GameStop selling the SHIELD TV with free remote and game for $175
While the holidays might be coming to a close, the deals sure aren’t! GameStop has begun offering a sweet deal on the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV, bringing it down to just $175, whereas it normally retails for $200.
GameStop may only be selling it for $25 off, but you get a lot of extra value with your purchase, including the SHIELD Controller and the SHIELD Remote for free. Not only that, but GameStop is throwing in a free game called Battle of Sol to make the deal even sweeter.
The SHIELD TV has been subject to a lot of similar deals over the holiday season, but most of them haven’t included a free SHIELD Remote or game.
The SHIELD TV is available from NVIDIA’s own online store, Amazon, and many other retailers, but this current deal is only available with purchases from GameStop.
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Xiaomi Mi 5 press renders surface in multiple colors
The Xiaomi Mi 5 is inching closer towards an official launch. Today we received another leak, this time of what looks to be official renders of the device.
Four renders popped up today each in a different color. Based on the renders, there will be black, white, pink and gold versions. The Xiaomi Mi 5 is expected to release very shortly and cost an affordable $299 at launch. However, we can’t be completely sure until we hear from Xiaomi directly.
The device will launch in China and should make its way to more countries at a later date. Whether this will be Xiaomi’s first device to hit the states remains to be unheard. If you’re interested in the device, check out the list of leaked specifications we received word on last week.
Source: Times News
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Google Glass for work is sleeker, tougher and foldable
You won’t have to wait for Google to reveal the next generation of Glass (aka Project Aura) — regulators just stepped in on its behalf. A newly published FCC filing shows the previously rumored Enterprise Edition headset, and it’s clearly a big improvement over the Explorer model from years earlier. The work-focused eyepiece touts a much slicker (and likely more durable) design with both a larger display prism and a hinge that lets you fold it up for travel. The test photos also reveal a spot for a magnetic battery attachment and what looks to be a speedier Atom processor.
There’s still no word on when Google will announce this headset, although the FCC presence hints that it might not take long. Not that you’ll likely wear this particular model as it is: sources for 9to5Google understand that it’ll only be distributed through Glass for Work companies. You’ll need to wait until more consumer-focused models show up sometime in the future, and there’s no guarantee that they’ll have a ton in common.
Via: 9to5Google
Source: FCC
Fujifilm’s X-Pro1 camera is finally getting a sequel
Fujifilm’s X-Pro1 was hot stuff for mirrorless camera fans when it arrived in 2012, but a lot has changed in 4 years — you can get considerably more powerful gear for the original asking price. At last, though, it looks like the photography giant is ready to update its flagship. Fuji Rumors has scored pictures of an X-Pro2 that (at least on the outside) is a welcome refinement of the original formula. You’ll still see the familiar, retro-influenced body, but it boasts clear changes to the viewfinder (possibly borrowing from the X100T) and control scheme — notice the joystick in the shot below? It may also be more compact, although it’s harder to tell in these early images.
What’s inside is a tougher call. The images line up with earlier drawings pointing to dual SD cards, but there’s not much else known so far. Will it get a fresh sensor? Faster image processing? Maybe. Fujifilm is supposedly unveiling the X-Pro2 on January 15th, however, so you may not have to wait very long to fill in the blanks.
Via: PetaPixel
Source: Fuji Rumors
Samsung Galaxy S 5 unofficially gets Marshmallow through Cyanogenmod
If you’re tired of waiting for Samsung to finally get Android 6.0 pushed out to your Galaxy S 5, you’ll now be able to take things into your own hands and get Cyanogenmod 13 installed on your device, if you’re comfortable rooting and flashing a ROM.
Here’s the catch: only GSM devices are receiving these nightly builds. If you’re on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or US Cellular, you’re out of luck, so keep that in mind when downloading and trying to flash these.
If you’ve got a compatible device and want to dive in, though, you can grab the ROM below.
source: CM
via: Android Police
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Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, by accident
Samsung recently announced an Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta program for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in South Korea and the United Kingdom. So it came as a big surprise when one lucky Galaxy S5 owner received an OTA notification for the Android 6.0.1 update.
Mix Tech was quick to do a preview of the Samsung Galaxy S5 running Android 6.0.1, and they posted both screenshots and uploaded a video on YouTube. At first, Galaxy S5 owners were a little upset upon finding that the latest version of Android wasn’t accompanied by the latest version of TouchWiz. However, since the news broke, it has been reported that the Android security patch version of the firmware is listed as “1 January 2016”.
What we are saying is that this isn’t the final firmware for the Galaxy S5, it might not even be an official firmware. Galaxy S5 owners, chances are that the final firmware does come with the latest TouchWiz. Having said that, we don’t expect an update to be pushed out any time soon. Samsung is probably going to release Android Marshmallow for the Galaxy Note 5 before moving to previous generation handsets.
Rest assured, Samsung is indeed working on bringing Marshmallow to its 2014 flagship. Meanwhile, if you own a Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge, here’s our detailed guide on how to install the Marshmallow preview.
