements, security fixes and more


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OnePlus has just announced that it will soon begin rolling out OxygenOS version 2.1.3 to the OnePlus X, the company’s new budget-friendly handset. Among the standard bug fixes and optimizations that normally come along with incremental updates, the X will be getting a few notable fixes relating to the SD card. Also included in the update are a few security patches. For the full changelog, see below:

  • SD card related improvements including:
    • UX improvements
    • exFAT SD card support
    • Ability to move apps to and from SD card
    • Fixed reboots caused by removing SD card in an active state
  • Security patches
  • General bug fixes and optimizations

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The company says this over-the-air update will be rolled out incrementally, starting with roughly 10% of users. The update will begin rolling out to the general public around 24-48 hours after the initial release, assuming all goes well.

Have you gotten the update on your OnePlus X? If so, be sure to let us know how it’s treating you! And if you still need a microSD card for your OnePlus X, be sure to check out our big Black Friday deals roundup post for the best SD card deals on the web!


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26
Nov

Griffin Review: The Guide Cable Management Set Will Keep Your Desk Organized


Griffin’s Guide Magnetic Cable Management Set was first announced at CES in January of 2015, but it didn’t become available for purchase until September. We went hands-on with the Guide to see if it was worth the wait as a cable management solution.

The Guide Cable Management Set is modular and consists of three weighted bases and three magnetic aluminum cable anchors that attach to the bases. Each base is made from a polished stainless steel with a shiny finish while the anchors, available in three sizes from small to large, are made from an anodized copper-colored aluminum.

Together, the Guide system looks great on a desk, but it is only available in the polished steel and copper colorway, which doesn’t match any iOS devices and while neutral, may not match all office and room decors. I liked the design of the Guide, but I did wish it was available in a wider selection of colors.

Each of the three bases is the same size, measuring in at 2.28 x 1.98 inches, but the magnetic cable anchors come in a range of sizes to fit different cords. The smallest of the three anchors is sized to fit a single iPhone cable, while the middle one can hold several iPhone-sized cables or a couple of larger cables, and the biggest anchor can hold thicker cables like those for cameras and other electronics. The weight of the Guide bases will keep them in place, but there’s also a non-skid material on the bottom to provide even more traction.

Because the anchors attach to each base using magnets, they can be arranged in multiple ways. One anchor can be used per base or multiple anchors can fit on a single base to meet various cable management needs. For my work space, I used the smaller one to hold an iPhone cable that has a pesky habit of slipping off the edge of the desk, while I used the other two to hold my MacBook cable and cables for other devices in place.

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26
Nov

Deals teased by Google as Black Friday looms


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Google utilized two of its most popular Twitter accounts to tease upcoming Black Friday deals.

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What will the company offer to capitalize on the biggest shopping day of the year? Almost certainly we’ll see deals on the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Chromecast.

Source: Android, Google Nexus (Twitter)

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26
Nov

‘Dragons Lair’ movie project leaves Kickstarter, heads to Indiegogo


Don’t worry, Dragon’s Lair fans, the proposed feature-length project is still happening — but it won’t be raising money on Kickstarter. Creators Don Bluth and Gary Goldman have cancelled their original crowdfunding campaign and will be relaunching it on Indiegogo on December 1. They promise it’ll be “a stronger, more valiant campaign” that takes into account suggestions from fans. Bluth and Goldman didn’t say specifically why they were shifting the campaign, but we’ve reached out for comment. One big advantage Indiegogo has over Kickstarter is “Flexible Funding,” which lets crowdfunding organizers keep the money they raise, even if they don’t reach their goal. The pair aimed to raise $550,000 to produce a short to court investors and studios, who would hopefully back a feature-length Dragon’s Lair film (which ultimately could cost upwards of $100 million). They ended up raising over $241,000 in one month before nixing the Kickstarter campaign. I can’t blame them for aiming high, but honestly I’d settle for a lower-budget film backed by the likes of Netflix or Amazon.

Via: Polygon

Source: Kickstarter, Indiegogo

26
Nov

Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 is too sexist for Europe and US



Dead or Alive Xtreme 3, the game where you play volleyball as scantily clad women, won’t be making its way to the US or Europe. Apparently, the game’s publisher is worried about how Western audiences will react to the way the franchise depicts women. The latest installment features a sun-tanning system (whatever the hell that means), butt fights (as seen in the gameplay trailer below) and the ability to dress the characters in a wide variety of costumes.

Source: Gamespot

26
Nov

Airbus’ detachable cabin concept could save you time at the airport


There are probably plenty of things that frustrate you about air travel, but waiting to take off or disembark is probably high on your list. Why should you have to board well before the plane is ready to get moving? Airbus might have a way to cut that idle time to near zero, though: it recently received a patent for a detachable passenger cabin that would lift into the airport gate. Your aircraft would only show up when it’s actually ready to go, and would spend far less time on the ground as a whole (as it’s just swapping cabin pods). It could also eliminate the convoluted boarding process, since you could take your seat right away instead of forming a queue in the terminal.

Via: Wired

Source: USPTO