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Latest update to Google+ for Android brings redesigned communities

Stephen Hall Apr 17 2015 - 8:27 am PT

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The latest version of Google+ for Android—which started rolling out earlier today—gives G+ communities a pretty nifty new redesign. First shared on Google+ by Googler Danielle Buckley, the update makes the community screens a bit more unique with a UI that’s a notable change compared to the rest of the app. One of the annoyances of the Google+ app has long been that it can be hard to tell what you’re looking at because it’s so uniformly designed, and this update seems to make it a bit easier for you to instinctively know that you’re viewing a community.

Announcing: Improved look & feel for Communities

Check out your favorite community on Android to see the new and improved look in this week’s app update (currently rolling out). We hope you’ll love it!

Google+ isn’t the most popular social network, but it does have many loyal users—who, unsurprisingly, are commonly loyal fanboys of Google as a whole. I personally can attest to the fact that Google+ isn’t necessarily the ghost town that it’s claimed to be, though, as I’m the owner of the largest Android Wear community (with more than 40,000 members). It makes me glad to see that this community is now going to look just a bit better on mobile. This visual redesign can be found in version 5.3 of the Google+ app, which is rolling out on the Google Play Store today.

Microsoft’s search engine market share passes 20% for the first time

Stephen Hall Apr 17 2015 - 7:27 am PT

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Microsoft’s Bing isn’t the most popular search engine around, but—at least according to the latest from comScore—it’s gaining ground slowly but surely. For the first time, Microsoft sites have surpassed the 20% milestone, meaning more than one fifth of overall search traffic is now owned by the Redmond, Washington company…
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Dodocase offering its Google-certified VR viewer for free

Chance Miller Apr 16 2015 - 7:21 pm PT

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Earlier today, Google announced a new program called “Works with Google Cardboard” that highlights all of the third-party Cardboard-compatiable viewers. The program is Google’s attempt at unifying the various variants of Cardboard, which was first shown at I/O 2014, and making sure they are all compatible with the variety of Cardboard apps that are available.

To celebrate the launch of Works with Google Cardboard, Dodocase is briefly offering its Google-certified virtual reality viewer for free…
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Chrome 43 Beta launches, Chrome OS updated w/ redesigned Files interface, updated calculator app, more

Chance Miller Apr 16 2015 - 7:06 pm PT

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Chrome 43 Beta is making its official debut today on a variety of platforms (including Chrome for Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS), and with it comes several new features—with MIDI for Web being perhaps the most notable.

Google has also this evening announced an update to Chrome OS that bumps it to version 42.0.2311.87. The update, which comes on the heels of Chrome 42, adds a handful of new features and visual changes. First off, the Files app has been refreshed to feature a Material Design interface…

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Google announces ‘Works with Google Cardboard’ program to unify third-party viewers

Stephen Hall Apr 16 2015 - 11:28 am PT

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Google Cardboard is getting pretty popular, and Google has today announced a new program called “Works with Google Cardboard” that unifies all the third-party viewers that have cropped up with a cute little orange badge. But beyond the visual representation of the program, it’s an attempt by Google to bring together the various variants of Cardboard and make sure they’ll all work with the many available Cardboard apps (and app developers can play along, too)…

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Lost your Android phone? No problem, just Google it

Ben Lovejoy Apr 16 2015 - 9:03 am PT

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You’ve long been able to use Android Device Manager to locate a lost smartphone, but Google just made it a whole lot easier. Next time you can’t remember where you left it, simply Google find my phone. Provided you’re logged-in, Google will display the phone’s location on a map and give you the option to call it.

You’ll still need to use Device Manager to lock or erase the phone if someone has walked off with it, but this is a quick and convenient method when you’ve just forgotten where in your home you put it down.

Google also recently added Android Wear support to Device Manager, enabling you to locate your phone from your smartwatch.

(via VentureBeat)

Google updates Google Docs Android apps with improved editing features, faster loading

Ben Lovejoy Apr 16 2015 - 5:40 am PT

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Google has updated its Android apps for editing Google documents on the move. Google Docs now allows you to accept, reject or comment on suggestions, as well as track changes and comments in Word files; Google Sheets lets you move, resize and delete spreadsheets; and Google Slides now offers you the ability to reorder objects on slides.

Google said that PowerPoint presentations will also be faster to load and scroll.

The company previously updated Google Docs with improvements to its Office Compatibility Mode. All three apps are a free download from the Google play store.

