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Another benefit to cord cutting: It will slash your monthly electric bill
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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If you find your electric bill has skyrocketed this summer, your air conditioner may not be the only culprit. The Los Angeles Times reports that cable set-top boxes are now consume more power in our homes than any other household appliance other than air conditioners. The reason for this is that set-top boxes are using almost as much power when they're supposedly shut off as when they're turned on while you're watching TV. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google is facing new Android antitrust issues in Europe
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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The European Union, which is working on finishing up its investigation of Google’s Search business in Europe, may soon look into Google’s Android app store-related business practices, GigaOm reveals. Portugal’s Aptoide, an alternative Android app source that houses more than 200,000 titles and has more than 6 million active users, met with the European Commissions last week in preparation for its complaint submission. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The senate is still trying to jam through its hugely controversial cybersecurity bill
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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The federal government refuses to let one of the most controversial Internet bills ever conceived die. CISPA, as it was known when it was introduced in 2011, made a temporary resurgence last year only to meet the same opposition that had blocked its passage two years before. But as Vice has discovered, the bill is back under consideration by the U.S. Senate under a slightly altered name. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The beastly Galaxy S5 Prime is now official – but it lacks one major feature
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Samsung on Wednesday quietly launched a better Galaxy S5 version, and while it’s a beast in terms of specs, it’s likely this phone will be restricted to South Korea for the time being. Furthermore, the phone seems to lack one important feature that was rumored for this "Prime" version of the handset. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Nest Protect returns to shelves after being recalled, price drops to $99
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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In April, the Nest Protect was recalled due to some safety concerns. There was an issue with the device misinterpreting the user’s gestures and possibly disabling an alarm when that was not supposed to happen. After recalling and fixing the issue, Nest Protect has returned to shelves. The feature, called Wave, has been disabled and consumers who are still uneasy about the news can receive a full refund through Nest. Nest has even slashed the price to $99 to make it more accessible for consumers. Both Nest’s online store and Google Play have the device in stock with the new price. Source: Nest Come comment on this article: Nest Protect returns to shelves after b…
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Slingshot, Facebook’s Snapchat competitor, lands in the Play Store
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Facebook was not able to purchase Snapchat despite dangling billions of dollars in front of the developer. So what did Facebook choose to do? Build a similar app and take things a little bit further. Slingshot, available starting today in the Play Store for free, allows users to take photos or record videos and share them with friends. In addition to this, there is an editing component to add some personality to the content. The catch is that friends need to sling a shot back to you in order to see the shot you slung over to them. If you do not care for what is being sent to you, swipe away and the shot is gone forever. The app is compatible with devices running Androi…
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Nike+ FuelBand app for Android finally arrives, “optimized” for six devices
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Better late than never, right? The Nike+ FuelBand app has finally founds its way to the Play Store. It took Nike about two years to finally acknowledge that there are existing people outside of the iOS platform that would want and use its product. The app connects the Nike+ FuelBand wearable to your smartphone so you can track and monitor your health. A Nike+ FuelBand SE and a device running Android 4.3 or higher is required with the app. The Nike+ FuelBand app is free and has been “optimized” for the Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S III, Nexus 5, HTC One (M8), and Motorola Moto X. Hit the break for the gallery and download links. Play Store Downl…
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John Legere lets everyone know how he feels about alleged Amazon, AT&T exclusive smartphone
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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John Legere does not care to filter himself one bit. Earlier this afternoon, the T-Mobile CEO targeted Amazon and AT&T. Why? The alleged exclusivity of Amazon’s smartphone on AT&T’s network. Legere had no problem calling out both companies and pointing out the faults and failures of exclusive devices. The bigger target of today’s tweeting spree from Legere was AT&T. He expressed his condolences that everything goes well and for Amazon and expressed disappointment with in since they are hometown buddies in Washington. Other than that, it was all about AT&T’s bad luck with exclusivity. Right away, Legere pointed out the woefully awful Facebook phone, th…
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OnePlus launches “invite contest,” participate to earn invite to purchase 64GB Sandstone Black...
