Collect digital cards based on your favorite wrestlers in WWE Slam
The WWE and Topps have launched WWE Slam, a new card-collecting app based on your favorite WWE wrestlers. Wrestling fans can use the app to start building up a collection of digital cards and trading with other fans around the globe.
Here’s a quick look at some of what you can expect from WWE Slam, from the app’s description:
- New cards and series released every day! Come back and use your free daily coin reward to collect your favorite WWE Superstars!
- Including the most dynamic card stores in the world, collect new series, designs, and editions of cards that are released multiple times per day!
- Authentic and Official Collecting: Collect today’s hottest WWE stars on high-definition cards.
In addition, fans can look forward to new monthly box releases, along with “Signature” and “Relic” cards throughout the rest of the 2016 season.
If you’d like to get started collecting cards based on John Cena, Ric Flair, and many others, you can grab the WWE Slam app on Google Play now.
Facebook’s Instant Articles are coming to Messenger
Checking out articles your friends share through Facebook Messenger is about to become much faster. Facebook has announced today that it is bringing its Instant Articles to Facebook Messenger, meaning links from participating publishers should open much faster going forward.
From Facebook:
When you tap on an Instant Article link in Facebook, it loads up to ten times faster than a standard mobile web article, so it was important to make sure everyone on Messenger could have the same great reading experience. As we roll this out over the next several weeks, people using Messenger will see a lightning bolt on the top right corner of some links shared in Messenger, which indicates the link is an Instant Article.
It’s definitely good to see Instant Articles, which work much like Google’s own Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) in Search, make their way from Facebook proper to Messenger. Of course, you’ll only be able to take advantage of the vastly reduced loading times and data consumption if the publisher is part of the Instant Articles program, but it’s a step forward nonetheless.
Facebook notes that Instant Articles will become available for Android first, while iPhone users will get the feature in the coming weeks.
Galaxy S7, S7 edge now receiving July 1 security patch from Verizon
Verizon is now pushing the July 1 security update to both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. This month Google is offering two security patches, one dated July 1 and one dated July 5 which included a few extra things. While it would be nice to see Samsung pushing the July 5 update, it is still great to see the patches pushing out so quickly.
No other major changes are noted by Verizon, but it is likely there are a few other bug fixes included as well. If you haven’t already received a notification to update, you can check manually for it. To do this, head into the Settings, then About phone, and finally check for updates. Be sure to let us know once you finish the update how it works for you.
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Apple’s Eddy Cue doesn’t view Netflix or Comcast as competition
When it comes to Apple’s plans for TV and streaming services, senior VP Eddy Cue is the guy with all the answers. Cue, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, revealed some interesting tidbits behind the company’s philosophies regarding plans for original content, the possibility of Apple providing a streaming service and more.
During the interivew, Cue spoke briefly on his thoughts on skinny bundles, or significantly smaller bundles of channels and services, noting that he actually isn’t a “big fan” of the idea.
“I think it’s a misconception. Most people, at the end of the day, end up paying more, not less, for the things they love. With TV content being at an all-time high, why are people asking for less?”
It’s clear from Cue’s thoughts on the bundles themselves that Apple isn’t as interested in creating one for consumers as they are creating the platform that facilitates these types of products. One might assume because Apple is interested in going above and beyond the limitations that currently exist in the entertainment space for television that it’s looking to also expand further in all directions in the original content space.
That’s not exactly true, according to Cue. “We’re not in the business of trying to create TV shows,” he explained to The Hollywood Reporter. Despite announcements to the contrary with an upcoming show featuring Dr. Dre and the recently-announced Planet of the Apps, Cue insisted the company is only truly interested in content if it’s “complementary” to what they’re already doing with Apple Music or innovation for their platform.
In short, Apple, as Cue sees it, isn’t concerned with seeing Netflix or even Comcast as competition in the streaming media space or with original content — it’s all about innovcation and moving forward. The VP summed it up best when asked how he would like to be remembered for at Apple.
“I bleed Apple. The products themselves is what should be remembered, and, yes, I, along with my team, have been a part of that. So I hope that we’re making game-changing products that people just love to use.”
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Google’s emoji for working women get thumbs up from Unicode
Back in May, Google proposed a set of emoji that would offer options that depict careers of professional women with a range of races and ethnicities. Today, the company announced that Unicode, the organization that (among other things) handles the decisions for all things emjoi, agreed to 11 new professional options that showcase a range of jobs for both men and women. And yes, they’ll be available in all of the existing skin tones. This means that the group adds more than 100 new emoji to the existing Unicode library.
