Dropbox for Android makes file sharing more social with new share function, notification feed
While it doesn't include anything groundbreaking, the newest Dropbox update for Android intros a few handy features. Perhaps most prominent is the new notifications feed, where you can access your latest account activity via the bell icon on the app menu. That could be super useful if you share folders with friends or co-workers, but if not, you can now also email them images and videos from within the app. To do so, simply find the option under the Share umbrella and go to town forwarding your memes. Finally, Dropbox, in hopes of enticing you to shell out for its services, can now auto-fill your credit card details if you take a pic of your plastic. We've embedded screenshots of the new features after the break for those who'd like to get a peek before downloading the update.
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Grand Theft Auto V's iFruit companion app reaches Windows Phone
Grand Theft Auto V players with Windows Phones have been missing out on the game's iFruit companion app for a full two months, but they're getting their turn today. The newly available port shares the same features we've seen in its Android and iOS counterparts, letting criminal masterminds tune their rides and take care of Franklin's dog Chop. Those eager to visit Los Santos Customs from the comfort of their Lumias can download iFruit now from the Windows Phone Store.
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The spaceship is cleared for landing, Cupertino approves new Apple HQ
A little over two years since Steve Jobs presented his case for it and after the occasional setback, the Cupertino City Council has finally given Apple full approval to go ahead with its futuristic campus. In
exchange, Apple has agreed to fork over more money to the city in the
form of a reduced sales tax rebate -- going forward, Cupertino will only
give back 35 percent sales tax instead of the 50 percent it had
previously. Indeed, as soon as Apple gets its final permits some time
today, it can begin demolishing the former HP headquarters and start
building its own. The circular 2.8-million square foot glass-clad
structure you see above is the main hub of the whole affair, and is said
to have an underground parking facility that can hold around 2,400
vehicles. There'll be a 100,000 square foot fitness center, a 120,000
square foot auditorium, plenty more space for the company's
all-important research and development division and of course
everything's designed to be as eco-friendly as possible. Don't go
planning your desk arrangements just yet though, Cupertino employees, as
you'll have to wait until 2016 to move into what Jobs called "the best
office building in the world."
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Microsoft Xbox One review: a fast and powerful work in progress
Your new running shoes have WiFi, but there are still -- still! -- no flying cars. We've got mini-supercomputers in our pockets, but where's the kitchen machine that materializes beef bourguignon? It's not quite the future we predicted, at least as far as Back to the Future 2 and The Jetsons informed us, but it's the future we've got. Something as basic as, say, turning on electronics using your voice is still novel. Microsoft's Xbox One is representative of just such a novelty, pairing old tech like IR and HDMI passthrough with brand-new 1080p video capture and voice control -- all to impressive effect. When you turn on your Xbox One and TV in one fell "Xbox: On!" grandpa's gonna be wowed, as will little Suzie. Guaranteed. The deeply integrated fantasy sports and ESPN apps will no doubt get pigskin-obsessed Aunt Linda interested.
But it's not the expensive camera and sports partnerships that makes Microsoft's proposition impressive to the hardcore gaming faithful. The Xbox One is a beast of a games console, capable of running beautiful games. But can it serve two masters? It's not quite the game box we would've predicted, but it's the one we've got.
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PS4's first post-launch firmware update brings minor interface tweaks
If you're not keen on downloading more PlayStation 4 firmware in the wake of that giant Day One patch, we have bad news: Sony is already rolling out its first post-launch upgrade this evening. Thankfully, it's a much smaller release this time around. The 1.51 update will both fix a few minor bugs and refine the interface, making it clearer when you're downloading both a game and a patch at the same time. It's not an exciting upgrade, then, but the PS4's automatic downloads at least mean that you won't have to lift a finger to run the latest software.
