Tech Industry Stories June 29, 2016
Tech Industry Stories June 27, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 5X 32GB $240, Nest Thermostat $199, Seagate 8TB Desktop HDD $200, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
LG Nexus 5X 32GB (Factory GSM Unlocked) for $240 shipped (Orig. $399)
The Nest Learning Thermostat will help lower your energy costs throughout the summer: $199 (Reg. $249)
You can store everything on this Seagate 8TB external hard drive for $200 shipped, more
We thought you needed 5TB of extra space, here’s a Seagate Expansion hard drive for $110 shipped (Reg. $130)
Ticket to Ride on iOS and Android drops to its lowest price in years: $2 (Reg. $7)
Apple’s Thunderbolt Display has been put out to pasture, here are the best alternatives at every price point
Vansky’s $23 USB LED light strip gives you multi-color mood lighting
Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]
How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Amazon Gold Box has something for everyone: ECCO Shoes, High Sierra Backpacks, GoT, Pets, Humidifiers
- Samsung Smart TVs: 60-inch 4K HDR $999 (Reg. $1,200) or 50-inch 1080p $440 (Reg. $580)
- AOC 16-inch USB-Powered Portable LED Monitor (Refurb) $75, Samsung Galaxy S7 $540, more
- Games/Apps: Star Fox Zero/Guard $37, WWE 2K16 $30, Metro Last Light $4, iOS freebies, more
- The DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter is incredible and it’s on sale for $1,150 shipped (Reg. $1,399)
- EC Technology 22400mAh Power Bank $19 Prime shipped (Reg. $33), more
- This Samsung soundbar brings 350W of power + a wireless sub to your home theater for $400
- Just $9 Prime shipped for a new Apple Watch band? Sounds good to me.
- App Store Free App of the Week: Give It Up! 2 rhythm-platformer goes free (Reg. $1)
- Runtastic’s Road Bike GPS Cycling App goes free for the first time in a year (Reg. $5)
- One of the best RPGs of all-time just went 50% off on iOS: Secret of Mana $4 (Reg. $8)
- The iPhone 5c (16GB GSM Unlocked Refurb) makes a great first phone $100 shipped
- Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160
- PowerTime Apple Watch Charging Dock w/ 3 USB Ports: $39 shipped (Reg. $49)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
JBL’s Charge 2 Bluetooth speaker is a solid option for your party this summer: refurb for $60 (Orig. $150)
Smartphone Accessories: 2-Pack of Mpow MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cables $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14), more
Cybersecurity is one of the most important — and talked about — aspects of our digital lives, and a high priority amongst tech companies. Just this past week, Google made it easier for users to adopt its two-factor authentication system, but ironically, it was none other than its CEO Sundar Pichai that saw his account hacked earlier today…
Tech Industry Stories June 25, 2016
Update 2: It looks like Evan is on a roll right now — a second follow-up message is here to seemingly confirm a slew of additional, previously rumored specs: as per him, the Note 7 will sport a 5.7″ QHD AMOLED display, 64GB of expandable memory (via microSD; it’s unclear whether other storage options will see the light of day), a 12MP/5MP combo of cameras (back and front respectively, shutting down reports that wanted the Note 7 to have a dual camera setup, which we won’t likely see until the Galaxy S8 lands), IP68 certification, and three colorations: blue, black and white.
Update: A follow-up tweet by @evleaks also seems to confirm that the much rumored iris scanner will indeed make it to the Note 7. It is not sure what it will be used for, but we assume it will likely be related to biometric identification, much like fingerprint readers.
There has been much speculation regarding the sequel to America’s most loved phone. Most of it regarded its shape, but a series of leaked memos suggested that Samsung was looking forward to changing the name, too.
And now it seems like those leaks were all but true…
Tech Industry Stories June 24, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Huawei Watch $250 w/ free band, Seagate External HDD $110, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Save on Huawei Watch for iOS/Android, starting at $250 shipped w/ free extra watch band (total $430 value) | Newegg
We thought you needed 5TB of extra space, here’s a Seagate Expansion hard drive for $110 shipped (Reg. $130)
LG Nexus 5X 32GB (Factory GSM Unlocked) for $270 shipped (Orig. $399)
Buy the Moto X Pure Edition 64 GB for $400 ($50 off) and get the Moto 360 Sport ($200 value) FREE
The latest 11-inch MacBook Air drops to just $700 w/ .edu (Reg. $899), 256GB from $800 (Reg. $1,099)
Grab Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 shipped w/ .edu ($300 savings)
Review: Jaybird’s new Freedom Wireless headphones score high marks on design, sound [Video]
How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery)
Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
JBL’s Charge 2 Bluetooth speaker is a solid option for your party this summer: refurb for $60 (Orig. $150)
- Games/Apps: XCOM 2 for Mac $36, iOS freebies, more
- Add a Sony 4K 725W 5.2-Ch. A/V Receiver to your home theater for $150 shipped
- Daily Deals: CyberPower 150W Power Inverter $13, Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX $28, more
- Pick up a stainless steel rotating waffle maker for under $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), more
- 2-Pack of Mpow MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cables $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14), more
- The iPhone 5c (16GB GSM Unlocked Refurb) at only $100 shipped (Orig. $550)
- Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160
- Best Buy will give you an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan
- App Store Free App of the Week: Give It Up! 2 rhythm-platformer goes free
- Ticket to Ride on iOS and Android drops to its lowest price in years: $2 (Reg. $7)
- Tower defense games for iOS are on sale: Kingdom Rush Frontiers & Origins from $1, more
- Don’t Starve for iOS drops to its lowest price yet: $1 (Reg. $5)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale will track your weight, BMI & more: refurb $50 shipped (Orig. $130)
Score PowerBeats2 Wireless Headphones for $120 (40% off) and maybe you’ll become an NBA champion too
Tech Industry Stories June 23, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto X Pure Edition 16GB $240, Logitech solar keyboard $36, Fitbit Aria smart scale $50, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Best Buy and Amazon now offer the 16GB Moto X Pure for $240 shipped
Buy the Moto X Pure Edition 64 GB for $400 ($50 off) and get the Moto 360 Sport ($200 value) FREE
This Logitech keyboard is Mac-friendly and uses solar power for $36 shipped (Reg. $55)
The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale will track your weight, BMI & more: refurb $50 shipped (Orig. $130)
Grab Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 shipped w/ .edu ($300 savings)
How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery)
Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money
Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: Gold Box – BoostCube 4-port USB Wall Charger $12 Prime shipped (Reg $20), more
- Daily Deals: Samsung 28-inch 4K Monitor (Refurb) $305, more
- Nike is taking 25% off: Dri-FIT, training gear, Free running shoes, more
- Vans X Nintendo apparel/footwear line is now at 20% off with free shipping
- Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 25th Anniversary w/ free game downloads, exclusive gear, more
- $5 off Gillette Premium razors/Oral B Electric Toothbrushes, starting at $5/$15 Prime shipped
- Fill your closet with designer Tory Burch sale styles for an extra 30% off, prices start at $18
- Games/Apps: Trine 1 & 2 for Mac from $2 ea, iOS freebies, more
- Score a free download of Jason Mraz’s We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things, more
- The iPhone 5c (16GB GSM Unlocked Refurb) at only $100 shipped (Orig. $550)
- Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160
- Best Buy will give you an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan
- Tower defense games for iOS are on sale: Kingdom Rush Frontiers & Origins from $1, more
- App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free (Reg. $5+)
- Put your survival skills to the test as Don’t Starve for iOS drops to $1 (Reg. $5)
- All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off, more
- Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Score PowerBeats2 Wireless Headphones for $120 (40% off) and maybe you’ll become an NBA champion too
Anker launches sale on Amazon for a bunch of its iPhone accessories: Lightning cables $6, cases from $5, more
Xiaomi‘s Mi5 flagship has arrived not too long ago on the market, and has been greeted with generally positive reviews. Its praises come from good build quality matched by mostly high specs, and, in typical Chinese fashion, an affordable price.
