Apr 16
In what’s sure to be the first of many to come, a 19-year-old Canadian man was arrested for exploiting the Heartbleed
Apr 16
Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with a feature called Download Booster. What is basically does is that it combines Wi-Fi and LTE to substantially increase download speeds when a file larger than 30MB is being downloaded. It was previously reported that Verizon and AT&T blocked Download Booster on their Galaxy S5 variants. As it turns out the feature exists on their variants, its merely been hidden. So its possible to activate download booster on Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S5.
Activate Download Booster In Verizon And AT&T Galaxy S5 original content from Ubergizmo.
Apr 16
A standalone Google Camera app has been launched today. Available for download from the Google Play Store, the app is quite different from the camera app that’s bundled with Android 4.4 KitKat. In its standalone app Google has kept the user interface quite clean to make the shutter button quite prominent while refining and improving the overall experience. Google promises that its an interface “that gets out of your way.”
The app comes with a new Lens Blur mode which offers a shallow depth of field to achieve “SLR-like photos.” Basically it replaces the need for a large optical system and instead uses computer vision algorithms and various optimization techniques to simulate larger lens and aperture. Other features include Google’s signature Photo Sphere, a useful feature if you like taking panoramic shots.
Google has also declared war on capturing video in portrait orientation. When the video camera is selected the app won’t start recording video until the user switches to landscape orientation. The app is supported by all Android devices that are capable of running version 4.4 KitKat or higher.
There’s a big advantage for both Google and the users. Since its a standalone app, users get more choice if they’re not content with the stock app. Google can freely add features to the app because its not baked into the OS, so it doesn’t need to roll out an entire firmware update. A simple app update is all that Google needs to add new features. Google Camera is available as a free download.
Google Launches Standalone Camera App For Android original content from Ubergizmo.
Apr 16
Americans are not only walking and biking to work, they’re gaining more support from local government and advocacy groups. And they’re also making cities safer: The higher the number of people walking to work, the lower the pedestrian fatality rate, according to a new report out today.
Apr 16
The KFC Double Down is coming back
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After destroying touchscreens
Apr 16
Photography gives you the ability to show other people how you see the world. It can literally be anything you want it to be (though I think we’re all ok with not seeing a constant stream of selfies and food). Seeing that smartphones have pretty decent cameras now, it comes as no surprise that there are a myriad of accessories that you can buy to create something that is more than just a picture that was snapped on the go.
If you like taking panoramas and prefer to take photos on a phone rather than a dedicated camera, then you’re going to love the Spinpod. This is a small spinning mount for your smartphone or compact camera. You can shoot in portrait mode with this, but will probably want to spend the extra $15 it will take to get the landscape mount. It is capable of spinning either clockwise or counterclockwise with LEDs that will show you which direction it is going, and you can change directions by swiping your finger towards the LED that isn’t lit.
There are three options for delay timers ranging from 5-15 seconds that can be set by hitting the hourglass/timer button. This should work with any tripod, which you will almost definitely want. On its own, without the mounting bracket or any additional stabilization, it will cost you $60. It comes with a MicroUSB charging cable, mounting adapter, and a carrying pouch.
Available for purchase on thespinpod
[ The Spinpod will let you take perfectly stitched panoramas copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Apr 16
So, Google analyzes your email. Who knew? Well, judging by a recent wave of internet chatter regarding a two-sentence update the search giant made to its terms of service this week, not that many. The truth is, of course, that most Gmail users did…
Apr 16
Google’s big Glass free-for-all has come and gone, but whether or not anyone actually bought the damn thing
Apr 16
Facebook recently introduced auto-playing video ads
Apr 16
What could Apple possibly want with a dam in Oregon? Is raising condors with hand puppets going just a bit too far? Why should we all start eating prickly pears? Hey, it’s time for this week’s Landscape Reads.
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