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More images of the HTC 10 leak including previously unseen black model [Gallery]

Stephen Hall Mar 28 2016 - 3:42 pm PT

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HTC’s upcoming “HTC 10” — sans the “M” of its predecessors — handset is set to be yet another well-specced entry for early 2016 and its launch could be one of many “make it or break it” moments for the Taiwanese company. Following disappointing launches of both the HTC One M8 and M9, the maker of the popular Vive virtual reality hardware and the recently-launched HTC One A9 mid-ranger is hoping to make a comeback with the “10”.

Now, thanks to some images that popped up on Chinese site TaoBao over the weekend, we have some new images to look at showcasing the phone in both black and silver variants…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto 360 Sport w/ $50 GC $276, SanDisk 64GB microSD $18, more

Stephen Hall Mar 28 2016 - 1:51 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Motorola Moto 360 Sport (Black) + $50 GC: $276 shipped (Reg. $350)

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SanDisk mobile storage: 64GB microSD $18, 128GB Lightning flash drive $90, 200GB Wi-Fi flash drive $100, more

Samsung SmartThings home automation devices: 2nd gen. Hub $79 (Reg. $99), Outlet $44 (Reg. $55), more

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Gold Box: 60% off Anker products: 60W 10-USB Charger: $30, Desk Lamp $30, Waterproof BT speaker: $23, batteries, more

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Daily Deals: Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 (DVD or Download) $45, Toshiba 13.3-inch Chromebook 2 (Refurb) $165, more

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Philips Friends of hue LightStrip Luminaire Starter Kit: $100 shipped (Reg. $130+)

Buy a refurbished Apple AirPort Express Wi-Fi router w/ 1-yr warranty for $49 shipped (Orig. $99)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Samsung Smart TVs w/ 4 HDMI Inputs: 60-inch 4K $949 (Reg. $1,200), 50-inch 1080p $525 (Reg. $730), more

Starbucks $10 gift card for $5: save 50% on your next cup of coffee
Just $7 Prime shipped: USB to SATA 3 portable SSD/HDD enclosure
UE’s BOOM Bluetooth Speaker is on sale today for $100 shipped (Orig. $200), more
SanDisk Solid-State Drive $200 (Reg. $230), USB 3.0 Enclosures from $7 (Reg. $13)
DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter w/ built-in 4K Ultra HD Camera: $779 shipped (Reg. $999)
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Stereo Headset $20 (Reg. $28), more
Green Deals: 6-pack A19 9W LED Lightbulbs $20 (Reg. $25+), more
Games/Apps: Nintendo 2DS w/ Mario Kart 7 $80, iOS freebies, more
Runtastic’s Squats PRO – Workouts, Trainer & Counter for iOS goes free (Reg. $2)
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)
App Store Free App of the Week: Motorsport Manager goes free for the first time ($2 value)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

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Samsung 50-inch 4K 3D 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $749 shipped (Reg. $1,400)

Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom): $8/month (save $24/yr)
Nike Clearance Extra 25% off: Legend Dri-Fit Shirt $13, more
Green Deals: GreenWorks 16-inch 10A Electric Lawn Mower $125 (Reg. $150+), more
Fisher-Price Toys: Baby’s First Blocks plus Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack for $8.49, more
Grab a free MP3 download of Duran Duran’s Paper Gods album (Reg. $12)
Netflix April Preview – Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine, more
TiVo Bolt 500GB 4K DVR + Streaming Media Player w/ 1-yr. of Service: $255 (Reg. $300)
Save 75% on any movie rental including new releases: The Big Short, Sisters, Revenant, more
iTunes $10 HD movie downloads: Sicario, Spotlight, Creed, The LEGO Movie and many more
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for April: Sunset Overdrive, The Wolf Among Us, more
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 18V 14W Dual-USB Port Solar Charger $45, more
Get ready for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tomorrow w/ this free eBook comic
Get a $30 eBay/Best Buy/Nike gift card with qualifying Samsung Pay purchases
HoverDock is a minimal upright charging stand for your iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35)
Sceptre 43-inch 4K 60Hz LED UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $230 shipped (Reg. $350)
Free Magazine subscriptions: Maxim 1-yr Digital, Good Housekeeping 2-yrs Print
iPhone 6/s/Plus cases in a variety of styles/colors: $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Toys R Us, Lowe’s, GameStop, Petco, StubHub, many more
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 3600mAh Power bank $8, Bluetooth headphones $14, more
Apple Watch 42mm Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)
AcuRite Indoor/outdoor Weather Station w/ Forecast/Temperature: $35 Prime shipped
Best Buy offers $50 gift card w/ iPhone SE purchase & up to $350 off the new iPad Pro

