The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured a view that's reminiscent of the famous "Blue Marble," except this one comes with something extra: the moon's surface. On October 12th, the LRO's Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) and Wide Angle Camera (WAC) capt…
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured a view that's reminiscent of the famous "Blue Marble," except this one comes with something extra: the moon's surface. On October 12th, the LRO's Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) and Wide Angle Camera (WAC) capt…
AT&T has received a waiver for its long-awaited WiFi calling feature from the FCC after it was delayed (yet again) by the lack of options for deaf users. It was already made available on a beta version of iOS 9 sometime ago, but it couldn’t be launched alongside the platform, since the FCC requires services like it to support teletypewriter (TTY) for the hearing-impaired. The newer technology that the carrier wants to use with it called real-time text (RTT) won’t be available until 2016. In a statement posted on the company’s website, senior executive vice president Jim Cicconi said that while they’re all grateful their request was granted, they’re still wondering why T-Mobile and Sprint were allowed to offer WiFi calling without a proper waiver from the commission.
Source: AT&T, FCC (PDF)
AT&T has received a waiver for its long-awaited WiFi calling feature from the FCC after it was delayed (yet again) by the lack of options for deaf users. It was already made available on a beta version of iOS 9 sometime ago, but it couldn’t be launched alongside the platform, since the FCC requires services like it to support teletypewriter (TTY) for the hearing-impaired. The newer technology that the carrier wants to use with it called real-time text (RTT) won’t be available until 2016. In a statement posted on the company’s website, senior executive vice president Jim Cicconi said that while they’re all grateful their request was granted, they’re still wondering why T-Mobile and Sprint were allowed to offer WiFi calling without a proper waiver from the commission.
Source: AT&T, FCC (PDF)
Google Maps for iOS has become a lot easier to use when you’re in a hurry and quickly need to check how to get to your destination. The app now shows you all the possible ETAs for all the transportation types it supports in a single page, just like its Android counterpart. Simply ask the app for directions by typing in your location and where you want to go to whenever you need help in deciding whether you should hoof it, pedal it out, take the car or catch the next bus/train. The feature’s live on the iOS app, and you can get it as soon as you download the latest update. By the way, if you have an Apple Watch, you can now also get directions right on your wrist.
Source: Google Maps
Google Maps for iOS has become a lot easier to use when you’re in a hurry and quickly need to check how to get to your destination. The app now shows you all the possible ETAs for all the transportation types it supports in a single page, just like its Android counterpart. Simply ask the app for directions by typing in your location and where you want to go to whenever you need help in deciding whether you should hoof it, pedal it out, take the car or catch the next bus/train. The feature’s live on the iOS app, and you can get it as soon as you download the latest update. By the way, if you have an Apple Watch, you can now also get directions right on your wrist.
Source: Google Maps
Burberry continues to prove that it’s one of the most tech-minded fashion houses today. The British brand has joined forces with Snapchat to give fans a glimpse of its Spring 2016 lineup from its design studio before it’s showcased at London Fashion Week. Also, the company will be posting behind-the-scenes snaps to show how it’s preparing for the big event. You can see these pre-show snaps starting on September 20th, Sunday, at 2PM Eastern, if you add the luxury brand’s account. In addition, Burberry will be posting photos and videos through Snapchat’s Live Stories feature once the show begins. Like any Live Stories content, though, the posts will vanish into the ether after 24 hours.
Source: Harper’s Bazaar, TheNextWeb
Burberry continues to prove that it’s one of the most tech-minded fashion houses today. The British brand has joined forces with Snapchat to give fans a glimpse of its Spring 2016 lineup from its design studio before it’s showcased at London Fashion Week. Also, the company will be posting behind-the-scenes snaps to show how it’s preparing for the big event. You can see these pre-show snaps starting on September 20th, Sunday, at 2PM Eastern, if you add the luxury brand’s account. In addition, Burberry will be posting photos and videos through Snapchat’s Live Stories feature once the show begins. Like any Live Stories content, though, the posts will vanish into the ether after 24 hours.
Source: Harper’s Bazaar, TheNextWeb
This phone has a bendable screen, and it isn’t just for show: it’s equipped with a bending sensor and can actually be used as a form of input, like a stylus or your fingers on touchscreen displays. Our colleagues at Engadget Chinese got a chance to check the concept out at Touch Taiwan 2015, where it was being showcased by local manufacturer AUO. The company claims the device and its 5-inch, 1,280 x 720 AMOLED screen is unbreakable — true or not, it does look a lot more pliable than, say, the LG G Flex 2, as you can see in the GIF after the break.
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This phone has a bendable screen, and it isn’t just for show: it’s equipped with a bending sensor and can actually be used as a form of input, like a stylus or your fingers on touchscreen displays. Our colleagues at Engadget Chinese got a chance to check the concept out at Touch Taiwan 2015, where it was being showcased by local manufacturer AUO. The company claims the device and its 5-inch, 1,280 x 720 AMOLED screen is unbreakable — true or not, it does look a lot more pliable than, say, the LG G Flex 2, as you can see in the GIF after the break.
