Pioneer announced a new DJ controller aimed at entry-level DJs

Pioneer has announced a new DJ controller aimed at entry-level DJs who are shopping for a high quality controller a budget. The controller is called the DDJ-SB two-channel DJ controller. It has the same look and feel as the more expensive DDJ-SX and DDJ-SR controllers at a significantly lower price and offers more basic operation. The DDJ-SB is designed to use the Serato DJ Intro software.

The SB is an all-in-one system with a two-channel mixer and two decks each featuring a large jog wheel for mixing and scratching. It also features for rubber performance pass under each jog wheel providing HOT CUE, AUTO LOOP, MANUAL LOOP and SAMPLER functions. A second row of rubberized pads offers the basic DJ functions, Play, Cue, Sync and Shift. The controller also has a new Filter Feed function making it easy to apply natural sounding mix effects.

The DDJ-SB is powered by a USB port connection from a laptop computer. It also has a built-in USB soundcard. The controller is made with integrated handles to make it easy to carry with you on the go. The DDJ-SB is set to launch in January 2014 for $299.

Via - Pioneerdjusa

Firefox Android browser will now come pre-installed on selected Android smartphones

If you enjoy browsing the web using the desktop version of Firefox, you might be interested to learn that this week its developers at Mozilla have announced that their Firefox Android browser will now come pre-installed on selected Android smartphones and tablets. Mozilla has just announced that the latest Kobo Arc tablets and the Gigaby GSmart Simba SX1 smartphone for the first Android devices to be shipping with a Firefox browser pre-installed for users to enjoy.

The Firefox Android version which is installed on these first devices enables users to synchronise data between their PC Firefox browser and a mobile device with ease. As well as providing support for a number of plug-ins as well as quick access to your favourite and frequently visited websites as well as history and bookmarks directly from the Firefox homepage. Mozilla explains:

“Firefox for Android will be preinstalled on the new Kobo Arc 7, Kobo Arc 7HD and Kobo Arc 10HD tablets from Kobo, a global leader in eReading. The devices, designed for the most passionate readers, are hitting stores across North America.

Together, Kobo tablets and Firefox for Android ensure readers have a beautiful experience – whether you’re reading a book or surfing the Web. Like Kobo’s Readability features, Firefox has a Reader feature to offer another way for Kobo customers to view and read Web content by removing advertisements, adjusting pictures and increasing font size to show a more clear view of the page. Everything in your Firefox Reading List is available offline, so you can catch up on reading when Internet access is unavailable, like on an airplane or subway.”

For more information on the new Firefox Android browser roll out of Android devices jump over to the Mozilla Blog website for details.

Via - Mozilla : Liliputing

Video of New Google Nexus 5 Drop Test

The new Google Nexus 5 comes with an impressive list of specifications, if you are wondering how the device compares to other devices for durability, we now have a drop test video from the guys over at Android Authority for the Google Nexus 5.

The Google Nexus 5 comes with a 5 inch full HD display that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the display features 445 pixels per inch. The handset is powered by a quad core 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and it also features 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. The Nexus 5 comes with a choice of 16GB or 32GB of built in storage, the handset comes with the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, Android 4.4 Kit Kat.

Other specifications on the Google Nexus 5 include front and rear facing cameras, with a rear 8 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization that can record full HD video in 1080p, and a front facing 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls. Head on over to Android Authority to find out more information on how the Google Nexus 5 performed in the drop test, the handset retails for $349 in the US without the need for a contract and £299 here in the UK.

Via - Android Authority

Android device owners can now download Final Fantasy 14- Libra Eorzea

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn recently reached a total of 1.5 million registered users, which is quite an accomplishment and that made the game one of the most popular MMOs the company has offered. Final Fantasy 14′s companion app, Final Fantasy 14: Libra Eorzea, was launched for iOS in early September, with an Android version expected to be released “soon.” That “soon” was rather vague, but now it is available.

Android device owners can now download Libra Eorzea. Final Fantasy 14: Libra Eorzea is designed to enhance your experience with the game by being a kind of encyclopedia. It will tell you everything you want to know about the title in question. In addition to all of that knowledge, Libra Eorzea lets users preview their gear and attributes, explore character profiles, item effects and it also has several bestiary entries. Consider it a kind of travel guide to that in game world.

If you’re one of those 1.5 million registered users, you will really get alot from this app and it is worth it to download either the iOS or Android version of Libra Eorzea. It will certainly help you make your way through the game and add some more depth.

Via - Ubergizmo

Microsoft Xbox One games console launches on November 22nd 2013

Microsoft has today announced that it will be shipping its Xbox Music streaming service with its next-generation Xbox One games console for free. Microsoft has revealed that the new Xbox One Xbox Music service will be a free advertisement supported streaming service and that Xbox One owners will not need to subscribe to the Xbox music service to listen to music from the new console.