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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The OnePlus One is finally ready for launch, and to celebrate, OnePlus has begun a contest where it will be giving away invites to purchase the 64GB Sandstone Black version of the device. In case you didn’t read that right, the company will not be giving away the device — they are simply giving away the right to buy it. (Hey, they’re still basically a start-up, give ‘em a break!) One winner will receive the device for free though, so I do suppose you have some kind of chance. To get your invite, go to the contest page in the source link, log in with your Facebook or email, and perform one of the listed tasks before the deadline. The tasks are pretty much what you’…
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Check out these rare pictures from inside Amazon’s enormous warehouses
by Guest Ben Zigterman- 0 replies
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It’s not every day that reporters get a peek inside one of Amazon’s warehouses, but thanks to a great article from Wired, we can get a sense of just how big these warehouses are. Wired was shown around one of Amazon’s massive “fulfillment centers” in Phoenix, Arizona, to show how Amazon has become a platform for third-party sellers, much as its Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become a platform for any company that uses the cloud, from small startups to Netflix. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Man sells his record-breaking video game collection for $750,000
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Maybe obsessively collecting every video game known to man has its rewards after all. Engadget brings us word that avid gamer Michael Thomasson has sold his collection of more than 11,000 games and 100 different consoles on gaming auction site GameGavel for $750,250, which is a pretty astonishing sum given that there's no way whoever is paying that much money for his collection will ever play the vast majority of those games. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The ‘Netflix for Books’ just launched on Android
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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If you're a hefty reader who isn't overly attached to physical books then you may want to check out a new app that promises to for books what Spotify has done for music and what Netflix has done for movies. Per Android Police, a new app called Oyster has just launched on Android that offers an all-you-can-read book subscription service that will cost you just $10 per month. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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New details emerge on Samsung’s Oculus-like virtual reality headset
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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If there is one characteristic that has defined Samsung over the past few years, it's the company's willingness to try absolutely anything. If a rival enters a new market — or if there is even a rumor that a rival will enter a new market — Samsung looks to get there as fast as it possibly can. Touchscreen smartphones, tablets, TV voice controls, media streaming boxes and smartwatches are all examples of this, and now it appears as though Samsung will look to compete with Facebook-owned Oculus VR in the near future. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Game of Thrones finale shatters piracy records with 2PB of illegal downloads
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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The finale of the fourth Game of Thrones season shattered all previous illegal download records, TorrentFreak reports. First, a quarter-million people shared a single file at the same time. Beyond that, more than 1.5 million users downloaded a pirated copy of the show within the first 12 hours after it aired, with the number expected to move past 7.5 million in the following days. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung files trademark application for Samsung Gear VR
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Samsung was reported to be working on a new virtual reality headset with the help of Oculus VR and while we know they want to get the device to market as quickly as possibly, there has been no information about a possible timeframe. A new application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office suggests Samsung is moving quickly as they have filed for trademark protection on the term “SAMSUNG GEAR VR”. Considered in light of their Gear 2 and Gear Fit devices, it seems Samsung is ready to slap the “Gear” moniker on any wearable device they produce. Some sources have speculated Samsung may have the device ready to launch in conjunction with the Galaxy Note 4 later this year…
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Unicode Consortium announces version 7.0 including 250 new emoji
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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The Unicode Consortium, keepers of specifications that enable users around the world to access computers in many different languages, has announced version 7.0 of their standard. Included in the new specification are around 250 emoji. Each emoji corresponds to a pictograph symbol. For example, the emoji descriptions include things like Boys symbol, Girls symbol, White sun with small cloud, Raised hand with part between middle and ring fingers (aka the Vulcan salute), and the one that has the Internet snickering – Reversed hand with middle finger extended. Platforms that use Unicode, including Android, will now turn to their developers to implement the new standard and …
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Motorola may finally roll out Moto Maker to European markets
