It's hard for me to think of a better show than Fargo, and tonight its season finale airs on FX. While there's a collection of other season and mid-season wrap-ups on TV, the one to watch is Syfy's The Expanse. Based on a popular book series, it prem…
It's hard for me to think of a better show than Fargo, and tonight its season finale airs on FX. While there's a collection of other season and mid-season wrap-ups on TV, the one to watch is Syfy's The Expanse. Based on a popular book series, it prem…
Now that Apple Music is firmly in place (and even on Android) it’s time for Beats Music to go. An app update back in June greased the skids and an updated support page — as well as emails going out to Sonos users reiterating the Apple Music support is coming soon — notes the shutdown will occur on November 30th. That’s a little over a year after Apple completed its acquisition of the music company, and five months since its replacement first appeared on the scene. If you’re still subscribing then your plan will just cancel, but it’s possible to move picks and preferences to Apple Music right now.
[Thanks, Eddie]
Source: Beats Music
Now that Apple Music is firmly in place (and even on Android) it’s time for Beats Music to go. An app update back in June greased the skids and an updated support page — as well as emails going out to Sonos users reiterating the Apple Music support is coming soon — notes the shutdown will occur on November 30th. That’s a little over a year after Apple completed its acquisition of the music company, and five months since its replacement first appeared on the scene. If you’re still subscribing then your plan will just cancel, but it’s possible to move picks and preferences to Apple Music right now.
[Thanks, Eddie]
Source: Beats Music
After going a while between updates, Project Ara has sent out a confusing series of tweets suggesting plans for the modular smartphone could change. We don’t know if this has anything to do with the recent Google / Alphabet restructuring, but its official Twitter account says the team has been busy “making stuff”, and that details on a “Market pilot re-route” are coming soon. We were expecting to see the Google-backed platform debut in Puerto Rico, but that is no longer a certainty. The account finished up by saying “this is not a goodbye” to the island, and left us awaiting further updates next week. Given recent events, we guess it’s good to know the lights are still on, but anyone waiting for the chance to piece together their own smartphone will have have to stay tuned.
[Image credit: Bryan Bedder via Getty Images]
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Tags: ATAP, google, GoogleATAP, mobilepostcross, modular, projectara, puertorico, smartphone, video
After going a while between updates, Project Ara has sent out a confusing series of tweets suggesting plans for the modular smartphone could change. We don’t know if this has anything to do with the recent Google / Alphabet restructuring, but its official Twitter account says the team has been busy “making stuff”, and that details on a “Market pilot re-route” are coming soon. We were expecting to see the Google-backed platform debut in Puerto Rico, but that is no longer a certainty. The account finished up by saying “this is not a goodbye” to the island, and left us awaiting further updates next week. Given recent events, we guess it’s good to know the lights are still on, but anyone waiting for the chance to piece together their own smartphone will have have to stay tuned.
[Image credit: Bryan Bedder via Getty Images]
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Tags: ATAP, google, GoogleATAP, mobilepostcross, modular, projectara, puertorico, smartphone, video
This week at MWC Google exec Sundar Pichai confirmed rumors that the company plans to launch its own wireless service, but a Wall Street Journal report claims it will only work with Google’s Nexus 6 smartphone. Pichai stressed that the service would not operate on a large scale, and restricting it to a single device (even older Nexus phones are reportedly out), would just about fit that. We should’ve seen this coming once Pichai said it would be the “Nexus” of virtual phone networks, but according to the WSJ it will also combine WiFi connections with the cell networks of Sprint and T-Mobile for service. As the paper points out, other Motorola-built phones are already in use for primarily-WiFi carriers like Republic Wireless and Cablevision’s new Freewheel. The newest Nexus 6 and Android Lollipop form the right combination for network-hopping, which could lead to the service launching within the next few weeks.
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Source: Wall Street Journal
This week at MWC Google exec Sundar Pichai confirmed rumors that the company plans to launch its own wireless service, but a Wall Street Journal report claims it will only work with Google’s Nexus 6 smartphone. Pichai stressed that the service would not operate on a large scale, and restricting it to a single device (even older Nexus phones are reportedly out), would just about fit that. We should’ve seen this coming once Pichai said it would be the “Nexus” of virtual phone networks, but according to the WSJ it will also combine WiFi connections with the cell networks of Sprint and T-Mobile for service. As the paper points out, other Motorola-built phones are already in use for primarily-WiFi carriers like Republic Wireless and Cablevision’s new Freewheel. The newest Nexus 6 and Android Lollipop form the right combination for network-hopping, which could lead to the service launching within the next few weeks.