The news of the new Xbox one feature was announced earlier this week by Albert Penello, Microsoft’s head of product planning for new Xbox One console. Who took to Twitter to announce the addition of the new Xbox music streaming service application within the Xbox One console. In the older generation Xbox 360 version of the Xbox Music service required a subscription for members to enjoy music through the service. But the new change within the Xbox One console now brings it in line with Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system and its web access. Enabling users to listen without the need for an additional subscription.

The new Microsoft Xbox One games console launches on November 22nd 2013 and is priced at $499.99 in the US, £429.99 in the UK and 499.99 Euros throughout Europe and $599.99 AU in Australia.

Via - Verge

Apple turns off iPhone 5S Stock Tracking Website

A couple of weeks ago we told you about a website that would check the stock of Apple’s iPhone 5Sin Apple stores, the website was called Apple Tracker, and it looks like Apple has decided to shut the site down. The owner of the site that tracked where the iPhone 5S was available, has posted a message on the site saying that they have received a DMCA request from Apple you can see the message below.

I’ve decided to turn off the site. I’m not doing this because I want to, but rather because I received a DMCA takedown notice (you can see the full text below) from Apple.
I’m not really interested in picking a fight with apple so….. I guess it time to just say good bye.
Before I go though I just wanted to says thanks to all of you for the nice comments and emails that you’ve sent in the last few weeks.
It was fun while it lasted.

The site was quite useful for finding sto9ck of the iPhone 5S, unfortunately you will not be able to use it for the new iPad Mini when it launches later this month.

Via - iMore

Google adds for Android 4.4 KitKat new experimental feature called Verified Boot

Latest Android 4.4 KitKat release Google has included a new experimental feature called Verified Boot which has been designed to prevent malicious rootkit software from embedding itself into an Android 4.4 KitKat device. The new feature within the Android 4.4 KitKat software checks the layout of the operating system files to see if they have been tampered or changed in anyway alerting the operating system that a possible malicious rootkit might be in place if the location, layout or sizes of files within Android 4.4 KitKat have been changed.

Google has designed the new feature detect changes using a new dm-verity feature that scans the individual blocks of data on the Android file system with hashes to check that the data hasn’t been modified. Unfortunately though modders and custom ROM developers used similar techniques used by malicious rootkits to install tweaks and enhancements to the Android OS and devices. Which in the future may cause a problem if the latest security feature Google has added to the Android operating system reports their work as malicious code.

To know more information on the new Google Android KitKat security feature jump over to an in-depth article which has been written by Pulser_G2 over on the XDA Developers forum entitled : “Google Taking Aim at Device Modders in Android 4.4 KitKat.” As more information is released by Google regards the implementation of their new Android KitKat security feature we will keep you updated.

Via - Android Authority

Wall of Sound 2.0 is apparently the world’s largest iPhone dock at $6900

The Wall of Sound 2.0 is apparently the world’s largest iPhone dock, the device measures 1000mm tall by 1700mm wide by 400mm thick and it weighs in at 178kg. The Wall of Sound 2.0 is replacing the Wall of Sound that launched back in 2009, and this model comes with more speakers than the previous version.

Apart from the basic features you might except from a iPhone speaker, Bluetooth, tube amplifier, individually built chambers for the speakers we have built in some pretty cool stuff you might not exert from a speaker. Like a monkey head.

The small monkey head is warning you if playing too loud. Normal (high) volume and the monkey has no problem, his eyes are glowing blue but if you play very loud the eyes turns golden, if you keep on increasing the volume they will turn red. Red means there’s an immediate risk for permanent hearing loss. After five minutes playing in the red zone, the monkey´s head pops and the music stops. Once the monkeys head is returned the speaker can be used again, This is a safety feature to prevent damage to ears and property.

The Wall of Sound 2.0 is capable of a massive 8,000 watts, it has a total of 44 speakers and stands 3 feet tall by 4 feet wide, should you want on it will set you back $6,900.

Via - New Launches, Gizmodo

The LUMOback sensor sells for £129.95 and also available in Apple Stores

This device is a sensor that uses Bluetooth to connect to a smartphone app to help users improve their posture. The company says that poor posture has been scientifically linked to back pain. Back pain is the second most common reason people go to the doctor according to the company.

While the sensor was just a Kickstarter project last time we talked about it, the company has now announced that the sensor is available to purchase in the UK. The LUMOback sensor sells for £129.95 and is available in Apple Stores and directly from the LUMOback website. The small sensor is worn around the waist on an elastic band and sends real-time data and visualizations to the smartphone application.

The application is available for iOS gadgets. In addition to helping with posture, the application is able to monitor activity while sitting, standing, walking, running, or sleeping. It can track steps, calories burned, time standing, time sitting, and how frequently the user stands up during the day. The sensor is compatible with the iPhone 4S up and third and fourth generation iPad tablets as well as the iPad mini and fifth-generation iPod Touch.

Via -  LUMOback

Advent Vega Tegra Note 7 inch Android tablet for £180

PC World in the UK has this week unveiled a new tablet they have started selling under the Advent brand which offers customers a 7 inch Android tablet for £180, in the form of the Advent Vega Tegra Note which seems to be Nvidia’s Tegra Note tablet sporting an advent logo. The Advent Vega Tegra Note  7 is equipped with a 7 inch IPS LCD multi-touch display sporting a resolution of 1280 x 800 and 215dpi and is powered by a Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core processor supported by 1GB of RAM. 

