Prime Day runs from Oct. 13 through 14, and Prime users have plenty of ways to get notified when the hottest new deals come in. Tap or click here to some of our favorite insider shopping tips. To get our readers started, we’ve handpicked some of our favorite early-bird Prime Day deals on tech and home goods. These items won’t last, so make sure to take advantage of these deals before they’re gone....

Owners of Samsung, Xiaomi, or OnePlus devices will have to wait until later this year, as manufacturers usually take some time to customize the operating system for their phones. It also gives them time to test systems to make sure that everything is compatible. You are probably looking forward to installing it on your device but remember to backup your data first. With new operating systems, things don’t always go as planned....

At this dnesday’s keynote, we expect to announce the full Android ar SDK; share more details on Android ar hardware pricing availability; even seed developers with free Android ar watches, so that they can get started on building custom apps. at is Android ar on a fundamental level? Android ar is most notable for sending Now alerts other Android notifications directly to your wrist. The system is aware of your location the time of day, uses these signals to push “useful, glanceable information when you need it....

The Galaxy Note 5, S6, S6 ge, S6 ge+ are all now part of the happy club. There were a few other updates, so let’s get to them. Each week, we round up all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes....

With Android M — the latest version of Android — Google has made major improvements to power and sync features of the OS to improve battery life. In Android M, Google has added ‘Doze’ — a feature that detects the activity of the handset to refresh apps and other services in the background. Thus, if the device is inactive and lying on a desk for a long time, the OS will not refresh apps or other services....

On Monday, December 8, Google officially announced the availability of Android Studio 1.0 via its Android Developers blog. The launch of Android Studio 1.0 sees a stable development tool for developers who want to take a crack at building apps for Google’s mobile operating system. Of course, for the devs that are already building apps for Android, the 1.0 launch of Studio will see a markedly improved way to keep apps maintained from here on out....

Alongside some major non-Android related announcements, Google also announced Android Wear 2.0 — its biggest update to the platform yet. The next version of Android Wear will feature improved watch faces that can display data from any data. Right now, Android Wear apps can only show data from a selected list of applications that greatly limited their capabilities. To make interaction easier, Google is also overhauling key aspects of the UI to make it easier to do certain tasks, including sending messages with Smart Replies, better handwriting recognition, and more....

But if you’re shopping for a pair – whether on Apple’s website or at a store – don’t be surprised to find stocks of Beats Studio Buds nearby. The infamous Beats label, which once lived on the ears of every walking athlete and celebrity, was acquired by Apple in 2014. Since then, Apple has been selling Beats-made headphones and earbuds in its own stores. The Beats Studio Buds, for one, can be purchased by going to Apple....

Previously, Apple offered significant discounts for iPhone trade-ins towards the purchase of a new device. This year, it’s even selling a refreshed budget-model iPhone with notable specs for less out-of-pocket. Tap or click here to see if the budget iPhone SE is worth the money. And now, Apple is offering something it hasn’t in a long while: trade-in cash for Android devices. Android owners interested in upgrading to an iPhone can now potentially save hundreds of dollars by swapping their devices....

Upgrades helped Apple in U.S. tar attributes to the rise of iOS to three factors. One is the release of the ione 5, since 34 percent of the users surveyed by tar had upgraded from a previous ione, 27 percent upgraded from another smartphone. First-time smartphone owners, representing 40 percent of new ione owners, helped iOS rise in market share too, the study finds. The wave of new smartphone subscribers led to iOS becoming Verizon’s top-selling OS, as some 44 percent of feature phone users upgraded to an ione, compared to 38 percent on AT&T....

Until it realized that it is the option which is only available to users and only they have the rights to decide whether they want to download them or not. But the Cupertino giant Apple seems to have learned from this case, hence, it has started “pre-downloading” the latest version of its desktop operating system known as macOS 10.12 Sierra, in the background, if you are still running OS X El Capitan....

