Best cases for the OnePlus One

What is the best case for the OnePlus One? Let’s take a look at some of the great choices.

Whether you want to keep your OnePlus One protected, add a thin layer of grip to the phone, or turn it into a wallet, there are cases for all of your needs. Hunting down cases can be a daunting task, but don’t worry — Android Central is here for you. Everyone’s preferences are different, some are looking to keep their phone the same size while adding a bit of protection, and others want full protection to prevent drops from damaging it.

Let’s take a look at some of the different options and see which will work best for you.

OnePlus Flip Cover

Cases do a great job of protecting the back of the phone but not always the front. With OnePlus’ Flip Cover, you’ll have protection for the front and back, so when you put the phone in your pocket, purse or elsewhere it will be able to prevent scratches on the screen. The flip cover doesn’t add much bulk to the phone either, and the case will unlock and lock your phone as you open and close it. Adjusting the volume and accessing the power button is easy thanks to the great fit and cutouts for the ports.

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CruzerLite Bugdroid Circuit

CruzerLite has been around for years with its popular Bugdroid Circuit cases that offer a fun look to the back of its thin case. Available in a variety of colors, the case has a Bugdroid at the bottom of it with various lines coming off of it in a fun pattern. The thin profile of the case offers a form fit to the phone with easy access to its ports and buttons. Its TPU material is more cut and tear resistant than rubber, while still being stronger than silicon skins and remaining flexible. You can pick from a variety of colors like black, red, blue, white, and many others.

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TUDIA Ultra Slim

Cases aren’t for everyone, but the protection they provide sure is nice. TUDIA’s Ultra Slim TPU case offers a clear thin layer to the phone so it doesn’t add much bulk or detract from the look of the phone itself. The case itself is very durable and has a soft touch feel to make it comfortable to use. It offers a form fit and easy access to all your ports. You can pick one up in clear, black or blue for just around $10 at Amazon.

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iThrough Dual Layer

If you are worried about your OnePlus One not being able to hold up to the abuse it sees daily, you’ll want to pick up a protective case. iThrough’s Dual Layer case offers a TPU layer and a solid plastic layer to ensure that the phone is well protected while in the case. It will bulk the phone up a bit, but for some that will make it easier to hold. The back of the case has a built-in kickstand so you can prop the phone up while you aren’t holding it. Keeping your phone protected for just $7 is a no-brainer.

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E LV Wallet Flip Case

Cases don’t only have to provide protection, sometimes they can also offer some additional functionality. The E LV wallet flip case will provide protection to the front and back of the phone, as well as give it a way to be propped up to watch videos and more. The case also has a number of slots to carry your credit cards, ID and more, as well as a slot for carrying cash. This means you won’t have to lug around your phone, wallet and more for a night out, and instead can just carry around the phone with the rest attached to it.

Your favorite?

Do you have a favorite case for the OnePlus One that isn’t mentioned here? If so, be sure to let us know in the comments, along with a link to where you can pick it up!

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ICYMI: This rock-armored insect could change medicine

Today on In Case You Missed It: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley discovered that an insect called the caddisfly spins strong, stretchy silk that works like a biological sticky tape. The caddisfly uses it to attach stones to its body to protect it underwater; humans are more interested in the fact that the waterproof adhesive might have medical applications. The publication Deep Look made a great video of the bug’s underwater life that’s worth a full watch if you’re interested.

South Korean researchers developed a hydrogel touchpad that can be stretched more than 1000 percent of its normal state and still function like a conductive pad.

There were plenty of interesting stories from the week; we are most interested in seeing what will happen in the latest Tesla car crash investigation. As always, please share any interesting tech or science videos you find by using the #ICYMI hashtag on Twitter for @mskerryd.

GM reportedly tried to buy Lyft

General Motors is serious about gaining a foothold in the ride-sharing industry. Not only has the company established its own car-lending app and purchased the defunct Uber competitor, Sidecar — but according to The Information, it’s also been toying with the idea of buying Lyft. An interesting idea, but it isn’t happening. Sources familiar with the matter say that car-hailing service has already turned GM down.

If GM were to buy its way into the on-demand driver industry, Lyft would be the obvious choice: the company has already has $500 million invested in the company as part a partnership to build an self-driving taxi service. Sources from both The Information and TechCrunch say GM went as far as to put money on the table, but to no avail. For now, Lyft is holding fast to its independence.

Source: The Information

Conviction overturned for one of the ‘Making a Murderer’ subjects

Late last year Netflix’s true crime series Making a Murderer brought attention to the case of Steven Avery, and now his nephew’s conviction has been overturned. Along with his uncle, Brendan Dassey was convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2006. Unlike his uncle, there was no physical evidence connecting Dassey to Halbach’s disappearance, however, the then 16-year-old confessed to helping his uncle with the crime. Now, Judge William Duffin says his videotaped confession was involuntary under the fifth and fourteenth amendments, claiming techniques used by investigators made it difficult to evaluate what Dassey really knew.

