Stay prepared with Anker’s shock-activated Roav dash cam for just $45

Spare some cash now, save more later.

Accidents can happen at any time, and proving fault isn’t always a clear-cut thing. If you have one of these Roav Dash Cams in your car, you’ll have all the proof you need to help you get things resolved after an accident. They’re down to just $44.99 at Amazon when you enter promo code CARCAMBD during checkout. That’s $15 below what it’s been selling for during the last few months.

The shock-activated recording can help you see who hit your car even if you weren’t in it, and the superior nighttime clarity makes it great to use regardless of the time of day. It can work in hot and cold temperatures and comes with both a suction and 3M adhesive mount for you to use.

You will need to pick up a microSD card to record your driving sessions, but that won’t cost you much. Anker backs this with a 12-month warranty, so why not grab one today? Be sure to use the coupon code above for the full discount.

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Grab a 4-pack of Sengled smart LED bulbs for just $27 right now

These bulbs got education.

This 4-pack of Sengled Element smart bulbs is down to one of the best prices we’ve seen. These bulbs normally sell for around $39, and they’ve never dropped lower than $35 through direct discounts. The coupon code OAVGQDYA offers a really big discount, dropping them down to $27.29.

These smart bulbs can be controlled by the free app or through a hub. If you don’t already have a hub, like the Wink Hub, you could also invest in this Sengled bundle that includes two more bulbs and a hub for $40. With a hub, you can connect these bulbs to a voice-assistant like the Echo Dot or Google Home Mini and control them with your voice.

Users give these bulbs 4.2 stars based on 828 reviews.

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Android apps now support split-screen in Chrome OS’s tablet mode

Available first in Chrome OS’s Canary channel.

While Chrome OS may have started out as Google’s own desktop operating system, it’s rapidly been doubling as the company’s new focus for tablets, too. In the latest move towards this, Chrome OS’s Canary channel now lets you run Android apps in split-screen while using tablet mode.

This was first discovered by the team at ChromeUnboxed, and you can watch their video below to see this feature in action. After opening up multiple Android apps while in tablet mode, you can press the multitask button to see everything that’s open in the background. However, holding down on an Android app now shows highlighted areas on the left and right of your screen where you can place the apps so you can run both of them simultaneously.

Once you have two apps running side-by-side, you can drag the black bar that separates them to make one window larger while automatically scaling down the other one. It’s a very similar process to running two Chrome sites/apps at the same time, and it allows for Android apps to be even more functional than they already are.

As noted above, this is something that’s currently reserved for the Canary channel of Chrome OS. Canary is Chrome OS’s most experimental/unstable channel, and it’s not something most people should use on their daily Chromebooks. Even so, we should see this expand to the Stable channel for all users in either Chrome OS 65 or 66.

If you’re running Canary on your Chromebook, have you messed with this yet?

This is what the first Chrome OS tablet looks like

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Add a HDMI port to your new Chromebook with this $17 Anker adapter

Anker’s USB-C to HDMI adapter is only $16.79 with code ANKER836. It’s $24 without the code and has not had a direct price drop from that price in many, many months.

In The Wirecutter’s roundup of the best USB-C adapters, they consider this one the best for anyone who wants to hook up a modern USB-C only laptop to an HDMI monitor or high-definition TV. Not only does this tiny adapter have a solid build quality and support 4K video and 60Hz refresh rates, it’s also designed to work with the newer Chromebooks. Users give this adapter 3.8 stars based on 192 reviews.

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Deal: Pixelbook on sale for $899 at various retailers ($100 off)

Amazon and Best Buy are also offering student discounts.

Chrome OS still isn’t for everyone, but for those who are already fans or want to give it a fighting chance, the Pixelbook is the best way to experience Google’s desktop/tablet operating system. The Pixelbook is expensive with a starting price of $999, but a new sale drops it to just $899.

For that $899, you’ll get the base model of the Pixelbook with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. That’s the Pixelbook I personally use, and it runs like an absolute champ. The next model up has the same processor and RAM, but you get double the storage thanks to a 256GB SSD. You’ll pay $200 more for it, but since it’s also discounted, it’ll end up costing just $1099.

If you want as much power as possible, the Pixelbook with a Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB NVMe SSD also gets a $100 price cut and drops to $1549.

These $100 discounts are available at all retailers the Pixelbook is sold, including Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg, the Google Store, and Walmart. However, if you’re a student and get the Pixelbook at either Amazon or Best Buy, you can score an additional 10% off any model. Thanks to that, you’ll pay just $809 for the base Pixelbook before taxes.

If you want to take advantage of this offer, the $100 discount is good through March 3.

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Google AI can scan your eyes to predict heart disease

Alphabet’s health science company Verily has announced a wide range of projects, from developing smartwatches made for medical studies to mass-producing infected mosquitoes to curb their population. Scientists from the division now have a new endeavor: Assessing heart disease risk by staring into patients’ eyes.

In a paper (PDF) published today in the Nature journal Biomedical Engineering, researchers explained their method: An AI algorithm evaluated eye scans and, after refining its model with machine learning, was able to predict cardiovascular risk factors like age, gender and blood pressure. This could lead to easier and potentially quicker analysis than a blood test with roughly the same accuracy as current methods.

The study isn’t without limitations, given that it only surveyed eye images with a 45-degree field of view. More research would resolve whether the model needs to be adjusted for larger or smaller photos, and a larger data set than what the researchers used is more appropriate for deep learning. In other words, it’s not yet ready for clinical testing, but it’s a promising start for non-invasive evaluation of cardiovascular health.