These are some takeaways from a recent survey of large organizations by Denodo, which finds changes in the roles of IT teams in their cloud modernization journeys. “Getting trained to support cloud needs” is now the top role for IT, now exceeding last year’s top role of “choosing the cloud provider.” This suggests that “IT is no longer the ‘hired hand’ of business,” the survey’s authors state. “IT is a friend of the business, building bridges between IT, the lines of business, and executive management....

ablets, phones, tablets galore For the past few years, Samsung has made a tradition of announcing the next generation of its phablet-sized Galaxy Note series at IFA. This year, we’re expecting the Galaxy Note 4 to be a significant step up, not the minor improvement the Note 3 was over the Note 2. The supposed specifications of the Galaxy Note 4 suggest that it’s going to be a true portable power house....

Digital video changed all that. Thanks to “nonlinear editing,” regular folks could upload their footage and chop it into a coherent short film. Families no longer had to fast-forward to the “good parts.” An aspiring cinematographer could take the best clips and arrange them on the editor, adding titles and music. Still, editing software can be expensive. The cost of Final Cut Pro has dropped considerably in recent years, yet the $300 price tag may still scare a lot of people off....

Have you ever heard of the “White Van Speaker Scam”? It’s one of the oldest scams in the world where a sly salesman tries to sell you what appears to be “the best deal in home theater history.” Well, check again, it might just be “the best scam in home theater history,” if you fall for it. Read on and learn how these scammers have taken this classic scam to the digital age....

Work in business and want to know more about effectively using data to make smart choices? Studying for a business analytics certification can equip you with the needed skills. Successfully earning a certification demonstrates to colleagues and employers that you have experience with the techniques and tools needed to manage data, visualize patterns and trends, and predict areas for potential growth. Which business analytics certifications are in high demand? Data analytics helps businesses and organizations optimize their performances....

The term “multithread programming” may sound complicated, but it is quite easy to do in C#.net. This article explains how multithreading works on your typical, general-purpose computer. You will learn how the operating system manages thread execution and how to manipulate the Thread class in your program to create and start managed threads. This article also renders the information you need to know when programming application with multiple threads such as Thread class, pools, threading issues and backgroundWorker....

Even minor maintenance problems can cause massive repair bills, especially if issues compound over time. That’s why it’s crucial to get to the bottom of why your car’s check engine or other warning lights come on as soon as it happens. If you don’t, you risk causing severe damage to your vehicle. Not everyone can afford a $3,000 repair to a transmission. Plus, there can be long waits and big bills if you make an appointment at a mechanic shop....

This is the scary future we warned you about The Ring Always Home Cam is an autonomous flying drone that acts as a personal security guard. The robot charges itself using a cubed-shaped housing that also hides its camera lens when it’s not in use. But once you leave (and set it on a schedule) it gets to work without any user input. Then, you can use the Ring app to take a peek through the Drone’s eyes and see what it sees....

As usual, the list of free content includes both apps and games, with the offer valid till August 1. Most apps are from the productivity category, such as Docs To Go, WiFi File Explorer PRO, Bills Reminder, Converter Pro, and My Alarm Clock, though you can also pick up apps like Photo Editor+ and gaming titles including Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing and To-Fu Fury. My Alarm Clock Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing WiFi File Explorer PRO Weather Live – Detailed Forecasts and Live Weather Conditions Photo Editor+ Drawing Pad Convertor Pro CalenGoo Carcassonne Home Budget Manager Flightradar24 Pro (for Kindle Fire) KAYAK PRO Daily Workouts Allrecipes Dinner Spinner Pro White Noise Docs To Go Premium Key Ultimate Guitar Tabs and Tools PDF Max – The PDF Expert for Android Fraction Calculator Plus Food Diary and Calorie Tracker PRO Bills Reminder List Master Pro To-Fu Fury Little Piano (Pro) KeepTrack Pro Language Coach MathsApp Graphing Calculator Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition Essential Anatomy 3