You thought Pushbullet’s last update was big? Well… it was, but this one is pretty damn cool, too! Pushbullet’s latest update has arrived over at Google Play, and it’ll enable you to have full SMS conversations with your friends from your Windows or Mac OSX PC. This is a step above simple SMS mirroring, which only allowed you to view conversations.
It’s yet another huge feature that makes Pushbullet as much of a rich messaging service as it is an easy link and file sharing one. Unfortunately this feature is only limited to SMS conversations at present moment, though that’s understandable considering not even Motorola has fully solved the PC-to-phone MMS hurdle.
All you’ll need for this new feature is the updated Pushbullet app for Android and the PC extensions/apps for your respective platform. Be sure to head here for download links (Google Play link is here) and give it a go.
Here’s a friendly reminder that Amazon’s Prime Day sale is tomorrow! Amazon says this sale day — which kicks off at midnight PST tonight and goes all throughout July 15th – will have more deals for you to dig into than Black Friday could ever dream of.
And they’ve gone ahead and given us an early look at some of the deals to show us they aren’t messing around about that. Some of the featured tech deals offer insane value, including a $75 32-inch HDTV, a $115 40-inch 1080p LED HTDTV, a $199 Chromebook and $60 off Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablets.
The full list is as follows, and remember — this is only a mere sliver of what Amazon’s doing tomorrow, with more deals being announced as soon as every 10 minutes:
Fire TV Stick, fastest selling Amazon device of all time, $15 off
Kindle, $30 off
Fire HD 7, $60 off
Fire HD 7 Kids Edition, $60 off
32-inch LED TV, $75
40-inch 1080p LED TV, $115
Brand-name 32-inch Smart HDTV, under $200
50-inch 4K TV bundle, under $1000
Bose headphones at the lowest price ever on Amazon
Chromebook laptop, only $199
Over 50% off two Nikon COOLPIX cameras
Highly rated binoculars, under $120
Two security camera-kits, $279.99
K’NEX 2-in-1 Ferris Wheel Building Set (Amazon Exclusive), $35.99
K’NEX Crossfire Chaos Roller Coaster Building Set (Amazon Exclusive), $23.99
Comcast today announced Stream, a new streaming service they’re rolling out for customers of their Xfinity internet. The big deal here is that internet-only customers can pay just $15 per month — with no added equipment, mind you — to stream content from about a dozen of Comcast’s networks.
Said networks include major broadcast channels such as NBC, Fox, CBS, The CW, Telemundo and Univision, and even some premium channels like HBO. Unfortunately Comcast didn’t see fit to share a full list just yet, but they boast that the amount of shows and movies you’ll have access to reaches the “thousands” mark (with much of that content coming through Streampix, Comcast’s Netflix-like streaming service).
There is one catch, though — the live TV service is only intended for use in the home, so you’ll only be able to use it if you’re connected to your Comcast-fueled network. That said, you do have the freedom to watch it on smartphones, tablets and smart TV apps, so there is a bit of freedom in how you access the content. You’ll also be able to watch any of the content you record through the company’s cloud-driven DVR service on the go, so there’s some wiggle room there, as well.
This may not be the cord cutter’s ultimate dream, but it’s a step in the right direction and we’re hoping Comcast has plans to flesh this thing out and take content delivery to the next level. The service will trial in Boston by the end of summer, with Chicago and Seattle planned by year’s end. Comcast expects it to spread nationwide beyond that if all goes well. You can sign up to be notified when the goods are available right here.
T-Mobile’s latest Un-Carrier move is a big one. The company’s popular 2 lines for $100 deal bumps LTE data allowance up to a full 10GB at no extra charge per line. The previous allowance was about 4.5GB, so you’re getting more than double without having to pay a thing.
Don’t forget that adding lines is just $20 each, and each line you add will also get their own 10GB pool of data to eat from. To celebrate the occasion T-Mobile is putting on a special deal where you can add a 4th line for free, making a 4-line family plan just $120. That deal is available through Labor Day so there’s a fair bit of time to take advantage.
Of course, the other plan features remain the same, including unlimited data, talk and text, as well as all the great Un-Carrier stuff T-Mobile has dished out to date. The data bump is applied immediately starting today, while those who want to add that fourth line for free can head to Magenta tomorrow and get that squared away.
