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Sounds cool. I wish there was a way that when I'm on my home wifi, the passcode on my phone would stay disabled so I wouldn't have to always enter the code
 
Actually there's already an Android App for that. It's called Skiplock. Also does it via bluetooth as well so if you're say in your car it will remain unlocked.
 
IWatch will be revealed September 9. While every other company is going with a 'smartwatch' I expect this to be totally different: A health/activity tracker with the watch components added to it.
 
Rumor has it that there will be several apple wearables announced but not launching until next year. Pricing could go as high as 400 bucks too.
 
Couldn't find the science thread so I'll post this here. Probably an old video but first time I've seen it.
[video=youtube;0fKBhvDjuy0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0[/video]
 
This made me laugh

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Moto 360 going onsale at 11AM CT. I hope it isn't sold out before i get a chance to order it on lunch.

New Moto X looks awesome. I like how motorola is willing to take chances. It is bringing front facing speakers to the device, and in a way that isn't as cumbersome as the one's design. Instead of adding bulk to the phone and making it military spec, it's got the DROID line's nano coating which makes it water repellant so it's spill and rain protected. What really will be interesting to me though, is the new call tech inside of it and if it works like it works in a lab. Motorola is implementing 4 microphones on the new Moto X. The idea of course is based on motorola's voiceless controls where they want you to control your device wirelessly, but also for improved call sound. The other tech they're introducing is an external antenna with what they're calling Dynamic Tuning. The idea is basically it takes how you hold the device and gives your cell antenna the command to give it an optimal output. Apparently the potential output is over 5 times more power routed to the proper antenna which should mean stronger call connection. ALso the kicker again, is the price, 99 on contract 499 off contract. Which means it comes in at 100 bucks less than the S5 or HTC One M8. You're losing some features but I couldn't personally justify spending 100 more bucks just for water proofing and an SD card slot. Moto X is physically smaller than the other 2, lighter than the other 2, has the largest screen of all 3, on the camera side, tied with Samsung on aperture size, has a longer focal length than the HTC One, and it's rumored to start at 32 GB. That's yet to be seen. Anyway I'm gonna stash about 400 bucks aside and wait to see if any sales happen.
 
So aside from the 360 selling out in under an hour. Found out as a Motorola X user I can customize my own watchface. Ghey.

Well bestbuy is supposedly going to get some in store. I think I can make it work. Bummer is that one near where I used to live has them.

Update: Playstore has some you can order with a 9/19 ship date. If nothing comes from the Bestbuy round here I'll have one on the following monday.
 
I can't believe that I'm saying this -- but decided to wait on ordering the 360 until I see what Apple unveils this week.

Was reading some of the reviews posted early on the morning of the 5th and got really turned off by the supposed 12 hour battery life ... and the black 'bar' at the bottom of the watch screen (which I hadn't noticed before). I understand -- and usually embrace -- the concept of being an early adopter, but I have a feeling that Apple is going to deliver a device that is ready for broad consumption ... going on their track record alone.
 
Motorola's use of the ambient light sensor is interesting. Battery life I've read many different things. Also I thought you don't have an iOS device?
 
Ars Technica basically just crucified the watch:

The Good:

A round LCD that looks like something from the future. Yeah, it's missing a few lines at the bottom. So what?
A thin-bezel and a great design that looks like a watch.
Thanks to the round design, and small lug-to-lug distance, it's the first comfortable smartwatch.
It's got auto brightness!

The Bad:

Terrible performance. The decision to go with an ancient TI OMAP3 instead of a more modern Snapdragon 400 makes the device slow and stuttery.
Terrible battery life. That TI chip also sucks down a lot of power. Expect to charge it 2-3 times per day during heavy use.
The Bluetooth phone-to-watch connection is unstable and loses connection randomly. Every Android Wear device we've tested does this.
The leather strap looks and feels cheap. It's way better than other smartwatches, but that's a very low bar.

The Ugly:

The crushing disappointment after six months of hype.
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I read that review. I think it's a bit harsh. I forget where I read the reviews on the OMAP processor, basically they said the only area it struggled compared to the 400 of the other android wear was in it's floating.

But it does sound like most issues I've read are software fixable.
 
Hawk said:
I can't believe that I'm saying this -- but decided to wait on ordering the 360 until I see what Apple unveils this week.

Was reading some of the reviews posted early on the morning of the 5th and got really turned off by the supposed 12 hour battery life ... and the black 'bar' at the bottom of the watch screen (which I hadn't noticed before). I understand -- and usually embrace -- the concept of being an early adopter, but I have a feeling that Apple is going to deliver a device that is ready for broad consumption ... going on their track record alone.
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The iwatch will have a newer and more secure version for NFC use. Also some rumors that it will control some things in the house with Apples HomeKit program.

It'll only have a 24 hour battery life and will be water resistant up to 50m.

Apple hired a lot of big wigs in the fashion and health industry. You don't amass all those people for a smartwatch that has basic health sensors. Something else is brewing down the line.
 
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