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20
Jul

BratWurst Bot takes orders, then cooks and serves sausage


Do you like sausage? I mean, really, really like it? Then we have the robot for you: BratWurst Bot — an autonomous machine that takes customer orders, cooks sausages and serves bratwurst without any human interference. Making its debut at the Stallwächter Party, a government event for German State Representatives, BratWurst bot served over 200 sausages over the course of an evening, independently taking orders from a web front end while using a pair of RGB camera and some custom management software to cook the wurst to perfection.

An automatic grilling machine is impressive in its own right, but what’s even more notable is that BratWurst bot is made entirely from off the shelf parts. It’s more than just a fun project though, FZI built the bot to show how flexible service robotics has become, demonstrating a feasible robot cook that can interact all on its own. It’s not the first time the company’s done it either — last year’s Stallwächter Party featured an autonomous robot bartender. All this amazing service tech leaves us with one question: when will there be party with /both/ bots and how do we get invited?

Source: FZI, YouTube

20
Jul

‘Rock Band Rivals’ rocks out with two new game modes


Rock Band Rivals was announced last month during E3 as the first paid expansion for Rock Band 4. It quickly generated buzz ahead of its October release, but there were scant details as to what the expansion would actually provide. Now the cat’s out of the bag and Rock Band Rivals sounds a lot like something die-hard fans of the rhythm game series are going to want to get in on.

Rock Band Rivals will add two important new chunks of content to Rock Band 4 for $29.99: a story-based career mode and a series-first asynchronous multiplayer mode with both cooperative and competitive options. While regular asynchronous online multiplayer is hitting Rock Band 4 in a free update planned for December, half of Rock Band Rivals is meant to be a “counterpart” to online play.

Rather than playing with friends at the same time, you can team up with other players to create in-game groups called “crews.” You and other crews will compete in challenges each week, where victories or failures contribute to the entire group’s success as a whole.
It sounds like a much-needed extra dimension for online play, and should offer a new reason to get back on board with competitive gaming via Rock Band 4, if that’s what you’re interested in.

If you’re more about going solo (and who isn’t?) the new Rockudrama mode allows you to tell your band’s story, much like VH1’s popular Behind the Music series. It combines live-action footage and Rock Band gameplay that create a “documentary” of your group’s rise to stardom. It’s silly and over-the-top, but it adds a layer of personality to a game that was otherwise lacking any real way to “own” your fictional band. Your performances will affect Rockudrama’s commentary and even your outcome, so if you want to go down in history you’ll have to play like you’ve already made it.

Rockudrama will come packed with new venues, though there won’t be any additional songs to play unless you preorder the entire expansion. In that case, you’ll get 10 tracks, including Sia’s “Chandelier” and Semisonic’s “Closing Time.” If you preorder through Amazon, you’ll also receive “One More Time” from Maroon 5 and “3AM” from Matchbox Twenty.

Rock Band Rivals will be available for $29.99 for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players as a digital download, but if you don’t already own Rock Band 4 (which is required) you can purchase a bundled digital version of the original game and the expansion for $59.99. Alternatively, you can pick up PDP’s upcoming Fender Jaguar guitar controller bundle for $89.99. If you’re brand new to this entire Rock Band business and need a guitar, drum set and microphone too, you can pick up everything from PDP in a tidy little bundle for $199.99. In the immortal words of Freezepop, it’s time to “get ready 2 rokk.”

Via: Polygon

20
Jul

Here’s how ‘Batman v Superman’ got its futuristic displays


Ever wonder about how Batman’s gadgets ended up with such cool interfaces? They owe it all to Perception, a graphics company asked to create unique displays and control screens for several of the electronics in Batman’s inventory in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. From the Batwing to the Batmobile, Perception was there each step of the way. The result? A cool, futuristic look for each item, unique to each character.

In a look behind the scenes, Perception explains the process behind designing all of these different interfaces. For gadgetry as advanced as Batman’s, the tech needed to be state of the art, so the company looked to fighter jet tracking systems, HUDs and other military tech for ideas.

The LexOS design is a complete visual departure from that of Batman’s tech. Clean, white and functional, Perception intended it to be the “polar opposite” of what was created for Batman’s character. This UI was inspired by a mix of real customer-facing OSs and other releases, creating something that uniquely matched Lex Luthor’s personality.