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Although the Motorola Moto X has been out for a while and the Moto X+1 appears to be only a few months away, European consumers may be on the verge of getting some good news if they are still interested in the Moto X. German retailer Phone House has put up a product page for customizable Moto X devices via Moto Maker. To get started, potential buyers will need a code that Phone House indicates will be available starting July 1st. Apparently the codes can be obtained from a Phone House physical retail location. There is no information regarding other German retailers that will offer the Moto Maker option for Moto X buyers. When initially released in the U.S., the Moto…
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Samsung working on world’s first Smart Bike
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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There is no market that Samsung isn’t willing to try to step into. Whether you’re talking about cell phones, refrigerators, cameras, or even virtual reality equipment, you can almost always find something with a Samsung logo on it. Looks like that might be the case with bicycles, too. Samsung has developed what they’re calling a “Smart Bike” that puts the bicycle on the same level as your smartphone. The bike includes tons of electronics and sensors that add a ton of (possibly unnecessary) features, some of which are actually pretty cool. It comes with a GPS, for instance, that would be able to give you great navigation and directions. It’s not impossible to do that…
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Sony partners with YouTube to allow live broadcasting from new app
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Sony has partnered with YouTube to allow live broadcasting from the Xperia Z2. The app is officially called “Live on YouTube — by Xperia” and it allows public or private broadcasting. There is also a feature to remind friends when your broadcast is about to start. It is a dedicated app available in the Play Store and requires a you to sign in with a Google account. In addition to signing in, you will need to activate the live broadcast feature within your YouTube account. For now, it is exclusive to Sony’s flagship smartphone, but support for other Xperia devices should arrive over time. Hit the break for download links. Play Store Download Link Source: Son…
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Apple’s 5.5-inch iPhone may be impossible to find when it launches this fall
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Try to act surprised: An Apple product may be tough to find when it releases later this year. Just as we saw with the Retina iPad mini last year, we're now seeing new reports claiming that supplies of Apple's 5.5-inch version of the iPhone 6 will very constrained when Apple launches the new device in late 2014. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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My 5 most anticipated games of 2015 after E3 this year
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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2015 is going to be the year that all the potential of next-gen finally comes to fruition. With an extensive amount of development behind them, both major developers and indie studios alike will have the experience necessary to start taking advantage of the power within the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. We can see glimmers of what this generation will be in some recent releases such as Watch Dogs and Titanfall, but we've only scratched the surface. In 2015, we'll have arrived. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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These portable battery packs will fix all your power issues
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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There are plenty of interesting external battery packs that are ready to charge smartphones, tablets and other devices via USB, but all of them are limited to providing additional power to mobile devices only. ChargeAll, a new Indiegogo project, aims to fix all that, as this new external power pack comes with support for laptops and other electronics that require up to 85W of power. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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An obvious scam Android app has been installed over 1 million times in under a month
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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People, you really ought to read an app's permissions before you download it. Reddit's Android community has flagged an obvious scam app called Subway Train Game in the Google Play store that has been installed more than 1 million times in less than a month. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This Android smartphone already ships with dangerous malware preinstalled
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Android’s malware problem has taken a new twist, as such apps now come bundled with certain phones. Instead of creating apps that can pack hidden, malicious capabilities, some device makers in China are apparently ready to ship smartphones with built-in malware. Such is the case with the Star N9500, a Galaxy S4 clone from China, which comes with a Trojan on board masquerading as the Google Play Store, German publication Heise reports. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Amazon Appstore value rising as many developers see equal revenue with competing platforms
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Compared to last year, the Amazon Appstore has seen its selection triple. The company is announcing many milestones to show just how valuable the Appstore has become. The aforementioned growth, which pegs the selection at over 240,000 apps, was done largely due to the 200 countries where the Amazon Appstore is available. The apps can also be downloaded to Android devices and Amazon’s very own Kindle Fire lineup. Revenue is key for developers and Amazon is proud to say that developing or porting apps for the Appstore is lucrative. In a recent survey of 360 developers, 65% found that their total revenue in the Amazon Appstore was equal with competing platforms. Many of t…