Google is on a mission to pinpoint the genetic causes of autism. The company is using its cloud-based genome database, Google Genomics , to sequence genomes from 10,000 people on the autism spectrum, along with their family members. The plan is to host and index the genomes so that researchers can look for the genetic origins of the developmental disorder.
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The Apple TV’s YouTube app is no longer a hot pile of garbage. An update this morning has brought with it a revamped interface (similar to its Xbox One and PS4 apps), recommendations, and better subscription handling. Most importantly, the new app fi…
Let’s say you’re about to shoot a video of your child’s first steps. You launch the camera app on your phone and you’re all set to hit record… but wait, what’s this? A message pops up on your phone that says there’s not enough available storage. Fr…
Back in September, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 4. Multiple variants of this smartphone are offered with two different processor options, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 and Samsung’s own Exynos 7 Octa. If reports out of Korea are correct then another variant of this device is being tested, that too with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip, that’s going to power majority of the flagship devices in the coming year. Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 810 processor back in April this year.
Sammobile is reporting that Samsung is currently testing a variant of the Galaxy Note 4 with Snapdragon 810 for major carriers in South Korea. Though the names have not been confirmed, it is speculated that these carriers might be LG+, SKT and Olleh.
The updated variant would have the 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor arranged in ARM’s big.LITTLE configuration with the Adreno 430 graphics processor as opposed to the 32-bit Snapdragon 805 processor found in other variants of Galaxy Note 4 with the Adreno 420 graphics processor.
Recent reports have suggested that problems with the Snapdragon 810 might delay the processor’s release, thus affecting release timeframes of devices that will be powered by it. Going by this it seems that the Snapdragon 810 touting Galaxy Note 4 variant might not be out for a couple of months, and even when it does arrive, it may be exclusive to Samsung’s home country.
Qualcomm has downplayed reports of issues with its latest chip, and claims that the release is on track for “1H, 2015.”
Galaxy Note 4 With Snapdragon 810 Reportedly Being Tested In Korea
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The HTC Desire 620, a smartphone that was introduced to the masses some time not too long ago, with a release set to happen in Taiwan this December, has just received confirmation that it will be making the long trek to Europe – although our friends living in the Old World will have to play the patience card since that will happen only some time early in January 2015.
Over in the UK, the HTC Desire 620 will be put up for sale by the likes of O2, EE, Three, Carphone Warehouse, and other retailers. Pricing details have not been released as at press time, although we have discovered that for those who happen to live in Germany, it will cost €279 a pop – which translates to roughly $345 thereabouts.
Just to recap, the HTC Desire 620 will fall under the mid-range category, where it runs on a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor. It can be touted to be a successor to the HTC Desire 610 that released earlier in the first half of this year. Other hardware specifications of the HTC Desire 620 include a 5” display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution, an 8MP shooter at the back with a flash, LTE connectivity, a 5MP selfie camera, 1GB RAM, and 8GB of internal memory.
HTC Desire 620 To Arrive In Europe
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It goes without saying that the Video LAN Client, better known as VLC, is one of the most popular media players out there. VLC is loved by media fans not only because its open-source, also because it is available on a wide variety of platforms while supporting virtually all formats. VLC has been available on Android for over two years, though it arrived on the platform back in 2012 in beta, it has remained in beta stage since then. Today that changes, finally, as VLC for Android has now exit beta.
This means that VLC for Android has now shed the beta label and have been bumped up to its first stable release, version 1.0. Now this doesn’t mean that the app has received a plethora of new features, its nothing like that, but expect it to be a bit more stable than before.
The update to version 1.0 of VLC for Android fixes several bugs when running on a device powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop, particularly those that have ARMv8 processors. Even though Chromecast support was announced back in June it hasn’t been added to the app as yet but we expect that it should arrive in the near future.
The best part is that VLC for Android is available as a free download from the Google Play Store.
VLC For Android Finally Exits Beta
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Looking to purchase the latest Nexus smartphone? There’s now another destination from where you can pick one up. The Nexus 6, developed by Motorola, is a pretty powerful device which also happens to be the first smartphone to ship with Android 5.0 installed straight out of the box. U.S. Cellular has started selling this device, which is also available through all four national carriers in the country, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile to be precise.
Customers who are interested in picking up this device from U.S. Cellular will have to pay $199 on contract for a 32GB model in either Midnight Blue or White. A 64GB version is also on sale for people who would like more onboard storage, that one costs $249.99 with a contract.
Should one want to purchase the Nexus 6 without a two year contract, there’s always the option of paying the entire device cost upfront. Since the Nexus 6′s pricing strategy is a bit different this time around, upfront customers have to pay $660 for the 32GB model and $730 for the 64GB one.
Potential customers should keep in mind that the on-contract price applies to new customers and is excluding the $40 activation fee that has to be paid separately. An installment plan is also being offered by U.S. Cellular, called “Shared Connect,” which requires the customer to pay $33 or $36.50 per month for 32GB and 64GB models respectively.
U.S. Cellular Starts Selling The Nexus 6
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Smartphones move along at such a breakneck speed these days, that what used to be a new model just earlier this month might end up usurped by another from a different manufacturer this week. This means that the smartphone “arms race” continues its pace, and for those who absolutely must have the very best all the time, Vsenn has come up with a modular phone so that you can upgrade the parts that you think need improvement – as and when available, of course. Having said that, Vsenn’s idea of a customizable or modular smartphone would also extend to include software customization, where users will eventually be given the choice to select an operating system of their choice, such as CyanogenMod, or other kinds of Android launchers.
This is seen to be a rare move since customers rarely have the chance to do so – selecting the operating system on their smartphones. This is good news since those who would love to install custom Android ROMs will no longer need to worry about voiding your warranty. Vsenn is currently hoping to find out just what kind of operating system that you would like to see be part of its ARP program, where the initial three options happen to be Sailfish OS, Firefox OS, and Ubuntu, without any mention of Tizen at the moment. [Press Release]
Vsenn Intends Users To Have Say In OS Choice
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The fictional Santa Claus is always kept very busy this time of the year, never mind that he has an entire army of elves to help him out during the Christmas season. Having said that, we have seen fun implementations of a Santa tracker before thanks to Google, but this time around it would boil down to both Skype and NORAD to help out Santa in his worldwide present delivery.
In order to participate, you will need to search for “SantaHolidayHelper” on Skype so that you will be able to add it to your contacts. Following that, choose “Send video message.” Record a video message afterwards so that you will be able to share of exactly who you are thinking of this coming holiday season, and click send.
This would put you in the running to watch that special someone unwrap a brand new Xbox One this Christmas, or better yet, if you so happen to pick up the $10,000 cash prize – useful at all times regardless of your financial situation at this point in time. How is your very own holiday shopping coming along, and do you think that little touches like this from software companies add to the overall Yuletide cheer? [Press Release]
Santa Receives Help From Skype And NORAD
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