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Comcast's Xfinity TV Store brings movies, TV shows you can keep to its cable boxes and apps
First revealed in rumors last week, the Comcast Xfinity TV Store is now available, selling movies and TV shows. Until now the cable company has offered its traditional video subscriptions, PPV and video on-demand rentals, but now it's offering more transactions of a more permanent nature. Pricing and content is similar to that of other digital sores like Amazon VOD, iTunes and Vudu, but it has the extra edge of working with user's existing cable TV set-top boxes for viewing on TV, just like Verizon's Flex View. Of course, most of us have one (or three, or five) boxes ready to access digital content but that may not be true for everyone, and any of the millions of customers with access to Comcast VOD should be able to use this.
On other platforms, the videos also stream to PCs via the Xfinity Purchases website, and the apps for iOS and Android have already landed. One of our main questions concerned what would happen if a customer leaves Comcast, and while the content will still work, they'll need to complete an account transfer within 60 days to keep access. There's a demo video showing how this all works (embedded after the break) and all the online moving parts appear to be live, for those interested. In the end however, its very typical pricing, DRM and content means that while the studios will be happy with another storefront, we're not expecting it to shake things up anytime soon.
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Source: Google Play, iTunes, Xfinity Purchases
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Bitcasa's infinite cloud storage balloons to $999 a year
If you thought Bitcasa's infinite cloud storage was too sweet of a deal to exist on this mortal plane for $99 a year, that's because it was -- or at least partly because the bulk of subscribers filled up far less of their digital lockers than expected. According to the outfit, 98 percent of its customers use less than five terabytes of data, and 92 percent "do not store anywhere close to a terabyte." In addition, the firm says a survey of its customers revealed they valued more features over additional space. As result, the unlimited service will now cost $999 a year, or $99 per month, and the company will focus on making the platform more useful, starting with a freshly-released API. Free accounts have been tweaked to start at 5GB (as opposed to 10GB), and the $99 per year (or $10 a month) tier now nets 1TB of space. For those with even more bits to squirrel away, 5TB can be had by contributing $499 a year (or $49 each month) to Bitcasa's coffers.
Existing subscribers will get to keep their current plan's rates and storage, but won't get access to new offerings -- such as the future Linux client -- unless they switch to the new pricing scheme. Tencent's free 10TB of online storage might sound even more tempting now, but it's worth taking this instance as an example of what could happen to your cloud paradise.
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Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9:30PM ET
It's Tuesday and time for the Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you'll join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 9:30PM. Tonight we even more Xbox One and PS4 news, so if you want to catch up on the launch of the new consoles, this is the place. If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break -- then do everything else you'll need to do in order to be ready to participate in the live chat.
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Todoist 2.1 for Android leverages Google Now for adding new reminders
As part of its effort to better leverage KitKat, version 2.1 of Todoist now uses the power of Google Now for adding new tasks to those lists of reminders. The update allows users to speak "OK Google" followed by "note to..." and the item to be completed. For example, you'd speak "note to make dinner reservations" or some such. This voice command will then add the task to a to-do list automatically without the need to access the app or enter it in manually with the keypad. If you're of the sort that likes motivation on your lockscreen, Todoist also plays nice with DashClock now -- a third-party widget for that particular tract of screen real estate. Here, the tally of tasks (with no details) that are overdue, for the day or for the entire week are displayed without unlocking device. Now if we could only get the app to order cupcakes when all our work is done, we'd really be in business.
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Daily Roundup: IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro and Adidas Smart Run reviews, defective PS4s and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
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SmartGlass for Xbox One arrives on Android and iOS
An early taste of Microsoft's next-gen gaming experience arrived today for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 users in the form of the Xbox One SmartGlass app, and now Android and iOS faithful can get their fill as well. There's not much you can do with the second screen app as the hardware it'll play wingman to won't arrive until Friday, but you can find quick clips of launch titles via the Game Clips feature, courtesy of those who have advance access to the console. If you have a device running Android 4.0+ or iOS 6.0 and above, you can sample Redmond's forthcoming gaming experience ahead of time at the bordering source links.