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Source: Wall Street Journal
Despite the ongoing battle between Android and iOS, the truth is you’re likely loading up Google services on it either way. Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Drive — take your pick, as Homescreen.is shows (generated based on the most popular apps among @Engadget Twitter followers), they’re popular. Now Google has a new webseries devoted just to iOS developers (to go along with its community efforts for everyone busy making Android apps) but as the first entry demonstrates, getting the dialogue started can be a little awkward on the Mountain View campus. Google has its reasons for pulling iOS developers deeper into the fold including cross platform gaming and wireless file sharing, so we won’t hold our breath expecting to see a similar move from Apple any time soon.
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Source: Route 85 (YouTube), Google Developers (G+)
Despite the ongoing battle between Android and iOS, the truth is you’re likely loading up Google services on it either way. Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Drive — take your pick, as Homescreen.is shows (generated based on the most popular apps among @Engadget Twitter followers), they’re popular. Now Google has a new webseries devoted just to iOS developers (to go along with its community efforts for everyone busy making Android apps) but as the first entry demonstrates, getting the dialogue started can be a little awkward on the Mountain View campus. Google has its reasons for pulling iOS developers deeper into the fold including cross platform gaming and wireless file sharing, so we won’t hold our breath expecting to see a similar move from Apple any time soon.
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Source: Route 85 (YouTube), Google Developers (G+)
Microsoft had over a billion reasons (per year) to pursue a patent licensing deal with Samsung back in 2011 over the latter’s use of Android. That fact is laid bare by a lawsuit today over the interest on payments (based on the number of Android devices sold) that are supposed to flow from Korea to Redmond. Re/code posted the unsealed lawsuit this evening, showing how despite the existing deal, Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia last year lead to Samsung holding up its payment for the second fiscal year of the deal, and then refusing to pay interest on it. All of that is according to Microsoft, which also claims Samsung is threatening to hold off on paying its end for the third year of the seven-year deal. The documents reveal Microsoft’s patent licenses cover some 80 percent of the Android phones sold in the US (up from 70 percent in 2012), and that the deal includes provisions for Samsung to lower the amount owed by developing and marketing Windows phones and tablets, and for Microsoft’s use of Samsung patents. The amount in question? A paltry $6.9 million, although a decision on whether the deal will remain in force going forward is clearly worth more than that.
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Source: Re/code, Microsoft
Microsoft had over a billion reasons (per year) to pursue a patent licensing deal with Samsung back in 2011 over the latter’s use of Android. That fact is laid bare by a lawsuit today over the interest on payments (based on the number of Android devices sold) that are supposed to flow from Korea to Redmond. Re/code posted the unsealed lawsuit this evening, showing how despite the existing deal, Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia last year lead to Samsung holding up its payment for the second fiscal year of the deal, and then refusing to pay interest on it. All of that is according to Microsoft, which also claims Samsung is threatening to hold off on paying its end for the third year of the seven-year deal. The documents reveal Microsoft’s patent licenses cover some 80 percent of the Android phones sold in the US (up from 70 percent in 2012), and that the deal includes provisions for Samsung to lower the amount owed by developing and marketing Windows phones and tablets, and for Microsoft’s use of Samsung patents. The amount in question? A paltry $6.9 million, although a decision on whether the deal will remain in force going forward is clearly worth more than that.
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Source: Re/code, Microsoft
We’re almost completely out of summer, and as fall approaches we expect football, TV premieres (and cancellations, the turning of the leaves and of course one more thing: iPhone leaks. Apple’s next gen phone is just weeks away from its debut and as usual, the rumor mill is running at full steam with parts, rumors about parts, and the inevitable blurrycam pictures of vague rectangles flying around the internet. As a (self) reminder to not take any of it too seriously, we present this video from The Second City Network, providing the exclusive first look at a device that our sources in the manufacturing chain have confirmed is definitely not the iPhone 6.
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Source: The Second City Network (YouTube), Doldo411
We’re almost completely out of summer, and as fall approaches we expect football, TV premieres (and cancellations, the turning of the leaves and of course one more thing: iPhone leaks. Apple’s next gen phone is just weeks away from its debut and as usual, the rumor mill is running at full steam with parts, rumors about parts, and the inevitable blurrycam pictures of vague rectangles flying around the internet. As a (self) reminder to not take any of it too seriously, we present this video from The Second City Network, providing the exclusive first look at a device that our sources in the manufacturing chain have confirmed is definitely not the iPhone 6.
