US reportedly elevates the role of Cyber Command
Now that the US treats cyberwarfare as a staple of its combat operations, it’s ready to raise the prominence of its internet warriors. Reuters sources say that the Obama administration is planning to elevate Cyber Command, turning it into a “unified command” that’s just as crucial as a major regional section like Pacific Command. The proposed shuffle would also detach Cyber Command from the NSA, giving it more input on the use of online weapons and defenses.
There’s no guarantee that the reorganization will go through as it exists right now. Neither Cyber Command nor the NSA are commenting, and an unnamed official tells Reuters that the link between Cyber Command and the NSA is “critical to national security.” If the report is accurate, though, the reform isn’t likely to face significant opposition.
A switch-up like this might be necessary. Military leaders are reportedly annoyed at the sluggish pace of Cyber Command’s campaign against ISIS, and have already created a task force that partners with Central Command to improve its performance. A more powerful Cyber Command might get better resources and would have greater independence. As it is, the shift would be an acknowledgment that online warfare is no longer a side project — it can be crucial to winning a conflict.
Source: Reuters
The first website went public 25 years ago
The internet just marked another major milestone. The first website, Tim Berners-Lee’s description of the World Wide Web project, went public 25 years ago on August 6th, 1991. The launch was unceremonious — Berners-Lee announced the project on a Usenet group, and it wasn’t until after August 23rd that new users visited the site. However, the launch effectively marked the start of the web as a widely available tool.
There wasn’t exactly a rush to embrace the technology, mind you. The big leaps toward the mainstream came in 1993, when NCSA released the first widely popular web browser (Mosaic) and CERN helped adoption by making the web’s software both free and open source. Berners-Lee’s original approach to the web treated it more as a platform for academic collaboration than a revolution. Still, there’s no denying that the events of 1991 got the ball rolling on a fundamental shift in communication.
Via: Independent
Source: Google Groups
Cruise the airport on top of a piece of motorized luggage
I’ve never driven a car. I’ve also never ridden a scooter, a moped, a Segway or even one of those stupid “hoverboard” things with the combustible batteries. But I do travel a lot, usually with a bit of luggage, and one thing I absolutely hate are those long walks across an airport terminal. So when the Modobag, a $1,199 piece of kit that bills itself as the world’s first motorized suitcase hit Indiegogo, I was intrigued. Would it get me across an airport faster, or would I just crash into a luggage cart and get myself arrested?
The Modobag measures 22 x 14 x 9 inches — just the right size to fit into the overhead bins on most aircraft. That’s key, since it won’t do you much good if you can’t keep it with you past check-in. The bag can officially accommodate a rider up to 260 pounds, though the company says if you can fit on it comfortably you should be good to ride. To use it, you just need to open the front panel, pull the handle up and switch the bag’s motor on. Push a small lever on the right to accelerate, and grip the brake with your left to stop. That’s it: There’s no special instruction needed to figure out the Modobag. However, it would be a good idea to practice a bit before taking it to the airport, as slamming into a ticket kiosk is not the ideal way to start your vacation.
The polyurethane wheels are similar to skateboard wheels, so they can handle a few bumps in the road. But the Modobag is definitely not an all-terrain vehicle. During my test run I rolled onto a few subway grates and ended up having to pick up the suitcase and reposition it on a smoother surface. That’s not an ideal solution, but it’s also easily avoidable if you stick to smooth hallways and paths — the same places you’d pull a rollerboard bag anyway.
For those situations where you can’t ride the Modobag, it can be easily turned around and pulled by its handle. In fact, it’s a normal piece of luggage in a lot of ways. There’s a large interior compartment that can accommodate a few nights’ worth of clothing, and side pockets to slip your laptop and phone into while you ride. It’s pretty durable thanks to ABS plastic; it can even survive being hit by bowling balls.
Indeed, that’s expected of any piece of baggage, and the Modobag hits all the points necessary to be approved by the TSA, FAA and ITA. That endorsement also includes its battery: Unlike a “hoverboard,” the Modobag is fully cleared for flight. It takes about an hour to charge and can last about 8 miles — assuming mostly smooth terrain and an average 180-pound passenger. The suitcase also includes two USB ports so you can use the motor’s battery to top off your phone or tablet between flights, avoiding the need to search for a free outlet at the gate.