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Your new Cadillac ELR will come with OnStar RemoteLink too
Still waiting for those Cadillac ELRs to roll off the production line and onto the forecourt? Well, when they do, turns out they'll be OnStar-enabled and Smart Grid ready. The OnStar EV-specific mobile app lets you control and schedule when you charge your new wagon up. It'll even let you locate renewable energy sources (via an third-party services provided over an API), or set it to only charge during off-peak times -- to soften some of the inevitable sting from the estimated $75k sticker price. OnStar's been part of the Volt experience for some time, but GM's clearly keen to see it come to the bigger vehicle too. It's even throwing in a year of premium service to get you
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Wireless Charger for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 available today on Google Play
Google's Nexus Wireless Charger, designed to work with the Nexus 4 and 5 smartphones and the Nexus 7 tablet, is available for purchase today on Google Play.
The compact Qi power cube ships with a 9-watt AC adapter and a
micro-USB cable, and it may make it to your doorstep by the end of the
week (if you opt for the $17 overnight delivery). For residents of Hong
Kong and India, the good nws is that the Nexus 5 and Nexus are now
available on Google Play. The charger will run you $50 plus tax on its
own, and another $5.29 for ground shipping. Snag it now at the source
link below.
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Twitter for iOS and Android can now filter out the pictures, video and people you hate from search results (updated)
Twitter has just updated its iOS and Android apps with new search filters plus the ability to view all tweets in your results instead of just the top few. Those filters include a new photo search tool that shows images in either a grid or list, one that just displays the tweets of the people you follow and, of course, a video filter for all you Vine and YouTube aficionados out there. Additionally, Twitter is introducing a trending timeline in the Discover tab that shows what's the hottest topic of the moment along with related tweets. So if you've ever wanted to know why everyone's buzzing about what a fox says, well now you can find out that much easier. Twitter addicts can go ahead and download the app updates at the source links below.
Update: We've gone ahead and downloaded the update, and noticed a few additional changes not mentioned in the blog post. First, aside from the typical trending topics, you can also now see trending TV and local event chatter after you've scrolled past all the trends. They're marked with the appropriate symbols (a television and a map pin respectively). It also promises better login verification by letting you take a screenshot of your backup code when you enroll or create a new one.
Also, now whenever you select a new direct message, it'll populate a list of suggested users so you can easily select the person you DM the most. There are also a few other refinements here and there, like new icons, screen transitions and and apparently an in-app pop-up whenever a post is retweeted or starred. Some of the changes are apparently only visible to a few users, so definitely let us know if you see anything different. In the meantime, we've included a few screenshots of the new interface after the break.
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Source: Google Play, App Store, Twitter Blog, TechCrunch
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Google offers 'sneak peek' of Glass development kit, shows Glassware can actually be useful
So far, development on Glass has been extremely limited by the tools put in the hands of app creators. Namely the Mirror API with its constant need for an internet connection and limited functionality. The newly released Glass Development Kit (or at least an extremely early version of it) puts many more arrows in the quiver of coders. For one, apps can be built completely for offline use and can now directly access to Glass' hardware. This will allow Glassware to be made with the same capabilities as Google's own creations. It also introduces a few new features, including "live cards" which, like Windows Live Tiles, feature constantly updating information. Where as the static timeline cards live to the right of the home screen on Glass, live cards are found with a swipe to the left. Exercise app Strava has a demo version of an app that keeps details about your jog or bike ride constantly updating on a live card, including distance and speed.
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Nike's LunarENDOR QS Snowboard boots will make you the flashiest rider on the slopes
Nike is betting that maybe one or two snowboarders like to showboat. So if you're more corkscrew, than chicken salad, the firm's LunarENDOR QS boots -- complete with 30 LED swoosh -- might catch your eye. If not, they'll certainly catch everyone else's as you tear down those nighttime black runs. Back in daylight, you can save power by switching off via the power button on the cuff. That said, we know any self-respecting, gear-loving riders out there will have enough juice to keep their whole techno-shredding set-up going all day. You'll have to wait until mid-December though before you can pull on your regular sneaks and head to a store to get a set.
