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Friday, January 8, 2016

2016 NFL Postseason Games Will be Available for Mobile Device Viewing

Announced today, those who are mobile and not attached to a couch will be able to catch all of the 2016 NFL Postseason action, thanks to the availability of live streams from all the major networks. Given that all games go through varying networks, and the NFL and Verizon have a distribution deal, you will need to be sure you can access the following apps and websites from your tablet or smartphone to catch the gridiron action. 

For those on Verizon, the NFL Mobile application will grant you access to all of the games, in addition to Super Bowl 50. For anyone not on Verizon, accessing games via CBS, ESPN, NBC, and FOX can be done directly from their respective websites or available applications.

Here are all of the nitty gritty details for each provider.

  • CBS:  CBS Sports will stream all of its AFC Playoff game coverage along with the exclusive broadcast of Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7.  PC and tablet access will be available at CBSSports.com, and fans can also tune into CBS Sports on Xbox One, Apple TV, Roku players and Roku TV models, and Chromecast, as well as Windows 10, iPad and Android tablets. In addition, all CBS postseason games will be available via the NFL on Xbox One experience.  CBS AFC Playoff games include this Saturday’s Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Wild Card game (8:15 PM ET), both AFC Divisional Playoff games (Saturday, January 16 at 4:35 PM ET and Sunday, January 17 at 4:40 PM ET), and the AFC Championship game (Sunday, January 24 at 3:05 PM ET).
  • FOX:  FOX NFL Playoff games will be available via FOX Sports GO to customers of participating pay-TV providers on PCs, tablets, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV.  FOX games include this Sunday’s Green Bay at Washington Wild Card game (4:40 PM ET), a Divisional Playoff game (Sunday, January 17 at 4:40 PM ET), and the NFC Championship game (Sunday, January 24 at 6:40 PM ET).
  • NBC: NBC NFL Playoff games will be available via NBC Sports Live Extra on PCs, tablets, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV.  NBC games include this Sunday’s Seattle at Minnesota Wild Card game (1:05 PM ET) and a Divisional Playoff Game (Saturday, January 16 at 8:15 PM ET).
  • ESPN:  This Saturday’s ESPN and ABC simulcast of the Kansas City at Houston Wild Card game (4:35 PM ET) as well as ESPN’s telecast of the 2016 Pro Bowl presented by USAA (Sunday, January 31 at 7:00 PM ET) will be available digitally via WatchESPN across platforms.
  • Fans may visit http://ift.tt/1AYeKT2 for availability of each game each week of the Playoffs.

So, who’s going all of the way this year? Panthers? Patriots? 49….err, never mind.

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US Cellular Offers 6GB Data for $40 in New Promo

To kick off the new year, US Cellular has launched a new promo that gets you 6GB of data for just $40. They are also offering up to $300 in credit for those who switch and other discounts on monthly device connection charges.

The 6GB for $40 is pretty straight forward from what I can tell. At $40, US Cellular is $20 cheaper than Verizon, so that’s something. 

As for the $300 credit, we are looking at a $150 promotional card at the point of sale, followed by another $150 promo card that is mailed later, for those who are new, port a number over, and trade in a phone.

Finally, if you add on a tablet, US Cellular is cutting the connection charge in half, so you would only pay $5 per month.

Additional details can be found below.


U.S. CELLULAR KICKS OFF 2016 WITH 6 GB FOR $40 PLAN AND UP TO A $300 CREDIT FOR SWITCHERS

CHICAGO (Jan. 8, 2016) – New and current U.S. Cellular customers will have another reason to celebrate the new year by taking advantage of the latest deals the national wireless carrier launched today. Beginning today in stores and online, customers can receive 6 GB of data for only $40 per month, and all new lines of service are eligible for a $150 promotional card at the point of sale. Customers who port in their number and trade in their device will receive an additional $150 promotional card by mail.

“To kick off 2016 in style, we wanted to offer customers a unique and value-packed plan so they can get the most out of their smartphones, tablets and other connected devices,” said Joe Settimi, vice president of marketing for U.S. Cellular. “By offering an additional $300 incentive to switch to us, we are inviting everyone to enjoy the benefits of a high-quality network with nationwide coverage and to experience a wireless carrier that truly cares about its customers.”

U.S. Cellular is also offering 50 percent off the monthly device connection charges on select connected devices. With this discount, tablets can be added to a Shared Connect plan for only $5 per month, Home Phone for $10 per month, and the Router + Home Phone for $15 per month, making it easy to share data on multiple devices. This provides more ways to stay connected to people who matter most and access important information quickly and easily.

In addition to the deals mentioned above, if a current customer refers a friend to U.S. Cellular, and the friend chooses to activate a smartphone on a Shared Connect plan, they both will receive $50.

Data and Switcher Offer requires Retail Installment Contract, Shared Connect Plan, $25 Act. Fee, Device Protection+ and Smartphone trade-in. $300 = $150 Promo Card instantly at point of sale + $150 Promo Card via mail within 6–8 weeks. U.S. Cellular® Promo Cards issued by MetaBank,® Member FDIC. Valid for purchase in-store or online. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. See uscellular.com for details. 4G LTE service may be provided through King Street Wireless, a partner of U.S. Cellular. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Other restrictions apply.