Google’s new ‘Handwriting Input’ keyboard lets you manually draw text (and emoji) in any Android app

Stephen Hall Apr 15 2015 - 12:33 pm PT

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Google has today released version 1.0 of its new “Handwriting Input” keyboard, which lets you manually draw the text you would like to type. The app works on both smartphones and tablets as you can see in the gallery below, and it’s—based on my first few minutes using the app—actually pretty good at deciphering your handwriting no matter how bad it may be. It works in any Android app that has a text input field.
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12 Google Fit Developer Challenge winners are getting the spotlight on Google Play

Stephen Hall Apr 15 2015 - 9:40 am PT

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Google invited developers in mid-November of last year to submit apps that integrate Google Fit, and now they’ve announced the winners of that contest. The main requirement was that the app integrated Fit in some way, and judges were specifically looking for apps that were “innovative, fun to use, keep users coming back, offer users real benefit, and meet the Android design and quality guidelines.”

It looks like they’ve made their picks.

The winners include six apps that are brand new, and six that were updated to include Google Fit features. The two grand prize winners from each category will be receiving some nice swag from contest partners adidas, Polar, and Withings, to further their development. Prizes include X_CELL and SPEED_CELL activity trackers from adidas, a new Android Wear device, a Loop activity tracker and more.

Here’s the full list of winners, all of which will be getting the spotlight on Google Play at some point in the coming months:

7MinGym: All you need is this app, a chair, and a wall to start benefiting from 7 minute workouts at home. You can play music from your favorite music app and cast your workout to Chromecast or Android TV.

Aqualert: This app reminds you to stay hydrated throughout the day and lets you track your water intake.

Cinch Weight Loss and Fitness: Cinch helps you with detailed information your steps taken and calories burned. The app also supports heart-rate tracking with compatible Android Wear devices.

FitHub: FitHub lets you track your fitness activity from multiple accounts, including Google Fit, and multiple wearable devices, including Android Wear. You can also add your friends to compare your progress!

FitSquad: FitSquad turns fitness into a competition. Join your friends in a squad to compare progress, track achievements, and cheer each other on.

Instant – Quantified Self: Instant is a lifestyle app that helps you track not only your physical activity but your digital activity too and tells you how much you’re using your phone and apps.other activity. You can also set usage limits and reminders.

Jump Rope Wear Counter: This simple app lets you count your jump rope skips with an Android Wear device.

Move it!: This app packs one neat feature – it reminds you to get up and move about if you haven’t been active in the last hour.

Openrider – GPS Cycling Riding: Track and map your cycle routes with Openrider.

Running Buddies: In this run tracking app, runners can choose to share their runs and stats with those around them so that they can find other runners similar to themselves to go running with.

Strength: Strength is a workout tracking app that also lets you choose from a number of routines, so you can get to your workout quickly and track it without manual data entry. Schedules and rest timers come included.

Walkholic: Walkholic is another way to see your Google Fit walking, cycling, and running data. You can also turn on notifications if you don’t meet your own preset goals.

Google and Facebook reportedly preparing to go head-to-head on next-generation… phone dialers?

Mike Beasley Apr 15 2015 - 7:28 am PT

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Google is reportedly working on a new “phone dialer” application that will allow users not only to dial a specific phone number, but also look up information for businesses or individuals, The Information claimed today. The information comes from someone with knowledge of the product, but no additional details were given.

Previous reports also indicated that Facebook was working on its own Android dialer app as well, though there aren’t any specifics about that at the moment. Facebook’s version of the software is in testing at the social network now and could be launched in the near future.

Both companies apparently see phone dialers as the next step in the ongoing battle to draw users for their own respective services, while other companies (The Information specifically names Yahoo) are looking into creating new messaging apps or revamping existing ones.

EU files formal antitrust complaint against Google, begins separate Android investigation. Google responds

Ben Lovejoy Apr 15 2015 - 5:34 am PT

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As expected, the EU has formally accused Google of abusing its dominant position in search to favor links to its own products over those offered by competitors. The complaint takes the form of a Statement of Objections: a formal method of announcing that it believes Google has acted illegally and that a full investigation is underway.

The Commission’s preliminary view is that such conduct infringes EU antitrust rules because it stifles competition and harms consumers. EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said that “Google now has the opportunity to convince the Commission to the contrary. However, if the investigation confirmed our concerns, Google would have to face the legal consequences and change the way it does business in Europe.”