However, the firm does not want to trail behind come the last quarter of the year. In order to hack it against the likes of Samsung (with its Note 7) and Apple (and the iPhone) among others, it looks like Xiaomi is prepping to launch a higher-end version of its top phone…
Tech Industry Stories June 22, 2016
Samsung is renaming its Milk VR service and turning it into an “end-to-end VR ecosystem” where users can upload their 360-degree videos. The revamped service was announced alongside a Samsung Creators program that teaches how to shoot and work with VR.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: PowerBeats2 Headphones $120, Seagate 4TB Portable HDD $110, Nexus 5X 32GB $270, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Score PowerBeats2 Wireless Headphones for $120 (40% off) and maybe you’ll become an NBA champion too
Daily Deals: Seagate 4TB USB Portable Hard Drive $110, Duracell 8800mAh & 1850mAh Power Bank Set $23, more
LG Nexus 5X 32GB (Factory GSM Unlocked) for $270 shipped (Orig. $399)
Nova Launcher Prime for your Android smartphone just $1 (Reg. $5) on Google Play
Get the best of both worlds w/ Sony’s AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker for $290 shipped (Reg. $350)
Grab Apple’s latest 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro on sale from $1,000 shipped w/ .edu ($300 savings)
How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery)
Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money
Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
- Amazon’s $80 Kindle e-reader picked up Bluetooth capabilities, fresh colors, more this morning
- Games/Apps: Ratchet & Clank PS4 $27, Xbox One 4 game bundle w/ extra controller $299, more
- Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 14 bundle: $75 (25% off)
- Go retro with the 1byone 3-Speed Portable Stereo Turntable for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $77)
- You might have Amazon credit from Apple’s eBook settlement, find out how to check here
- Waves wants to bring 3D audio to any headphones using a new app & head tracker
- Ditch that silly adapter for a built-in Boss Bluetooth Car Audio Receiver from $45 (Orig. $65+)
- Get an iPhone 5s 16GB (refurb) w/ a month of FreedomPop’s Unlimited for $160
- Best Buy will give you an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan
- App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free (Reg. $5+)
- Put your survival skills to the test as Don’t Starve for iOS drops to $1 (Reg. $5)
- Yoga Studio just went free for the first time in a year (Reg. $4)
- All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off, more
- Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Anker launches sale on Amazon for a bunch of its iPhone accessories: Lightning cables $6, cases from $5, more
Protect your iPhone 6/s/Plus or 5/s/SE w/ a Ringke case for as little as $3 shipped
Tech Industry Stories June 21, 2016
It’s only been a few months since the arrival of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on the market — and, more recently, the rugged S7 Active sibling as well — but while the rumor mill is in full swing regarding the ever-closer Galaxy Note 7, reports keep coming regarding next year’s flagship too…
Tech Industry Stories June 20, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer Chromebook 15 $229, BlackBerry PRIV (unlocked) $300, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Acer’s huge Chromebook 15, 1080p display, 9 hour battery life – just $229 ($70 off)
Unlocked AT&T BlackBerry PRIV down to $300 shipped (Reg. $649) | eBay
Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more
Amazon Gold Box saves tons upgrading your Mac/PC/Network setup: Dell 24″ display: $115, more
LG’s 27-inch 4K FreeSync Monitor brings massive work space to your battlestation: $400 shipped (Reg. $500)
Daily Deals: Blue Yeti USB Microphone in Silver $100, Logitech G302 Daedalus Prime Optical Mouse $25, more
Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB drops to $830 shipped (Reg. $999)
How-to: Put a USB Charging port just about anywhere, without AC power for as little as $50 (Solar+Battery)
Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money
Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: OLALA 6000mAh Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Cable $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), more
- The Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home Remote does it all: $170 (Reg. $250)
- Games/Apps: Doom $38, Fallout 4 $20, iOS freebies, more
- Your HDTV’s speakers are probably terrible, upgrade to Sony’s 300W Soundbar for $199
- Get your Anti-Virus software checkboxes ticked w/ Norton Security 10 for $27.99 download
- Mercedes of tea kettles, the Ivation 1.7 Liter, 1.5kW stainless for $50
- It’s time to get some free money w/ up to 20% off gift cards from Staples, Jiffy Lube and Petco
- Bring the Samsung 50-inch Smart HDR Ultra HDTV to your living room for $629 (Reg. $749)
- It is time to spoil the kids with Fisher-Price/Power Wheels electric kid cars starting at $55
- Get an Apple Watch for $49 w/purchase of iPhone 6s/+ plan on AT&T/Verizon/Sprint ($250 off)
- Grab a 42mm Space Gray Apple Watch Sport with Black Band (Refurb) for $226 (Orig. $349)
- App Store Free App of the Week: TextGrabber + Translator goes free (Reg. $5+)
- Yoga Studio: one of the best iOS yoga apps out there just went free (Reg. $4)
- All the iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off, more
- Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
This flash drive adds another 32GB to your iPhone or iPad thanks to Lightning + USB 3.0 connectivity: $36 (Reg. $50)
Ditch that ugly plastic flash drive for an all-metal USB 3.0 Samsung from $7 Prime shipped (up to 60% off)
Tech Industry Stories June 17, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 5X (unlocked) $230, 13-inch MacBook Air $830, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB Smartphone (unlocked) $230, more
Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB drops to $830 shipped (Reg. $999)
Save nearly 20% on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $970 (Reg. $1,199)
Ditch that ugly plastic flash drive for an all-metal USB 3.0 Samsung from $7 Prime shipped (up to 60% off)
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 50W/10A 5-Port USB Desktop Charging Station $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $19), more
Giotto’s $10 Rocket Air Blaster is the best way to keep your Mac clean for the money
Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Bring a 40-inch Roku-enabled Smart 1080p HDTV to your bedroom or office for just $200 shipped
