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Fitbit rolls out changes to address allergy complaints

Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 18 Oct 2014 2:41 am
Fitbit Flex

After issuing a mass recall for the Fitbit Force earlier this year, the brand is stating that it will issue allergy-related warnings as well as a sizing guide to prevent users from wearing the fitness bands too tightly. The new warnings will first make their way onto the Flex, which will come with a label stating that it contains nickel, a common allergen found in many consumer electronic...

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Mobile Nations Community Update, October 2014

Posted by James Falconer on 17 Oct 2014 9:51 am
Mobile Nations Community Update, October 2014

Greetings all! Time again to talk community goodness by wrapping up the best from around Mobile Nations. It has been a particularly busy month, so keep reading for all the details!

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Pebble iPhone app gets updated, new firmware comes along for the ride

Posted by Joseph Keller on 17 Oct 2014 8:24 am
Pebble app gets updated, new firmware comes along for the ride

Pebble has updated both its smartwatch and the iPhone app used to manage it. While the Pebble itself received bug fixes and stability improvements in this firmware update, the iOS app update was a little more substantial and includes automatic watch app updates. Your watch apps and faces will update automatically. When your Pebble is idle, for instance, when it's charging, the Pebble app...

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USB music player among new features in upcoming PlayStation 4 2.00 update

Posted by John Callaham on 17 Oct 2014 8:05 am
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Sony is preparing a big software update for its nearly year old PlayStation 4 game console and this week the company revealed some new features in the 2.00 update, including a USB music player: Sony has already announced that themes for the PS4's UI will be added as part of the 2.0 update along with YouTube support for sharing user created gameplay footage and Share Play to share a PS4 game...

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Archos VR Glasses are cheap and will work with most smartphones

Posted by John Callaham on 16 Oct 2014 12:37 pm
Archos VR Glasses are cheap and will work with most smartphones

Archos is getting into the busy virtual reality hardware business in November with the just announced Archos VR glasses, which will have a rock bottom price of $29.99. Archos says its glasses are designed to work in combination with any smartphone, including all iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices, up to six inches in size. It also claim it is compatible with over 100 VR app. It added...

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CBS launches 'All Access' streaming subscription without the need for cable

Posted by Rich Edmonds on 16 Oct 2014 10:16 am
NCIS

CBS has unveiled a new subscription service for consumers who simply wish to stream their favorite shows via the Internet, without the need to have an active cable subscription. The broadcaster's announcement follows HBO revealing similar plans. The CBS All Access service will set viewers back $5.99 a month. A total of 14 US markets will be supported at launch, including New York, Los...

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Google may be more flexible toward OEM customization on wearables, TVs and cars in the future

Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 16 Oct 2014 9:29 am
Moto 360

When Google announced Android Wear, Android TV and Android Auto at this year's I/O event, it mentioned that it was going to limit the amount of customization manufacturers would be able to undertake. However, that may change soon, according to vice president of engineering Hiroshi Lockheimer. In a recent interview with Re/code, Lockheimer said that the lockdown on customization was done to...

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Blocks modular smartwatch to be powered by Tizen

Posted by Rich Edmonds on 16 Oct 2014 7:25 am
Blocks

Blocks has confirmed in a blog post today that its modular smartwatch, which is planned for launch next year, will be powered by Tizen. The operating system is the result of a collaboration involving Samsung and Intel, making it quite the universal watch with support in the works for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The company has made some progress with its project, making it to the final...

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Will.i.am unveiled his own smartwatch the PULS

Posted by Chuong H Nguyen on 15 Oct 2014 9:02 pm
Will.i.am unveiled his own smartwatch the PULS

Don't call it a smartwatch. Will.i.am just unveiled his wearable 'cuff' called the PULS that keeps you connected without requiring a phone. Similar in theory to Samsung's Gear S, the PULS doesn't need to be paired with a smartphone to work and has its own built-in apps, sensors, and connectivity. The PULS will be able to connect you to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter through AT&T's...

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HBO will start streaming shows without cable in 2015

Posted by John Callaham on 15 Oct 2014 11:43 am
game of thrones HBO

HBO will finally give many people what they have been requesting for years; a way to access their movies and TV shows like Game of Thrones without a cable TV subscription. That's the word from HBO CEO Richard Plepler, who revealed today at an investor conference that it will offer a "stand alone, over the top" streaming service sometime in 2015. Details about how this will work are still...

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