It’s something you may not pay attention to on first glance, but this kind of design work is interesting and useful for creating ambiance and expanding beyond a film’s actors and setpieces into another realm entirely. Next time you ponder on a UI seen in a piece of media, you might find yourself dwelling on how it came to be in the first place. And if you want to see the UI in action, check out Perception’s video here.

Source: Perception

20
Jul

‘Mr. Robot’ gets a nationwide VR experience for Comic-Con


That online season premiere isn’t the only elusive Mr. Robot video that you can watch this month. USA Network and Within are partnering on a Mr. Robot Virtual Reality Experinece that will be simulcast across the US on July 21st at 1:45PM Eastern, the same day that San Diego Comic-Con gets underway. Neither company is spoiling the surprise for the 12-minute short, but Within teases that you’ll get an “important flashback” from Elliot’s past. And no, this isn’t throwaway material. Series creator Sam Esmail wrote and directed this, so it should maintain Mr. Robot’s signature off-kilter style.

The simulcast is a one-time-only affair, although there will be opportunities to watch afterwards. Uber is even providing the VR experience on-demand in San Diego through July 24th. You won’t have to be picky about how you watch, at any rate. It’ll work through the Within apps on Android (including Gear VR), iOS, the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. The simulcast is undoubtedly something of a gimmick. At the same time, it’ll also represent a rare, nationally-shared VR experiment — there will be thousands upon thousands of viewers to talk to when it’s all said and done.

Source: Within (Medium), USA Network

20
Jul

Apple Pay Launches in Hong Kong with Support for MasterCard, Visa, and American Express Cards


Just after becoming available in France, Apple Pay has also expanded to Hong Kong. Starting today, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express debit and credit cards issued by Hang Seng Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong), DBS Bank (Hong Kong), HSBC, Standard Chartered, and directly from American Express work with Apple’s payment service.

According to the Apple Pay Hong Kong website, Apple Pay support will be coming to Hong Kong’s Bank of East Asia and Tap & Go in the near future.

Cards can be added to Apple Pay by tapping the “Add Credit or Debit Card” option in the Wallet app on devices running iOS 8.1 or later. Apple Pay works with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone SE, and it is available on the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s when paired with an Apple Watch. Apple Pay in apps is also available on iPads with Touch ID, including the iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, and both iPad Pro models.

Apple Pay in Hong Kong can be used anywhere contactless payments are accepted and at a wide range of retail partners, including 7-Eleven, KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Pacific Coffee, Su-Pa-De-Pa, Taste, ThreeSixty, Uny, and more.

Apple Pay is now available in the United States, the UK, China, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Singapore, France, and Hong Kong. Later in 2016, Apple plans to expand Apple Pay to Spain through a partnership with American Express.

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20
Jul

Bluboo Maya review: Unlocked, nearly stock and under $100


We live in a wonderful era of smartphones. Rarely do we have to spend much more than a few hundred dollars to find something that satisfies the needs of the masses. Sure, there’s always going to be selection in that $500-$800 space, but we don’t necessarily have to shop from that rack. And, thanks to the slowly dying long-term contract, we’re now more free than ever to consider options.

Whereas one year ago we would have been cautious about spending less than $200 for an unlocked smartphone, that’s not really the case in mid-2016. Indeed, there are plenty of options to choose from in that range, with some diving into double digits. The Blu R1 HD, for instance is only $99 through Amazon, and costs half of that if you are an Amazon Prime customer.

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Suffice it to say, a phone that costs $100 or less isn’t for everyone. The specs are often 2-3 generations behind what you’ll get from the current crop. But, just like we find in computers, not everyone wants to buy a high dollar replacement or upgrade.

Unlike PCs, sometimes we drop our phone and need an inexpensive model to tie us over until we’re ready for a new flagship. Heck, a lot of people only want to spend the least amount of money possible in order to get on Facebook or play Pokemon Go. That’s where the $75-$100 phones come into play. This is where you find a phone like the Bluboo Maya.

About

Powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the Bluboo Maya is a perfect example of what we might term a band-aid phone. It other words, it’s enough to help fill a void left behind when you lose your current model or dunk it in the pool. It’s also enough to help someone get their feet wet in the world of smartphones.