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Google’s spent the entirety of the self-driving car project’s testing time in the familiar streets of Santa Clara, California, but now they’re so far along that they’re ready to start moving into other areas. The company has confirmed that the first test vehicle — a Lexus SUV, if you care — has touched down in Austin, Texas.
As usual, Google’s self-driving vehicle tests will go on with someone behind the wheel to take over manual controls when or if they need to. The challenge for Google will be to adapt to a vastly different driving environment and the traffic patterns of that specific city, but we’re sure it’s nothing they can’t handle.
The truth is on Twitter, where Fox has announced a 201-day countdown to the premiere of its X-Files revival on January 24, 2016 — and posted some bonus new footage of Mulder and Scully.
The network tweeted out a promo for its "201 Days of The X-Files," a revisit of the original series in preparation for the reboot's debut. Fox is counting down to the premiere of the next installment by spotlighting one episode per day, for a total of 201 (though that doesn't include the movies, The X-Files: Fight the Future or The X-Files: I Want to Believe). Read more...
Good news this morning for anyone who finds Maps' use of UI space in map view wasteful on Android: you can now tap to dismiss most of the UI elements in the Maps app in version 9.11, an APK for which you can grab right here. Here's what that new feature looks like.
Left: UI showing, right: UI hidden. Simply tap on an empty part of the map UI to switch it on or off.
Yesterday we told you guys about Google’s pilot program for a ride sharing service that would help drivers and passengers connect for gas-saving commutes. Unfortunately the service — which is being called RideWith and is powered by crowd-sourced mapping app Waze — is only available in Israel to start. If things go well we could see it expand to other areas very quickly.
That doesn’t mean we can’t get a good look at the app ahead of its arrival, though. What we found was a neat, clean and easy interface for which to check up on your ride. You’re first whisked through a brief introduction:
And then it’s time to get a ride. For starters, there’s your standard profile view, which shows your photo, phone number, email address, commute type (and destination, if the app had let us enter our address) and whether you’re a “verified” user (it’s not clear how verification is determined). We imagine the driver will be able to get a look at some of this information to make sure they know who they’re picking up.
There’s also a Maps section which gives you real-time updates on the location of your ride. It likely uses the driver’s GPS so there’s next to nothing to do for either side to do in terms of overhead.
Finally there’s the “Rides” tab, which presumably helps you find a driver who is capable of taking you to a destination on their way to work. Unfortunately this is where our access ended as you need to have an invite code to be able to use it. We do know that users will be able to pay for their ride through the app once they’ve gotten to their destination, though, so there’s no hassle when it comes to paying your driver.
For what it’s worth, the app will use your phone number for signup purposes, though we’re assured this info is not shared with anyone and is only used to create a secure account (which we imagine means they’ll use some sort of SMS verification periodically).
If you’re curious to try the app for yourself you can actually download it through the Israeli Play Store by using a VPN, though without Google supporting service anywhere but that specific area it might not be worth your while. At the least, you now know what to expect if RideWith ever sees the light of day where you are.
by Timothy Burke on Screengrabber, shared by Timothy Burke to Deadspin
While Fox’s J.P. Dellacamera did an adequate job calling today’s Women’s World Cup final, an even more legendary soccer broadcaster called the match elsewhere on U.S. television: Andrés ¡GOOOOOL! Cantor, on Telemundo. Since you were probably watching on Fox, we’ve compiled all five U.S. goals as aired on the new home of FIFA soccer en Español.
by Timothy Burke on Screengrabber, shared by Timothy Burke to Deadspin
Tonight’s rain-delayed Coke Zero 400 at Daytona ended in a win for Dale Earnhardt Jr. but a terrifying finish for Austin Dillon, whose car ended upside down after tearing into the catch fence as the “big one” resulted in injuries to at least three spectators but, amazingly, no drivers. Here’s video taken by a fan who saw it up close:
Typically, when we feature Sarah DeRemer's artwork, we're weirded-out with her animal mashups. But this time we're going to peek into her dream state.
DeRemer manipulates ordinary photos to create odd and sometimes creepy, dream-like scenes by mixing two objects into unexpected mashups or manipulating seemingly ordinary objects into different visual elements.
DeRemer tells Mashable that some of the scenes were "created as an exploration into interesting combinations," while others simply portray scenes of interest. Either way, DeRemer continues to keep things strange, and we like it. Read more...