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

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This Kickstarter project allows up to 10 people wirelessly listen to nearly any source

TCL’s new 4K Roku-enabled UHDTVs hit every price point
The Tovala iOS-connected oven scans and automatically prepares your dinner
VIZIO’s new $999 P-Series 4K Ultra HDTV w/ Google Cast and HDR may be this year’s top release
SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free
You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app
Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit

App teardown suggests that the Google Wallet card is going away June 30th

Stephen Hall Mar 28 2016 - 12:35 pm PT

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Update: It’s confirmed. Google is now sending the below email to users who have a card.

A new app teardown from Android Police today reveals that the Google Wallet card — which was first announced in November 2013 after many rumors of the troubled project being scrapped — is now finally getting the boot effective June 30th. The card assumably never really took off, and it seems that I’m one of the rare few that still has one of these little now-souvenirs…
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A plethora of new Huawei P9 images just leaked on Weibo [Gallery]

Stephen Hall Mar 28 2016 - 11:04 am PT

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Huawei’s upcoming P9 flagship has pretty much been completely revealed at this point, but ten or so more leaked images of the phone in the flesh can’t hurt, right? The phone, set to be announced early next month in London, will see the addition of a dual-camera set up, a new fingerprint sensor on the back, and of course upgraded specs compared to the P8…

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Sundar Pichai profile reveals he announced Cardboard without even seeing final version

Stephen Hall Mar 28 2016 - 10:15 am PT

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According to an extensive profile piece from BuzzFeed’s Mat Honan this morning, Google’s now-CEO Sundar Pichai announced Google Cardboard having not even seen the final product. The piece details how Clay Bavor, Google’s VP of VR, first showed Pichai the project just 8 weeks before I/O, and Pichai was so impressed that he wanted to give the virtual reality viewer a full debut at the company’s developer conference…

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Odd questions on Google Opinion Rewards ask what you would pay for Project Ara modules

Stephen Hall Mar 28 2016 - 8:50 am PT

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Project Ara has been very quiet this year, with the last we really heard from the Mountain View company being a “re-route” announced last year. The project was slated in early 2015 to be getting a market pilot in Puerto Rico, but that just didn’t happen. Everything seemed to be on track when Regina Dugan and co. were talking up the project during the Google ATAP event at I/O last year, but there haven’t been hardly any updates besides a new logo and a video look inside the group since.

Now, some new questions on Google Opinion Rewards seem to be polling the public on how much it might be willing to pay for Project Ara modules…

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Download the snazzy new HTC 10 wallpapers from Sense 8.0 here [Gallery]

Stephen Hall Mar 25 2016 - 2:45 pm PT

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Update: LlabTooFeR has posted 10 new wallpapers from HTC’s upcoming device. Grab them in the new gallery below.

HTC said a few days ago that its upcoming flagship HTC 10 (HTC M10?) handset will be announced by way of an online-only event set to take place on April 12th, but why wait until the 12th to start getting the HTC 10 experience? If the phone’s wallpapers are what you’re after, you can grab them now below thanks to some leaks on Twitter from the well-known LlabTooFeR…

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LeEco plans event for April 20th in Beijing as it prepares ‘grand’ U.S. product launch

Stephen Hall Mar 25 2016 - 2:19 pm PT

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Chinese company LeEco, previously known as LeTV, has an event scheduled to take place in Beijing next month, but this time things are a bit different than usual — the company is making a point of inviting US media. The company has over the last couple of years sold an impressive number of Le 1, Le 1 Pro, Le Max and Le 1s handsets — as many as 4 million in 2015. And now LeEco is getting ready to make its “grand” entrance into the United States market…

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Make an Android Experiment, win a free ticket to Google I/O 2016 & $5,000 for travel