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The Bluboo Maya is an unlocked phone, which means you’ll be able to use with with a variety of GSM carriers in the United States. Not only that, but there’s a spot for two SIM cards. But, you’ll want to look closely as it’s not a 4G LTE smartphone; data speeds could be less than desirable. If you don’t care about streaming video or doing much multimedia, you might just fine with the 3G connection.

Bluboo is a Chinese phone maker whose offerings come in with a lower price tag than that of our typical US competitors. Similar to Blu, Nuu Mobile, and LeEco, you’ll find pretty reasonable bang for the buck. Moreover, you won’t be tied to a carrier or have to jump through any strange hoops. But, that doesn’t mean there are not compromises.

Specs

  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 5.5-inch 720p display
  • 13-megapixel rear camera
  • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
  • 16GB storage
  • Quad-core 1.3GHz processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 3000mAh removable battery
  • GSM: 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz
  • WCDMA: 850MHz, 2100MHz

Design

Upon taking the Bluboo Maya out of the box we recognized almost immediately that this wasn’t going to compete with our current daily driver. Not that there was anything wrong with it, but the general feel and design of it gave us a sense of “budget”.

The screen was quick to pick up fingerprints and oils, something we battled with every day. The rear features a plastic, removable battery cover which reminded us of early generation Samsung Galaxy S models. Really, the phone reminded us an awful lot of the Blu Vivo XL, a phone we reviewed earlier this year.

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Nothing in the design was extraordinary, but we didn’t expect that with this price tag. The volume rocker and power buttons are found on the right side of the display while the headphone jack is up top and justified to the left. Down below is the microUSB charging port, flanked by a pair of speaker grilles.

Where to Buy:

  • AliExpress $69.99
  • AliExpress $69.99 – $75.99
  • Amazon $89.99

Display

With a pixel resolution of 1280×720, the Maya gives users an HD experience. No, it’s not the 1080p stuff you’ll find in those which run just a little more, but it’s decent. At 5.5-inches, though, we would have liked to see a higher image quality.

Keeping price in mind, however, it’s enough to get the job done. Text renders fine and pictures aren’t bad. We tend to say this a lot, but you don’t really notice shortcomings until you’ve spent time with something else to compare it with.

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After years of handling flagships and high-end phones, we’ve come to appreciate finer details. But, handing this off to someone who only uses a smartphone to make calls and read emails, they “don’t see anything wrong it at all”. When we randomly asked friends and family for a quick reaction, the replies were largely positive and found no issues with quality.

When looking at the phone from various angles we found the picture to be washed out somewhat. It was almost as if there was a very thin, nearly transparent sheer material placed over the display. Text was perfectly legible and everything was balanced, but the picture simply appeared faded as compared to straight on.

Camera

We found that the 13-megapixel camera took perfectly usable photos, especially for sharing on social media. The shutter speed was much slower than we would have liked, but the end results were decent enough. Switching to HDR really slows the picture taking process down, but, if you don’t need to worry about the time, feel free to enjoy it.

Bluboo Maya Camera Samples

There are a number of camera modes installed in the app, each of which speaks to a different user. Like to take a bunch of selfies? You’ll probably enjoy the “peace sign” option which takes photos when you throw up deuces. Aside from your standard pics, the phone lets you snap panoramic shots as well as manual editing and tweaking for more pro images.

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Perhaps a testament to its target demographic or homeland user base, there’s a lot of vanity stuff at play in the Maya. Once you’ve taken a photo you can go back in and edit all sorts of things, including makeup (eyes, lips, cheeks, etc), breast enhancement, jawline trimming, and teeth whitening.

There are considerably better cameras available on the market but when you are spending less than $100 you can’t be mad at this one. You might not necessarily use all of the weird software stuff; however, a replacement app is all it takes to feel “normal” again.

Software

The Maya runs a really stripped down version of Android, but it’s not quite “stock”. Outside of the Google Play Store, though, there’s nothing else here that’s Google. You’ll have to resort to installing Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Chrome, Drive, and anything else you might have become accustomed to using.

On the other hand, if you’re brand new to smartphones, there are apps to get you rolling. Present out of the box are app such as FM Radio, Music, Messaging, Email, Camera, Calendar, Calculator, SIM Toolkit, and more. We’re big proponents of Google apps and recommend those as soon as possible.