Google has not wasted any time in attempting to convince the Commission otherwise, arguing in a blog post that the evidence shows that Google has not harmed traffic to competitor websites …
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Report: Google partnering w/ retailers for new ad-targeting method in Search

Chance Miller Apr 14 2015 - 3:22 pm PT

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The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is currently in talks to allow advertisers to target ads towards existing customers in search results. According to the report, Google has approached advertisers with the idea of them sharing customer information that Google would then use to target the ads.

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Google expected to face formal European antitrust charges tomorrow

Seth Weintraub Apr 14 2015 - 2:03 pm PT

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Update: the EU Commission has now filed its complaint

It doesn’t sound good for Google in Europe where the company has faced continued criticism, some comical and some less so, for using its dominant 90+% search share to give advantages to its other properties and squash competitors. FT:

Google will on Wednesday be accused by Brussels of illegally abusing its dominance of the internet search market in Europe, a step that ultimately could force it to change its business model fundamentally and pay hefty fines. Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner, is to say that the US group will soon be served with a formal charge sheet alleging that it breached antitrust rules by diverting traffic from rivals to favour its own services, according to two people familiar with the case.

The NYTimes:

Europe’s competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, is expected to make an announcement that Google has abused its dominant position on Wednesday in Brussels, according to two people who spoke on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity…

“The E.U. competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, will decide what steps they want to go,” Günther Oettinger, a German politician who is charge of Europe’s digital economy, told Die Welt am Sonntag, a German newspaper, on Sunday. “I think that they will be far-reaching.”

Google has yet to comment on the matter but if Google fails to rebut any formal charges, Ms. Vestager could “levy a huge fine that could go above 6 billion euros, or $6.4 billion, amounting to about 10 percent of Google’s most recent annual revenue”.

Google stock is off 2 points today.

Image via TNW

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Google’s WebM video format comes to Adobe Premiere Pro via new plugin

Stephen Hall Apr 14 2015 - 1:23 pm PT

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Fnord Software has today announced that they’re releasing a free plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro CC that adds support for Google’s WebM video format. But the plugin doesn’t just add WebM support to Premiere Pro CC, but also other parts of Adobe Creative Cloud including Adobe Media Encoder and more.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Acer 11 and 13-inch Chromebook deals up to $100 off, Galaxy Note 3 (unlocked) $280, more

Stephen Hall Apr 14 2015 - 12:10 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:

Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (C710-2856): $150 shipped (Reg. $249)

Acer 13.3-inch Chromebook (CB5-311-T9B0): $180 shipped (Reg. $229)

Acer 11.6″ Chromebook Touchscreen (C720P-2661): $190 shipped (Reg. $245)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked: $280 shipped (Reg. $500)

Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked) GSM: $699 shipped (Reg. $899)

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A 16GB unlocked: $410 shipped (Reg. $499)

Best Buy offers additional $100 off Moto 360 with Android phone purchase

Choice of 2 rugged, highly-rated Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $19 Prime Shipped

Review: SOL REPUBLIC’s Shadow wireless headphones w/ Bluetooth 4.0 offer an upgraded audio experience, $100 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Buy 10400mAh power bank for $20 Prime shipped, get dual-USB car charger free

Games/Apps: The Order 1886 $40, Shadow of Mordor $25, freebies, more
Fleksy customizable keyboard app w/ GIF support goes free for iOS (Reg. $1)
Buy 10400mAh power bank for $20 Prime shipped, get dual-USB car charger free
iOttie Easy View iPhone 6 windshield car mount $10 Prime shipped (Orig. $23), more
Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, Fast Company, National Geo, more
Daily Deals: iPad Air BT Cover $20, iPhone 6 Plus OtterBox $36, more

More deals still alive:

Sennheiser HD600 Over-Ear Headphones $239 (Reg. $320)

Complete book box sets: Game of Thrones $11, Hunger Games $9, more
Rules! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $3)
iTunes Free App of the Week: Twisty Hollow ($3 value)
TDK Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
JLab JBuds EPIC in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $50), more
Best Buy takes another $100 off when you buy a discounted Moto 360 w/ an Android phone
Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds: $30 shipped (orig. $109)
Motorola’s Moto 360 Smartwatch is on sale for $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)
Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard & iPad/iPhone stand $40 (19% savings)
D-Link Wireless N 300Mbps Range Extender: $25 shipped (Reg. $40)
Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV500 Powerline Ethernet Kit $45 (Reg. $90+)
Philips Hue Lux price drops: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