Stephen Hall Mar 25 2016 - 11:47 am PT

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If you’re a developer and either 1) didn’t have the cash to put down for a trip to Mountain View or 2) didn’t get very lucky in the lottery, then you might want to listen up. There may not be a fun Easter egg hunt like in years past, but this is still a great opportunity to win a trip to I/O — and it actually requires a bit of skill. In the Android Experiments I/O Challenge, Google is offering developers who submit their apps a chance to win one of three trips to I/O or one of five Nexus 6Ps…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Samsung 50-inch 4K 3D UHDTV $849, Aukey USB-C Charger $16, more

Stephen Hall Mar 25 2016 - 10:40 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Samsung 50-inch 4K 3D 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $849 shipped (Reg. $1,400)

Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 3-Port USB-C/A Car QuickCharger $16, iPhone 6 Wallet Case $13, more

AT&T GoPhone Motorola Moto E 8GB: $36 shipped (Reg. $60) | Best Buy

Moto X Pure Edition designed by Jonathan Adler is now $350 (Reg. $475) | Motorola

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $790 shipped (Reg. $999)

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Buy a refurbished Apple AirPort Express Wi-Fi router w/ 1-yr warranty for $49 shipped (Orig. $99)

Games/Apps: Xbox One 1TB Elite Bundle $399, iOS freebies, more
Nike Clearance Extra 25% off: Legend Dri-Fit Shirt $13, more
Green Deals: GreenWorks 16-inch 10A Electric Lawn Mower $125 (Reg. $150+), more
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)
App Store Free App of the Week: Motorsport Manager goes free for the first time ($2 value)
Don’t jump on Apple’s $50 Watch price drop, you can do better! Deals from $249 shipped
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now just $300 shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom): $8/month (save $24/yr)

Grab a free MP3 download of Duran Duran’s Paper Gods album (Reg. $12)
Netflix April Preview – Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine, more
TiVo Bolt 500GB 4K DVR + Streaming Media Player w/ 1-yr. of Service: $255 (Reg. $300)
Save 75% on any movie rental including new releases: The Big Short, Sisters, Revenant, more
iTunes $10 HD movie downloads: Sicario, Spotlight, Creed, The LEGO Movie and many more
Smartphone Accessories: EasyAcc In-Ear Sweatproof Sports Earbuds $26 (Reg. $36), more
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for April: Sunset Overdrive, The Wolf Among Us, more
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 18V 14W Dual-USB Port Solar Charger $45, more
Get ready for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tomorrow w/ this free eBook comic
Get a $30 eBay/Best Buy/Nike gift card with qualifying Samsung Pay purchases
HoverDock is a minimal upright charging stand for your iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35)
Sceptre 43-inch 4K 60Hz LED UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $230 shipped (Reg. $350)
Enhance your HDTV’s audio w/ this VIZIO sound stand (refurb) for $70 shipped (Orig. $150)
Free Magazine subscriptions: Maxim 1-yr Digital, Good Housekeeping 2-yrs Print
iPhone 6/s/Plus cases in a variety of styles/colors: $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Toys R Us, Lowe’s, GameStop, Petco, StubHub, many more
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 3600mAh Power bank $8, Bluetooth headphones $14, more
Apple Watch 42mm Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)
Green Deals: WORX AeroCart Wheelbarrow (cert. refurb) $100 (Orig. $200), more
Nordstrom Rack Clearance Event – extra 25% off: Lucky Brand Jeans from $21, much more
Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
AcuRite Indoor/outdoor Weather Station w/ Forecast/Temperature: $35 Prime shipped

Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

TCL’s new 4K Roku-enabled UHDTVs hit every price point

The Tovala iOS-connected oven scans and automatically prepares your dinner
VIZIO’s new $999 P-Series 4K Ultra HDTV w/ Google Cast and HDR may be this year’s top release
SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free
You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app
Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit

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How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

9to5Toys Lunch Break: 2nd gen. Moto E $36, Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook $179, more

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2016 - 11:28 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

AT&T GoPhone Motorola Moto E 8GB: $36 shipped (Reg. $60) | Best Buy

Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 2.16GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: $179 shipped (Reg. $235+)

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K Camera HD Camera drops to $399 shipped (Reg. $450+)

Daily Deals: PNY 2.5-inch 120GB Internal Solid State Drive $38, Insignia 2-Way Speakers (Pair) $20, more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $790 shipped (Reg. $999)

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Networking: TP-Link 802.11n Travel Router $8 (Reg. $13), more