Running Google’s latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system the Advent Vega Tegra Note is equipped with 16GB of internal memory and its graphics are handled by an integrated 72 Core Geforce GPU. Other features include Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11 b/g/n wireless connectivity together with a microUSB port and micro HDMI connection. Its also fitted with a 2 megapixel front facing camera for video calling, together with a 5 megapixel rear facing for video and photographs and measures 120 x 190 x 9.4 mm in size.

The Advent Vega Tegra Note 7 also comes supplied with a DirectStylus Pen, offering a natural writing experience and can be used for taking notes, annotating documents as well as sketching and drawing. Pc World explains:

“This clever stylus makes it easy to draw on your display, working combination with the touchscreen to provide a brilliantly responsive and accurate experience.”

To know more information on the new Advent Vega Tegra Note 7 jump over to the PC World website for full details and specifications.

Via - Engadget

IE-CTI300 headphones feature 14.3 mm dynamic drivers and the aluminum in ABS hybrid enclosure

Onkyo makes a number of audio products ranging from home theater receivers to headphones among other things. The company has announced two new sets of headphones designed specifically for Apple iOS devices. The headphones include the ES-CTI300 on-ear and IE-CTI300 in-ear units. Both headsets feature detachable cables with integrated iOS remote controls.

The on ear ES-CTI300 headphones are available in silver or black finishes. The integrated three button remote control allows users to player play or pause music, select tracks, and accept or reject phone calls. The remote also has volume control built-in. The on ear headphones feature 40 mm titanium drivers and high-capacity bass chambers.

The IE-CTI300 in-ear headphones feature 14.3 mm dynamic drivers and the aluminum in ABS hybrid enclosure. It features the same cable that is removable with an in-line remote control. There are three different cable options available for the headphones including a flat tangle free unit, one piece copper cable, and the included copper cable with the in-line remote. Both sets of headphones will be available in December. The ES-CTI300 headphones will sell for $199 with the IE-CTI300 headphones selling for $149.

Via - Onkyo

Call of Duty: Ghosts collects $1 billion in sales in first day

Call of Duty: Ghosts has achieved $1 billion in sales in its first day, which is nice, but the game has it’s share of bugs. The PlayStation 4 version apparently suffers from frame rate issues. However, that isn’t all. It is looking like the developer has been very sloppy with this title. It looks like Infinity Ward cut some corners in fact.

YouTube user satantribal noticed that the developer has reused motion capture data from the ending of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and stuck it in Call of Duty: Ghosts. You can see from the comparison video above, that there’s no doubt Infinity Ward reused motion capture data from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Considering the prices of new games, you would expect all new footage and it just looks like they were being lazy. Then again, who knows? Maybe something got messed up and they had to do this.

Via - Ubergizmo

Sony plans to charge a monthly fee for multiplayer games on PS 4

One of the things many of us loved about the PlayStation 3 compared to the Xbox 360 is that we didn’t have to pay a monthly fee to play multiplayer games with the PlayStation 3. On the Xbox 360, you have to pay a monthly fee for online play. Well, those days are over. A lot of people may not know it, but it looks like Sony plans to charge a monthly fee for multiplayer games on the PlayStation 4.

It hasn’t really been noticed by Sony fans, but back in May of 2013, Sony said that the PlayStation 4 would be more profitable than the PlayStation 3. I guess this is why. Charging players to access multiplayer games will certainly help with profit. It looks like Sony will charge $9.99 monthly in the US and 6.99 euros in Europe.

In Japan Sony will charge 500 yen, or about $5 per month. Gamers will also be able to purchase a yearly membership, 12 months of access for $49.99. The yearly subscription saves some money. Aside from multiplayer, there will be other features that gamers get, like so many free games per month and special timed trials to name a few. It sucks, but it is worth it since you get a lot for your money.

Via - Slashgear

Samsung working on a new 64-bit mobile processor and also new 4K mobile displays

 

Samsung is working on a new 64-bit mobile processor, and now Samsung has revealed it future plans for its 64-bit processor and also new 4K mobile displays. Android Beat noted the information that was revealed in Samsung’s Analyst Day yesterday, the company will have a two step approach for 64-bit processors, on using an ARM 64-bit core, the other using a Samsung 64-bit core.

It looks like Samsung intends to release ARM based 64-bit processors first, and then Samsung based 64-bit processors some time in the future. The company also revealed that they intend to launch smartphones with 4K resolution mobile displays, although we will have to wait until 2015 to see the first 4K smartphones from Samsung. Also heard previously that Samsung’s first 64-bit mobile processor is in the final stages of development, and it may launch with the new Samsung Galaxy S5 which is expected to be announced in January and go on sale in February of 2014.

Samsung will produce smartphones and tablets some time in 2015 with a 4k resolution, this would be a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which would be a massive 881 pixels per inch on a 5 inch display.

Via - GigaOM