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The icons and general interface reminds us of the older iPhone UI in that they are colorful gradients. First time smartphone adopters might be cool with it, but those of you replacing an existing model could grow restless. We’ve said it before and we’ll continue to do it, but there’s nothing like installing your own custom launcher. As much as we try to put up with the default stuff here, we were only too happy to install Nova. A quick import of a preset layout and we’re back in business.

Performance

As a daily driver, the Bluboo Maya gets the job done. That is, if your day-to-day requirements are minimal and don’t revolve around heavy multi-tasking. The quad-core 1.3GHz CPU and 2GB RAM aren’t designed with today’s top games in mind. But, your aunt and uncle who just want to get on Facebook, take a few calls, and reply to messages… they’ll be happy.

Installing a few work applications and utilities and relying on the phone for general business duties, the Maya performed as expected. Hopping in and out of apps was sometimes a little slower than we’d like, but closing down some of the more demanding apps brought the snap back.

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You’ll want to get yourself into an octa-core processor with 2GB or 3GB of RAM if you plan to push your phone or hold onto it for the long term. As an interim device or something to get your feet wet, the Bluboo Maya is perfectly acceptable.

Battery life is pretty good thanks to the removable 3000mAh unit and Android 6.0 enhancements. Were this an internal battery we might not have been so keen on it. There’s no Quick Charge option so we’re at a wall longer than normal. But, on the plus side, at least we can purchase additional batteries to have on standby.

Sound is par for the course and falls right in line with the other features. Nothing here is going to overwhelm you, but it’s not bad. We’ve never been big on playing music on phones for extended periods of time and that’s definitely the case here.

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There’s not a lot of range in the speakers, but they are clear and crisp. YouTube videos, Facebook clips, and other general media work nicely on the Maya as do podcasts and audiobooks. Want to listen to a full album or playlist? You’ll want to plug in headphones or pair to a Bluetooth speaker.

Conclusion

As easy as it is to point out shortcomings or quibbles about the Bluboo Maya, we have to keep the sub-$100 price tag in mind. But, even with that factored in, you’re still in an increasingly competitive space. As the US market finally acclimates to unlocked phones we find there are new brands and models worth considering.

We like the Maya, but we don’t exactly love it. Call us elitist or snobbish, but we prefer phones with more premium materials. Fingerprint readers aren’t really a “must-have” feature, but we’ve come to appreciate them for security purposes. Would we have liked to see one here? You bet. But, we’re cool with not having one, too. It might have actually been odd to see that newer tech among the otherwise aging hardware.

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If there’s one thing we didn’t enjoy, it’s the 3G connectivity. We do too much with our phones to be content with the slower data speeds. But, what about you? That’s a question you’ll have to answer yourself. Spend a lot of time connected to WiFi? This topic is likely a non-starter. Replacing a device that you’ve come to use for YouTube and Netflix? Head in another direction.

For roughly $90 it’s hard for us not to recommend you consider the Bluboo Maya. Keep the data aspect in mind, though. A younger, more savvy and demanding user could grow anxious or irritated. On the flip side, there’s no reason for some you to plunk down hundreds of dollars to replace your two-year-old phone. The rub, though, is whether that person knows enough about getting the apps and experience they like.

The preset Maya experience takes some getting used to and the seasoned vet knows where to go. Your casual, older demographic might need some hand-holding in getting things just right. If you’re planning to get an elder family member something to go with an MVNO, this one is a good option.

Where to Buy:

  • AliExpress $69.99
  • AliExpress $69.99 – $75.99
  • Amazon $89.99
20
Jul

Thanks to VW, BMW’s 2017 diesels will be delayed


BMW confirmed Monday that US sales for its model-year 2017 diesel vehicles will be delayed because US regulators are taking longer than expected to certify the models. Bimmer, which sells diesel-powered 3-Series, 5-Series, X3, and X5 vehicles in the US, didn’t give a timetable of when such domestic sales would start. Autoguide had previously reported of the potential delay for sales of US diesels, which account for about six percent of BMW’s total sales in the US.