Stay online even when the power goes out with the CyberPower UPS for $66 shipped (Reg. $83)
Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)
TiVo Bolt 500GB 4K DVR + Streaming Media Player w/ 1-yr. of Service: $255 (Reg. $300)
Games/Apps: Fallout 4 PS4/Xbox One $33, Tearaway Unfolded $15, iOS freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: EasyAcc In-Ear Sweatproof Sports Earbuds $26 (Reg. $36), more
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for April: Sunset Overdrive, The Wolf Among Us, more
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 18V 14W Dual-USB Port Solar Charger $45, more
Get ready for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tomorrow w/ this free eBook comic
Get a $30 eBay/Best Buy/Nike gift card with qualifying Samsung Pay purchases
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time ($2 value)
Buy a refurbished Apple AirPort Express Wi-Fi router w/ 1-yr warranty for $49 shipped (Orig. $99)
Don’t jump on Apple’s $50 Watch price drop, you can do better! Deals from $249 shipped
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom): $8/month (save $24/yr)
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now start at just $300 shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

iTunes $10 HD movie downloads: Sicario, Spotlight, Creed, The LEGO Movie and many more

Save 75% on any movie rental including new releases: The Big Short, Sisters, Revenant, more

Best Buy 2-Day Sale: Beats Solo2 headphones $100 (Orig. $200) or Studios for $150 (Orig. $300), more

HoverDock is a minimal upright charging stand for your iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35)
Sceptre 43-inch 4K 60Hz LED UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $230 shipped (Reg. $350)
Enhance your HDTV’s audio w/ this VIZIO sound stand (refurb) for $70 shipped (Orig. $150)
Free Magazine subscriptions: Maxim 1-yr Digital, Good Housekeeping 2-yrs Print
iPhone 6/s/Plus cases in a variety of styles/colors: $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Gift Cards up to 20% off: Toys R Us, Lowe’s, GameStop, Petco, StubHub, many more
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 3600mAh Power bank $8, Bluetooth headphones $14, more
Apple Watch 42mm Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)
Green Deals: WORX AeroCart Wheelbarrow (cert. refurb) $100 (Orig. $200), more
Nordstrom Rack Clearance Event – extra 25% off: Lucky Brand Jeans from $21, much more
Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
AcuRite Indoor/outdoor Weather Station w/ Forecast/Temperature: $35 Prime shipped
MFi Apple-Certified Lightning cables: iOrange-E 6-ft w/ aluminum conector $5, more
Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth FM Transmitter $17, more
Add Logitech’s Z333 2.1-channel speaker system to your setup for $48 shipped (Reg. $65+)
Add remote control to five of your outlets w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
Green Deals: Ohuhu 8-pack Garden Solar LED Lights $19 (Reg. $25+), more
Harman Kardon: AKG K618 Pro DJ headphones $40, more
Boost your mood with this Light and Ion Therapy Lamp for $40 (Reg. $80+)
Go hands-free w/ iOttie’s popular iPhone 6/Plus car mounts, now just $11 Prime shipped
Smart 4K 3D 120Hz UHDTVs: Sony 55-inch $949 (Reg. $1,100), many more
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250), more
Muffin Knight action platformer for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $1)

Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The Tovala iOS-connected oven scans and automatically prepares your dinner

VIZIO’s new $999 P-Series 4K Ultra HDTV w/ Google Cast and HDR may be this year’s top release
SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free
You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app
Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags

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How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

Dropcam’s co-founder says that Tony Fadell runs Nest like a ‘tyrant bureaucrat’

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2016 - 10:45 am PT

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A new report (paywalled) from The Information today told us that Google is working on a competitor to the Amazon Echo, but it also detailed in-depth Nest’s struggle as an Alphabet subsidiary and the apparent horror that was its acquisition of smart home security camera company Dropcam. Before eventually ending his time at the Alphabet company, Dropcam co-founder Greg Duffy apparently told Nest CEO Tony Fadell that he runs the company like a “tyrant bureaucrat”…

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Google is reportedly working on a competitor to the Amazon Echo

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2016 - 9:20 am PT

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Not more than just a few weeks after hearing that it’s lingering trust issues at Google that have kept Alphabet’s Nest division from working on a competitor to Amazon’s Echo speaker, a new report (paywalled) from The Information has revealed that Google itself might be working on a competitor to the Echo. Wait, what?..