Though the Modobag can fit in the cabins on most planes, there still might come a time when you must check your luggage; always a risky proposition, especially when the Modobag costs so much. For that reason you can order one with GPRS-GSM tracking, allowing you to peep your bag’s location on a map. Are you on a plane but the bag is still somewhere in the terminal? Did the baggage handlers decide to take the Modobag for a spin? You’ll know if your luggage has gone on a trip without you just by checking the app — and even have it send you a proximity alert when it travels too far.
But you’re going to want to keep the Modobag around. It’s nice to be able to get off your feet and let your bag do the work of getting you places, whether it’s in an airport terminal or on a college campus. I did notice my legs got a bit fatigued after a few minutes of riding, probably from trying to keep my feet on the small pegs. But you won’t be riding long enough for it to be a problem, and it’s a minor concern compared to a pair of tired feet. The seat itself is comfortable, and I didn’t feel like I was going to fall off it.
The Modobag in action is spritely, and the simple controls meant I was zipping up and down Broadway within minutes. There were plenty of tourists to dodge, but I never felt like there was real danger of slamming into any of them — the bag’s braking is excellent, and in real emergencies you can always pull a Fred Flintstone and use your feet to stop. My biggest challenge was mastering the art of the lean so I can make those tight turns — that was the only time I felt there was any danger of falling over, as I sometimes threw my weight the wrong way. If you already know how to ride a scooter or motorcycle, the Modobag should be a natural fit — which makes sense, because Modobag’s chief mechanical engineer, Boyd Bruner, is actually a competitive motorcyclist.
Lots of the tourists I zipped past ended up stopping to take pictures (and video) of the bag, and asked where they can buy one. While there are plans for retail, right now the only place to get a Modobag is Indiegogo. You can grab one this month for an early bird price of $995, or $1,199 for the standard pledge, discounted from a planned retail price of $1,295.
Android’s social watch face closes down in September
With the looming update to Android Wear 2.0, legacy apps (and devices) are going the way of the buffalo. In this case, it’s the Together watch face that included one-to-one communications like doodles and photos with another person using Google’s wearable platform. Android Police reports that the reason why is that app’s latest update warns that the watch face’s social features are going to be baked into the next version of Android Wear. Y’know, similar to how they have been with Apple Watch. When’s the funeral? Apparently, the end of next month: September 30th.
Source: Android Police
Does Pokémon Go work on your phone or tablet?
So Pokémon Go has had a bit of a rough start. Server problems, mostly. A hijacked APK. (Seriously, folks. Be careful out there.) Limited regional availability.
The burning question for most people? Will Pokémon Go work on my phone. Let’s take a look at the official requirements.
Will Pokémon Go work on my phone or tablet?
Here’s what you need to play Pokémon Go:
- Android 4.4 and up: So you’ll need to be running KitKat or higher. Niantic — the company that developed Pokémon Go — says that it’ll support Android 7.0 Nougat once it’s officially released later this year.
- A strong internet connection: Seriously, this thing’s going to suck down the megabytes. Pokémon Go is not an offline game. So keep an eye on your data usage, and your data plan. That means Wi-Fi only tablets aren’t really going to work, since you have to walk around … even adding in a hotspot is sub-optimal, since you need…
- GPS and location services: Pokémon Go also needs to know where you are. So if you’ve got your tinfoil hat turned up and your location services turned off, this isn’t going to work. If you are receiving GPS errors, head to our guide to learn how to fix it!
More: How much data does Pokémon Go use?
That’s it for now. Happy hunting!
Pokémon Go
- Join our Pokémon Go forums!
- How to deal with GPS errors in-game
- Which team should you choose?
- How to play without killing your battery
- The Ultimate Pokémon Go Game Guide!
- Listen to the Pokémon Go podcast!
ESPN streams its first drone racing event at 1PM ET
Just when we were getting used to ESPN and eSports coverage, the worldwide leader in sports is adding another new event to its slate: drone racing. It’s not on the broadcast channels yet, but today and tomorrow at 1PM ET on ESPN3 (probably via the WatchESPN app) you can watch the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Championships.
Held on Governor’s Island in New York City it’s promising “jaw-dropping views” of Manhattan to go along with 60mph+ racing that will crown the fastest drone pilot in the US. If you miss the streams (or are just caught up in Olympics action), there will be a one-hour special airing on ESPN after this event and after the World Championships in October.