“The product certification of all MY2017 BMW diesel models (328d Sedan, 328d Sports Wagon, X3 xDrive28d, X5 xDrive35d) has been delayed due to testing logistics,” BMW spokeswoman Rebecca Kiehne wrote in an e-mail to Autoblog. “As a result, production of these models will commence once homologation has been finalized.”

US regulators appear to be taking a more deliberate approach to certifying diesel vehicles in the wake of the Volkswagen diesel-emissions scandal, which broke last September. Late last month,VW reached a settlement with US regulators that will cost the German automaker about $15 billion. With about a half-million impacted VW vehicles on US roads, the company will repurchase cars, end leases early, maybe fix some vehicles, and improve zero-emission vehicle technologies. Additionally, last week, VW reportedly told US dealers that they’d be compensated an undisclosed amount for their troubles.

Some 2016 BMW diesel models were already subject to more stringent US testing procedures because of the VW situation. The BMW X5 xDrive35d was among the models that underwent more rigorous testing from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) late last year. Other diesel models that received the additional scrutiny included General Motors’ 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.


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20
Jul

Facebook details a way to offer laser-based internet access


Have you wondered how Facebook might offer high-speed internet access using lasers? The company’s Connectivity Lab is happy to show you. It just published a research paper explaining laser beam technology can deliver up to 2Gbps to remote places. The trick, it says, is to use fluorescent optical fibers to collect the light instead of relying on traditional optics. Since the fibers don’t emit the same color that they’re absorbing, you can shine a brighter light at them (similar to a solar concentrator) and manage an extremely quick turnaround time of under 2 nanoseconds. Combine that with multi-stream data encoding and you get the ample bandwidth that’s normally reserved for WiFi and wired networks.

Facebook says it’s “investigating the feasibility” of shipping laser internet hardware based on this technology, but that may be more realistic than you think. The social network managed this feat using readily available materials that weren’t even meant for the purpose. It’s hoping that other organizations will craft optimized materials that are better-suited, and notes that an infrared-based system might hit speeds of up to 10Gbps. As important as Facebook’s findings might be, they’re only just the beginning.

Source: OSA (1), (2)

20
Jul

Republican platform highlights the importance of privacy


In the wake of countless scandals, from Bush-era warrantless wiretaps to Obama-age metadata collection, the Republican party has decided to put renewed focus on citizen privacy. Multiple sections of the party’s platform, which lays out its agenda for the next four years, call for strengthening privacy protections both against the government and private businesses. It even particularly calls out the need to protect the information of farmers and ranchers in the age of “big data.” On the specific challenges around encrypted data and communication, however, the GOP leaves itself plenty of wiggle room when it comes to accessing such information.

Early in the platform document is a matter-of-fact acknowledgement that technology has become a major driver in how the party approaches a host of issues from national security, education and, of course, privacy. Many of the declarations are understandably ambiguous. The GOP says that it will push policies that “protect data privacy while fostering innovation and growth and ensuring the free flow of data across borders.” Though it avoids getting into specifics.

It does single out the agricultural industry, which it says is undergoing a “revolution” thanks to big data, which poses unique challenges. The expected promises to advance privacy and security are accompanied by a slightly more specific call to preserve “private ownership of individual farmers’ and ranchers’ data.” The platform does not specifically call for protecting “private ownership” of data beyond the agricultural industry, though the party’s focus on the rights of individuals would suggest it would support broader protections.

The specific section of the platform dedicated to “liberty and privacy” pledges to limit government surveillance, though it does not specifically mention wiretaps, bulk data collection or other methods of domestic intelligence gathering that Americans are familiar with. Instead it calls for “strict limitations on the use of aerial surveillance on US soil” and opposes, “any attempts by government to require surveillance devices in our daily lives, including tracking devices in motor vehicles.”

On encryption, the language is a little less forceful. The party rightly acknowledges that, “it will not be easy to balance privacy rights with the government’s legitimate need to access encrypted information.” The platform notes that the tech industry has responded to demands from consumers for private encrypted communications tools. And, the party’s historic focus deregulation and open markets makes it loathe to interfere. In fact, the document specifically says Republicans do not want the government to become a “meddlesome monitor” in the tech industry.

