Sandisk just announced the 128gb micro SD memory card. And they should appear on Amazon and other retailers today or tomorrow. That’s a lot of memory in such a small space.
Mobile World Congress 2014 – updates
MWC 2014 has started in earnest with plenty of news to arrive throughout the day and later this evening.
I’ve enlisted the help of a few tech friends to keep the news flowing today so do head back during the day.
Huawei TalkBand B1 – details
Huawei has unveiled the TalkBand B1 over at MWC 2014 – a wristband with a 1.4-inch flexible OLED display.
Its main focus is fitness, and it promises to track sleep patterns as well as steps taken, calories burned and so on.
As well as the wrist-based business, the TalkBand B1 comes with a detachable Bluetooth earpiece that you can use for taking calls.
The device supports Android 2.3 and up, and iOS 5.0 and up.
It should hit shop shelves in parts of Europe, China, Russia, the Middle East, Japan and Latin America from March 2014.
At first glance I wasn’t too keen on the style but it is growing on me. Also it’s simplicity is admirable.
Netflix and Comcast agree terms – details
Netflix and Comcast have reached an agreement aimed at smoothing the streaming of Netflix content to the cable company’s customers, ending a dispute that throttled traffic at peak times.
The video-rental company has agreed to pay Comcast for direct access to its broadband network, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The agreement was revealed in a joint announcement that did not disclose the terms of the deal”
Comcast and Netflix today announced a mutually beneficial interconnection agreement that will provide Comcast’s U.S. broadband customers with a high-quality Netflix video experience for years to come. Working collaboratively over many months, the companies have established a more direct connection between Netflix and Comcast, similar to other networks, that’s already delivering an even better user experience to consumers, while also allowing for future growth in Netflix traffic. Netflix receives no preferential network treatment under the multi-year agreement, terms of which are not being disclosed.
Under the so-called “paid peering” deal, Netflix will be allowed to connect directly to Comcast’s network instead of going through intermediaries, as it formerly did.
This is an interesting scenario and could pave the way for more deals to ensure decent internet speeds.
Just how powerful is the WiFi at Mobile World Congress 2014?
Fira de Barcelona deploys one of the world’s biggest Wi-Fi networks for the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2014.
In order to enable the connection and communication of thousands of mobiles, tablets, computers and gadgets that will be active during the GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC), Fira de Barcelona has deployed, in the Gran Via venue with an exhibition floor space of over 240,000 m2 (gross), 1,200 Wi-Fi access points, one of the world’s most powerful networks installed in an exhibition centre. This will give cover to over 75,000 delegates expected to visit the event between February 24th and 27th.
In an international event, in which mobile phones and high technology are the main attraction, cover and Wi-Fi connection are fundamental. Edition after edition, Fira de Barcelona has improved connectivity of its exhibition centre in order to cover the high Internet demand required, achieving for this congress one of the best in the world in a trade fair facility. With over 1,200 access points, 14 kilometres of fibre optics and 52 kilometres of internet cable, all 240,000 m2 of exhibition floor space in the Gran Via venue will be covered. This massive cable and Wi-Fi network will have a capacity of 10,000 Mbps (5,000 upload and 5,000 download).
In this way, MWC 2014 will not only have the biggest Wi-Fi cover installed in this event, but also one of the biggest in an exhibition centre. Fira’s installation surpasses other large facilities, such as international airports, large sports stadia and leading global convention centres, among others.
Maybe BT will upgrade my home broadband speed to 10,000 Mbps.
Watch “SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 video leak?
If you look behind the Gear you will see the 3 colours of the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Huawei set to stun the world with this beautiful designed Ascend P7
Looking like the HTC One, this is Huawei new flagship Ascend P7 with its smart watch which looks a bit ugly next to the phone.
Source – @evleaks
Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo officially released by Samsung – full details and specs
Samsung just unveiled its new line of Gear 2 smart watches. And these look amazing.
The flagship Gear 2 features a 1.63-inch touchscreen, 4GB of internal storage, 512MB of RAM, and mobile speakers, but also now contains a built-in camera and IR blaster. Meanwhile, the cheaper Gear 2 Neo is lighter than its higher-end counterpart, and does not feature a camera.
The new Gears are based on Samsung’s Time operating system. The Gear 2 features a pedometer and now a heart rate monitor.
Samsung will be releasing the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo in various colors, with both devices receiving Charcoal Black and Wild Orange options. Additionally, the Gear 2 will be released in a Gold Brown option while the Gear 2 Neo will be offered a Mocha Grey colorway.
The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo will be available internationally starting April, with pricing to be announced soon.
Full Specs for the Gear 2 and Gear Neo 2-
Display – 1.63-inch Super AMOLED (320 x 320)
Processor -1.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
Operating system -Tizen-based wearable platform
Camera (Gear 2 only) -2.0 Megapixel Auto Focus (1920×1080, 1080×1080, 1280×960)
Video Codec: H.264, H.263; Format: 3GP, MP4; HD(720p, @30fps) Playback & Recording
Audio Codec: MP3/AAC/AMR/Vorbis; Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG
Camera Features -Auto Focus Camera, Sound & Shot, Location Tags, Signature
Fitness features- 1. Heart Rate sensor; 2. Pedometer; 3. Exercise (Standalone Modes: Running, Walking; Companion Modes: Cycling, Hiking); 4. Sleep & Stress (Downloadable)
Music Music Player with Bluetooth Headset and Speaker
Watch-on Remote Remote Controller via IrLED Sensor
Basic Features- Bluetooth Call, Camera, Notification(SMS, E-mail, Apps
Apps Media Controller, Schedule, Smart Relay, S Voice, Stopwatch, Timer, Weather
Downloadable features- Calculator, ChatON, Flashlight, Quick Settings, Voice Memo
Gear 2 strap options Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange
Gear 2 Neo strap options Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange
Ruggedness -IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant, Noise Cancellation
Featured apps Banjo, BMW, CNN , Conde Nast, Expedia, eBay, Evernote, Feedly, GARMIN, Glympse, GM (Onstar 4GLTE), iControl, Line, Path, Paypal, RUNTASTIC, Volkswagen, Weather Channel, Under Armour (Map my fitness).
Samsung Services – Samsung Apps
Connectivity -Bluetooth® v4.0 LE, IrLED<
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate
Memory -512MB RAM
Storage -4GB
Dimensions Gear 2: 36.9 x 58.4x 10.0 mm, 68g;
Gear 2 Neo: 37.9 x 58.8 x 10.0mm, 55g
Battery life Li-ion 300mAh;
Typical Usage 2~3 days, Low Usage up to 6 days
The Devils in the Detail – Our local Morrisons gives a clear message to what it thinks of it’s customers
Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast update
Just a quick heads up to let you know that Dave and I have moved the date to record the next podcast episode to next Sunday.
We will then be able to bring you all our views and news from Mobile World Congress 2014.
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