Via: The Verge

Source: Nature | “rediction of cardiovascular risk factors from retinal fundus photographs via deep learning” (PDF)

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus dual cameras detailed in latest leaks

At this rate, there might not be much mystery left to the Galaxy S9 when Samsung reveals it on February 25th. WinFuture and Evan Blass have posted a flood of leaked images and details that appear to confirm key features of the S9, particularly its cameras. Sure enough, the larger (6.2-inch) S9 Plus should have dual 12-megapixel rear cams that will give it a clear hardware advantage over the 5.8-inch standard S9 — your choice won’t boil down to screen size like it did with the S8.

The WinFuture scoop also outlines the capabilities of those cameras. Much like the W2018, the rear camera on the S9 (or main rear camera on the S9 Plus) should have the option to switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures depending on the shot you’re aiming for. You could pick f/1.5 for low light or macro shots, or switch to f/2.4 when you want more of the scene in focus. The S9 Plus’ secondary rear camera would be locked at f/2.4 and would be intended more for zoomed or portrait photos.

Other tidbits? The front 8-megapixel camera wouldn’t be remarkable to Samsung fans, but the leak support talk of super slow-motion 960FPS video. You’d also see the long-rumored, AKG-tuned stereo speakers and a brand new Exynos 9810 processor (likely a Snapdragon 845 in North America). And of course, it wouldn’t be Samsung without new colors. Coral Blue, Midnight Black, Lilac Purple and Titanium Gray would be among the initial options, although there’s a good chance some hues will be limited to specific regions or carriers.

If the rumors are right, the Galaxy S9 may ship as soon as March 8th. About the only unknown at this point is the price. There are claims the S9 might carry a premium over the S8, but these are based on third-party retailers that won’t necessarily be held to official prices. Either way, the leaks reinforce views that the S9 is closer to an S8 refresh (albeit a welcome one) than a true overhaul.

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 19, 2018

Via: SamMobile

Source: WinFuture (translated), Evan Blass (Twitter)

Google is testing a splitscreen view for Android apps on Chromebooks

The latest update to Chrome OS’ Canary test channel should make multitasking on a Chromebook easier. Now, in addition to split-screening two native Chrome OS apps on your machine, you can run a Chrome OS app and an Android app side-by-side or two Android apps. It should be mentioned that Canary is pre-alpha software and isn’t exactly stable, as 9to5 Google notes, so maybe don’t try this out on your daily driver. This could be a sign that Chrome OS tablets and Chromebooks with detachable screens are en route. The video below from Chrome Unboxed, however, shows the feature running on a Samsung Chromebook Pro which suggests it’ll work on existing convertibles too.

Via: 9to5 Google

Source: Chrome Unboxed

‘Mega Man Legacy Collection’ is headed to Nintendo Switch May 22

Mega Man fans were likely excited to hear that the next chapter in the venerable video game franchise, Mega Man 11, is slated for a release sometime this year. At the same time, Capcom announced plans to release two new Mega Man Legacy Collection compilations. Now we’ve got a date for their release on Nintendo Switch: May 22, 2018.

The first bundle brings the first six Mega Man games together, letting you shoot, slide and jump your way through the classic titles. Capcom also added a new save (almost) anywhere system so players can try tricky sections without having to worry about distant save points. In addition, there’s a new rewind feature that lest you just back up a bit before a catastrophic mistake. Mega Man Legacy Collection also has a big gallery of concept art and box design, including the original Mega Man box art. There are songs from each game, too, and a challenge collection. Regular or golden Mega Man Amiibo toy owners will be able to access eleven extra fan-made challenges that have only been available on the Nintendo 3DS version of the game.

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 includes Mega Man 7 through 10 from the Super Nintendo era, with 16- and 32- bit iterations of the action-platformer. Mega Man 9 and 10, both 8-bit retro throwbacks, will include all previously released DLC. The second collection also has a ton of art music, and challenges for each included title, and you’ll be able to get more challenges via any Mega Man Amiibo. The first collection will run you $15 as a digital download; the second is $20. You’ll also be able to buy the first collection and a code for the second one (along with a 30th anniversary cleaning cloth — yay?) for $40 in May. We still don’t know when Mega Man 11 (or Mega Man X titles) will show up on modern platforms, but we’ll surely let you know when we do.

Source: Capcom

Hasbro’s first HasLab toy is a replica of Jabba the Hutt’s barge

At this year’s Toy Fair in New York, Hasbro announced HasLab, a new program that aims to bring to life special creations like a massive, four-foot long recreation of Jabba the Hutt’s sail barge. The company is taking inspiration from platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, too: In order for the barge to become a real for-sale production item, Hasbro wants to gather 5,000 $499 pre-orders by midnight on April 3rd.

If the project reaches its funding goal, Jabba’s Sail Barge (or The Khetanna if you’re a Star Wars geek) will come with a 64-page booklet with behind-the-scenes details, set photos, interviews and blueprints of the actual set piece in the film as well as production information on the toy. The barge also comes with a 3.75-inch scale Jabba the Hutt and soft cloth sails for the top of the sand boat.

The barge itself is on display to media at the toy fair and looks even bigger than that GI Joe aircraft carrier that came out a while back. It’s incredibly detailed, too, with a tiny Ithorian (Hammerhead) skeleton in the jail. Hasbro has a few renderings you can check out to see all the little details. While the program is currently only for Star Wars-themed toys at this point, there are possible plans for other brands to make the cut, like My Little Pony or Transformers. LEGO Ideas does something similar, too, producing fan-led toys like a Minecraft set and Women of NASA. These aren’t funding campaigns, really; mostly, larger companies like LEGO and Hasbro use them as promotional platforms and as a way to gauge interest.