Way is the smart skin sensor nobody needs
For a lot of people, devoting their life in a quest to look forever young is probably a bit too much effort, which is why a device like Way exists. Way is a semi-wearable sensor that monitors the moisture levels in your skin and reports that information to your smartphone. In addition, the donut-shaped gizmo sniffs out the local humidity and UV levels, giving you up-to-the-minute information on looking after your skin.
Dropbox is killing its Carousel and Mailbox apps
Dropbox expanded its product lineup significantly last year with the launch of its Carousel photo management product and its acquisition of the formerly-excellent Mailbox email app that originally launched for the iPhone. Unfortunately, both products are dead: the company just announced it is putting both Carousel and Mailbox out to pasture soon because it is focusing more on the collaboration and sharing features (like the new Paper app) that we’ve heard so much about in recent months. Mailbox will shut down on February 26th of next year, while Carousel will follow a few months later on March 31st.
Source: Dropbox
Twitter’s 2015 was defined by activism and its own tough luck
Twitter has posted its year in review, and it’s clear that some things are truer than ever in the social sphere… including for Twitter itself. More often than not, the 2015 trends were a continuation of what you saw in 2014: activism dominated tweets even more than in the past thanks to the Black Lives Matter, LGBT equality and pro-refugee movements. Straight-up politics mattered as well given crucial elections in countries like Canada, India and the UK.
Source: Twitter
8 gifts for design nerds
Winter is coming. And with it also comes the need to show the loved ones in your life just how much you care for them by spending, spending, spending on gifts. Trouble is, there are just so many options to choose from. What you really need is someone, some outside force to hold your credit card-holding hand. And boy, do we have some suggestions for you. Happy Holidays! You’re very welcome.
We’ve all got that one “cultured” friend, family member or lover, what with their finely tuned tastes, who makes shopping for gifts somewhat of a chore. Hopefully, this round of selections will ease that burden and get their upturned noses to turn down in appreciation.
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Image credit: Trinity Mirror / Mirrorpix / Alamy
Samsung Galaxy S7 and larger-sized Galaxy S7 Plus leak in renders for the first time
Up until this point, there have been no visual leaks of the Galaxy S7. Today, multiple renders have leaked of the upcoming Galaxy S7 flagship and a Galaxy S7 Plus handset.
This leak comes from a case and accessory manufacturer called ITSKINS. Sometimes measurements and renders are sent out to such manufacturers ahead of the public release to ensure there are accessories to go around on launch day. Surprisingly, there’s no edge model listed, only a standard flat Galaxy S7 and a larger-sized Galaxy S7 Plus. The smaller standard Galaxy S7 measures 143.37 x 70.8 x 6.94 mm, which is nearly the same as its predecessor, the Galaxy S6. Nearly all design elements have been kept the same including the placement of the heart rate sensor, microphone, speaker, power button, volume controls, home button, and same old protruding camera lens. The only differences spotted are a less rounded home button and the location of the SIM card tray, which has moved from the top of the device to the side
The larger of the two, presumably the Galaxy S7 Plus, measures 163.32 x 82.01 x 7.82mm, which is indeed huge. We’re likely looking at somewhere in the 5.8-inch to 6.0-inch range. You can check out the leaked renders down below. Does the same design bother you? Let us know what you think.
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Google will be consolidating Google Ventures into a single global investment fund
Last year, Google opened up a new arm of Google Ventures in London with an initial $100 million to invest in startups in Europe. Now, less than two years later, Google wants to fold that European branch back into the rest of Google Ventures, which will allow the company to handle investing as one single international effort, instead of multiple efforts based on location.
While Google Ventures has been extremely busy since it started, in Europe only a total of six investments have been made since being opened. That pales in comparison to the 300+ investments that Google has made otherwise, and shows that there might not be enough interest to warrant a totally independent arm of GV in Europe.
The office in London won’t be closed down, but it will share funds with the rest of Google Ventures starting next January.
source: FT
via: TechCrunch
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Several Samsung executives may be involved in insider stock trading
Several Samsung executives are suspected of insider trading, according to the latest investigation of nine officials in the company. The executives work for several major Samsung affiliate companies, and reportedly used insider information to buy up stocks in Cheil Industries before Cheil announced their plans to buy Samsung C&T Corp., which obviously sent the company’s stock way up.