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'Selfie' beats bitcoins, lab meat, twerking and a tiny mammal for word of the year
The good news: we're apparently a little less obsessed with acronyms
than we have been in past years. The bad news? It seems we're still
addicted to taking photographs in bathroom mirrors for posting on social
networks. According to the Oxford Dictionary, use of the word "selfie"
has increased by leaps and bounds over the past year, up some
12,000-percent. That's enough to earn it the honor of becoming the
academic reference book's word of the year. And, this being the Oxford
Dictionary, there's naturally a nice etymology involved, tracing the
word's usage to a self-reportedly drunken poster on an Australian
messageboard who smashed their lip on a flight of stairs. So...congrats?
Also on the shortlist: binge-watch, bitcoin, schmeat (synthetic meat,
naturally), showrooming, twerk and olinguito, an adorable raccoon
relative from Colombia. Don't worry, you're all winners in our book.Filed under: Software
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Pioneer's CDJ900NXS brings new performance features to its slightly less pricey DJ deck
If your raison d'être is eat, sleep, rave, repeat, then you might want to cop a look at Pioneer's new CDJ900NXS. Much like the CDJ2000nexus was to its predecessor, the new deck is just a CDJ900 after a tickle with the feature brush, rather than a full overhaul. No bad thing though, as the original '900 is a great player, and the one that introduced the coveted "Slip Mode" into Pioneer's CDJ line. So what's new this time? Like the revamped 2000, you can browse media with artwork, or custom views. Auto Beat Loop is sent to pasture in lieu of a new Beat Divide function and there's a new Slip Loop feature -- plus four-deck Beat Sync and the Quantize button we first saw on the CDJ2000NXS. The CDJ900NXS also gets an improved screen, and is WiFi compatible -- to add to the already long list of ways to send media to it (USB, Ethernet, CD etc.). If the new features light up your LEDs, then expect to pay £1,149/1,399€ a piece when it launches next month. In the meantime, there's a pair of demo videos past the break to whet your appetite.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro review: a high-end Ultrabook that's actually affordable
With enough time, even the best products start to feel stale. Take the original Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13: Thanks to a unique hinge that allowed the screen to fold all the way backward, it was the most versatile Windows 8 convertible on the market (and it had lots of competition, too). But as other PC makers started releasing newer Ultrabooks with sharper screens and longer battery life, it became harder and harder to recommend it. In fact, though we made a nod to the original Yoga in our last laptop buyer's guide, we basically told people to wait for a refresh.
Turns out, that was wise advice. Lenovo recently started shipping the Yoga 2 Pro, and it brings a little more than just a fresh CPU. In addition to running new Haswell processors, it rocks a thinner and lighter design, a backlit keyboard and a 3,200 x 1,800 display -- a big step up from the 1,600 x 900 panel used in the last gen. And, given that this makes use of Intel's fourth-generation Core chips, it also promises longer battery life -- up to nine hours, according to Lenovo. One thing that hasn't really changed: the price. Even now that it has a crisper screen, it still starts at around $1,000, with a special promotion driving the starting price as low as $929. That sounds fantastic on paper, but what's it like to actually use?%Gallery-slideshow122110%
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Facebook now lets you know if your friends are using mobile app or the web
We'd hardly call it a ground-breaking feature, but it's pretty nice that Facebook now lets you know whether the friends you're chatting with are using the mobile app
or the website. To the right of a user's name you'll now see the words
"web" or "mobile," letting you know whether or not a buddy is seated in
front of their PC and ready to chat, or out and about firing off rather
brief replies. People started noticing the new feature pop up yesterday, but now the social network has confirmed
that it's rolling out the statuses globally. If you're not seeing it
just yet, be patient. A few Engadget editors are seeing the web/mobile
messages on the site already, but we're not having luck yet with the
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Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone' gets awesome interactive music video 48 years later
The jugglers and the clowns are out in full force for this one. It's probably not exactly what Bob Dylan was envisioning when he penned "Like a Rolling Stone" lo so many decades ago, but it's a pretty terrific tribute to the folk-rock classic directed by YouTube hero Vania Heymann. You can flip through several stations featuring the likes of Marc Maron, Drew Carey, Danny Brown and the Pawn Stars synced masterfully with the track. The video commemorates the recent release of the 47-disc set The Complete Album Collection, Vol. 1.