Source: Marketwatch, DroneNationals.com, Drone Sports Association
Recommended Reading: President Obama, Commander in Nerdiness
Obama to leave
the White House
a nerdier place
than he found it
Gardiner Harris,
The New York Times
President Obama has accomplished a lot of things during his eight years in office. One of the causes he’s championed is science and STEM education. The New York Times takes a look at how the commander-in-chief is leaving the Oval Office a much nerdier place than he found it with science fairs, advisory committees and more.
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Reboots be damned, ‘Stranger Things’ shows a better way to do nostalgia If you haven’t watched Netflix’s latest critically-acclaimed original, you might want to skip this. However, if you have streamed it, Ars Technica offers a look at the proper way to handle nostalgia in a world of reboots. |
Seeking Shelter CNET takes a look at the refugee crisis in Greece through the lens of the technology that’s available to the folks who are camping out. Refugees have to use phones to find food and shelter while scheduling Skype meetings for asylum interviews. |
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America’s electronic voting machines are scarily easy targets While Donald Trump was busy spouting comments about a rigged election, Wired posted a look at how the voting machines we use in the States are easy targets for a security breach. |
No Man’s Sky isn’t 30 hours long, silly A Redditor paid an insane amount of money to obtain a copy of the unreleased No Man’s Sky. The forthcoming title boasts an infinite universe, but this person finished it in 30 hours. So, what gives? And does it really even matter? |
4K Video Emerges Online Depicting Three Versions of iPhone 7
A high-definition video comparing three iPhone 7 models has emerged online, reviving rumors that Apple is set to unveil two different versions of the larger 5.5-inch handset.
The 4K resolution video, picked up today by Dutch blog TechTastic.nl, was posted on YouTube by the account ‘Bshop Kuwa’, which appears to be linked to a Japanese iPhone reservation store.
A gold 4.7-inch iPhone 7 is shown beside two larger handsets, one in silver and one in rose gold. One of the two 5.5-inch handsets shown in the video has a single-lens camera, while the other is fitted with a dual-lens.
Early rumors had suggested Apple was working on two versions of the 5.5-inch iPhone 7, earning them the distinguishing monikers ‘Plus’ and ‘Pro’, but those rumors died down except for one set of images that appeared in July which briefly revived speculation.
Apple may have been working on two different 5.5-inch prototypes early in the design stage in case of supply issues with a dual-lens camera. If so, this is the most likely cause of the ‘Pro’ and ‘Plus’ rumor and at this point we don’t believe Apple is set to unveil two versions.
Despite that, it’s still interesting to note that the dummy models shown in last month’s images showed the iPhone 7 “Pro” model featuring a Smart Connector, whereas the corresponding handset in the latest video has none.
It’s also worth noting that all the phones in the video bear the model number A1429, which actually identifies a version of iPhone 5 in Apple’s numbering scheme and indicates that these are almost certainly mockups.
Either way, this is the best-quality video we’ve had comparing the likely design of the 2016 iPhone 7 with last year’s iPhone 6s, which also makes an appearance. Otherwise, the newer phones bear the now familiar hallmarks of other expected design tweaks in store for the iPhone 7, such as repositioned antenna bands, larger cameras, and no headphone jack.
Also, while the models shown here don’t tally with an alleged leaked front panel that appeared earlier this week, they do match up with the functional iPhone 7 video that appeared on Thursday.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 7 next month. Pre-orders could begin Friday, September 9, ahead of retail availability on Friday, September 16, according to noted leaker Evan Blass.
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Kenmore 13699 review – CNET
The Good The Kenmore 13699 is one of the best cleaning dishwashers we tested, and a fine dryer as well. It also outclasses its $700 price with six different cycles and a few appealing features.
The Bad The control panel feels cheap, the design is bland, and I wish it had stem holders for your wine glasses. The plastic tub is also a step down in terms of energy management from the stainless variety of higher end models.
The Bottom Line A great value for bargain hunters, this top performing Kenmore is a steal if you don’t mind the plain design.
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The Kenmore 13699 dishwasher proves one thing that’s sure to make budget shoppers smile — you don’t have to shell out big bucks to get a dishwasher that can clean well. This $700 Kenmore cleans like a champ and backs it up with all the basic cycles you’d hope for in a dishwasher and a few helpful extra features to boot.