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Source: The Second City Network (YouTube), Doldo411
Verizon Wireless acknowledged today that its billing system is having issues for customers across much of the US. According to subscribers tweeting on the #VerizonOutage hashtag, issues have extended over the last two days, preventing them from doing simple things like activating a new phone or paying their bill. In tweets and a message on its news page, Verizon said the issue is affecting customers in the Northeast, Midwest and Southern regions, but has yet to offer an ETA for a fix. It doesn’t appear to be affecting things like phone calls or connecting to the internet, but if your bill is due right about now, this could be a problem. We’ve contacted Verizon for more information and will update you when we hear anything.
[Thanks, Aaron]
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Source: Verizon Wireless News (Twitter), #VerizonOutage
Verizon Wireless acknowledged today that its billing system is having issues for customers across much of the US. According to subscribers tweeting on the #VerizonOutage hashtag, issues have extended over the last two days, preventing them from doing simple things like activating a new phone or paying their bill. In tweets and a message on its news page, Verizon said the issue is affecting customers in the Northeast, Midwest and Southern regions, but has yet to offer an ETA for a fix. It doesn’t appear to be affecting things like phone calls or connecting to the internet, but if your bill is due right about now, this could be a problem. We’ve contacted Verizon for more information and will update you when we hear anything.
[Thanks, Aaron]
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Source: Verizon Wireless News (Twitter), #VerizonOutage
Whether you’re a Google Glass wearer or merely observing the new devices, you may have noticed a lack of major updates in January and February. Android Police and Glass Almanac reveal a post from the Explorers-only community forum explaining that after version XE12 closed out last year, those monthly updates might not be monthly anymore. That’s not necessarily a bad thing however, since the team is focused on making larger changes, and is currently focused on moving Glass from the Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software it shipped with to the current version of Android, 4.4 (Kit Kat), and all the improvements that includes.
According to Glass team member Teresa Zazenski, it will make things “smoother and just plain better,” adding that developers should be excited too. There is one small change to report though, as Glass wearers can now post photos and videos directly to Google+ communities. While we wait to find out what’s in store, the Glass team just linked a behind the scenes video for tomorrow’s Academy Awards, giving a POV look behind the scenes from workers who make the show happen — check it out after the break.
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Source: Android Police, Glass Almanac
Whether you’re a Google Glass wearer or merely observing the new devices, you may have noticed a lack of major updates in January and February. Android Police and Glass Almanac reveal a post from the Explorers-only community forum explaining that after version XE12 closed out last year, those monthly updates might not be monthly anymore. That’s not necessarily a bad thing however, since the team is focused on making larger changes, and is currently focused on moving Glass from the Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software it shipped with to the current version of Android, 4.4 (Kit Kat), and all the improvements that includes.
According to Glass team member Teresa Zazenski, it will make things “smoother and just plain better,” adding that developers should be excited too. There is one small change to report though, as Glass wearers can now post photos and videos directly to Google+ communities. While we wait to find out what’s in store, the Glass team just linked a behind the scenes video for tomorrow’s Academy Awards, giving a POV look behind the scenes from workers who make the show happen — check it out after the break.
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Source: Android Police, Glass Almanac
No matter how good the food is, it seems like many restaurants hide the most important info (what’s cooking, and how much does it cost?) under a slew of sub pages, outdated Flash interfaces or bizarre PDF scans of printed pages. Google Search users can now pull up those details even faster and in a standardized interface on the desktop or mobile devices, simply by starting their search with “show me the menu.” Add in the name of the restaurant and the city it’s located in, and you should see the menu right on Google’s page complete with prices, where available. Search Engine Land points out that Allie Brown spotted the feature in testing a few weeks ago, although it’s not entirely clear where Google is pulling its info from — menu aggregators like AllMenus.com, HTML tags embedded in restaurant websites or maybe an extension of Zagat. Either way, it seems like a command worth filing away when Yelp, Foursquare and other local info services fall short.
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Source: Google (G+)
No matter how good the food is, it seems like many restaurants hide the most important info (what’s cooking, and how much does it cost?) under a slew of sub pages, outdated Flash interfaces or bizarre PDF scans of printed pages. Google Search users can now pull up those details even faster and in a standardized interface on the desktop or mobile devices, simply by starting their search with “show me the menu.” Add in the name of the restaurant and the city it’s located in, and you should see the menu right on Google’s page complete with prices, where available. Search Engine Land points out that Allie Brown spotted the feature in testing a few weeks ago, although it’s not entirely clear where Google is pulling its info from — menu aggregators like AllMenus.com, HTML tags embedded in restaurant websites or maybe an extension of Zagat. Either way, it seems like a command worth filing away when Yelp, Foursquare and other local info services fall short.
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Source: Google (G+)