What’s more, Unicode is adding a female option to 33 existing emoji, including a runner, haircut, police officer and a range of other activities. Until now, there were only male versions of those. Google has been working with the Unicode Emoji Subcommittee to ensure the proposed changes made it to users around the world. As you might expect the new options will be included inside future versions of Android as well as other mobile operating systems. You know, since one of Unicode’s goals is for everyone to be able to send and receive the same tiny pictures regardless of what device they’re using.
Source: Google
Tech leaders say Trump would be a disaster for innovation
While at least one notable tech billionaire is willing to openly support Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, a whopping 145 other leaders from major tech companies like Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yelp, Tumblr, Slack and even Steve Wozniak himself have banded together to publish an open letter denouncing Trump’s “divisive candidacy.” The list of names ranges from CEOs and founders, to VCs and law professors and they’re making it clear they speak for themselves rather than their respective companies, but the message couldn’t be more clear: some of the biggest influencers in tech believe a President Trump would kill America’s innovative spirit.
“We believe in an inclusive country that fosters opportunity, creativity and a level playing field,” the letter, originally posted on Medium explains. “Donald Trump does not. He campaigns on anger, bigotry, fear of new ideas and new people, and a fundamental belief that America is weak and in decline. We have listened to Donald Trump over the past year and we have concluded: Trump would be a disaster for innovation.”
The letter goes on to point out that “America’s diversity is our strength,” and that 40% of the Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or children of immigrants. The group is also very clear that Trump’s plan to “shut down” parts of the internet as a security strategy is not only misguided but also demonstrates “both poor judgment and ignorance about how technology works.”
Hisense M7000 ULED TV gives you 55-inches, 4K UHD and HDR for just £799
Hisense continues down its path of offering the highest TV spec on a budget. The Hisense M7000 55-incher has 4K HDR tech for just £799.
There’s also a 65-inch model for just £1,199.
The range uses what Hisense calls ULED technology. That’s the name it associates with its picture tech and local dimming backlight tech. The proprietary ULED software offers enhanced colour, definition and motion control.
As with most televisions released this year, the M7000 series is 4K Ultra HD-ready, with a 2160p resolution. It also features High Dynamic Range (HDR) tech for a wider colour gamut and better contrast. This complies with 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays, which come with HDR encodes.
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Both the 55 and 65-inchers have quad-core processors, which drive the Smart TV functionality. Netflix is available on the sets in 4K, plus BBC iPlayer, Amazon Video, Wuaki.tv and many more apps.
A built-in web browser is available, and Anyview Cast and Anyview Stream can mirror content on your smartphone on the screen itself.
The Hisense 55M7000 and Hisense 65M7000 TVs are available to buy in the UK through John Lewis now.
The company also offers a range of even cheaper sets, some with 4K HDR tech, but it is good to see it coming in at a slightly more premium level.
10 reasons the Honeywell Lyric Security and Home Control System is amazing
Many of us lead busy and sometimes stressful lives, rushing about here, there and everywhere trying to get things done. It is hard enough to fit everything in and keep everything ticking along smoothly, without having to worry about things such as your home and whether it is safe and secure while you’re going about your business.
That’s where advancements in technology can really help you out though. These days, it is possible to have control over your home when you’re in it as well as when you’re not.
Systems like Honeywell’s Lyric Security and Home Control System are all about giving you peace of mind, taking the stress out of everyday concerns you shouldn’t need to worry about on top of your daily life. Here are 10 reasons why the Lyric Security and Home Control System is amazing.
Lovely design
Honeywell offers numerous devices within the Lyric Security and Home Control System, each of which will perform brilliantly individually, and even better together.
Each device, including the 7-inch touchscreen Lyric Controller look great, featuring sleek designs that will blend in with most decors, while ensuring protection throughout the entire home. The main controller can be wall-mounted or placed on a table at a 30 or 60-degree angle.
More control
The Lyric Controller, mentioned above, provides a central control point for all the devices within their system from thermostats and cameras to lights and locks, but users can also take control from their smartphones too using the Total Connect app.
It means you’ll be able to see what’s happening in your home at any point, as well as ensure you’ve locked the front door for example, whether you’re at the neighbors or in another state. The system uses 128-bit encryption so you can rest assured a high level of security is in place.
Notifications of threats
The Lyric Security and Home Control system ensures you are notified of any threats to your home, whether this be an intruder, a fire or an increase in carbon monoxide.
The system consists of a Smoke Detector, Motion Detector, Glassbreak Dectector, Door/Window Contact and Siren, all of which contribute to keeping you in the know of potential threats to your home.
