Nokia’s next move is VR with this $60,000 OZO camera

Nokia announced its new hardware a few months ago, and tonight at an event in Los Angeles revealed it’s opening preorders for the OZO virtual reality camera. A professional-level device capable of recording its surroundings in 360-degree spherical video, it will require a mere $60,000 — with $5k down payment up front — to secure one when shipments start in Q1 2016. The full specs are also out now, revealing it uses eight synchronized 2K x 2K camera sensors, which record to a 500GB solid state drive that can hold up to 45 minutes of footage. Pros like Jaunt are apparently using the new camera for their VR capturing, and now you can too. You can see the full list, along with accessories like its $1,500 docking station on the OZO website, while you ponder what amazing life experiences justify that pricetag.

Source: Nokia

Use Snapchat Tuesday and the Gates Foundation will donate to AIDS prevention

Tomorrow is World AIDS Day, and as such the non-profit (RED) organization has plenty of activities planned to raise both money and awareness for its fight against the disease. If you’re a Snapchat user, you can do your part just by adding a filter to your snaps: according to the LA Times, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate $3 to (RED) every time a Snap is posted that uses one of three custom “World AIDS Day” filters up to a grand total of $3 million.

Source: LA Times

Amazon’s tablet web browser is getting easier to use

Amazon’s Silk may not be the darling of the web browser world, but you should know it’s still getting plenty of affection. The internet giant is recapping recent updates that promise an easier-to-use tablet surfing experience. You’ll now see your most visited sites as easy-to-read tiles when you visit Silk’s home screen, putting your go-to page a quick tap away. Bookmarking a page has been simplified to a single tap, and there’s a reading list section on the home screen that offers quick access to your saved articles. Oh, and this is your dream upgrade if you can’t help but open sites in new tabs — you can keep an unlimited number of tabs open instead of the previous 10. All good things to know, especially since it’s been nearly a year since we heard any updates on the supercomputer-powered browser project.

Source: Silk Web Browser

[Deal] Get an extra battery, charging cradle, and microSD card with your LG V10

Shortly after the G4’s release earlier this year, LG offered buyers an opportunity to pick up extra goodies at no cost. Customers were asked to verify their purchase with LG and then the company would send things like a leather back, an extra battery, a charging cradle, and a microSD card. LG is doing the same with its current flagship, the V10. Buyers of the V10 can go to the new promotional page to fill out a form that will send them an extra battery with a charging cradle as well a 64GB microSD card.

Could it get any easier to get a $125 bundle for free?

Hit the break for the full press release.

BUNDLE UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE LG V10 – THE OFFICIAL SMARTPHONE FOR HOLIDAY VIDEOS

For A Limited Time, Receive a Free 64 GB mircoSD Card, Extra Battery and Charging Cradle with Purchase of a LG V10

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., – Nov. 30, 2015 – Bundle up this holiday season with the official smartphone for holiday videos – LG V10. With a 16MP camera that includes a Manual Mode and Steady Record, everyone of your fun family moments will look as beautiful as if you shot them on a DSLR style camera. And with the

LGV10’s removable battery and expandable memory, you won’t have to worry about missing any of those can’t miss holiday moments.

That’s why starting November 30 anyone who purchases a new LG V10 at AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon will receive a:

• 64 GB MicroSD Card
• Extra Battery
• Battery Charging Cradle

Act fast, though, because this limited time offer ends December 20. For more information, including availability, please visit: lgv10decemberpromo.com.

And for your holiday videos, here’s what else you’ll enjoy with the LG V10:

• Camera: Take beautiful, crisp photos and videos with the 16MP camera with Laser Auto Focus, and dual 5MP front-facing cameras. Capture the perfect selfie even in the lowest light with the Gesture Shot and Selfie Light.
• Processor: Qualcomm^®Snapdragon™ 808 Processor, combined with 4GB of RAM* lets you move quickly through your favorite apps.
• Storage**: Now more ofyour photos and videos can live on your smartphone. It has 64GB of internal storage memory, expandable up to 2TB using a MicroSD card (sold separately).
• Battery:Removable 3000mAh battery.
• Access & Security:Along with LG’s popular Knock Code, the LG V10 features a new fingerprint sensor to unlock it and turn on the display simultaneously.
• Operating System: Android™ 5.1 Lollipop.
• Connectivity:Wi-Fi 802.1 1 a, b, g, n, ac/ Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / USB 2.0

About LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc.

LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of LG Electronics USA Inc., a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG’s consumer-centric products — including the flagship premium G Series models — incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.

 

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