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- Netflix launches Universal app for Windows 10 PCs and
tablets - As part of its announcement that it has received
over 2.5 billion visits to the Windows Store, Microsoft has revealed
that a new Netflix
Universal app is now available
for Windows 10 PCs and tablets. The Netflix Universal app
introduces an enhanced interface that is optimized for various screen
orientations, resolutions and sizes. As shown in the screenshot above,
the new app also includes a visually rich presentation where artwork,
instead of titles, represent the content displayed within the
interface. The navigation experience has also improved when compared
with previous versions of the Netflix app and can adapt based on the
type of input (e.g., mouse or touch) that is used to access it. As with
most Universal apps already available for Windows 10, the new Netflix
Universal app also integrates with Cortana. Users can launch the app
with their voice (e.g., "Cortana, launch Netflix") and can also search
for content by speaking commands (e.g., "Netflix, search for 'House of
Cards'") even when the Netflix app is not active. It also supports
different phrases for the same search operations.
- Project Fi Now Supports Data-Only Devices - Google today
said Project Fi subscribers can add a tablet or other data-only device
to their plan if they choose. Customers will need to order a data-only
SIM card from Google through the Project Fi web site. Google charges
$10 per 1GB of data, but only bills customers for what they actually
use each month. The offer is available only to existing Project Fi
subscribers. Tablets cannot be used as mobile hotspots. The initial
batch of tablets compatible with the service include the Nexus 7 and
Nexus 9, iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 4, and the Galaxy Tab S. Project Fi
uses a mix of cellular service from Sprint and T-Mobile, and WiFi to
provide coverage. Devices that run on Project Fi can dynamically switch
to the strongest network to optimize performance.
- Samsung introduces a 128GB Galaxy Note 5 version in South Korea
- Samsung has finally introduced a 128GB version of the Galaxy Note
5, dubbed the Winter Edition. Sadly, the new 128GB version Galaxy Note
5 Winter Edition is only being offered in Samsung's home country of
South Korea. The phablet goes on sale in the country today and is
available in two color options - Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium. It
has been priced at 999,900 KRW, which actually happens to be the
special introductory price. Samsung hasn't revealed any plans of
launching the 128GB version Galaxy Note 5 in markets outside South
Korea yet, so most likely the company may not have any such plans at
all. As far as rest of the specs go, the new Galaxy Note 5 Winter
Edition is identical to the 32GB and 64GB Galaxy Note 5 currently being
sold in markets around the world.
- Pebble Watches Gain Fitness Tracker App - Pebble today
updated its smartwatches with new system software. Pebble OS 3.8
bestows the Pebble Time Steel and Pebble Time Round with a fitness and
activity tracking application. With Pebble Health, smartwatch owners
can monitor their sleep and track steps. The app delivers a sleep
report upon waking and a step report at the end of the day. It collects
information over time and displays it in graph form to help people spot
trends. The app is compatible with Google Fit and Apple HealthKit.
Pebble is also pushing Pebble OS 3.8 to the older Pebble Classic and
Pebble Steel watches. These devices gain the timeline user interface
that ships with the newest watches from Pebble, although the older
watches do not have access to Pebble Health. The refreshed system
software also adds universal search, improvements to music control and
Facebook Messenger notifications, and bug fixes. Pebble owners can
update their wearable through the associated Android and iOS apps.
- Microsoft Says Older Phones Won't Get Windows 10 Until 2016 - Microsoft
has said owners of handsets running Windows Phone 8 / 8.1 will have
to wait a bit longer to receive Windows 10. The update was originally
expected to arrive this month, but Microsoft has now delayed the
rollout. "This November we introduced Windows 10 to phones including
brand new features such as Continuum and Universal Windows Apps with
the introduction of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL. The Windows 10 Mobile
upgrade will begin rolling out early next year to select existing
Windows 8 and 8.1 phones." Microsoft has not defined exactly which
devices will receive the update, nor did it provide any explanation for
delaying the Windows 10 update. In other Microsoft news, the company
released a new Technical Preview for Windows Insiders today. Build
10586.36 further refines performance of the platform.
- Google Now On Tap Understands More Languages - Google
is rolling out an update to its Now On Tap tool in Android 6.0
Marshmallow. First, the app gains support for French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, and Korean. Google says more languages will be added
soon. Now On Tap also makes it possible to search for flight status
from within text messages, check package tracking from within emails,
and call up more details about people, places, or things when reading
news articles. Last, a new sharing tool lets people take and share
screenshots with others. Google said these features will arrive over
the coming days. Now On Tap is only available to devices running
Android 6.