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Lenovo, Google Announce First Consumer-Ready Device With Project Tango

Lenovo, in partnership with Google, announced that they are set to release the first consumer-ready device that will feature Project Tango, Google’s software/hardware solution that displays digital data on top of the physical world through a smart device. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm, and to celebrate its arrival, Google is looking for creative developers to enter into an app incubator. 

For those unfamiliar with what Project Tango is and does, it is a mixture of additional exterior sensors and cameras that allows users to map their environments. As an example of what this device is capable of, Lowe’s created an app that allows users to virtually place a fridge or other appliance in their home to see how it will fit, featuring exact dimensions. There are many applications for the technology, and for that very reason, Google is looking to help developers get started on their great ideas for the platform.

“To break new ground in today’s hypercompetitive smartphone and tablet industries, we must take innovation risks – it’s the only way to truly change the way people use mobile technology,” says Chen Xudong, senior vice president and president, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo. “Together with Google we’re breaking down silos by working across mobile hardware and software. Turning our shared vision into reality will create a more holistic product experience that captures the imagination of today’s consumer.”

The Project Tango enabled device is set to launch this summer.

Via: Google

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Elvis Presley’s 30 #1 Hits is Free on Google Play

Happy birthday, Elvis. At least that’s what Google is saying today to honor the King, with a gifting of his 30 #1 Hits album. Yep, you can grab Elvis’ biggest singles in a 30-track album for nothing at all, as Google is handing out Elvis Presley: 30 #1 Hits for free for a limited time.

Hit up the link below. 

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

RIP, Motorola. Well, Sort Of.

The Motorola brand name will soon be phased out by Lenovo, as the company tries to unify its phone products under one name. Lenovo will be the company name on Motorola phones in the very near future, according to Motorola COO Rick Osterloh, who spoke with CNET here at CES. It’ll be a slow phaseout, but don’t be shocked if the next Moto flagship doesn’t say “Motorola” anywhere on it. 

Lenovo plans to continue using the Moto line of products as its high-end offerings, so you could still have devices called Moto X or Moto G, but they’ll be Moto X by Lenovo now.

CNET reports that phones will start showing the blue Lenovo logo, but that the Motorola “M” batwing will still be used as well. So the entire image of Motorola won’t be gone, just the name.

Wait, are those tears? Are you crying? It’s OK, we are too.

Via:  CNET

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How to: Turn Off T-Mobile’s Binge On

T-Mobile and John Legere aren’t having a very good day. Everyone has reacted to his reaction to accusations that their Binge On service has some pretty serious flaws. Hot takes are everywhere. It’s hella hot in the hot take department right now. If you aren’t hot-taking T-Mobile’s Binge On, then you probably should be. But don’t come with that weak hot take-ness. You need to bring extra heat to your hotter than hot, hot take of John Legere’s hot take.

This post, however, isn’t a hot take. This is something simpler. This is a quick guide on how to turn off T-Mobile Binge On and move on with life. 

Why would you want to turn off Binge On? Well, maybe you don’t want to watch 480p video. Maybe your data bucket is rarely used up and you don’t want T-Mobile to throttle the quality of the clips you watch on your phone. Maybe, just maybe, you like seeing YouTube videos on your QHD phone in 1080p or higher. Or maybe, you have unlimited data. Did you know that T-Mobile turned Binge On on even if you have unlimited data? Now you know.

Ready?

  1. Sign-in to your account at T-Mobile’s site.
  2. Once signed in, click on the “Profile” button in the top right corner. If you are on mobile, you’ll need to tap the menu button in the top right corner, then “Profile.”
  3. Open “Media Settings.”
  4. Binge On should be sitting at the top of this section. Tap the toggle to “OFF.”

turn off tmobile binge on

There. Now, no more throttling or downgrading or optimizing or whatever the hell else we are calling it.

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LastPass 4.0 Arrives on Android and It’s a Big Update

LastPass introduced version 4.0 of its password vault this week. It’s a huge update that brings a new UI to the web and mobile apps, but it also includes new features that allow you to give access to your passwords where needed (like in an emergency setting), and improvements in auto-filling.

Below, you’ll find the quick and easy list of what’s new. 

  • A new look and feel, featuring a more visual vault experience with big icons, simpler navigation, and bolder colors.
  • Emergency Access for the peace of mind that trusted friends and family can manage your data in case of an emergency.
  • A new Sharing Center that offers one, central location to easily manage shared passwords in a secure, encrypted way, including Shared Folders for Premium and Enterprise users.
  • Improvements to automatic filling in Chrome, as well as better site matching when filling into apps.
  • Updated appearance, with large icons and Material Design tweaks.
  • Plus lots of behind-the-scenes improvements for better speed, performance, and security.

In the new look, at least on Android, you get both the new experience with “big” icons, a simpler navigation, and bolder colors, but LastPass is also tossing in some Material Design touches here and there. It’s very visually appealing now, something that couldn’t exactly be said about LastPass on Android in the past.

As for the Emergency Access and Sharing Center, these are features that allow you to give access to your passwords if that’s something you find useful. Emergency Access allows you to give someone access in the event of an emergency, or say, if you forgot to pay a bill and your wife needs to, but doesn’t have your account password. You can limit this by time and a number of other factors. With Sharing Center, you can manage shared passwords, give and take access, and keep track of everything through folders.

The update is a big one and should be rolling out to all soon.

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Via:  LastPass

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