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Google Glass Enterprise Edition passes through the FCC, shows off improved hardware
It’s pretty clear that Google isn’t thinking about ditching Google Glass anytime soon. Not too long ago Google patented a hologram-enabled version of Google Glass, and we’ve also heard that the Glass team has an audio-based connected headset in the works. While we haven’t actually gotten word that either of these two products will actually make their way to market, one such product that has been in the news over the last few months is a version of Google Glass aimed at enterprise customers. Called Google Glass Enterprise Edition, this new headset is said to sport a faster processor made by Intel, a larger prism display and improved battery life.
If you’ve been waiting to see what this unannounced device has to offer, we may not be too far off from getting the official details. Google Glass Enterprise Edition has just stopped by the FCC.
The next version of Glass will be aimed at the workplace
In all, the Enterprise Edition headset looks a lot like the first Explorer Edition hardware, with a few exceptions. For starters, the headset now features a hinge on the right side so the glasses can be folded up and tucked away without taking up too much space. This was a huge gripe with the first generation hardware, so we’re happy to see this feature has been included this time around. There are also a few other improvements to the hardware, including a larger prism display and a front light that turns on when the camera is in use. The power button has also been moved from the inside to the back of the device.
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Previous reports have stated that the Enterprise Edition hardware will come with an Intel Atom processor, better heat management, improved battery life as well as improved wireless connectivity. The device will supposedly only be distributed through the Glass for Work program, which will likely allow partners to pre-install proprietary software onto the device before it gets distributed. It’s not very likely Google will sell this version to consumers, though we’ll have to wait and see for sure.
Even though these images have come to us from the FCC, Google still has yet to make an official announcement of the Enterprise Edition. We’ll be sure to let you know about pricing, availability and information on specifications when Google makes it official. For more info, head to the FCC link below to see the full listing.
Verizon wants to pay you $650 to switch carriers
Verizon is rolling out a new switch-and-save offer to coax subscribers to other networks over to their services. It’s not a new strategy, of course. T-Mobile has been using such guerrilla tactics for quite some time. Now ‘Big Red’ is getting into the action with the tempting gift of $650 to anyone looking to make a swap.
The offer is targeting smartphone users who are dissatisfied with their current carrier. Verizon not only wants to make the transfer process as financially painless as possible, they also want to keep things uncomplicated. The process for taking advantage of the offer is fairly straightforward, and at the end-phase, you’ll be holding a new phone on the Verizon network and a Visa prepaid card worth up to $650 (depending on the trade-in value of your device and any early termination fees).
See also: Watch T-Mobile CEO John Legere festively throw shade at rival carriers
How do I get started?
To claim this offer, head over to Verizon’s promo page. You’ll need to order a new smartphone with monthly device payments from Verizon and choose to trade in your old device when prompted. The phone has to be paired with the number you’ll be transferring over, and you’ll be able to see an appraisal value for your device right away. Once you receive and activate your phone, your contract with your former carrier will end and your new line of service with Verizon will begin.
What about that cash monies?
Of course! After making completing your order, you’ll receive a box to return your old phone. Ship it off once your new phone arrives, then you’ll want to provide Verizon with your final bill from your previous carrier, the email containing your order confirmation and trade-in appraisal, and the promo code associated with this offer.
Verizon will then send you your prepaid card with the value of any termination fees plus the appraised value of your phone. There’s a $650 cap, of course, and if you only had to pay a termination fee, that cap is $350 instead. The card could take as long as two months to arrive, however, so keep that in mind while you’re balancing your checkbook.
Click the button below to see if this promo is right for you. In the meantime, what are your thoughts about this promotion? Is this a good deal or not worth your time? Let us know in the comments!
Apple Music could be getting more Beats Music stations soon
Beats 1’s radio broadcasts were a key selling point when Apple Music was first announced. Now, it appears Apple is expanding with new radio options. In a series of filings, the company applied for trademarks covering both the names and logos of Beats 2, Beats 3, Beats 4 and Beats 5, which means we could be seeing up to four new stations in the near future. The applications, which were filed last month, follow reports that Apple’s agreements with record labels allow it to add five new radio stations without having to negotiate new contracts.
Of course, these applications only offer vague descriptions concerning the trademarks, so we don’t know what kinds of content to expect from the new stations just yet. However, Apple has been known to host an event in the spring, so perhaps we’ll find out more about Beats 2 and the rest of the lot then.
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Via: TechCrunch, Consomac, Apple Insider
Source: Justia
‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ hits PC in January, Steam says
The PC version of Rise of the Tomb Raider is due in January, according to the game’s Steam listing. Square Enix has yet to confirm a date for the desktop launch of its latest Tomb Raider installment, though in July it announced the PC and Windows 10 editions would drop in “early 2016.” The PS4 version should release in late 2016. We’ve reached out to Square Enix for clarification on the Steam listing.
Rise of the Tomb Raider launched on Xbox One and Xbox 360 in November. Square Enix wrangled a deal with Microsoft making the game exclusive to Xbox platforms for a year, a move that surprised many fans when it became public knowledge in August 2014. Though the definition of “exclusive” in this case was murky at first, Square Enix eventually laid out its launch plans.
“The game will be a console exclusive to Xbox One and Xbox 360 for one year after its initial launch, coming to PlayStation 4 in holiday 2016,” the studio said in July.
Via: Destructoid
Source: Steam
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