Motion detection
As we mentioned, the Lyric Security and Home Control System is made up of several devices, one of which is the Motion Detector. This detector will identify an intruder’s movement and notify you accordingly.
What’s great about this particular motion detector is that it recognises pets up to 80lbs so you won’t be alerted every time the cat decides to hop onto the sofa. It means you won’t be interrupted unnecessarily but you will still know if there is an unwelcome guest in your home.
Voice commands
The Lyric Controller isn’t just a touchscreen that can be controlled with your fingertips, it will also respond to your voice, delivering hands-free home control.
Say “Hello Lyric”, followed by a simple command, such as “Wake Up” and the system will get your home ready for the day. This might include the lights being turned on, or increasing the temperature on the Lyric thermostat to ensure you enjoy your breakfast in a comfortable environment, for example. It could also be something as simple as “Returning Home” if you had your hands full when you walked in, which will lock the front door and disarm the system.
Easy to use
The Lyric Controller puts your home in your hands, offering an intuitive, easy to learn and easy to use system that will allow you to control it easily.
Its high resolution display ensures icons are crystal clear, while the interface keeps things simple with no complex menus so controlling security, cameras, lights, locks and thermostats are a breeze. There is also the Lyric Keypad for easy, on-premises security system control.
24/7 monitoring
We may have a routine, but many of us don’t operate on a fixed schedule and therefore nor do our homes. The beauty of the Lyric Security and Home Control system is that it is monitored by a professional monitoring station 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
This means if there is an alarm, the appropriate emergency response can be notified. Users can also check in on their homes from wherever they are. You can go about daily activities, or head off on vacation, safe in the knowledge you can see what’s happening in your home from your smartphone, or from the central control unit when you are home.
Smart Scenes
The Lyric Security and Home Control System isn’t just about monitoring your home, it also allows you to tune it to your life using what Honeywell calls Smart Scenes.
These scenes can consist of anything from scheduling lights to turn on as the sun disappears for the day, to the front door unlocking every Friday evening at 19:00 for the babysitter as you leave for date night.
Peace of mind
You can’t be at home all the time and even if you could, you can only be in one room at a time. The Lyric Security and Home Control System allows you to be away from home and go about your life, with the knowledge that your home is protected.
The system can’t fight a fire, or stop an intruder, but it is able to alert you when your children are home from school for example, or let you know if glass has been broken, delivering a great first line of defense and offering peace of mind that if something has happened or there is a problem, you’d know wherever you are.
Simplifies life
The Lyric Security and Home Control System has the power to make your life much simpler. That can come in plenty of formats, whether it’s putting the control of your home at your fingertips, or setting your alarm, followed by reducing the temperature on your thermostat when you leave to save you energy.
The wireless connected system offers whole-house protection in a stylish way, meaning you can worry about the little things without needing to worry about the big things too.
The Honeywell Lyric Water Leak and Freeze Detector is an early warning system that notifies you on your smartphone when a leak is detected or the temperature drops below a temperature of your choice. By catching it early, you may be able to avoid expensive repairs and loss of treasured items. To find out more visit Honeywell.com
This article was created in association with Honeywell.
Razer’s new keyboard turns your iPad Pro into a pseudo-laptop
If you weren’t fully onboard with the iPad Pro’s stock cover/smart keyboard, Razer announced its mechanical alternative on Thursday. It uses Razer’s new “Ultra-Low-Profile Mechanical Switches” that provide the same acuity and responsiveness that made the company’s line of full size mechanicals so popular, just in a smaller form factor.
Each key requires just 70 grams of force to activate and is covered in a chicklet-style key cap. And if they’re anything like their larger versions, these keys should hold up for around 80 million clicks. While the Razer product does offer a detachable polycarbonate cover, it appears that the Razer keyboard case — which pairs to the iPad Pro via Bluetooth — does not recharge the tablet while in use, as Apple’s proprietary Smart Connector does.
The keyboard is now available in both Razer’s digital storefront and brick-and-mortar locations. It retails for $170.
‘Evolve’ added over a million players by going free-to-play
It looks like that last ditch effort to save Evolve actually worked. In under a week, developer Turtle Rock Studios says that its monstrous 4-versus-1 multiplayer game has picked up over a million new players on PC. Regardless of how many will actually stick around, that’s a much higher number of players than the game saw just a few weeks ago. Peak concurrent users in June totaled 234, according to Game Informer.
All those folks playing on PC won’t go away empty handed this week, either. Between now and Monday, logging into the game will snag you different skin for the hunter Griffin. Now, let’s see if Evolve can maintain this number moving into its massive overhaul of the core game.
Source: Evolve
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