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Verizon adds LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE, LG K4 LTE budget smartphone to its lineup

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2016 - 7:58 am PT

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We told you a few days ago that the troubled LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE — with that mouthful of a name — finally relaunched on AT&T after being pulled from sale just days after it became available in November of last year. Now, the watch is seeing its rebirth on Verizon as well, and the red carrier is also adding to its lineup a new budget handset by the name of LG K4 LTE…

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PSA: You can now pre-order LG’s CAM 360-degree camera and 360 VR headset

Stephen Hall Mar 23 2016 - 1:20 pm PT

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LG announced its new G5 flagship late last month, and now a couple of the “friends” that the Korean company announced alongside the device are now available for pre-order. Specifically, you can now slap down a full $200 for either the LG 360 CAM spherical camera or the LG 360 VR headset…

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Google bolsters its Cloud Platform w/ Cloud Machine Learning, enterprise enhancements

Stephen Hall Mar 23 2016 - 12:17 pm PT

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Google today kicked off its GCP Next 2016 event in San Francisco, California, and with it comes — not surprisingly — the announcement of some new products that will bolster Google’s cloud offerings. The company announced plans to take machine learning mainstream with Cloud Machine Learning, many enterprise feature enhancements, a new unified monitoring, logging and diagnostics service called Stackdriver, new partners for cloud ops, and more…

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Google kicks off April Fools early with some space shenanigans in the developer console

Stephen Hall Mar 23 2016 - 11:22 am PT

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Google is apparently kicking off the April Fools’ Day jokes super, super early this year. As has been noticed by several Android developers (via Android Police), the company seems to putting a new section called “Reviews from Space” in the developer console. The review, as you can see above, comes from one “Alex Scott”, sports 5 rocket ships, and was written on April 1st, 2029. Oh, and the device and physical conditions of the user are hilarious, too…

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Galaxy S7 edge 32GB $700, Moto X Pure 64GB $400, Nexus 5X 16GB $250, more

Stephen Hall Mar 23 2016 - 9:57 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB GSM (unlocked): $700 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

Moto X Pure 4G 64GB GSM (unlocked): $400 shipped (Reg. $499) | Best Buy

LG Nexus 5X 16GB (Factory GSM Unlocked) for $250 shipped (Orig. $379) | eBay

Best Buy 2-Day Sale: Beats Solo2 headphones $100 (Orig. $200) or Studios for $150 (Orig. $300), more

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

AcuRite Indoor/outdoor Color Weather Station w/ Barometer/Forecast/Temperature: $35 Prime shipped

Gift Cards up to 20% off: Toys R Us, Lowe’s, GameStop, Petco, StubHub, many more
Daily Deals: Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch (Refurb) $139, more
Games/Apps: LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack (all platforms) $45, iOS freebies, more
Green Deals: WORX AeroCart Wheelbarrow (cert. refurb) $100 (Orig. $200), more
Amazon Gold Box – ROBO 3D R1 Fully Assembled 3D Printer: $620 shipped (Reg. $800)
Nordstrom Rack Clearance Event – extra 25% off: Lucky Brand Jeans from $21, much more
Dirt Devil Vacs up to 65% off from $14 Prime shipped: Handheld $25, more
Buy a refurbished Apple AirPort Express Wi-Fi router w/ 1-yr warranty for $49 shipped (Orig. $99)
iTunes $10 HD movie downloads: Sicario, Spotlight, Creed, The LEGO Movie and many more
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time ($2 value)
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 3600mAh Power bank $8, Bluetooth headphones $14, more
Save 75% on any movie rental including new releases: The Big Short, Sisters, Revenant, more
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom): $8/month (save $24/yr)
Adobe Photoshop + Premiere Elements 14 for Mac/PC: $70 downloaded/shipped (Reg. $100)
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now start at just $300 shipped
Don’t jump on Apple’s $50 Watch price drop, you can do better! Deals from $249 shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

iPhone 6/s/Plus and Galaxy S7/Edge cases in a variety of styles/colors: $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)

