Samsung Gear S2 promotional video is all about the Circular UX

Samsung’s “Circular UX” is the focus of a promotional video released today for the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. Turning the bezel allows the user to switch between features. Some of those options displayed in the video include the music player, S Health (which was shown timing a runner and tracking a heart beat), and Messages (including the use of emoji during a text message).

The goal of the 2 minute+ video is to show you how the Tizen powered timepiece can easily switch between functions with a turn of the bezel. Your experience with the Samsung Gear S2 “gets better with every … – Source

Samsung Gear S2 promotional video is all about the Circular UX

Cisco Snags Acano for $700 Million To Enhance Video Conferencing Capability

Cisco announced today it plans to buy video conferencing firm Acano for the widely reported price of $700 million. The company, which is based in the UK, has developed video infrastructure and collaboration software. You’re probably thinking that Cisco already offers that same time of service and you would be right. It bought WebEx in 2007 for $3.2 billion and has been positioning it as… Read More

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Cisco Snags Acano for $700 Million To Enhance Video Conferencing Capability

'Destiny' weekend sale serves up great exotic gauntlets, three ways

Every Friday is a holiday when you’re a Destiny fan.

That’s when Xur, Agent of the Nine, appears in a random part of the game’s social spaces to peddle his rare weapons and armor. As long as you have enough Strange Coins, a rare currency that can be picked up from random loot drops, Xur has the goods for you.

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Xur deals in Destiny’s so-called “exotic” gear. In a game ruled by random loot drops, exotics are the most sought-after of them all. They’re also the only class of gear in the game with usage restrictions; namely, you can only have one exotic armor piece and one exotic weapon equipped at any given moment. …

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'Destiny' weekend sale serves up great exotic gauntlets, three ways

Apple Pay arrives in Oz, only available to Amex card holders

In line with what CEO Tim Cook revealed last month, Apple’s mobile payment service – Apple Pay – has now also been launched in Australia, making it the fourth country – after the US, UK, and Canada – where the service is now available.

The service – which allows you to make payments using an iPhone 6 (or higher) or an Apple Watch – is, however, only available to Amex card holders Down Under, and that too only those who’ve got their card issued directly from American Express.

Similar restrictions are also there in Canada, where the mobile payments service was launched earlier this week. Several other countries, including Spain, Singapore, and Hong Kong are scheduled to get Apple Pay in 2016.

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Apple Pay arrives in Oz, only available to Amex card holders

English police officers react surprisingly well to this guy's persistent trolling

Police in the UK sometimes get a bit of a bad rep as being something of a grumpy bunch, but they’re clearly not all that bad.

British YouTube prankster Jack Jones has proved this in his latest (incredibly silly) video, which sees him going up to random police officers to see if they’ll hold his hand, do their best celebrity impression or sing along to pop songs with him.

See also: British guys ride hoverboards past police officers to test if they’re really illegal

Rather than swiftly arresting him, though, the police all seem to go along with the joke quite happily. One of them even pinches his hat and runs away with it. …

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English police officers react surprisingly well to this guy's persistent trolling

This shoe brand claims to have built the 'sneaker of the future'

If you’ve ever wanted to check the authenticity of your sneaker, well, now you can. Thanks to Greats, the sneaker brand born in Brooklyn that’s made waves over the years for its e-commerce-first selling approach, fans of exclusive kicks can now scan their coveted items to check how real they are.

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The brand partnered up with technology companies Chronicled, Inc., and Identiv Lab to launch its second collaboration with NFL All-Star Marshawn Lynch and his clothing brand, Beast Mode.

The authentication comes with a smart tag that utilizes low-energy Bluetooth and digital certificates that can be scanned with an iPhone or Android to display the limited-edition number and digital profile assigned to each pair. As a bonus, consumers will also be able to interact with content featuring Lynch and produced by Greats on their phones. They’ll simply hold the phone over the chip to access images, video and interviews …

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This shoe brand claims to have built the 'sneaker of the future'

Samsung to cease sales of digital cameras in Germany

Samsung has stated that it will be phasing out its digital cameras and accessories in the German market.

According to the company, this decision is due to the slow decline of the market in Germany and so the company is adapting to the requirements of the market.