- Games/Apps: Shadow of Mordor GOTY $12, more
- Amazon $5 HD movie sale
- Sony SRSX55 Bluetooth speaker $90 shipped (Reg. $160+)
- ThinkGeek 60% off Summer Sale
- Cole Haan Shoes from $60 shipped
- Lightning + USB 3.0 connectivity: $36 (Reg. $50)
- Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm at $399
- Pebble Steel Smartwatch $80 shipped
- iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped
- TextGrabber + Translator goes free
- Yoga Studio just went free for the first time
- iOS Grand Theft Auto titles just went on sale up to 60% off
- Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
The 3rd Gen. Nest Thermostat hits $199 shipped (Reg. $250) just in time for the summer heat wave
3 digital magazines for FREE on Amazon, no strings attached
Report says Facebook video could be next in line for T-Mobile’s Binge On free data streaming
If there’s one thing guaranteed to eat your data plan’s allowance at an alarming rate, it’s streaming video. T-Mobile has been gradually adding more services to its Binge On program – which allows customers to stream lower-quality video from specific services without using up any of their data – and Re/code reports that Facebook video may be next in line.
The battle between Tech Industry Stories June 16, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nest 3rd Gen. Thermostat $199, Used Galaxy S7 (unlocked) $430, Bose Bluetooth headphones $123, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
The 3rd Gen. Nest Thermostat hits $199 shipped (Reg. $250) just in time for the summer heat wave
Used/refurb Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked): $430 shipped (Reg. $695)
The latest Bose SoundSport Bluetooth headphones are on sale for $123 shipped (Reg. $150)
3 digital magazines for FREE on Amazon, no strings attached
Anker Gold Box: YUGE savings on USB Batteries, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, MFi cables, more
Save nearly 20% on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $970 (Reg. $1,199)
Review: At just $24, this Leather Loop Band for Apple Watch looks great and won’t break the bank [Gallery]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Enter the glorious world of 4K: Samsung 48-inch Smart Ultra HDTV $460 (Reg. $800+), 55-inch $700 (Reg. $1,200)
Tech Industry Stories June 15, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6 (refurb) $180, 13-inch MacBook Air 256GB $970, JBL Speakers $18, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Get Google’s unlocked Nexus 6 phablet 32GB (refurb) for just $180 shipped (Orig. $649)
Save nearly 20% on Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $970 (Reg. $1,199)
Daily Deals: JBL Jembe 2.0 Computer Speakers $18, Canon PIXMA All-In-One Printer w/ AirPrint $80, more
Samsung 32GB EVO Select Micro SDXC: $10 Prime shipped
Give your Mac or PC a little breathing room: Seagate 5TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive $110 shipped (Reg. $130+), more
Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to$200 off, more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Logitech’s Harmony Smart Remote brings simplified control to your TV, stereo system and home: $70 shipped (Reg. $94)
One of the benefits of expanded usage of social networks is the ease through which customers and companies interact with one another. Relatively new ones — like OnePlus, for instance — owe much to their communities, and often offer them ways to be more involved with the company’s decisions.
In fact, another newcomer in the smartphone game — Nextbit — is announcing that it’s taking a similar approach…
Amidst the myriad of (relatively) new Chinese smartphone manufacturers, OnePlus certainly has made itself distinctive. Be it for past questionable marketing campaigns, now-fortunately-gone, infamous invite systems or, all in all, good products, the company can claim to have a special flair to it.
However, to keep that “uniqueness trend” going, the company is seemingly ditching any further plans that saw it working on sequels to its mid-range OnePlus X …
Tech Industry Stories June 14, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: BlackBerry PRIV (unlocked) $375, Pebble Steel $80, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Unlocked AT&T BlackBerry PRIV down to $375 shipped (Reg. $649) | Newegg
Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more
Daily Deals: MacBook Air 13.3-inch Laptop 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB $829, JBL Charge 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker $80, more
Now you can get the UE Boom 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker for $150 ($50 off)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Amazon Gold Box saves everyone’s Father’s Day with tools, watches, grooming, drones and dad clothes
Wireless charging, while not as popular as it once was, is still one of the coolest features you can get on any smartphone. Qi wireless charging is the current dominant standard, but it appears — according to Korean reports — that LG is hoping to ditch that option for another in one of their upcoming devices.
The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are, without the shadow of a doubt, great products. I personally use an edge as my daily driver and went as far as calling it “the end of the Smartphone 1.0” era; whether this consideration is a stretch may be debatable, but numbers aren’t.
And, as far as those go, Samsung seems do be doing well…
Tech Industry Stories June 10, 2016
Lenovo’s new flexible phone prototype can be worn like a smartwatch
Framed as a way to reduce the number of devices a person needs to carry, Lenovo showed off a pair of devices with foldable and flexible screens at Tech World 2016. The first is a phone that bends into a wearable bracelet and the second is a tablet that folds in half and converts into a phone. Both devices were functioning, and it seems the tablet runs Android.
Late last year we got an early look at improvements coming to the next version of Bluetooth, and now the Bluetooth Special Interest Group has revealed the name of the upcoming version plus more specifics about the new standard. Bluetooth 5 will be the successor to Bluetooth 4.2, which was released at the end of 2014, suggesting a notable release this year. The new standard will be announced next week, and this is what we know so far.
Tech Industry Stories June 9, 2016
As the consumer electronics world inches closer and closer to the end of the “Smartphone 1.0” era, manufacturers and technology companies in general are working hard to try and figure out what’s next.