MFi Apple-Certified Lightning cables: iOrange-E 6-ft w/ aluminum conector $5, more
Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth FM Transmitter $17, more
Add Logitech’s Z333 2.1-channel speaker system to your setup for $48 shipped (Reg. $65+)
Add remote control to five of your outlets w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
Green Deals: Ohuhu 8-pack Garden Solar LED Lights $19 (Reg. $25+), more
Harman Kardon: AKG K618 Pro DJ headphones $40, more
LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Active Video Gaming System $30 in-store pickup (Reg. $60)
Boost your mood with this Light and Ion Therapy Lamp for $40 (Reg. $80+)
Go hands-free w/ iOttie’s popular iPhone 6/Plus car mounts, now just $11 Prime shipped
Smart 4K 3D 120Hz UHDTVs: Sony 55-inch $949 (Reg. $1,100), many more
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250), more
Muffin Knight action platformer for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $1)
Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control $160 shipped (Orig. $220)
Buy select $3 Android apps & get a $5 Amazon credit: Kingdom Rush Origins, more
2016 All-Star Mac Bundle brings together 11 high-quality apps: $20 (Orig. $263)
Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more
Affinity Photo is now matching its lowest price ever: $40 (Reg. $50)
Treat yourself to a free order of chips & guacamole during your next Chipotle visit
Get a one-year Sam’s Club membership + $20 gift card, free food and more for $45
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 8W Solar USB Charger $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $27), more
Full 1080p 55-inch 120Hz HDTVs: LG $450 (Reg. $599), Insignia w/ Roku built-in $430
Headphones: Sennheiser HD7 DJ Closed Over-Ears $119 (Reg. $150+), more
LifeStraw’s drinking bottle w/ filter makes puddle water safe to consume: $21 (Reg. $35)
LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled 2-in-1 VOLVO Wheel Loader/Hauler $200 (Reg. $250)
HoverDock is a charging stand for your iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35, CA Tax only)
Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)

Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

VIZIO’s new $999 P-Series 4K Ultra HDTV w/ Google Cast and HDR may be this year’s top release

SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free
You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app
Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags

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How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

9to5Toys Last Call: Huawei Honor 5X (unlocked) $175, LG G4 32GB (unlocked) $290, more

Stephen Hall Mar 22 2016 - 2:29 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Huawei Honor 5X 16GB (unlocked): $175 shipped w/ code MBL160322A (Reg. $200) | Newegg

(Note: You must use the Newegg mobile site or app for code to work)

LG G4 w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $290 shipped (Orig. $460)

Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth FM Transmitter $17, more

Best Buy 2-Day Sale: Beats Solo2 headphones $100 (Orig. $200) or Studios for $150 (Orig. $300), more

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Galaxy S7/Edge cases in a variety of styles/colors: $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)

eBay 5-hour sale extra $15 off $75 or more: $100 Staples gift card for $70 (30% off), more
MFi Apple-Certified Lightning cables: iOrange-E 6-ft w/ aluminum conector $5, more
Games/Apps: Rainbow Six Siege $30, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers $40, freebies, more
Add Logitech’s Z333 2.1-channel speaker system to your setup for $48 shipped (Reg. $65+)
Add remote control to five of your outlets w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
Everything you need to shoot Estes rockets into the air: $20 Prime shipped ($5 off)
Green Deals: Ohuhu 8-pack Garden Solar LED Lights $19 (Reg. $25+), more
Third-party Apple Watch Milanese Loops in black for $17 (Reg. $37) or silver for $16 (Reg. $37)
Don’t jump on Apple’s $50 Watch price drop, you can do better! Deals from $249 shipped
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now start at just $300 shipped
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time ($2 value)
Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Amazon’s best-selling headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ears $100 shipped (Reg. $123+)

Go hands-free w/ iOttie’s popular iPhone 6/Plus car mounts, now just $11 Prime shipped
Smart 4K 3D 120Hz UHDTVs: Sony 55-inch $949 (Reg. $1,100), many more
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250), more
Muffin Knight action platformer for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $1)
Messenger Bags: S-Zone Canvas/Leather for 13-inch MacBooks $40 (Reg. $55), more
Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control $160 shipped (Orig. $220)
Buy select $3 Android apps & get a $5 Amazon credit: Kingdom Rush Origins, more
2016 All-Star Mac Bundle brings together 11 high-quality apps: $20 (Orig. $263)
Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more
Affinity Photo is now matching its lowest price ever: $40 (Reg. $50)
adidas training gear 50% off: Team Issue medium Duffel Bag $25 Prime shipped, more
Treat yourself to a free order of chips & guacamole during your next Chipotle visit
Get a one-year Sam’s Club membership + $20 gift card, free food and more for $45
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 8W Solar USB Charger $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $27), more
Gift Cards up to 15% off: Staples, CVS, Barnes & Noble, Sears, PlayStation, many more
Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
Full 1080p 55-inch 120Hz HDTVs: LG $450 (Reg. $599), Insignia w/ Roku built-in $430
Headphones: Sennheiser HD7 DJ Closed Over-Ears $119 (Reg. $150+), more
LifeStraw’s drinking bottle w/ filter makes puddle water safe to consume: $21 (Reg. $35)
LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled 2-in-1 VOLVO Wheel Loader/Hauler $200 (Reg. $250)
Fitbit’s best selling Blaze smartwatch w/ HRM (multiple sizes/colors): $160 (Reg. $200), more
Make sure you score free shipping and these discounts on your next Amazon Prime Pantry order
This clever iPhone 6/s case packs 10 useful tools: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
HoverDock is a charging stand for your iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35, CA Tax only)