Burt Shavitz, the Burt behind Burt's Bees who co-founded the natural cosmetics company, died Sunday. He was 80.
A spokeswoman for Burt's Bees said in an emailed statement Shavtiz died of respiratory complications in Bangor, Maine, surrounded by family and friends.
In a statement posted to their website, the company said:
Burt Shavitz, or co-founder and namesake, has left for greener fields and wilder woods. We remember him as a bearded, free-spirited Maine man, a beekeeper, a wisecracker, a lover of golden retrievers and his land. Above all, he taught us to never lose sight of our relationship with nature. Thanks for everything, Burt. You will live in our hearts forever Read more...
This permanent new product Oreo's thinnest sandwich cookie ever at just 7.5 millimeters thick, which is five millimeters thinner than the classic Oreo. It joins the ranks of the original Oreo, the Double Stuf Oreo and the Mega Stuf Oreo
We asked Mashable staffers to taste test the new cookie and share their thoughts, which we've compiled below: Read more...
The Division imagines a future New York City that's been torn apart by a viral epidemic, rendering central Manhattan a quarantined "Dark Zone."
The game's latest trailer takes a peek at how that happened, delivering a crash course on the twists and turns that led to Big Apple dwellers being walled into a government-sanctioned no man's land. It's not exactly a vacation spot, but players can expect to visit the Dark Zone frequently as they hunt for the sweet loot that's been abandoned there.
There's still a lot more to be revealed from Ubisoft's upcoming open world RPG. The game's focus on collecting loot and social play seems to take a page from Activision's wildly popular first-person shooter, Destiny, but the near-future NYC setting points to a more grounded experience. Read more...
Samsung is gearing up to launch XL versions of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Better known as the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, it’s now being rumored that the Edge version could go by the name Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (Plus) according to a recent trademark filing. We know, it’s a tad confusing and if there was any doubt that these devices would essentially look like bigger versions of the regular S6/Edge, freshly leaked case photos — and even a CAD render — are giving us a look at that now familiar S6 design.
Both cases look almost identical to the regular-sized S6 and S6 Edge, only you’ll notice small cutouts on the Note 5 case (bottom 2 images) for the included S Pen. The images come from MobileDirect, a Romanian accessory maker who’s accurately leaked devices in the past.
Right now, rumors point to the Galaxy Note 5 as coming equipped with a 5.98-inch 4K Quad HD display, Exynos 7422 processor, USB Type-C port, and a beefy 4,100mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ will be much smaller with a 5.5-inch screen, Snapdragon 808 processor, and 16MP rear/5MP front facing cameras. We’re still not sure when Samsung plans on making the devices official, but if history has taught us anything, we expect both of them to be revealed during IFA in September.
It looks like T-Mobile’s edgy CEO John Legere isn’t the only man in his position with a loose tongue. Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure seems to have had a nerve stricken by Legere as a result of the Magenta man calling Sprint’s new All-In plans a “swing and a miss.”
And it wasn’t some politically correct PR drivel, either: Claure replied directly to Legere on Twitter with the following series of Tweets (combined for purposes of formatting):
@JohnLegere I am so tired of your Uncarrier bullshit when you are worse than the other two carriers together. Your cheap misleading lease imitation is a joke.
You trick people to believe that they have a 15 dollar iphone lease payment when it’s not true. You tell them they can upgrade up to 3x but you don’t tell them the price goes up to 27 dollars when they do.
You say one thing but behave completely different. It’s all a fake show. So its really #Tmobilelikehell.
End potentially-childish spat. John Legere has yet to reply to Claure’s spirited rant, though we imagine a response isn’t far off, and we’re sure the CEO won’t hold back when he does.
Whether Claure’s words are true are up to your own view of things. We certainly won’t bash him for his thoughts considering he probably knows better than anyone.
But we do know that the state of the American wireless industry was painfully stale and anti-consumer until T-Mobile’s Un-Carrier moves started, and that’s worth a whole lot more than an 80 word rant on how big of a meanie T-Mobile is for doing it.
Deals, sales and refurbs, be damned: the Moto 360 is now $150 at both Google Play and Motorola’s website, and it won’t be jumping back up in price from here on out.
That’s a very nice price for a smart watch that still makes a big argument for being one of the primary Android Wear options available today. That said, you should keep in mind that this move was likely made due to the impending arrival of the sequel (which we expect to happen at some point next month).