We’ve heard about bendable and extensible devices from Samsung and modular ones from the likes of Google and Lenovo with Project Ara and the Moto Z family respectively, but these two companies have also teamed up to bring another brilliant piece of tech to a consumer-ready product…
Lenovo is kicking off its Tech World 2016 event this morning in downtown San Francisco, one of the first big Lenovo events — thanks to the company’s acquisition of Motorola earlier this year — that Android fans have ever really been truly excited for. We’re on the ground here in San Francisco, but since you’re probably not, the company has lovingly provided a livestream so you can watch along…
The OnePlus 3‘s official announcement is just around the corner. Less than a week from now, the Chinese company will fully unveil its new flagship device, but leaks seem keep pouring out in the meantime.
A Weibo post lets us take an even closer look at the device…
Tech Industry Stories June 8, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: BlackBerry PRIV (unlocked) $360, Kingston 64GB Flash Drive $15, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Unlocked AT&T BlackBerry PRIV down to $360 shipped (Reg. $649) | eBay
Grab some highly-rated Kingston USB 3.0 Thumb Drives up to 50% off: 32GB $7, 64GB $15, 128GB $30, much more
Upgrade to Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB for $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)
Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)
App Store Free App of the Week: Sago Mini Road Trip goes free for the first time in over a year ($3 value)
Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Daily Deals: Apple TV (4th gen) w/ Siri 32GB (Refurb) $120, more
- Save $50 on Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet: 16GB $180 shipped, more
- Games/Apps: Mario Classic Color amiibo $7, iOS freebies, more
- JBL Pulse Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $60 (Orig. $200), more
- Here’s how you can secure a free two-month membership to Audible
- Philips Sonicare Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush: $30 (Orig. $70), more
- Etekcity’s handy LEDs double as a nightlight and flashlight: two-pack on sale for $24
- Expand your Alex & Ani collection, deals from $15 Prime shipped
- iPad Pro folio-style case in multiple colors on sale for $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
- Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off)
- $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped
- Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)
- Best Buy has Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Amazon’s best-selling high-power, super-thin 50-mile amplified HDTV Antenna is somehow just $17 shipped
Indoor HDTV 25-mile Antenna w/17-ft cable: $8 Prime shipped (24″ Vizio HDTV for $90)
Hook Dad up with Automatic’s smartphone-connected car diagnostic system: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)
- iDevices smart switch: $35 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
- SanDisk Ultra II 960GB Solid-State Drive for $200, more
- Two UE BOOM 2 Bluetooth speakers: $300 shipped ($150/ea, save $100)
- Cover your iPhone 6/s Plus with OtterBox’s Alpha screen protector for $11.50 (Orig. $40)
- You’re already doing all your shopping at Amazon, you might as well save an extra 5%
- Perfect for summer! Grab a JBL Go Bluetooth Speaker in eight colors for $20 shipped (Reg. $30+)
- Kick back and enjoy a free HD download of ‘The Croods’ (Reg. $15)
- Send Dad the gift of wine w/ Amazon’s latest sale: buy 3 bottles get 25% off + 1 cent shipping
- This ASUS Chromebook w/ a 16GB SSD will have you surfing the web for just $180 (Orig. $220)
- This gorgeous desk clock is made with vintage Soviet Union Nixie tubes
- Green Deals: WORX Cordless Mower $315, Panasonic eneloop Rechargeable Battery $32, more
- Take your music to the shower w/ this Omaker Bluetooth Speaker: $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $27)
- You can now buy HTC’s $799 Vive VR headset w/ shipping this week
- Put an extra 256GB of storage in your MacBook Air for $125 shipped (Reg. $155)
- Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)
- Huawei’s Smartwatch adds big-time style to your wrist, now on sale from $250 shipped
- Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit Receiver $18 (Reg. $28), more
- Control your outlets and track energy use w/ TP-LINK’s Smart Plug for $30 (Reg. $40)
- Gift Cards up to 20% off: Michael’s, AMC, Regal, Petco, Cabela’s, many more
- Give Dad the gift of Sous Vide: Anova Wi-Fi Precision Cooker $169 (Reg. $199)
- Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)
- Get that delicious wood-chip flavor right on your BBQ for $8 (Reg. up to $15)
- T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 11: Free stock, gifts every Tuesday, & inflight Wi-Fi with Gogo
- Grab a free Kindle eBook download of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Reg. up to $6)
- Refresh your old workout mat w/ BalanceFrom’s highly-rated GoYoga: $16 (Reg. $20+)
- Here’s how nurses can get BOGO meals at Chipotle next week just for being awesome!
- Google Nexus 6P 32GB w/ $50 GC: $419 ($549 value) or 128GB: $500 (Reg. $649)
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Forget drones, this GoPro-enabled submarine takes you on a VR tour underwater
- The Super 73 Electric Bike has an old-school design and hits speeds up to 30mph
- Segway returns with the smartphone-connected miniPRO electric transporter
- The Star Wars Ultimate Collection brings incredible recreations of movie props to your home
- SodaStream gets tipsy with its new Beer Bar homebrew beverage maker
- This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators
- iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house
- This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar
- Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera
- Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods
Tech Industry Stories June 7, 2016
In 2014, Google led a $542 million investment in Magic Leap. Even though the augmented reality startup is now valued at $4.5 billion, there are still no concrete details about its technology. A patent filing (via QZ) today, however, might just provide the first glimpse into what Magic Leap’s headset actually looks like.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: ASUS Chromebook 16GB $180, Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
This ASUS Chromebook w/ a 16GB SSD will have you surfing the web for just $180 (Orig. $220)
Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)
TYLT VU 3 Coil Qi Wireless Charger for Galaxy S6/Nexus 6/Droid Turbo: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $70) | Amazon
Upgrade to Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB for $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)
Amazon’s best-selling high-power, super-thin 50-mile amplified HDTV Antenna is somehow just $17 shipped
Indoor HDTV 25-mile Antenna w/17-ft cable: $8 Prime shipped (24″ Vizio HDTV for $90)
Hook Dad up with Automatic’s smartphone-connected car diagnostic system: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)
Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Use Siri voice commands to control any of your electronics w/ the iDevices smart switch: $35 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
- You’re already doing all your shopping at Amazon, you might as well save an extra 5%
- Daily Deals: Samsung 48-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV $379, more
- Grab a JBL Go Bluetooth Speaker in eight colors for $20 shipped (Reg. $30+)
- 11000mAh Battery Pack w/ 400A Car Jump Starter $33 (Reg. $60), more
- Kick back and enjoy a free HD download of ‘The Croods’ (Reg. $15)
- Games/Apps: Xbox Live Gold or PS Plus 1yr. memberships from $33, freebies, more
- Send Dad the gift of wine w/ Amazon’s latest sale: buy 3 bottles get 25% off + 1 cent shipping
- $200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399
- Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped
- Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is all the way down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)
- Apple’s 27-inch iMac w/ 5K Retina Display 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799), more
- Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)
- Sago Mini Road Trip goes free for the first time in over a year ($3 value)
- Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Two UE BOOM 2 Bluetooth speakers: $300 shipped ($150/ea, save $100)
Cover your iPhone 6/s Plus with OtterBox’s Alpha screen protector for $11.50 (Orig. $40)
- Put an extra 256GB of storage in your MacBook Air for $125 shipped (Reg. $155)
- Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)
- Huawei’s Smartwatch adds big-time style to your wrist, now on sale from $250 shipped
- Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit Receiver $18 (Reg. $28), more
- Control your outlets and track energy use w/ TP-LINK’s Smart Plug for $30 (Reg. $40)
- Gift Cards up to 20% off: Michael’s, AMC, Regal, Petco, Cabela’s, many more
- Give Dad the gift of Sous Vide: Anova Wi-Fi Precision Cooker $169 (Reg. $199)
- Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)
- Get that delicious wood-chip flavor right on your BBQ for $8 (Reg. up to $15)
- T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 11: Free stock, gifts every Tuesday, & inflight Wi-Fi with Gogo
- Grab a free Kindle eBook download of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Reg. up to $6)
- Refresh your old workout mat w/ BalanceFrom’s highly-rated GoYoga: $16 (Reg. $20+)
- Here’s how nurses can get BOGO meals at Chipotle next week just for being awesome!