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How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free

You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app
Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags
Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide
Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6

HTC is announcing the HTC 10 via an online-only event on April 12

Stephen Hall Mar 22 2016 - 9:53 am PT

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HTC has announced today that its upcoming flagship HTC 10 (HTC M10?) handset will be announced by way of an online-only event set to take place on April 12th…
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LG’s X screen and X cam mid-rangers begin global rollout ‘this week’

Stephen Hall Mar 22 2016 - 9:25 am PT

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LG revealed details of two Android Marshmallow-powered phones called the X screen and X cam just about a month ago, and now the Korean company has announced that they’re beginning to roll out first in South Korea and then following in other markets including “Europe, Latin America and Asia.” It’s not exactly surprising, but LG seems to be taking a pass on these phones for North America…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Google OnHub $160, Nexus 5X 16GB (unlocked) $250, LG G4 32GB (unlocked) $290, more

Stephen Hall Mar 21 2016 - 3:04 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control: $160 shipped (Orig. $220)

LG Nexus 5X 16GB (Factory GSM Unlocked) for $250 shipped (Orig. $379) | eBay

LG G4 w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $290 shipped (Orig. $460)

Travel light w/ Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB for $710 shipped (Reg. $899)

Save big on Apple’s newest laptops: Retina MacBook Pro $1,000 (Reg. $1,299)

Amazon Gold Box – Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 for Mac/PC disc or digital download: $50 (Orig. $100)

Affinity Photo: Apple’s Mac App of the Year 2015 is now matching its lowest price ever: $40 (Reg. $50)

Buy or upgrade Parallels ($49-$79) & get 7 Mac apps free: 1Password, Parallels Access, & more (Reg. $269)

2016 All-Star Mac Bundle brings together 11 high-quality apps: $20 (Orig. $263)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon’s best-selling headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ears $100 shipped (Reg. $123+)

Smart 4K 3D 120Hz UHDTVs: Sony 55-inch $949 (Reg. $1,100), many more
Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250), more
Muffin Knight action platformer for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $1)
Games/Apps: Assassin’s Creed Chronicles $19/Syndicate $30, freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: Polk Audio UltraFit Earphones $12, more
Daily Deals: Harman Kardon One Bluetooth Speaker $80, more
Messenger Bags: S-Zone Canvas/Leather for 13-inch MacBooks $40 (Reg. $55), more
Google OnHub Wireless AC1900 Router w/ hand gesture control $160 shipped (Orig. $220)
Buy select $3 Android apps & get a $5 Amazon credit: Kingdom Rush Origins, more
adidas training gear 50% off: Team Issue medium Duffel Bag $25 Prime shipped, more
Treat yourself to a free order of chips & guacamole during your next Chipotle visit
Get a one-year Sam’s Club membership + $20 gift card, free food and more for $45
Green Deals: ALLPOWERS 8W Solar USB Charger $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $27), more
Gift Cards up to 15% off: Staples, CVS, Barnes & Noble, Sears, PlayStation, many more
Batman vs. Superman movies, toys and comics: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots $15, more
Sports/Fitness: Nike 25% off apparel/footwear – 5.0 runners $75, more
Home: Ninja 3-in-1 Cooker $100 (Reg. $130), more
Apple iPad mini 4 prices trimmed by $100, 16GB Wi-Fi models now $300 shipped
HoverDock charging stand for iPhone or Apple Watch: $28 (Orig. $35, CA Tax only)
App Store Free App of the Week: Sputnik Eyes puzzler goes free for the first time
Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more
Go hands-free w/ iOttie’s iPhone 6/Plus car mounts, now just $11 Prime shipped