These privacy and free market principles are often in direct odds with the party’s focus on national security. Republicans remain concerned about the ability of criminals and terrorists to use readily available encrypted communication tools to plot and avoid detection. The party sees a need to be proactive on this issue in particular saying it’s, “too important to be left to the courts. A Republican president and a Republican Congress must listen to the American people and forge a consensus solution.”

Source: GOP Party Platform (PDF)

20
Jul

Deezer is now available for everyone in the U.S.


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Music streaming service Deezer is now widely available in the U.S., meaning that anyone can now sign up for the service. The Spotify and Google Play Music competitor was previously only available in the U.S. to those who signed up from Bose or Sonos, along with Cricket Wireless customers.

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Deezer boasts a catalog of 40 million songs, along with a collection of podcasts and news articles. One of the service’s primary features, Deezer FLOW, offers a personalized experience based on what you like, and what Deezer thinks you’ll like. Features like FLOW, Channels, and more are meant to help boost discovery.

Deezer offers a 30-day free trial of its Premium+ membership, which costs $9.99 after the trial. Note that, unlike in other territories, there is no general free option for Deezer. You can grab the Deezer app from the Google Play Store and sign up now.

Press release:

Deezer Launches Direct To Consumers In U.S. With The Most Personalized Music Discovery Platform

Following Success of Home Audio and Mobile Subscriptions, Deezer is Made Available to All Music Lovers

NEW YORK, July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Deezer, one of the world’s leading, on-demand digital music streaming services, today expands its international offering by launching to all consumers in the U.S. Available via the iOS App Store, Google Play, the Windows Store and Deezer.com, music fans can now directly access their favorite content and features, including Deezer’s signature FLOW – a personal soundtrack that intuitively knows everything listeners want to hear, from familiar tracks to new music.

Following the success of the brand’s home audio and contract-free wireless subscription services in the U.S. market, Deezer will expand access to its Premium+ subscription and offer a free trial to new users for 30 days, after which a monthly charge will be applied. The Deezer app, which offers unlimited access to the world’s largest music streaming library, as well as to news, podcasts and live radio, can be downloaded onto any device, including smartphones, tablets, computers, home sound systems, and smartwatches. Deezer will also continue to be available via Cricket Wireless and to Sonos and Bose subscribers.

“We are thrilled to make Deezer available to all music fans in the U.S., at a time when the company is growing stronger and developing new technologies that enable us to deliver a much more personalized experience,” said Deezer Global Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Hans-Holger Albrecht. “We’ve already received an overwhelmingly positive response since offering Deezer via our partners Sonos, Bose and Cricket, and now look forward to making our service available to everyone.”

Personalized for You

With knowledge and expertise from 50 music editors around the world combined with in-depth data analysis, Deezer delivers the most personalized listening experience possible, while also offering fans insight into local trends and new ways of discovering new artists.

The Deezer Difference

Designed to suit individual music tastes, Deezer boasts a host of unique features, which make music experiences both enjoyable and relevant. A redesigned homepage includes an easy-to-use navigation slider, which quickly guides listeners to the most relevant recommendations and to over 40 million songs and over 40,000 news articles and podcasts, all of which form part of the largest global music catalog in the world.

Additional features include:

  • Deezer’s FLOW – The most personalized soundtrack that intuitively knows exactly what listeners want to hear, including favorites as well as new tracks. FLOW is designed with discovery in mind and delivers personal recommendations through a combination of algorithms, music experts and contextual information.
  • Channels – Explore and discover new music broken down by categories and genres, including news and podcasts – custom-made for listeners based on location and preference.
  • Live Radio – Found within Channels, radio listening is made simple with quick access to participating radio stations, including Fingerprinting that lets listeners identify and tag a song on select stations.
  • 8 Tracks – Also found within Channels, its popular playlist service enables users to listen to and download their favorite 8 Tracks playlists and songs without ever leaving Deezer.
  • Lyrics – Never miss a beat and sing-a-long to favorite tracks with easy-to-follow lyrics on display and on demand. It’s karaoke anytime, anywhere.
  • Notifications – Stay on top of what’s happening in music with personalized suggestions and recommendations mixing a bit of new with the classics.

The Deezer app is available in the U.S. as a free download for all music fans with a trial 30-day Premium + experience, followed by a monthly charge of $9.99.

For more information, visit http://www.Deezer.com.