- Google Nexus 6P 32GB w/ $50 GC: $419 ($549 value) or 128GB: $500 (Reg. $649)
- Green Deals: 2-pack of Mpow 8-LED Solar Outdoor Lights for $21 Prime shipped, more
- AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped
- Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50
- Green Deals: 4-pack Recessed 65W Dimmable LED Lighting Kit $30 (Reg. $50), more
- Bring HomeKit control to your lights w/ Philips’ 2nd Gen Hue LED Starter Kit: $170 (Reg. $200)
- Lacoste’s Semi-Annual Sale is packed with deals to get you looking right this summer
- Get in shape for the summer with the Body Rider Fan Exercise Bike for $80 (Reg. $120+)
- Give open-air headphones a try with Audio-Technica’s ATH-AD900x for $115 (Reg. $150)
- Here’s how you can score a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich throughout the month of June
- Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Speaker $22 (Reg. $28), more
- Kindle First eBook freebies for June: Intrusion, Cold, Journey’s End, more
- Keep your kids learning with two Kindle Fire Kids Edition Tablets for $110 (Reg. $160)
Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
The Super 73 Electric Bike has an old-school design and hits speeds up to 30mph
- Segway returns with the smartphone-connected miniPRO electric transporter
- The Star Wars Ultimate Collection brings incredible recreations of movie props to your home
- SodaStream gets tipsy with its new Beer Bar homebrew beverage maker
- This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators
- iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house
- This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar
- Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera
- Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods
- Xiaomi’s first drone records 4K video, lasts 27mins, costs $460
- LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive
- Jaybird’s new Freedom Bluetooth earbuds have an Apple-inspired metal design
- The second generation Boosted electric skateboard promises longer range
- National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…
Samsung’s Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker is now available for pre-order
After announcing the device on June 3rd, Samsung’s latest fitness wearable, the Gear Fit 2, is now available for pre-order from multiple online retailers. You’ll be able to order the device in black, blue, and pink for $179.99, and it’s set to ship on June 10th.
The OnePlus 3 is right around the corner. On June 14 (one day after in China), the company will officially unveil its latest flagship phone, but among the few ways set up to get your hands on a early copy of the device, there seems to be one more now added to the list…
Now that the “Smartphone 1.0” era is apparently coming to an end, manufacturers are rolling up their sleeves to try and figure out what comes next. Google is betting big with its Project Ara modular smartphone, but other OEMs, like Samsung, are taking a different path.
A report from Bloomberg is saying that the Korean giant may be working on two experimental devices with rollable and foldable screens, which may see the light of day as early as next year…
Tech Industry Stories June 6, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Google Nexus 5X 32GB from $275, Nest Cam $149, Huawei Watch starts at $250, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Google Nexus 5X 32GB $275 shipped or $300 shipped w/ $30 GC (Reg. $399)
Monitor your home from anywhere with the best-selling Nest Cam for $149 (Reg. $199)
Huawei’s Smartwatch adds big-time style to your wrist, now on sale from $250 shipped
Save $200 on Apple’s 27-inch iMac w/ 5K Retina Display 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799), more
Indoor HDTV 25-mile Antenna w/17-ft cable: $8 Prime shipped (24″ Vizio HDTV for $90)
Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit Receiver $18 (Reg. $28), more
- Cover your iPhone 6/s Plus with OtterBox’s Alpha screen protector for $11.50 (Orig. $40)
- Daily Deals: CyberPower Sinewave UPS 1500VA / 900W $137, more
- Control your outlets and track energy use w/ TP-LINK’s Smart Plug for $30 (Reg. $40)
- Games/Apps: Skylanders SuperChargers Pack from $20, iOS freebies, more
- Gift Cards up to 20% off: GameStop, Michael’s, AMC, Regal, Petco, Cabela’s, many more
- Give Dad the gift of Sous Vide: Anova Wi-Fi Precision Cooker $169 (Reg. $199)
- Up to $200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399
- Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped
- Up to $249 off 12.9-inch iPad Pro: Wi-Fi 32GB from $550 w/ .edu (Reg. $799), more
- Apple’s 12.9-inch 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular refurb for $650 shipped
- Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is all the way down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)
- Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Put an extra 256GB of storage in your MacBook Air for $125 shipped (Reg. $155)
Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)
- Segway returns with the smartphone-connected miniPRO electric transporter
- Here’s how nurses can get BOGO meals at Chipotle next week just for being awesome!