Judge William Duffin:

Most significantly, however, the (state) court of appeals erred when it focused on the statements of the investigators in isolation to conclude that they did not make any promises of leniency. True, no single statement by the investigators, if viewed in isolation, rendered Dassey’s statement involuntary. But when assessed collectively and cumulatively, as voluntariness must be assessed, it is clear how the investigators’ actions amounted to deceptive interrogation tactics that overbore Dassey’s free will.

The documentary focused on the conduct of law enforcement involved with the case, and while it does not appear to have impacted the judge’s decision, his ruling reflects similar concerns. According to Judge Duffin, state courts were in error by deciding that investigators never made promises to Dassey. Now, the state can decide to retry him, appeal, or it will have to release him within 90 days.

Conviction Against Brendan Dassey of ‘Making a Murderer’ Is Overturned https://t.co/L9BB5dRDdD

— Making A Murderer (@MakingAMurderer) August 13, 2016

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Buzzfeed, ABC

The Elio three-wheeler is now available for $7,000 pre-order

Elio’s crowdfunded 84 mpg three-wheeled two-seater is now street legal and ready to take your pre-orders. While the company doesn’t have a firm delivery date for the vehicle yet, eager first adopters looking for a low-cost alternative to car ownership can now “lock in” the price at $7,000 for a base model — provided they sign a binding agreement to buy their Elio regardless of when it goes on sale.

That quirky pricing scheme is actually the result of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan program, which promotes projects that create jobs while also reducing the country’s dependency on foreign oil. According founder Paul Elio, “the ATVM program is not a breaking point for Elio Motors,” but it will help his company bring the quirky vehicle to market. And Elio will needs firm agreements in hand in order to satisfy the Department of Energy’s requirements.

So, for now, the company is offering two pricing tiers: the aforementioned, contractually-obligated $7,000 tier and a slightly more expensive $7,300 tier which is also non-refundable, but doesn’t include the binding contract. (For those keeping score, the pricing is slightly more expensive than the $6,800 MSRP promised during the crowdfunding campaign.) Buyers who already put in an earlier refundable order can also lock in a lower price by converting their reservation, and everyone will receive their vehicles based on their deposit type and amount. Also, options like an automatic transmission, retro fenders, parking assist or a premium entertainment system will cost anywhere from $380 to $2,000 extra.

Per the company’s website, Elio currently has over 56,000 people signed up to buy and the $7,000 pricing level will only be available until it reaches 65,000 total reservations from all its various tiers, so this pricing scheme may not last beyond the first batch of Elios to hit the road. When last we heard that should happen sometime in 2017.

Via: Roadshow

Source: Elio Motors

Android Central 301: Your ex-girlfriend’s EarPods

Why the heck is LG releasing the V20, and why does it appear to look like a larger, more boxy G5? Andrew, Russell and Daniel explore the potential reasons for LG’s latest flagship, and whether its new design will appeal to anyone beyond the Android audience looking for speeds and feeds.

Plus: Russell got a Moto Z and likes it — a lot! And an IFA primer, including a discussion of the Gear S3 and Moto 360 3rd generation.

Plus, plus: Twitter Q&A!

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You can now pre-order the new Samsung Gear VR!

Better Field of View and a sleek new color can soon be yours.

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is the first USB-C phone in their lineup, which gave the company all the excuse they needed to refresh the Gear VR headset. The new model sports a data port that can swap between microUSB and USB-C, so it will work with every Samsung phone with the Oculus Store onboard.

Read More over at HR Veads!

Adidas rewards its medal-winning Olympians with 3D-printed shoes

It’s too early to tell whether 3D-printed footwear will ever be more than a gimmick. Still, you have to give credit to sportswear brands for trying something new, even if in some cases 3D printing is only used to make outsole prototypes. Last year, Adidas began showing the potential of the technology with concepts like Futurecraft 3D, a running shoe made partially out of 3D-printed materials. And now the company’s taking that one step further: it created a ready-to-wear pair for its sponsored athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympics. As its name suggests, though, the “3D-printed Winners Shoe” will be limited to those who win a medal in Brazil.

Unlike the Futurecraft 3D silhouette from a few months ago, this one features a black Primeknit upper and 3D-printed midsole. The heel counter is also 3D-printed, something we hadn’t seen before. By integrating the heel counter into the midsole, Adidas says it was able to avoid the usual process of glueing or stitching in parts of the design. Most importantly, an Adidas spokesperson tells Engadget that the 3D-printed Winners Shoe has been fully tested and is approved for running in. Yes, you can wear them without worrying that they’ll break before taking any steps.

Adidas hasn’t shared details on a consumer model yet, but here’s hoping regular folk have a chance to buy their own in the near future.