[Thanks, Jeff]
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Chrome OS 32 beta makes it easier to find the right window
Windowing has been a familiar sight in Chrome OS for a while now, but it hasn't always been easy to find the window you're looking for. That search should be much quicker if you're running the just-launched Chrome OS 32 beta, though. The test release brings Vista-style window thumbnails when using Alt-Tab to switch tasks, and the overview button now shows an organized view of all those panes. Early adopters can get the beta today, although it's not currently available for either the original Acer C7 or the HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook.
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Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy NX camera available in the US today from $1,600
Samsung's
Android-powered interchangeable-lens camera is clearly positioned as a
niche device, due in no small part to its sky-high $1,600 body-only
price tag, but deep-pocketed early adopters can pick up a Galaxy NX
at US retailers beginning today. The 20.3-megapixel ILC has a 1.6GHz
quad-core chipset and Jelly Bean under the hood, so you can install
thousands of applications for editing, storing and sharing images
captured through the 16-55mm kit lens. We can't say we'll be queueing
for the opportunity to pick one up, though -- while it's a fine camera,
the NX is significantly overpriced, especially considering that you'll
soon be able to take home a full-frame Sony Alpha 7 for just a few hundred dollars more.
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US carriers don't want to give smartphone users an anti-theft kill switch
Earlier this year, lawmakers in San Francisco and New York joined forces in an initiative called "Secure our Smartphones" that would encourage manufacturers to include a so-called "kill switch" in future phones to address the growing problem of handset theft. According to George Gascon, San Francisco's district attorney, carriers are determined to kill the kill switch initiative. The New York Times reports that Gascon was in talks with Samsung to pre-load software that would allow customers to deactivate stolen handsets, similar to iOS 7's Activation Lock. However, inclusion of the software would require approval from US carriers, and the likes of AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint weren't having it.
According to Gascon, it appeared that the companies in question rejected the idea because it could cut into the revenue they make from cellphone insurance. In response, the CTIA, which represents the carriers, says it already has a solution in the stolen phone database that went live last year. However, some say that solution falls short, as it doesn't address those devices that end up overseas, out of the reach of the database. A Samsung spokeswoman had this to say in a statement to The New York Times:
"We are working with the leaders of the Secure Our Smartphones (S.O.S.) Initiative to incorporate the perspective of law enforcement agencies. We will continue to work with them and our wireless carrier partners towards our common goal of stopping smartphone theft."
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Musk stands behind Tesla Model S safety, modifies warranty to cover fire damage
Tesla's growing at home and abroad, as customer demand continues for it's Model S sedan -- even while the EV's gotten some negative publicity due to a few cars catching fire after being wrecked. So, to ensure that there is no "false perception about the safety of electric cars," Elon Musk has requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigate these fires. This is the same governmental testing body that performs crash tests on all cars driven on US roads, that previously found that the Model S is the safest car it's ever evaluated. Should anything turn up from the NHTSA looking into the recent fires, Tesla will, quite naturally, make the necessary fix to new models and retrofit the old ones for free. Furthermore, the company's also updated its warranty to cover Model S fire damage, even if it's the driver's fault. The one limitation on that very generous offer? You can't be actively trying to destroy the car. Makes sense to us.
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