- Google Nexus 6P 32GB w/ $50 GC: $419 ($549 value) or 128GB: $500 (Reg. $649)
- Green Deals: 2-pack of Mpow 8-LED Solar Outdoor Lights for $21 Prime shipped, more
- KitchenAid’s brushed stainless steel coffee brewer drops to $108 (Reg. $180+), more
- Philips Sonicare Essence Electric Toothbrush for $30 (Orig. $50), many more
- Yukon 58-pc Backpack Survival Kit $105 shipped (Reg. $179+), more
- Magazine subs from $4.50/yr: Wired, GQ, Dwell, Rolling Stone, many more
- Oak Leaf Flexible LED Strip Lights for Lighting or Decoration $5 (Reg. $8)
- AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped
- Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50
- Green Deals: 4-pack Recessed 65W Dimmable LED Lighting Kit $30 (Reg. $50), more
- Bring HomeKit control to your lights w/ Philips’ 2nd Gen Hue LED Starter Kit: $170 (Reg. $200)
- Lacoste’s Semi-Annual Sale is packed with deals to get you looking right this summer
- Get in shape for the summer with the Body Rider Fan Exercise Bike for $80 (Reg. $120+)
- Tackle all your home DIY projects w/ DEWALT’s Cordless Drill for $179 (Orig. $369)
- Give open-air headphones a try with Audio-Technica’s ATH-AD900x for $115 (Reg. $150)
- Here’s how you can score a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich throughout the month of June
- Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Speaker $22 (Reg. $28), more
- Kindle First eBook freebies for June: Intrusion, Cold, Journey’s End, more
- Samsung 55-inch Curved 4K 3D Smart Ultra HDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $1,199 (Reg. $1,600)
- Dump your old backpack for Timbuk2’s Ace 15-inch Messenger $45 (Reg. $70), more
- Take your summer parties up w/ a Hawaiian Shaved Ice/Snow Cone Machine Kit: $45
- Keep your kids learning with two Kindle Fire Kids Edition Tablets for $110 (Reg. $160)
Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Segway returns with the smartphone-connected miniPRO electric transporter
- The Star Wars Ultimate Collection brings incredible recreations of movie props to your home
- SodaStream gets tipsy with its new Beer Bar homebrew beverage maker
- This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators
- iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house
- This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar
- Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera
- Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods
- Xiaomi’s first drone records 4K video, lasts 27mins, costs $460
- LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive
- Jaybird’s new Freedom Bluetooth earbuds have an Apple-inspired metal design
- The second generation Boosted electric skateboard promises longer range
- National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…
The follow-up to the Galaxy Note 5, America’s most loved phone, is coming.
There is a lot of confusion regarding both its name and the various potential shapes it is to come to the market with, but reliable leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer is continuously cluing us in, this time with new high-resolution images…
These days, Google — as well as many other tech giants — is all about Artificial Intelligence. We’ve seen it shown off in many different shapes at its latest I/O conference, but perhaps one of the biggest achievements in the field was a little far from the consumer-world of Allo or the new Google assistant.
After the recent victory, in fact, it will be Google’s Deepmind team to be put again to the test at Go, this time against the world’s new number one player (via Engadget)…
Tech Industry Stories June 3, 2016
9to5Toys Lunch Break: 128GB Nexus 6P (unlocked) $500, Pebble Time Steel (refurb) $130, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Google Nexus 6P 32GB w/ $50 GC: $419 ($549 value) or 128GB: $500 (Reg. $649)
Add a Pebble Time Steel (cert. refurb) to your repertoire for $130 shipped (Orig. $250)
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Car Kit with 3-Port USB Car Charger $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $28), more
Apple’s latest 11-inch MacBook Air is on sale from $600 shipped w/ .edu, 13-inch 128GB as low as $800, more
Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (latest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
VPN Unlimited: Lifetime Subscription for $29 ($500 value)
World Class Mac Bundle: 8 outstanding apps for $25 w/coupon (Orig. $401)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Daily Deals: Yamaha 2-Way Outdoor Speakers $95, more
- Grab a 27-inch HP 1080p HD Monitor for $140 (Reg. $250), more
- Games/Apps: Dark Souls 3 PS4/Xbox One $50, iOS freebies, more
- Remix combines the best of Android and desktop in one tiny PC: $65 (Orig. $90)
- Today is National Doughnut Day. Now go get your free doughnut!
- You can make the switch to electric lawn tools for as little as $24 Prime shipped
- Bag a free Burrito at Moe’s Southwest Grill this weekend
- $249 off 12.9-inch iPad Pro: Wi-Fi 32GB from $550 w/ .edu (Reg. $799), more
- Apple’s 12.9-inch 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular refurb for $650 shipped
- Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)
- Put an extra 256GB of storage in your MacBook Air for $125 shipped (Reg. $155)
- Loopy HD, Jimmy Fallon’s favorite iOS music app, goes free for the first time (Reg. $4+)
- Sago Mini Road Trip goes free for the first time in over a year ($3 value)
- NBA 2K16 for iOS now matching lowest price ever: $4 (Reg. $8)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Best Buy’s 3-Day Sale includes Beats Solo2 On-ear Headphones for $80 (Reg. $120), more
Raspberry Pi 3 bundle has everything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)
- AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped
- Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50
- Green Deals: 4-pack Recessed 65W Dimmable LED Lighting Kit $30 (Reg. $50), more
- Bring HomeKit control to your lights w/ Philips’ 2nd Gen Hue LED Starter Kit: $170 (Reg. $200)
- Lacoste’s Semi-Annual Sale is packed with deals to get you looking right this summer
- Get in shape for the summer with the Body Rider Fan Exercise Bike for $80 (Reg. $120+)
- Tackle all your home DIY projects w/ DEWALT’s Cordless Drill for $179 (Orig. $369)
- Upgrade your old garden hose w/ Stanley’s heavy-duty 50-foot FatMax for $40 (Reg. $50+), more
- Grab 3 years of Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine for half the price of one: $20 ($120+ value)
- Give open-air headphones a try with Audio-Technica’s ATH-AD900x for $115 (Reg. $150)
- Here’s how you can score a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich throughout the month of June
- Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Speaker $22 (Reg. $28), more
- Ditch your computer’s speakers for the best-selling Mackie CR3 Studio Monitors: $85 (Reg. $100)
- Kindle First eBook freebies for June: Intrusion, Cold, Journey’s End, more
- Samsung 55-inch Curved 4K 3D Smart Ultra HDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $1,199 (Reg. $1,600)
- Dump your old backpack for Timbuk2’s Ace 15-inch Messenger $45 (Reg. $70), more
- Take your summer parties up w/ a Hawaiian Shaved Ice/Snow Cone Machine Kit: $45
- Keep your kids learning with two Kindle Fire Kids Edition Tablets for $110 (Reg. $160)
Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
The Star Wars Ultimate Collection brings incredible recreations of movie props to your home
- SodaStream gets tipsy with its new Beer Bar homebrew beverage maker
- This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators
- iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house
- This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar
- Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera
- Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods
- Xiaomi’s first drone records 4K video, lasts 27mins, costs $460
- LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive
- Jaybird’s new Freedom Bluetooth earbuds have an Apple-inspired metal design
- The second generation Boosted electric skateboard promises longer range
- National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…
Where most of Samsung’s craziness comes from its technologies — be it prototypes, advertising or actual devices — OnePlus is mostly renowned for its controversy. Things such as “Smash The Past” as well as the (now fortunately gone) invite system made their way to the headlines more than once, and the company may be on the verge of repeating itself again…
Huawei‘s ambition are not small. At the Wall Street Journal and f.ounders-held Converge technology conference in Hong Kong, Huawei director Richard Yu — who heads the company’s consumer electronic business — made it clear that the firm’s short term plan is more than aggressive…
The rumor mill for Samsung‘s next flagship seems to be unstoppable. Be it for its size, specs or configurations, it is undoubted that the Galaxy Note 6 — or Note 7, as we have now come to expect it — is polarizing a lot of interest.