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Sport Headphones $15, more

Dock and charge your iPhone + Apple Watch in one place for $8 Prime shipped
Full 1080p 55-inch 120Hz HDTVs: LG $450 (Reg. $599), Insignia w/ Roku built-in $430
Headphones: Sennheiser HD7 DJ Closed Over-Ears $119 (Reg. $150+), more
LifeStraw’s drinking bottle w/ filter makes puddle water safe to consume: $21 (Reg. $35)
LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled 2-in-1 VOLVO Wheel Loader/Hauler $200 (Reg. $250)
Fitbit’s best selling Blaze smartwatch w/ HRM (multiple sizes/colors): $160 (Reg. $200), more
Make sure you score free shipping and these discounts on your next Amazon Prime Pantry order
Pad & Quill’s Luxury Pocket Stand for Apple Watch $64 shipped (Reg. $80)
Audio: iHome Bluetooth Color Changing Speaker $10, SOL Republic Jax Headphones $15, more
Goat Simulator for iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $5)
Lumsing 8,000mAh Power Bank $10, TechMatte MagGrip Car Mount Holder $5, more
Networking: TP-LINK 802.11ac router + DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem: $120 (~$150 value)
Google Play MP3 albums $1 ea: Arctic Monkeys, Shinedown and Silversun Pickups
Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $26 (Reg. $34)
Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX7 w/ Wi-Fi + AirPlay $130 (Reg. $150+), more
iOS gamers! Don’t miss your chance to download ‘Train Conductor 2: USA’ for free (Reg. $3)
Load up on Altoids for less than $0.85 per tin (Reg. $1+/ea.)
Home Theater Audio: VIZIO 25-inch Sound Stand $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $65 (Reg. $100)
T-Mobile’s latest offer delivers free MLB.TV Premium access to its customers
Fitbit Charge HR Activity Wristband w/OLED Display $100 shipped (Orig. $150)
Offload your spring yard work to Amazon and get a free gift card worth up to $60
This clever iPhone 6/s case packs 10 useful tools: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

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How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

SpotCam’s latest IP surveillance camera offers records 24-hours of footage in the cloud for free

You can now mow your lawn via Apple Watch w/ Husqvarna’s new Automower app

Nike’s self-lacing prophecy finally comes true with the HyperAdapt 1.0
This NES-inspired backpack is the perfect carryall for any gamer
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality kit is finally ready for primetime this fall + exclusive titles announced
Turn your paper airplane into a first person virtual reality experience with PowerUP’s FPV kit
Philips introduces new ambient Hue Lights that automatically simulates the sun
WD’s new internal hard drive for Raspberry Pi brings 314GB of additional storage
LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags
Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide
Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6

Deal: LG G4 w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $290 shipped (Orig. $460)

Stephen Hall Mar 21 2016 - 12:16 pm PT

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Buydig via eBay offers the Unlocked LG G4 32GB Smartphone in Black Leather for $289.99 shipped. That’s more than $150 off the original list price, and the lowest we can currently find for a new unit. Recently succeeded by the LG G5, the G4 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808, and a 16 megapixel camera. Amazon shoppers give it 4.4/5 stars.
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Tesla confirmed using wearable tech to increase production efficiency at factory, likely Vuzix hardware (Updated)

Stephen Hall Mar 21 2016 - 10:51 am PT

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition has been leaked in full at this point, but what good is new enterprise-focused hardware unless it’s being used in the field? APX Labs, one of Google’s Glass at Work partners, has confirmed on its site that it has signed renowned maker of electric vehicles Tesla Motors as a client, and there is speculation that the company is using the latest unannounced Glass hardware to increase productivity at its Fremont factory…

Update: While multiple people close to the situation say that Tesla is still deploying both Glass and Vuzix hardware in some capacity at Fremont and running trials to compare the platforms, Tesla has reached out saying that “Tesla does not use Glass hardware in the Tesla Factory”. It seems that, while we’re confident Glass was at Fremont at one point, the company has recently moved away from Google’s platform. A person says that Google engineers were at one point referring clients like Tesla to Vuzix while the Enterprise Edition was in development.

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