The Oculus Rift has become a name that’s synonymous with virtual reality gaming, but Google hopes to also get in on the action with a new investment in a company called Magic Leap. Originally reported by Re/Code, Magic Leap is calling its technology “cinematic reality,” and Google is planning to invest millions of dollars to make this virtual reality an actual reality.
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Most American customers won’t be able to get the Galaxy Note 4 until October 17th, although it seems that some lucky T-Mobile subscribers who preordered the device have already started receiving it at their doorsteps. On its website, TmoNews has posted a couple of pictures from readers who just received their shiny new Note 4s in the mail this week even though most Note fans will still have to wait a couple more days before they get their hands on the device.
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On Monday, Apple finally wrapped up its U2 “Songs of Innocence” album giveaway for iTunes customers. The release led 26 million iTunes users to download the album, and 81 million users to “experience” it. Now, Amazon is picking up the album and giving it to Amazon Prime subscribers through Amazon Prime Music.
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Why did Microsoft skip directly from Windows 8 (or more precisely, Windows 8.1) directly to Windows 10 instead of going to Windows 9? Mostly we think it’s that the company wanted to take a big symbolic step away from Windows 8, which has acquired a Vista-like taint since its release two years ago. And now a new report from Business Insider seemingly confirms our suspicions as it quotes Microsoft’s Windows marketing boss Tony Prophet discussing exactly why Microsoft decided to leap ahead numerically.
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Forbes on Tuesday confirmed what previous reports revealed last week: That the Nexus 9 will be launched on October 15th and will be the first device to run Android L out of the box, alongside a Motorola-made Nexus smartphone that should also be unveiled on the same day. The company also mentioned release dates and prices for the upcoming Nexus tablet, listing its main specs and features in the process. Among them, there’s one feature that Nexus fans have been asking for a long time, and Google appears to be ready to offer it.
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In celebration of National Dessert Day, Google has decided to poke fun at the unending search for the truth behind Android L. What does the L really stand for? Lemon Merengue Pie? Licorice? Lollipop? In a casting video posted on the official Android YouTube account, Google suggests a few more names, including Lava Cake, Lemon Drop and Lady Finger.
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Back in June, a report claimed that Android 5.0/Android L would be given the name “Lollipop,” which may be confirmed thanks to a screenshot leaked by a Google developer in the Chromium issue tracker.
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It looks like Microsoft’s efforts to attract a larger audience to the Xbox One are finally paying off. GamesBeat reports that in a recent note to investors, Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter estimated that the Microsoft moved 325,000 Xbox One units in the U.S. last month while Sony ended the month with 250,000 PlayStation 4 sales.
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Blocks, the company currently working on modular smartwatches that will one day work with iPhone and Android handsets, is getting closer to launching its first gadget. The company has announced an exclusive membership program that will let 1,000 interested users be the first to preorder version 1 the Blocks smartwatch for the cheapest available price.
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If battery life is the thing you want most from your smartphone, then you may want to wait a couple of weeks to check out the Motorola Droid Turbo, which will likely deliver the biggest smartphone battery in any flagship device we’ve seen this year. Android Police has obtained some leaked marketing materials for the upcoming Motorola phone and has confirmed earlier rumors that the device will feature a gigantic 3,900mAh battery, which it notes should last you for two days with normal usage.
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