The main reason this dishwasher costs less than competitors with similar features is the plastic tub. The stainless steel tub adorning higher end models saves energy during the cycle. This Kenmore also has a pretty bland design and a clunky control panel that feels cheap, so I can’t entirely brush away the cost cutting measures Kenmore took to trim the price of the 13699.
But especially given its cleaning power, if you’re looking for a dishwasher that’ll wash away whatever you throw at it and if you’re hoping to save some money in the process, I strongly recommend the Kenmore 13699.
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Perhaps the plain black exterior of the Kenmore 13699 won’t be a negative for you. I like my superheroes wearing darker colors, and this dishwasher has fantastic cleaning powers. Plus, the same model is available in white or stainless steel, though the stainless costs an extra $50. Regardless of which color you pick, the look of the Kenmore 13699 doesn’t do much to stand out.
The interior has a little more going on, with red jets accenting the grey racks. The racks themselves feel a little cramped. The Kenmore 13699 only has space for 12 place settings, vs 16 in the $600 GE GDF610PMJES, so even with our test run of 10 place settings, following the manufacturer’s recommended loading pattern resulted in a little overlap of plates. But the tines themselves are positioned well enough so that the plates feel secure and we were still able to find a spot for large pans during anecdotal runs.
The red jets add a nice bit of color to the interior.
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You can purchase the Kenmore 13699 at Sears or on Sears’ website. As is typical of the Kenmore brand, you can only purchase this model at Sears and it’s not available overseas. This particular model was manufactured by Whirlpool. As usual with large appliances, you can find it cheaper than the $700 price. Sears has it for $650 right now.
Making room
With only one set of fold-down tines, the Kenmore doesn’t have a lot of extras to help make the space feel flexible. Higher end dishwashers have third racks. That similarly priced GE GDF610PMJES has a silverware basket you can slot on the door or the edge of the lower rack and bottle wash jets for washing the bottom of taller glasses.
You can change the angle of that one set of movable tines on this Kenmore — the back row of the bottom rack. And you can raise and lower the upper rack a couple of inches. But that’s pretty much it.
You can raise and lower the upper rack.
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The rack doesn’t get in the way of loading, as with the tedious $800 Bosch SHS63VL5UC or the $900 LG LDF7774ST. The Kenmore 13699 doesn’t win many points with usability perks, but it only lacks one thing that I really missed — wine stem holders. As a result, you can’t put wine glasses in the outer-most columns on the top rack, as the stems will lean over the rim and knock into the edge of the dishwasher when you push in the rack.
Other than those wine glasses, the Kenmore 13699 is easy to load and for the most part, it’s inoffensive to look at. It even has hidden controls on the upper rim — an increasingly popular dishwasher trend. Unfortunately, those controls look and feel like cheap plastic.
You can shift the angle of the back row of tines or fold it down entirely.
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Other than the controls — the Kenmore 13699 does well to look plain instead of cheap, but the feel of the controls is a distinct step down from flashy touch panels of higher end models such as the $1,100 Frigidaire FPID2497RF.
Cycles for all occasions
Fortunately, though the control panel feels cheap, it’s intuitive to use and has all the basic cycles you’d hope for, even in a higher end dishwasher, along with a few helpful options you can add to your cycle.
Acer Predator 8 review: Gaming, flawed
Acer’s gaming brand has an Android tablet that shouts a big game, but doesn’t quite hit the mark.
Acer has made Android tablets for years, but it is getting into a more niche space with its first Predator-branded product for the ecosystem, the Predator 8. How does it stack up? Read on.
Pros
- Unique design
- Mostly vanilla Android experience
- Front facing speakers are LOUD
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Android Lollipop with no hint of updates
- Lacks a defining gaming feature such as you’d get with the NVIDIA Shield
Acer Predator 8 Full Review
Believe it or not, Android is now a fairly strong place to be for folks who like to game on the go. The quality of mobile gaming has improved exponentially in recent years be that new names making a splash or some retro PC and console classics that are now playable in the palm of your hand.
As such, there are a couple of dedicated players in the gaming space trying to make a splash. NVIDIA is the incumbent champion with the excellent Shield, a tablet we recommend as the best you can buy right now. And then along came Acer, with the Predator 8.