Before the official confirmation there were rumors that Samsung might be ceasing sales of cameras across Europe. A forum member over at EOSHD even claims to have received an official email from a Samsung representative claiming the company will be stopping sales of the NX1 series of cameras in Europe. For now, though, Samsung has officially only confirmed it for…

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Samsung to cease sales of digital cameras in Germany

Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi is finally feeling the love in Australia

SYDNEY — On a hot spring day, Doctor Who’s Peter Capaldi revealed his surprise at Australia’s love for him and the show.

The 12th and current Doctor Who is currently in town for the Doctor Who Festival, as the 9th season of the revived series comes to a close

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Capaldi told Mashable Australia about how he’s become more recognisable Down Under in recent times. “I was here last year, and I had just arrived as the Doctor — so people really never knew me that well,” he said, referring to the lack of attention he received on his last trip to Australia. …

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Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi is finally feeling the love in Australia

'Heroes Reborn' fall finale paints an uncertain picture of the future

“How do you stop a celestial event?”

With mankind facing global annihilation thanks to an impending H.E.L.E. (human extinction level event), multiple parties have warred with how to prevent a seemingly unpreventable apocalypse. Everyone seems to agree that the answer rests upon the shoulders of the time-displaced children of the late Claire Bennet — powers-absorbing Tommy Clark, née Nathan Bennet, and his sister Malina, who wields the ability to control the elements — but warring parties differ on how best to use them.

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'Heroes Reborn' fall finale paints an uncertain picture of the future

Reserved invites for the OnePlus X can be claimed in the U.S. and Canada

For the first month that the OnePlus X is being offered, OnePlus will be using the invite system that it employs to match supply with demand. After the first month, the device is expected to be found for sale from other channels without requiring the notorious invites. Those in the U.S. and Canada who reserved an invitation can now go ahead and claim it. Once you do, you can use the invite to buy the phone, with prices starting at $249.

You can also try to win a OnePlus X, or one of 1000 invites being given away by OnePlus, in a contest that we told you all about earlier today. Besides the … – Source

Reserved invites for the OnePlus X can be claimed in the U.S. and Canada

McDonald's Golden Arches destroyed in blaze of greasy glory

Some men just want to watch the world burn. Others will go the next step and Instagram it.

Footage of a McDonald’s sign burnin’ up in Queensland, Australia has been captured via Instagram, and while we do not condone arson or whatever was responsible for this happening, it’s pretty cool to watch.

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#macdonalds #burning #fire #goldcoast #harbourtown #maccas

A video posted by @miss_baby_blue on Nov 18, 2015 at 11:13pm PST

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McDonald's Golden Arches destroyed in blaze of greasy glory

Missy Elliott's Yorkies always hear her new music first

If you ever see Pharell on the street, be sure to express your gratitude to the singer, producer and chaperone to Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton for coaxing a comeback out of Missy Elliott.

Because she is finally back and totally on fire after taking some well-deserved time off following a Graves’ disease diagnosis. A lot has changed while Elliott’s been laying low, but she’s still queen.

See also: Kendrick Lamar crashed a wedding to dance to Whitney Houston

For reference, check out her killer Superbowl performance and, more recently a …

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Google Fit update adds support for strength training, diet and sleep tracking - CNET

The software will also be able to display real-time information on daily activities. Android users can expect it to arrive in the coming days.

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Google Fit update adds support for strength training, diet and sleep tracking - CNET

Quora Launches Troll-Free AMA “Writing Sessions”

The chaos of Reddit’s Ask Me Anythings doesn’t lend itself to the most thoughtful answers. They’re short, plagued by trolls, and people who care about the topic or person might not know an AMA is happening until it’s over. So today, Quora is bringing an air of civility to the crowdsourced question hour with the launch of “Writing Sessions”. They’ll… Read More

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Quora Launches Troll-Free AMA “Writing Sessions”

Microbiome technology may help combat certain infections

Two patent applications were filed for nutrient based compositions utilizing an innovative microbiome technology that may help combat certain infections. – Source

Microbiome technology may help combat certain infections

[Deal Alert] Sony's Excellent Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset (MDRXB950BT) On Sale For $98 On Amazon

I have a bit of a tech addiction, and as such I have a lot of different gadgets floating around my house. Some of the purchases I have made, I will readily admit, were mistakes, and sit around gathering dust unused. There are, however, a few items I’ve bought that I use so often that when I leave the house without them I feel somewhat exposed. Like that feeling you get when you realize that you forgot your wallet or phone at home.

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[Deal Alert] Sony's Excellent Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset (MDRXB950BT) On Sale For $98 On Amazon