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Microsoft has just released a bunch of productivity apps for wearable devices — nope, not for the Band, but for Android Wear smartwatches and the Apple Watch. First for the Apple Watch is Outlook, which allows you to read full emails and respond with either canned replies or your own through voice dictation. Cupertino’s wearable also gets to-do app Wunderlist and will soon be able to install private social network Yammer, which will be able to take advantage of iOS 8’s Handoff feature with an iPhone.
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Microsoft has just released a bunch of productivity apps for wearable devices — nope, not for the Band, but for Android Wear smartwatches and the Apple Watch. First for the Apple Watch is Outlook, which allows you to read full emails and respond with either canned replies or your own through voice dictation. Cupertino’s wearable also gets to-do app Wunderlist and will soon be able to install private social network Yammer, which will be able to take advantage of iOS 8’s Handoff feature with an iPhone.
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Did you know Meerkat has a points system? Yup, it’s been around since launch, and there’s even a Leaderboard that shows streamers with the highest scores, similar to the ones you see in games. Since it was pretty easy to miss unless you went live at least once — or if you quickly jumped ship to Twitter-owned rival Periscope — Meerkat has decided to make its score system available to all its users. Now, it’s not just streamers who can earn points: viewers can, as well, by participating (commenting, Liking, retweeting, et cetera) in live broadcasts. The announcement’s wording also makes it sound like the team is retroactively awarding points for previous interactions. Will this entice old users to ditch Periscope and come back to Meerkat? Probably not. But it’s a fun little feature for people who decided to stick around.
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Did you know Meerkat has a points system? Yup, it’s been around since launch, and there’s even a Leaderboard that shows streamers with the highest scores, similar to the ones you see in games. Since it was pretty easy to miss unless you went live at least once — or if you quickly jumped ship to Twitter-owned rival Periscope — Meerkat has decided to make its score system available to all its users. Now, it’s not just streamers who can earn points: viewers can, as well, by participating (commenting, Liking, retweeting, et cetera) in live broadcasts. The announcement’s wording also makes it sound like the team is retroactively awarding points for previous interactions. Will this entice old users to ditch Periscope and come back to Meerkat? Probably not. But it’s a fun little feature for people who decided to stick around.
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Source: Meerkat
Know what game’s coming to all versions of Windows 10 aside from the usual ones like Solitaire and Minesweeper? Candy Crush. Yes, the same sugar-filled time-sink that’s already taken over a lot of people’s souls through iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The game’s coming later this year, presumably around the same time the new OS arrives. It will even come pre-installed with the platform for anyone who upgrades for a limited time following its launch. According to Microsoft, the game will feature cross-play options for Android and iOS devices, ensuring that you can’t escape from its sticky, sweet grasp wherever you go.
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Source: Xbox Wire
Know what game’s coming to all versions of Windows 10 aside from the usual ones like Solitaire and Minesweeper? Candy Crush. Yes, the same sugar-filled time-sink that’s already taken over a lot of people’s souls through iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The game’s coming later this year, presumably around the same time the new OS arrives. It will even come pre-installed with the platform for anyone who upgrades for a limited time following its launch. According to Microsoft, the game will feature cross-play options for Android and iOS devices, ensuring that you can’t escape from its sticky, sweet grasp wherever you go.
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Source: Xbox Wire
So, you like Bing but don’t like it enough to download its app on your phone. Expect to see a new interface when you load the website on an Android or iOS browser, then, along with a number of new options when you swipe up the translucent card at the bottom. That includes a “Popular Now” section, which is essentially the mobile version of the desktop’s news carousel. It lists trending stories around the web, some of which might be relevant to you and your location. There’s also a new “Image of the day (IOTD) card” that displays info about the mobile and desktop website’s daily background. Finally, you can use the “earn and explore” option to earn Bing Reward credits, which you might someday (if you’re loyal and persistent) be able to redeem for gift cards.
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So, you like Bing but don’t like it enough to download its app on your phone. Expect to see a new interface when you load the website on an Android or iOS browser, then, along with a number of new options when you swipe up the translucent card at the bottom. That includes a “Popular Now” section, which is essentially the mobile version of the desktop’s news carousel. It lists trending stories around the web, some of which might be relevant to you and your location. There’s also a new “Image of the day (IOTD) card” that displays info about the mobile and desktop website’s daily background. Finally, you can use the “earn and explore” option to earn Bing Reward credits, which you might someday (if you’re loyal and persistent) be able to redeem for gift cards.
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Now that we’re nearing Apple’s September 9th reveal, more and more details about the event are starting to leak out. According to The New York Times, the new and bigger iPhones will have a one-handed mode that can be toggled on or off to make their large screens easier to use. The new phones (and yes, there might be more than one) will reportedly come in 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch variants, you see, and both are a lot larger than the current model’s 4-inch screens. While we’ve yet to find out what the mode can do, it could very well be similar to comparable features in large Android devices.
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Source: The New York Times
Now that we’re nearing Apple’s September 9th reveal, more and more details about the event are starting to leak out. According to The New York Times, the new and bigger iPhones will have a one-handed mode that can be toggled on or off to make their large screens easier to use. The new phones (and yes, there might be more than one) will reportedly come in 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch variants, you see, and both are a lot larger than the current model’s 4-inch screens. While we’ve yet to find out what the mode can do, it could very well be similar to comparable features in large Android devices.
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Source: The New York Times
