Well, that didn't take long. Just a couple of days after Google stopped pre-orders of the Nexus Player while it waited for the FCC's all-clear, its Android TV puck has received approval. There aren't any surprises in the regulatory filing, but it...
Let's face it: with certain exceptions, most sculptures are pretty static and won't hold your interest for more than a brief glance. You may pay more notice to Hypersonic's Breaking Wave project, however. Effectively, it's a "programmed" analog...
As microbrewers continue their quest to brew beer with ever stranger ingredients
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This week, French surgeons implanted a Carmat artificial heart in a human patient for the very first time. The device, which combines mechanical components and heart tissue derived from cows, is the first artificial heart designed for long-term use up to five years.
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The Canon EOS SL1 won a lot of fans for packing the venerable T4i into a smaller package
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If you're looking for a last minute gift or stocking stuffer for the iPhone or iPod lover in your life, we have the answer! We're doing a quick and easy giveaway for some of these cool iCade Mobile game controllers. Since we're so close to Christmas, we're only running this contest for 24 hours, so get your comment in quick! We'll choose winners tomorrow evening and get them out in the mail Wednesday, which should get them to you in time for Santa! Of course, if you win and you're not in the US, they might not arrive in time, but better late than never, right? ;)
If you're interested, leave a comment below! We have both pink and black, so let us know which color you'd prefer and who you would give it to if you win. Good luck!
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Google does a really nice job reporting what users of Goggle play have running on their devices. They even release a general "This is how many devices use each version" post each month for developers to know just what to target with their apps. this is helpful, because as the trend moves to higher versions, they can use newer APIs for application updates. Google understands that without a long list of great apps, a smartphone platform has no chance.
Through the years, the numbers migrate to higher versions but one thing remains the same — the majority of users are one or more full platform versions behind. This matters, though less than most people want to admit, but it's a cross section of devices across the world that includes phones that will never get an update, phones that are discontinued, and people that don't care to ever update as long as things work. That's how the real world operates — some will never be current for one reason or another.
This data is important, but I've a feeling that regular readers of AC won't quite fit into this mold. I'm betting that Jelly Bean will be the most popular version, just like the official numbers, but the percentage of devices running Kit Kat will be much higher than the general population. When I have a question or get an idea that data can prove or disprove, it's poll time.
You'll find a poll in the sidebar to the right, or after the break to make things easy for mobile viewers. Look at the device you use the most. Answer the question and tell us what version it is running. This one should be fun to follow, which you can do by checking the results from time to time. If your Android device is running a version not on the list, give us an "other" and shout out in the comments.
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The past couple of years, iOS users in Europe and Canada have been lucky enough to receive a series of 12 free gifts from Apple over the festive period. Now, Cook & Co. are spreading that generosity to the US, too.
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