New products & more:

VIZIO introduces new 4K UHDTVs starting at $600, expands its audio lineup

Here’s a look at the new Lara Croft: Relic Run title for iOS and Android
Garmin and Panasonic announce new action cameras with hit or miss feature lists
On The Go stuffs nearly every must-have iPhone/Android add-on into one tiny cube
Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks
LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace
Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One

Google releases Chrome 42 with browser-based push notifications, performance improvements, more

Zac Hall Apr 14 2015 - 11:34 am PT

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Google has pushed out the stable version of Chrome 42 to Windows, Mac, and Linux users. The latest version of Google’s web browser includes the Push API for sending notifications from the web.
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The next Google Glass might have eye-tracking, give you info based on where you’re looking

Stephen Hall Apr 14 2015 - 9:20 am PT

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The next iteration of Google Glass is already in the works, but not much information has surfaced thus far about what the device’s hardware will be like. Google has given much of its focus and attention to the Glass at Work program over the last couple of years, and it’s no secret that specific work applications have been where the device has found its best use cases, but what will that mean for the direction that Google takes with the device’s hardware in the future?

A newly-published patent might give us an idea, and it might involve a new way to get information from the wearable display device based on where you’re looking.
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Google: Net Neutrality doesn’t move the needle for consumers, enabling competition is key

Ben Lovejoy Apr 14 2015 - 4:45 am PT

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Google Fiber’s VP of access services Milo Medin says that while the company is a strong supporter of net neutrality, what consumers really need is legislation that enables greater competition in the broadband market. FierceTelecom reported Medin’s remarks in a keynote speed at the Comptel conference.

No consumers are seeing higher speeds than before the order was passed; no consumers are paying less for their Internet services than what they were paying for; no consumers are seeing higher volume caps that they had before; and no consumers have additional choice of providers than they had before.

Governments cannot legislate for better customer service, he said, but they can pass laws that increase competition in the market, and this is what will make the most difference to consumers …
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Google’s MVNO to offer pay-per gigabyte plans, rollover data, accompanying app, more

Chance Miller Apr 13 2015 - 2:26 pm PT

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Google’s wireless network has been rumored for several months now, with the most recent report claiming that it hopes to offer free international roaming. Android Police has now dug into a leaked app from Google that appears to pair with its wireless network. The app offers information regarding the payment structure, activation, and more.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Galaxy S6 (unlocked) $699, Galaxy S5 (unlocked) $410, $100 off Moto 360 w/ Android, more

Stephen Hall Apr 13 2015 - 11:59 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 S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked) GSM: $699 shipped (Reg. $899)

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A 16GB unlocked: $410 shipped (Reg. $499)

Best Buy offers additional $100 off Moto 360 with Android phone purchase

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked: $280 shipped (Reg. $500)

Amazon Gold Box – up to 70% off Crucial & Lexar flash storage: 128GB microSD $88, 1TB SSD $330, more

APC and CyberPower UPS Battery Backup Systems up to 55% off: APC 6-outlet $33 (Orig. $56), more

Review: SOL REPUBLIC’s Shadow wireless headphones w/ Bluetooth 4.0 offer an upgraded audio experience, $100 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: Harman Kardon Bluetooth Speaker/phone $105, Toshiba Canvio 1TB External Hard Drive $50, Aduro Bluetooth Shower Speaker $15, more

$50 Sears gift card for $40 shipped (20% off)
Complete book box sets: Game of Thrones $11, Hunger Games $9, more
Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds: $30 shipped (orig. $109)
TDK Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
JLab JBuds EPIC in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $50), more
Games/Apps: Final Fantasy Type-0 HD w/ FFXV Duscae demo $40, 2Do $10, TMNT Rooftop Run $3, iOS freebies, more

More deals still alive:

D-Link Wireless N 300Mbps Range Extender: $25 shipped (Reg. $40)

Motorola’s Moto 360 Smartwatch is on sale for $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)
Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard & iPad/iPhone stand $40 (19% savings)
Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV500 Powerline Ethernet Kit $45 (Reg. $90+)
Philips Hue Lux price drops: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
AOC 17-Inch USB 3.0 Powered Portable LCD/LED Monitor $170 shipped (orig. $250)

New products & more:

On The Go stuffs nearly every must-have Android add-on into one tiny cube

Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks
LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace
Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One
Orange Chef’s Countertop kitchen prep accessory integrates with Apple Watch and Vitamix
Give your MacBook a boost with this stunning USA-sourced wooden stand from Grovemade
NuDock wants to charge your Apple Watch, iPhone and every other USB device you own
Monoprice introduces new line of 5 USB-C cables for connectivity & displays as low as $10

SolarCity offers free Nest smart thermostat to first 10,000 new customers in California

Ben Lovejoy Apr 13 2015 - 5:50 am PT

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SolarCity has partnered with Nest to offer a free Nest Learning Thermostat to the next 10,000 customers in California to sign up for solar panels.