Unlike NVIDIA, which usually just makes the internals for gaming laptops, Predator is a fully fledged gaming hardware brand from Acer. Usually its aggressive logo is adorned on desktop rigs and beefy laptops. And now, it comes to an Android tablet.
So this is a gaming tablet from Acer, then. It’s not at all like the one from NVIDIA, but it has a lot to live up to in order to take on the best. So how well does it fare? That’s what we’re here to find out.
Acer Predator 8 Specs
| Operating System | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Processor | Intel Atom x7 quad-core |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Display size | 8-inches |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Internal storage | 32GB |
| MicroSD | Yes |
| Battery capacity | 4420 mAh |
| Connectivity | Wifi b/g/n, Bluetooth |
Acer Predator 8 Hardware and Design
There’s little denying that the Predator 8 stands out in a crowd. I mean, tablet design can only go so far, but in a sea of black rectangles you’ll have no excuse not to see the Predator coming.
Equally, it’s a design that will firmly split opinions. There are those people who adore the garish designs traditionally found on gaming laptops, and there are those who would only use them while their head was inside a paper bag. The Predator 8 adopts this styling technique. You’ll love it or hate it. There probably won’t be a middle ground. For the record, I like it. It appeals to my inner child.
Those speakers on the corners are LOUD
The aggressive lines aren’t all show, though. From the rear the shape is bizarre (and so too from the front, really) but those angular corner pieces are where you find the four front mounted speakers. These were a good choice, regardless of your thoughts on how the thing looks.
If you like to have some serious sound while you’re gaming or watching video content, you’re in luck. The speakers are loud, without offering anything exemplary in quality. They’re tablet speakers after all. But you won’t have any issues hearing what’s coming out of them.
Besides being all angular and aggressive looking, there’s a fairly striking red and silver color scheme all around. The shiny Predator logo lets everyone know that this isn’t any normal tablet. Those angles also fit in just the right places to put a hand either side of the tablet in landscape mode without having pointy corners digging into your skin.
Out front is a nice, if unremarkable 1920×1200 resolution IPS display. It’s pretty bright, too; several times during the review period finding myself turning it down. Underneath you’ve got some fairly normal sounding specs: 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a quad-core x7 Intel processor.
The x7 processor from Intel has some horsepower
Only this particular processor from Intel is a little more beefed up than we’ve been used to on past phones and tablets bearing the famous logo. The Predator 8 uses an Intel x7 processor, which by comparison is used in the Microsoft Surface 3. To run full Windows 10.
So the Predator 8 has some grunt. It also has an adequately-sized 4420mAh battery inside it, which shouldn’t be too bad for an 8-inch tablet without cellular radios. But more on that later.
What you have here is a pretty wild-looking tablet that’s a great size and has plenty enough going on underneath to eat up even the most intense games that the Google Play Store can throw at it. Which is where we head next.
Acer Predator 8 Gaming Experience
Usually we’ll get a tablet in for review and go through the motions: hardware, software, battery, camera and so on. But the Predator 8 isn’t just any old tablet. It’s touted for gaming, so that’s what I’m going to focus on.
The software is mostly as you’d find from Google. Very plain Android, with slight customizations such as the “Left Panel” for news feeds and whatnot, and some pre-installed custom apps. Really, that’s all there is to it.
The software is very much untouched with only a few minor customizations
So, to playing games.
The Predator 8 has a task at hand to get on the same level as the NVIDIA Shield. Besides packing some serious power inside, the Shield has access to an ecosystem of titles. There’s also a dedicated controller and a cover that props it up at such angle as you can play games nicely with said controller.
Acer doesn’t have a first party input. Controllers can be found, sure, but it’s easier to tie up your gaming tablet with a ribbon if you can show casual consumers the whole kit and caboodle. There is an official case that ill prop it up, but I haven’t yet seen one of those in person. You can at least buy them, it seems.
The biggest thing Acer lacks over NVIDIA though is content. There are exclusive games for the Shield as well as the ability to stream PC games to the tablet. The Predator has none of this. What you have is what you get through the Google Play Store.
That isn’t a bad thing, but there’s nothing there to shout about, to make it stand out from the competition. But thankfully the Google Play Store is well stocked in 2016.