Knowing that, though, if you’re still interested in buying one of these and haven’t been able to catch the many sales from weeks past, go ahead and grab one from either Motorola or Google Play.
Were you hoping that the first trailer for Snowden, Oliver Stone's upcoming political biopic, would include a glimpse of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the bespectacled title character? What about a look at Shailene Woodley as Snowden's longtime girlfriend, Lindsay Mills?
Too bad; you're out of luck. Instead, the moody teaser features close-up shots of an American flag, excerpts from Snowden's biography — "Army recruit at 20. Joined CIA at 22. NSA contractor at 26. By age 29, the most wanted man in the world" — and a gloomy cover of "This Little Light of Mine."
Also, at the end, it turns out the flag has been upside-down the whole time. Twist! Read more...
Sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, including 25,000 deaths in the United States, according to a new study.
The finding — a revised estimate of numbers first presented at a scientific meeting in 2013 — represents a tally of deaths from diabetes, heart disease and cancer that scientists say can be directly attributed to the consumption of sweetened sodas, fruit drinks, sports/energy drinks and iced teas.
The numbers imply that sugary drinks can cause as many deaths annually as the flu.
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It's never a dull day where Shia LaBeouf is involved.
Fresh off a head wound sustained while shooting the upcoming film American Honey in North Dakota, LaBeouf headed off to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to show off his patriotic side.
"America! You know...America!" he's seen shouting in this clip from TMZ. The gossip outlet also reports that LaBeouf's bout of nationalism didn't keep him from snapping a few photos with fans.
Gunhild Swanson broke a record on Tuesday when she became the oldest runner to cross the finish line at the 2015 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run at age 70. Swanson crossed the finish line just six seconds before the race's 30-hour cut off, meaning she took home one of the race's prized bronze belt buckles for her achievement.
The Western States run is a challenging trek along the Western States Trail in California, where runners climb more than 18,000 feet and descend 23,000 feet. It closes out at Placer High School in Auburn, California. This is Swanson's third time running the race, according to Runner's World. Read more...
If you opened up Facebook on an iOS device to upload a photo recently, you may have noticed some new photo editing features that feel lifted from Snapchat.
When you upload a photo to Facebook via the iOS app, you can now add text and stickers on top of it. Furthermore, you can swipe left and right to switch between seven filters.
The user interface is so similar to Snapchat, it's no wonder the company didn't didn't announce the new update with much fanfare.
Filters are only swipe-able on the status update screen. When you tap the magic wand icon in the lower left corner of the photo you wish to edit, you'll be taken to a screen with options for tagging friends, cropping, adding text and adding stickers. Read more...
Summer is here, and while for a lot of people that means trips to the beach and backyard barbecues, for others it means a 90-plus degree excuse to stay inside with the air conditioning on blast, catching up on favorite TV shows.
The four big streaming services, HBO Go, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant, all have oodles of new programming rolling out in the U.S. in July, ranging from recent hits like The Maze Runner to old favorites like Dr. Strangelove
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is pretty certain artificial intelligence is taking over, but he's having a hard time deciding whether that's a good or bad thing for humans
In a March interview, Wozniak predicted AI will surpass humanity and "get rid" of slow humans. Now, speaking at the Freescale Technology Forum 2015 in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, Woz said that while AI is surely to become smarter than humans, it's likely to keep us as pets, TechRepublicreported.
LONDON — For a handful of days, 175,000 or so people pile into Worthy Farm in Somerset for Glastonbury Festival — the largest greenfield festival in the world — making it temporarily one of the biggest cities in England, surpassing Bath, Exeter and Oxford.
It's hard to comprehend the scale of the 900-acre site, but these aerial photos taken Thursday a day after the site opened to ticket holders give a sense of how extensive it really is. Capacity at the famous Pyramid Stage is 90,000 and out in the campsites there are approximately 430 tents per hectare with a very necessary 5,500 or so toilets scattered around the large site Read more...
The number of overnight stays at U.S. National Parks in 2014 increased by almost one million since 2013, according to the National Park Service
It's unsurprising, since a 2013 study on veterans proved that outdoor recreation can improve psychological well-being, social functioning and life outlook
But if sleeping, eating and doing other bodily functions out in the wild freaks you out, then you obviously haven't been doing it right. Check out some of the time-saving, breath-of-relief-sighing camping hacks below to fall in love with Mother Nature. Read more...
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