Today, thanks to two of the most famous leakers in the tech space, we may have new information regarding its launch date as well as a detailed look at the device itself…
Tech Industry Stories June 2, 2016
At an event in New York this evening, Samsung announced two new wearables as part of the Gear line. The Gear Fit 2 is a successor to the model released in 2014, while the Gear IconX is Samsung’s first truly wireless earbuds. At launch, both products are only compatible with Android and not iOS.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: 64GB Moto X Pure + Moto 360 Sport $400, Beats Solo2 $80, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
64GB Moto X Pure Edition + Moto 360 Sport (2nd Gen, White or Flame): $399.99 shipped w/ codes CLASSOF2016 & JUNEMOTO360 (Reg. $750) | Motorola
Best Buy’s 3-Day Sale includes Beats Solo2 On-ear Headphones for $80 (Reg. $120), more
Apple’s latest 11-inch MacBook Air is on sale from $600 shipped w/ .edu, 13-inch 128GB as low as $800, more
Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (latest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
VPN Unlimited: Lifetime Subscription for $29 ($500 value)
Get 83 hours of coding tutorials with the Comprehensive Android Development Bundle: $40 (Orig. $727)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: Anker SoundCore Bluetooth Speaker $25 (Reg. $30), more
- Daily Deals: Insignia 24″ 720p Smart RokuTV $120, Onkyo Network Receiver $300, more
- Amazon announces upgraded Fire HD 10 tablet w/ aluminum design & increased storage
- Raspberry Pi 3 bundle haseverything you need to get started: $70 shipped (Reg. $90)
- Games/Apps: PlayStation Plus 1yr. $40, iOS freebies, more
- Shed those winter pounds w/ EAS Nutrtition: 5lbs Whey $34 Prime shipped, more
- 12.9-inch 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular refurb for $650 shipped
- Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is all the way down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)
- NBA 2K16 for iOS now matching lowest price ever: $4 (Reg. $8)
- App Store $1 Amazing Apps & Games Sale: Halo, Runtastic, Lifeline, djay 2, Runstastic, more
- App Store Free App of the Week: Octagon arcade-runner free ($2 value)
- KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped
Bring HomeKit control to your lights w/ Philips’ 2nd Gen Hue LED Starter Kit: $170 + varied shipping (Reg. $200)
Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50
- Give open-air headphones a try with Audio-Technica’s ATH-AD900x for $115 (Reg. $150)
- Here’s how you can score a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich throughout the month of June
- Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Speaker $22 (Reg. $28), more
- Ditch your computer’s speakers for the best-selling Mackie CR3 Studio Monitors: $85 (Reg. $100)
- Kindle First eBook freebies for June: Intrusion, Cold, Journey’s End, more
- Samsung 55-inch Curved 4K 3D Smart Ultra HDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $1,199 (Reg. $1,600)
- Dump your old backpack for Timbuk2’s Ace 15-inch Messenger $45 (Reg. $70), more
- Take your summer parties up w/ a Hawaiian Shaved Ice/Snow Cone Machine Kit: $45
- Keep your kids learning with two Kindle Fire Kids Edition Tablets for $110 (Reg. $160)
- Xbox One official price drop brings 1TB bundles down to just $319 shipped, more
- Fulfill your dreams of owning a Mercedes-Benz for $175 (Reg. $230), more
- Free PS Plus Games for June: NBA 2K16, Gone Home, Echochrome, more
- Wired and Popular Science Magazine Bundle: 1yr. sub for $8 shipped ($25+ value), more
- Schwinn’s mini hand pump will keep your bike tires & more filled for $7 (Orig. $16)
- Target’s Beauty Box for men delivers $19 worth of grooming products for just $5 shipped
- Many acclaimed Bose speakers on sale, SoundLink Mini II $179 shipped (Reg. $199)
- Cabela’s $100 Gift Card for $85 shipped (15% off), more
- Amazon is handing out $5 in-app credits when you download select Android games
- Google Play MP3 Albums for $1 (Reg. $12+): Goo Goo Dolls Greatest Hits, Deftones, more
- Gold’s Gym XRS 20 Olympic Multi-Workout Bench for $97 shipped (Reg. $200+)
- Get a two-pack of Mini 7W LED Flashlights for only $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $9)
- Black+Decker Mini Rice/Food Cooker for under $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+), more
- OLALA’s 13000mAh portable iPhone charger packs a lot of juice for just $28
- Goat Simulator heads to outer space in its latest must-see iOS release [Video]
Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
SodaStream gets tipsy with its new Beer Bar homebrew beverage maker
- This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators
- iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house
- This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar
- Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera
- Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods
- Xiaomi’s first drone records 4K video, lasts 27mins, costs $460
- LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive
- Jaybird’s new Freedom Bluetooth earbuds have an Apple-inspired metal design
- The second generation Boosted electric skateboard promises longer range
- National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…
- Roboterra’s K’NEX-like coding system aims to empower young engineers
- TRNTBL is a modern day vinyl-lovers dream w/ built-in AirPlay, SONOS and Bluetooth
- Black + Decker launches app-connected Bluetooth batteries w/ USB port
- Garmin’s new vívosmart HR+ opts for GPS-tracking and heart rate monitoring over battery life
- The Tap Bluetooth wearable turns nearly any surface into a functioning Bluetooth keyboard
Thanks to a single product line, Xiaomi is the second largest wearable vendor in the world, behind only Fitbit and ahead of Apple. Today, the company announced the Mi Band 2 at a ridiculously affordable price of $23 (RMB 149). It keeps the marquee feature of long battery life, while adding a display and heart rate monitor.