- Sony Hoping to Boost Battery Capacity By 40% - Sony is
looking at sulfur to help improve the performance of rechargeable
batteries. Sony says using sulfur as an electrode material can increase
the energy density from today's limit of 700Wh/L to 1,000Wh/L. This
boost would give a lithium-sulfur battery 40% more capacity when
compared to a lithium-ion battery of the same volume. Sony would use
sulfur for the positive electrode and lithium for the negative
electrode. Sulfur has low voltage, but much greater capacity
potential. The company is also investigating magnesium-sulfur
batteries. Sony hopes to commercialize the Li-S batteries in
smartphones by 2020.
- Turn your phone into a Jedi weapon with Lightsaber Escape -
Lucasfilm and Google have collaborated to make a Star Wars
browser
game: Lightsaber Escape. While that may sound like a simple enough
diversion, this game adds a layer of immersion by turning your phone
into your Jedi-approved weapon. The most impressive part of this game
may be just how easy it is to get into the action. Simply head over to
the game's page on your desktop or laptop first-it worked for me in
Chrome and Edge-and you’ll then be given a URL to visit on your
smartphone. After a short calibration process, you’ll be deflecting
blaster fire in no time.
- Make Any Glove Work With a Touchscreen - Need a quick
last minute gift idea? Make any glove work with a touchscreen! This
will work with Android phones, iPhones, Tablets etc... All you need are
a few basic items and you can turn your favorite pair of gloves into a
touchscreen reactive set. You can obtain metallic thread in any
arts/crafts section at large store. Will this scratch your screen? NO!
It only contains trace amounts of metal and is soft.
- Anti-Earthquake Bed - Have you
guys seen this anti-earthquake bed? Either this is a genius idea or
technology gone seriously wrong.
- 800hp VF Engineering Supercharged Lamborghini Huracan - As
of 2015, VF Engineering of Anaheim, CA is celebrating its 20th year
doing nothing but supercharging cars that are delivered from the
factory with more chassis than engine. And they fail to disappoint.
Here, they apply their supercharging technology to the Lamborghini
Huracan, and the result is a machine that bends space and time. With 806 HP
and 610 lb/ft of torque, the Huracan now has enough power to scare
you, thrill you, and get you in loads of trouble with the law. Or, in
this case, trouble with the log.
- Quentin Tarantino on Disney vs. 'The Hateful Eight' - Quentin
Tarantino told Howard Stern that Disney
executives are allegedly using the force of their "Star Wars"
franchise to strong-arm Hollywood's famed Cinerama Dome into not
playing "The Hateful Eight."
- 12 Days Of Deadpool - Promo Clip - A former
Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue
experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers and adopts
the alter ego Deadpool.
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Announcement Trailer
- The
first teaser for JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" spin-off promises tons
of magical mayhem in New York.
Building Hogwarts with pages from 'Harry Potter'
- Ice Age: Collision Course Official Trailer - Scrat's epic
pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the universe where
he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and
threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego, and
the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full
of comedy and adventure, traveling to exotic new lands and encountering
a host of colorful new characters.
- Go Backwards with the New Teaser for Stephen King's 11.22.63 -
Watch
the second official teaser trailer for the Hulu original series
11.22.63, premiering on Presidents Day 2016.
- WGN America's Outsiders: Chant - 'Outsiders'
premieres Tuesday, January 26th 9/8c on WGN America
- Macaulay Culkin Is Reliving His 'Home Alone' Nightmares - Here's the
first episode of the new comedy web series :DRYVRS, created and
written by musician, actor and producer Jack Dishel. The series stars
Jack as an on-demand car service passenger and chronicles the strange
drivers he encounters.
- Gods of Egypt Official Trailer 'The Journey Begins' - Watch the
all new trailer for the upcoming fantasy adventure movie Gods of
Egypt directed by Alex Proyas and starring Gerard Butler, Rufus Sewell,
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. In theaters February 26, 2016
- Fastest Star Wars Recap On The Internet - The Guinness
World Record winning fastest talking woman provides a
five-minute-long recap of the "Star Wars" films. We're not sure if this
is really as fast as she can go, but at least it's a good primer before
you see "The Force Awakens."
- Every Use Of The Force In The 'Star Wars' Saga - Watching
this video is guaranteed to increase your Midi-Chlorian count.
- Dachshund Water Race - The Dachshund "500" Water Race. Our 5 mini
dachshunds enjoying a very competitive day in the pool! LOL
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Featurette: The Women of Star
Wars - check
it out
- "If you Luke father west....if you're Wookiee" Today's Star
Wars - Count
the Star Wars puns in Sian Welby's weather report.
- Miley Cyrus - BB Talk - Just seems like she's still
trying to surprise people and it's
honestly not surprising anymore ;-)
- The best pics on the Internet #169 - All pictures
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