This special offer combines two home energy solutions that can cut power bills as well as homeowners’ carbon footprint, and allows homeowners to experience these benefits with one easy package through SolarCity.

The offer includes the company’s no-upfront-cost deals – the only conditions are that you have a Nest-compatible air-conditioning system and that you agree to connect Nest to SolarCity, most likely to allow it to collect anonymized data …
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WSJ: Former Apple expert leading new 4-person battery team within Google[x]

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 1:55 pm PT

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According to a report today out of the Wall Street Journal, there’s a small team now working on battery tech within Google[x]—and it’s being spearheaded by former Apple battery expert Dr. Ramesh Bhardwaj. The group was originally started in 2012 with an intention of researching how other companies’ tech could be integrated into Google’s products, but “people familiar with the matter” say that the four person group has expanded to research technology that Google might “develop itself.”
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9to5Toys Last Call: Moto 360 $155+, 13000mAh Power Bank $24, Samsung 500GB SSD $180, more

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 11:54 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:

Motorola’s Moto 360 smartwatch: $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)

Keep your Android device charged all day: Anker Astro E4 13000mAh Power Bank $24 Prime shipped (20% off)

Samsung 2.5″ Internal SSDs: 850 EVO 500GB $180 (Reg. $200+), 850 PRO 256GB $120 (Reg. $180)

Samsung Galaxy S5 w/ 2-year contract on Verizon: $1 shipped (Reg. $99)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $470 shipped (Reg. $700)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB (unlocked): $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

GoPro HERO4 Black/Surf Camera: $400 (Reg. $499.99)

Small States Review: This is Ground’s Mod 2 is the ultimate tablet companion, giveaway worth $310

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: Garmin GPS Watch w/ HRM (Refurb) $85, Char-Broil Infrared Grill $99

Rules! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $3)
Games/Apps: Tower of Fortune 2 for iOS Free, Warhammer 40,000: Carnage $1, more

More deals still alive:

Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Modem + TP-LINK Archer C7 802.11ac $130 shipped ($185+ value)

D-Link Wireless N 300Mbps Range Extender: $25 shipped (Reg. $40)
Philips Hue Lux price drops: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
Symphonized audio sale: headphones $16 (Reg. $25), Bluetooth speaker $26 (Reg. $35)
JBL SoundFly Air wireless speaker with Apple AirPlay (Refurb.): $29 shipped (Orig. $140)
Media: Harry Potter 8-film iTunes collection $50, Game of Thrones S1 Blu-ray $20, more
Parrot Zik Wireless Bluetooth $230 (Reg. $300), Sennheiser Over-Ear $70 (Reg. $80+)
Upgrade your HDTV’s audio w/ this 320W LG soundbar for $245 (Reg. $600)
AOC 17-Inch USB 3.0 Powered Portable LCD/LED Monitor $170 shipped (orig. $250)

New products & more:

Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks

LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace
Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One
Orange Chef’s Countertop kitchen prep accessory integrates with Apple Watch and Vitamix
Give your MacBook a boost with this stunning USA-sourced wooden stand from Grovemade
NuDock wants to charge your Apple Watch, iPhone and every other USB device you own
Monoprice introduces new line of 5 USB-C cables for connectivity & displays as low as $10
This Tiko 3D Printer has a unibody design and direct drive titanium setup, costs only $179
Roku announces new features and upgrades to its line of streaming media players
Dust off your Game Boy cartridges, this case will let you play them on your iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung’s Radiant360 R7 wireless speaker has a blimp-like design & 360 degree sound

Google slashes price of Project Tango in half for some, opening up sales ‘more broadly’

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 8:42 am PT

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Project Tango is still being sold on an invite-only basis, but some users are now receiving an email offering the tablet at half-price. The developers’ kit was previously being sold at a somewhat-steep $1,024, but is currently being offered to some invitees at a “Special Price” of $512. (Once again, I’d like to take this opportunity to appreciate the clever prices that Google has picked for the kit.)

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