Among the common trends that seem to be picking up in mobile photography, we can certainly include the adoption of dual cameras: brands like LG and Huawei — with the G5 and P9 respectively — have in fact already brought dual-camera equipped, high-end terminals to the mainstream market.
Now, following numerous reports of Apple allegedly looking forward to entering the game, Samsung seems willing to join the part as well (via Pocket-Lint)…
There are a number of things that need to be considered when trying to properly evaluate a device. Beyond mere specs and real life performances, for instance, customer satisfaction is indeed an important metric.
For years, Apple has boasted the iPhone as the number one choice for consumers, but as per the last American Customer Satisfaction Index, Samsung seems to have overthrown the Cupertino giant with its own Galaxy Note 5…
Tech Industry Stories June 1, 2016
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MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Give open-air headphones a try with Audio-Technica’s ATH-AD900x for $115 (Reg. $150)
- Daily Deals: JBL Charge 2 Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $70, more
- Here’s how you can score a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich throughout the month of June
- Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Bluetooth Speaker $22 (Reg. $28), more
- Ditch your computer’s speakers for the Mackie CR3 Studio Monitors: $85 (Reg. $100)
- Remington’s grooming kits 25% off: F5-5800 Cordless Shaver w/ 2 year warranty $30, more
- Kindle First eBook freebies for June: Intrusion, Cold, Journey’s End, more
- Running Day Sales up to 50% off: Saucony runners from $39, more
- Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is all the way down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)
- Games/Apps: Guitar Hero Live iOS (Prime only) $22, iOS freebies, more
- The World Class Mac Bundle brings together 8 outstanding apps: $25 w/coupon (Orig. $401)
- Pay what you want for 26.5 hours of photography tutorials and 100 stock images
- App Store $1 Amazing Apps & Games Sale: Halo, Runtastic, Lifeline, djay 2, Runstastic, more
- Octagon arcade-runner free for the first time in over a year ($2 value)
- KAMI paper puzzle game goes free on iOS for the very first time today (Reg. $2)
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AmazonBasics Felt Sleeves for MacBooks up to 15-inches are on sale from $8 Prime shipped
- Keep your kids learning with two Kindle Fire Kids Edition Tablets for $110 (Reg. $160)
- Xbox One official price drop brings 1TB bundles down to just $319 shipped, more
- Fulfill your dreams of owning a Mercedes-Benz for $175 (Reg. $230), more
- Free PS Plus Games for June: NBA 2K16, Gone Home, Echochrome, more
- Wired and Popular Science Magazine Bundle: 1yr. sub for $8 shipped ($25+ value), more
- Schwinn’s mini hand pump will keep your bike tires & more filled for $7 (Orig. $16)
- Target’s Beauty Box for men delivers $19 worth of grooming products for just $5 shipped
- Holmes 20-inch box fan in white from $13 with in-store pickup (Reg. $20+), more
- Philips Smart Lighting: Hue Go Portable LED $80, Wireless Hue Tap Switch $50
- Many acclaimed Bose speakers on sale, SoundLink Mini II $179 shipped (Reg. $199)
- Cabela’s $100 Gift Card for $85 shipped (15% off), more
- Amazon is handing out $5 in-app credits when you download select Android games
- Smart 1080p HDTVs (Refurb): 50″ VIZIO $320 (Orig. $430), Sony 48″ $300 (Orig. $500)
- Withings Activité Pop Activity Tracker and Watch: $85 shipped (Reg. $140+)
- BlenderBottle ProStak 22-Ounce Bottle from $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $12+)
- Cuisinart Food Processor in Brushed Stainless Steel $119 shipped (Reg. $150), more
- Google Play MP3 Albums for $1 (Reg. $12+): Goo Goo Dolls Greatest Hits, Deftones, more
- SanDisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $108 shipped (Reg. $130+)
- Garmin vívofit Activity Tracker in multiple colors w/ Heart Rate Monitor: $50 (Reg. $80)
- OLALA’s 13000mAh portable iPhone charger packs a lot of juice for just $28
- Gold’s Gym XRS 20 Olympic Multi-Workout Bench for $97 shipped (Reg. $200+)
- FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Bag/Roll Set $60 shipped (Reg. $80+)
- Get a two-pack of Mini 7W LED Flashlights for only $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $9)
- Black+Decker Mini Rice/Food Cooker for under $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+), more
- OLALA’s 13000mAh portable iPhone charger packs a lot of juice for just $28
- Goat Simulator heads to outer space in its latest must-see iOS release [Video]
Review: Pelican’s impressive Elite Luggage is built like a tank, but is it worth the price tag?
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
This gorgeous $1,100 SmartBike cannot be stolen according to its creators
- iDevices’ latest creation brings HomeKit control to nearly any lightbulb in your house
- This record player has Don Draper-style, AirPlay connectivity and a secret bar
- Olympus wants you to beat the hell out of its new Tough TG-Tracker 4K Action Camera
- Grado Labs latest Brooklyn-made set of headphones blend mahogany & maple woods
- Xiaomi’s first drone records 4K video, lasts 27mins, costs $460
- LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive
- Jaybird’s new Freedom Bluetooth earbuds have an Apple-inspired metal design
- The second generation Boosted electric skateboard promises longer range
- National Streaming Day: I finally cut the cord and haven’t looked back, here’s how I pulled it off…
- Roboterra’s K’NEX-like coding system aims to empower young engineers
- TRNTBL is a modern day vinyl-lovers dream w/ built-in AirPlay, SONOS and Bluetooth
- Black + Decker launches app-connected Bluetooth batteries w/ USB port
- Garmin’s new vívosmart HR+ opts for GPS-tracking and heart rate monitoring over battery life
- The Tap Bluetooth wearable turns nearly any surface into a functioning Bluetooth keyboard
We reported earlier this morning that the OnePlus 3 was being officially launched June 15 in China, but with no official word on an international launch yet.
However, the company’s co-founder Carl Pei officially disclosed the date, confirming the rumor that claimed it to be June 14, but also adding an extra bit of news…
There’s very little we don’t know about the OnePlus 3. The Chinese company’s flagship’s marketing campaign has been boiling up for some time now, and between that and an array of leaked specs it’s only the official launch date we didn’t know.
According to a post submitted by OnePlus on Weibo, it looks like the wait won’t be long, with a June 15 date slated for its final unveiling…