There’s no official ruling just yet, as the investigation is in its preliminary stages and could take up a to a year to finish.
Definitely not a good PR situation for Samsung to deal with.
source: The Wall Street Journal
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Adobe makes Lightroom Mobile for Android free
Adobe has announced they have updated their Lightroom Mobile for Android app to version 1.4 adding a new feature that may users will really like – the app is now free. Adobe first made the editing features in Lightroom Mobile free in the iOS version that was released in October. Now users on the Android platform get the same benefit.
Users who sign up for a new Adobe ID will get a time-limited trial to the company’s cloud offering so that they can sync photos and edits across their devices and to some other Adobe products like Photoshop CC. Once the trial period is up, users will still be able to use all of the editing tools available in Lightroom Mobile.
You can get Lightroom Mobile for Android using the Play Store link below.
source: Adobe
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Dropbox shutting down Mailbox and Carousel
Sources are reporting that Dropbox is shutting down two services that it has been trying to get off the ground over the past couple years. Both the Mailbox service and the Carousel photo sharing service will be shuttered in early 2016 as Dropbox is apparently making moves to focus more heavily on its cloud-based file-sharing service.
According to an unnamed source, the two products are being eliminated because “growth has not been as significant as expected.” The information available points to Carousel closing down as of March 31st with Dropbox helping users move any photos stored there back to the main Dropbox service. Mailbox will shutdown on February 26th and Dropbox appears to be ready to help clients identify other email clients.
Mailbox was acquired by Dropbox as recently as 2013 and was part of move by Dropbox to expand their footprint of available services. However, competition has been fierce, especially from Google which has been stepping up their efforts with changes to their main Gmail platform as well as the introduction of Inbox. Likewise, Google has been making some pretty significant improvements to its Photos service to make it more of a photo-sharing service. This appears to be forcing Dropbox to make moves to focus more on their primary business and how to keep it healthy, including a stronger push into the enterprise market.
source: Re/code
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[TA Deals] These are the perfect stocking stuffers for this holiday season
If you’re looking for small and quality gifts to throw in the stockings for the holidays, the SNES30 Bluetooth Controller and AT-AT Cable Organizer & Card Case are the perfect items for the tech-savvy individual in your life! Not only are both items fun gadgets to have, but they all have practical uses as well–the Bluetooth controller for making mobile gaming fun and efficient and the AT-AT Cable Organizer to clean up all those tangled wires.
Here’s the value you get with the AT-AT Cable Organizer:
- Hide wires, powerboards, a surge protector, or a remote caddy in the crafty wood construction
- Show your love for Star Wars w/ the AT-AT Walker-shaped box/case
- Construct it yourself for some DIY entertainment
- Store & easily access business cards
The AT-AT Cable Organizer normally sells for $40, but for a limited time only, it’s available for 12% off, bringing the final price down to just $34.99. Not only that, but you get free shipping with every purchase. You can get the AT-AT Cable Organizer here.
The SNES30 Bluetooth Controller is a great add to any tech enthusiasts’ life. It’s not only a great symbol of the early days of gaming, but also makes mobile gaming much more fun and efficient being a Bluetooth controller as well. You can easily pair it with your tablet or smartphone, making Street Fighter or Need for Speed that much easier to control!
Here’s what you get with the SNES30:
- Play all the latest games w/ an old school controller
- Connect via Bluetooth or the included USB cable
- Use w/ your PC, Mac, iPad, Android & more
- Play multiplayer games using the dual-keyboard code system for iOS
- Play w/ up to four players on Wii w/ Wiimote emulation support
- Carry it in your back pocket thanks to its slim, portable size
- Game for up to 20 hours without taking a break to recharge the battery
- Play touchscreen-only games w/ touchscreen simulation
- Recharge the battery 1000+ times
The controller normally retails for $35, but for our readers, we’re cutting the price by 14% for a limited time only. That brings the final price down to just $29.95. And the best part? You get free shipping with it. You can buy it here.
Also, don’t forget to check out more great holiday stocking stuffers at the link below! Talk Android Deals is running all sorts of deals and promotions for the holiday season. It’s worth checking out!
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