Samsung Project Vpic.twitter.com/NhBLH6grZK — 萌萌的电教 (@MMDDJ_) June 16, 2018 Samsung has since canceled it, but the South Korea company was working on a foldable phone in the past. Project V, according to insider MMDDJ, used a center hinge to connect two screens. The product shown in the photos features Samsung’s old design language. It has elements from Galaxy-branded devices launched in 2015 and 2016. There are sizable bezels everywhere, and Project V still has a physical home button as well as chrome accents. From a functionality standpoint, Project V heavily resembles ZTE’s Axon M introduced last year. Project V puts all of the important components into a traditional body but then adds a second screen on the side. When the extra screen real estate is not needed, you just fold it back behind the primary screen. While that leaked prototype is seemingly long gone, Samsung is confirmed to have a new foldable phone in development. The … [Read more...] about Foldable phone leak shows Samsung’s original idea
macOS Home app: Everything you need to know!
This year's WWDC was chock-full of exciting software (and software-only) announcements, but for me, everything paled in comparison to one particular macOS reveal: When macOS Mojave ships, you'll be able to use Siri and the Home app to control your HomeKit-enabled accessories on the Mac. I have been asking for this for quite some time and I'm thrilled to see it become a reality. So what can you expect from the Home app on macOS? Here's everything you need to know and everything we know (for now)! What does the Home app look like on macOS? If you've got an iPad nearby, unlock it, launch the Home app, turn the iPad to trigger landscape mode, and you've got a pretty good idea of what the Home app looks like on the Mac. And there's a reason for that. See, Apple is working on making it easier for iOS developers to bring their apps to macOS and they've started this work by bringing over News, Stocks, Home, and Voice Memos. The Home app is essentially the same app you're running on your iPad … [Read more...] about macOS Home app: Everything you need to know!
Westworld Explores the Darkness in William and Dolores
How do you top an episode like last week’s Westworld? While light on major developments, it gave us a personal, emotional story that hit us right in the heart. That might be the biggest surprise of season two. After an entry like that, this week’s episode had a tough act to follow. Instead of trying to top last week’s episode emotionally, the show just threw a whole bunch of massive developments and twists at us. Hey, it’s the second-to-last episode of the season, we were due for a shock or two. The bigger surprise was how well the episode pulled them off. That said, this week’s episode is very much Westworld back on its bullshit. Hey, why not add another timeline? This episode starts us off with some backstory for William, with Ed Harris narrating images of his wife’s suicide. Nobody saw the monster in him but her, he says. We see a brief, ostensibly loving interaction with his wife at a party. She defends him for growing up poor and smart … [Read more...] about Westworld Explores the Darkness in William and Dolores
CityBldr will start buying homes in Seattle — taking on Zillow, Redfin, Opendoor with a twist
Seattle startup CityBldr is getting into the home buying game, taking on real estate heavyweights in its backyard. But unlike Zillow and Redfin, which have both started buying properties directly from homeowners, CityBldr is targeting homes that can be converted into multi-family residences. CityBldr’s software identifies underutilized land in cities, like Seattle, and makes connections between homeowners and developers to repurpose properties. For example, CityBldr helped seven homeowners in the Seattle area realize that if they sold their properties as a bundle to a real estate developer, they could make more money. Going forward, CityBldr will start buying properties like those directly, then sell them to builders and developers who will convert single-family homes into multi-unit residential buildings. “We’re only going to be targeting properties that are zoned for multi-family development,” CityBldr CEO Bryan Copley said. “The big problem we’re … [Read more...] about CityBldr will start buying homes in Seattle — taking on Zillow, Redfin, Opendoor with a twist
Bancor launches blockchain platform in Kenya to enable community currencies
Crypto currency platform Bancor announced today that it will launch a new blockchain service in Kenya to create a financial system designed to alleviate poverty. The service will facilitate the creation of so-called “community currencies” that are designed to boost local commerce and peer-to-peer collaboration. A community currency is a kind of alternative financial system that a group can use to encourage the creation and purchase of goods and services within a certain geographic region. While some communities actually create physical money for such systems, the Bancor system will let Kenyan communities use tokens on a blockchain. “We have seen the crypto world generate roughly $400 billion for new currencies, and we believe the same mechanics can be applied to help communities create wealth on a local level through the use of blockchain-based community currencies that fill regional trade gaps, enable basic income and food security, and promote thriving … [Read more...] about Bancor launches blockchain platform in Kenya to enable community currencies
Pimax 8K headset will use Vaqso VR to emulate smells