Acer has a bunch of gaming friendly marketing relating to the hardware for the Predator 8, a couple of which are highlighted below:
Get a grip on your entertainment with Predator TacSense dual haptic feedback. Two carefully calibrated vibration-inducing motors give you a game-controller experience in a super-thin tablet.
Predator Precision Plus technology lets us pack tons of touch sensors into the screen, so you can control your games with pro-level precision. Get the competitive edge with the ultimate level of gaming accuracy at your fingertips.
I’m not a fan of technical mumbo jumbo, and to many none of this will really mean anything. In my (less technical) layman’s words, the touch experience is superb and it vibrates too often. Like vibrating constantly when booting up — even when turning on the display.
For what it’s worth, I like to turn controller vibration off on my Xbox One. So I’m not a fan of throwing all the vibrating things at my fingers.
The Predator 8 is great to play your games on
The Predator 8 is, however, mostly fantastic to play games on. As already discussed, the size is basically perfect for a tablet, the grip pads on the back are just grippy enough and the display is a good rounder.
I’ve played a mixture of games throughout the review period, ranging from Clash Royale up to Vainglory, and a few places in between. The Predator 8 hasn’t missed a beat once. You never buy a tablet expecting to be surprised by its performance, but the Predator 8 doesn’t disappoint.
The combination of the speakers, display and overall performance leads to a solid experience. I’ve never felt like I needed more from the hardware. I also particularly like the built-in blue light filter, something I’ve written about previously. It makes a massive difference to eye strain while using the tablet in the evenings.
Where I do feel I need more is in the overall experience. I need a case to prop it up on, and I need a controller. Games like Vain Glory are touch-specific which is fine, but personally I can’t seriously get into tablet gaming without a physical input. Acer could have made it a lot easier for its customers by offering a bundle.
If you’re OK with touch-only, you’ll have a blast.
Acer Predator 8 Problems
There are things about the Predator 8 that aren’t particularly good. While software hasn’t been much of a focus in this review, there is one important thing that it needs marking down on. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.
There’s no beating around the bush: this is a very bad thing. And what’s worse is we’re not exactly teeming with confidence that it’ll ever progress beyond this.
It’s 2016 and Acer is still on Lollipop
The other big downer is the battery life. It’s just underwhelming. Plain old bad. In the same time that an NVIDIA Shield had dropped around 20%, we’re looking at 50% on the Predator 8. Several days during the review period I saw just 2 hours of screen-on time, dropping 10% during two or three games of Clash Royale. I did check, and Clash Royale isn’t the most battery hungry game on earth. The display is the big power muncher and it’s not lasting nearly long enough for extended gaming periods or watching more than a solitary movie away from the power outlet.
The battery life in particular will sour anyone’s experience with the Predator 8. It’s yet another thing to constantly charge. It’s a good thing there isn’t a cellular radio inside, frankly.
But that’s another thing missing. Not everyone cares, but unless you’ve got data you can’t play some games. Vainglory springs to mind, limiting your travelling play time potential unless you’re happy tethering. NVIDIA at least offers a 4G variant of the Shield, and it’s your choice whether you want it.
Acer Predator 8 The Bottom Line
Acer took a punt on making a gaming tablet based on Android and for the most part did a good job. The love-or-hate looks will divide opinions but regardless makes the Predator 8 stand out in a crowd of black rectangles. It can’t be accused of ignoring raw horsepower, either, putting in the most powerful option it could at the time from its partner, Intel.
But for as good as the Predator 8 is at what it sets out to be, it falls short of the mark. The NVIDIA Shield is still the one to beat in this, and all Android tablet categories, and sadly the Predator 8 won’t be unseating it any time soon. It’s not a bad tablet, but it’s not as good as it needs to be.
The battery life is its biggest failing. You could overlook other annoyances like only being on Android Lollipop if you wanted, but you can’t ignore the battery life. It just isn’t good enough, and that’s a shame, because I do actually like this tablet, and a lot more than I thought I would. But I don’t like having to charge it up all the time.
Should you buy the Acer Predator 8? Probably not
The Android Central recommendation of best tablet still stands. If you can buy an NVIDIA Shield, you should. Aside from the battery life there’s nothing really wrong with the Predator 8 should you really want one, but it’s tough to recommend you buy when the competition is as good as it is.
But if you can get one at a good price and like what you see then why not. Just be aware of where you might be disappointed.
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