Showing posts with label DigitalTrends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DigitalTrends. Show all posts

Monday, April 20

The next great wearable doesn’t need to do more, it needs to transform

Future wearables need to adapt beyond the wrist, which means a more modular approach that lets you tailor your wearable to your situation.

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Instagram steps into wearables space with Apple Watch app

Instagram will dive into the wearables space this week with a version of its popular media-sharing app for the Apple Watch. The design team says it experimented with many versions, but opted for one that lets you "get in and get out" in just a few seconds.

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Amazon ditches TestDrive feature that let Appstore users try out software

Amazon has scrapped the feature that let users of its Android Appstore try software before they actually purchased it. The company said it'd ended the 'TestDrive' service because of "a significant decline" in the number of customers using it.

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Sony finally announces the Xperia Z4, but disappoints by only doing so in Japan

Sony has finally announced the Xperia Z4, it's flagship Android phone for 2015, but it has disappointed many fans by only doing so in Japan for now. The phone has a water resistant, slim, and light body with a Snapdragon 810 chip and a 5.2-inch screen.

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: A singing birthday card that never stops, and more

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!


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Netflix Recommended TVs: What does it mean, and why do you want one?

Netflix Recommended TVs will have faster startup and playback. Our guide gives a quick breakdown of Netflix's criteria for recommending TVs and explain what this means for you.


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Sunday, April 19

Finish them with style: how to perform every Mortal Kombat X Fatality

Looking to finish your opponent with gory, gory style? Here's our complete guide to pulling off both Fatalities available for every character in Mortal Kombat X.


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Turn it up: Creative’s Sound Blaster Roar is a lion in a den of housecats

The Sound Blaster Roar might look like just another Bluetooth speaker, but once you get a closer look, it's immediately apparent this speaker was designed for much, much more.


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Meat me on the patio: Amazing grill setups

These incredible grill setups go way beyond just a single grill sitting next to the patio furniture. Whether they're paired with pizza ovens or part of a full outdoor kitchen, these grills have got it good.


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NVMe solid state drives are on the march, may take over your next PC

Non-Volatile Storage Express, the new standard for solid state drives, is taking the PC world by storm. Four manufacturers have announced drives based on the standard, and motherboard makers are releasing adapters to support them.


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Here are 5 brilliant apps to download this week

It's more difficult than ever to seek out the best new apps released each week, even if you have the will to trawl through the app store on a regular basis. To make life easier, we've gathered our favorite app picks together in a handy list.


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Report: Samsung shipped more smartphones than anyone in Q1 2015, Huawei climbs the list

Samsung extended its lead over Apple in terms of worldwide smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, before the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge even began shipping. The gap between the two smartphone manufacturers will widen in the second quarter.


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Block the bad sounds and harness the good with Hush earplugs

Following a Kickstarter campaign that raised nearly $600,000, Hush smart earplugs are available for pre-order. The plugs offer sound isolation that lets in alarms and important calls, while keeping out unwanted sounds.


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Watch your back, BMW X4: Mercedes reveals Concept GLC Coupe ahead of Shanghai debut

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Concept GLC Coupe ahead of its debut at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. Set to do battle with the BMW X4, the GLC features coupe-inspired styling, a 367-hp biturbo V6, and 21-inch wheels.


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To grow up and not out, San Jose needs to get smarter (with more tech)

If you think cities are crowded now, just wait until 2050, when 66 percent of people will live in an urban area. To help deal with the increased demand, cities are already getting smarter.


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Report: Activity trackers aren’t dead, but smartwatches are closing in quickly

Fitness bands and other activity trackers have fared well despite the entrance of smartwatches into the race, but as smartwatch ownership rises at a quick pace, activity tracker ownership has begun to plateau, according to a new report from The NPD Group.


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Battle of the best browsers: IE vs. Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Safari vs. Opera vs. Project Spartan

We pit the newest versions of Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, and the forthcoming Project Spartan against one another to try and name the best browser. A winner remains unclear.


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New algorithm could put an end to online trolling

Antisocial online trolls aren't much fun for anyone involved in a Web community, but researchers are busy working on ways to automatically spot them based on their posting behavior.


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HBO sends official warnings to ‘Game of Thrones’ torrenters

You can't just watch the world's biggest TV show for free you know — together with ISPs, HBO has started to take action against those who helped share the Game of Thrones leak last week.


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New Apple Watch straps spotted at official launch event in Milan

Thanks to the wonders of Instagram and Twitter, we have a sneak preview of some Apple Watch bands that haven't been made official yet — will the new colors be available to the masses?


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