Virtual reality devices have succeeded in replicating sights, sounds, and occasionally even the sense of touch — next on the list is the sensation of smell. Chinese VR headset developer Pimax today announced a partnership with Japan’s Vaqso to bring a scent emitter module to the upcoming Pimax 8K headset, enabling users to experience multiple smells during VR experiences. As it’s been shown off since last year, Vaqso’s scent module mounts multiple plastic cartridges under your eyes and just above your nostrils, using a fan to waft scented oils as they’re triggered by the game you’re playing. A two-hour rechargeable battery powers the unit, and can be recharged using micro-USB. The current generation shows five modules such as “fish,” “ramen,” “burnt,” “lady,” and “grassland” installed. However, modules are interchangeable based on a specific game’s needs, and apparently each … [Read more...] about Pimax 8K headset will use Vaqso VR to emulate smells
‘Pokemon Go’ is getting its biggest update in a long time later this week
Ever since Niantic launched Pokemon Go two summers ago, players have been wondering when they would be able to trade with their friends. Trading and doing battle with other players have been hallmarks of the franchise since Red and Blue arrived in 1996, so it was something of a surprise for Pokemon Go launch without either feature. It’s been a long time coming, but the wait will finally be over this week when the Friends feature emerges. In a blog post on Monday, Niantic announced that the Friends feature will begin rolling out to players later this week, allowing players to connect with their friends, send each other items, help each other earn bonuses, and even trade Pokemon with one another. Filling up your Pokedex is about to be a much less daunting task. Don't Miss: The smartwatch with one-month battery life is back on Amazon, and it’s only $65 right now Here’s how it works: If you want to become friends with someone, you’ll need someone to … [Read more...] about ‘Pokemon Go’ is getting its biggest update in a long time later this week
Today’s best deals: Air Fryer, $22 Bluetooth headphones, $30 Crock-Pot, Dyson, GoPro HERO5, more
We’ve put together a wonderful roundup of top daily deals to start off the new week. Highlights from today’s post include a top Dyson cordless vacuum for just $180, a deal of the day on comfy bed sheets, Amazon’s Choice Bluetooth earbuds for only $22, a $150 air fryer that cooks up crispy food without killing you for $85, a top-rated 6-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker for $30, $150 off the GoPro HERO5 Black, an Alexa enabled smart thermostat for under $100, a few extra bucks off the awesome home security camera with 14 days of free cloud storage, the best-selling waterproof Bluetooth speaker on Amazon’s entire site at its lowest price ever, and plenty more. See all of today’s top deals below. Dyson V6 Origin Cordless Stick Vacuum, White (Certified Refurbished) $239.99 Available from AmazonBGR may receive a commission Buy Now Mayfair Linen 600 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sheets - White Long-staple Cotton Queen Sheets, Fits… $44.99 Available from … [Read more...] about Today’s best deals: Air Fryer, $22 Bluetooth headphones, $30 Crock-Pot, Dyson, GoPro HERO5, more
Win a Neato Botvac D7 Connected Robot Vacuum from Wellbots #BetaNews20
Some people are worried about the prospects of robots taking over their jobs, but there are some tasks around the home that you would relish a robot doing for you -- such as vacuuming. Robot vacuum cleaners are fantastic time-saving gadgets, and thanks to Wellbots you can win a Neato Botvac D7 Connected Robot Vacuum for your home as part of BetaNews' ongoing 20th birthday giveaway celebrations. SEE ALSO: The Neato Botvac D7 Connected comes with 5GHz Wi-Fi built-in and has an exclusive D-shape design, with CornerClever technology to help track down dirt in corners and along walls. The cleaner’s advanced spiral combo brush efficiently captures small particles, allergen, dust, and pet hair everywhere that dirt hides. It uses a LaserSmart mapping and navigation system to scan and map multiple rooms to find the most efficient path, and lasers allow it to clean rooms in the dark! You can schedule cleans at a time and frequency that suit you, and even take over and … [Read more...] about Win a Neato Botvac D7 Connected Robot Vacuum from Wellbots #BetaNews20
We Ready! The 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards Teased a Big Night with an Over-the-Top Red Carpet
The MTV Movie & TV Awards air on Monday night, but Saturday’s pre-taping gave us a lot to look forward to, by way of the red carpet. The annual ceremony, now in its 27th year, is where the most current phenoms in film and television collide—and the red carpet is a reliable range of good, bad and WTF fashion (because ... creative types). This year’s ceremony, hosted by comedy’s reigning queen, Tiffany Haddish, certainly ran the gamut when it came to fashion statements. The hilarious Haddish brought surprising drama to the red carpet in a strapless, highly-slit silver gown with a flowing ivory tulle train by Galia Lahav and silver stilettos by Le Silla, In contrast, red carpet favorite Yara Shahidi dialed down the glamour, pairing a cinched waist, powder blue pinstriped suit by Tory Burch with tan Louboutin pumps; her typically voluminous curls shaped into a banged bob and offset by a shimmery midnight blue eye. Shahidi’s adorable Grown-ish costars, … [Read more...] about We Ready! The 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards Teased a Big Night with an Over-the-Top Red Carpet