Corner Geeks Podcast Feed (mp3)

ASUS VIVOTAB NOTE 8 [HTTP://CORNERGEEKS.COM/WORDPRESS/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/08/ASUS-VIVOTAB-NOTE-8.PNG] [HTTP://CORNERGEEKS.COM/WORDPRESS/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/08/ASUS-VIVOTAB-NOTE-8.PNG] ASUS VIVOTAB NOTE 8 * ASUS website [http://www.asus.com/au/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_VivoTab_Note_8_M80TA/] * As an alternative to the Surface Pro 3 [http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-au/products/surface-pro-3]more for drawing stuff due to stylus * 8″ screen (1280×800) * iPad mini sized but full Windows 8.1 * US$250 (32GB) * Charges via micro USB * No full USB port: * only has 1 micro USB port * requires USB OTG cable (similar to phones) to provide full USB port * Atom processor can be a bit slow (not as bad as previous netbooks) but good value for full fledge device NOKIA XL * Specs on GSM Arena on [http://www.nokia.com/global/products/nokia-x/]Nokia XL [http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_xl-6148.php] * Nokia website: Nokia XL [http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/nokia-xl] * Low end Android with a custom skin including Nokia software (e.g offline Here maps) * Plasticky but nice

scottevest Revolution Jacket [http://cornergeeks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/scottevest-Revolution-Jacket.jpg] [http://cornergeeks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/scottevest-Revolution-Jacket.jpg] SCOTTEVEST * www.scottevest.com [http://www.scottevest.com/] * Tech-enabled, pocket-filled clothing * Carry your stuff and tech gadgets in your clothing without being too bulky (from bottles of water to iPads) * Up to * 2 pocket hats [http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/40tec_hat_v2.shtml]/boxers [http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Travel-Boxers.shtml] * 10 pocket pants [http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Flex-Cargo-Pants.shtml] * 19 pocket shirts [http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Explorer-Shirt.shtml] * 42 pocket vests [http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/QUEST_Vest_Men.shtml]

IntelParty [http://cornergeeks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IntelParty.jpg] [http://cornergeeks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IntelParty.jpg] INTEL ANDROID DEVICES * 80+ Intel Android Devices * Intel XDK [http://xdk.intel.com/]: Design, debug, build, and deploy HTML5 web and hybrid apps across multiple app stores, and form factor devices. * Free hoodie + Acer Iconia Tab 8 [http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/press/2014/78453] * Android NDK [https://developer.android.com/tools/sdk/ndk/index.html]: Toolset that allows you to implement parts of your app using native-code languages such as C and C++. IBATTZ BattStationOptimus07 [http://cornergeeks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/BattStationOptimus07.jpg] [http://cornergeeks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/BattStationOptimus07.jpg] * Mojo Battstation Optimus 20400 [http://www.ibattz.com/products_power_battstation_optimus.php] * 20400mAh * 2 USB ports: 2.1A and 1A * Passthrough * 2014 Best in Show from iLounge.com [http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/ilounges-2014-ces-best-of-show-awards-ipad-iphone-ipod-mac/] * Bought at AV Electronics * Beware cheap powerbanks [http://voyager8.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/beware-of-dishonest-cheap-power-bank.html] using cheap components / full of sand * Android apps for viewing charge rate: * Current Widget [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manor.currentwidget&hl=en] * Galaxy Charging Current Lite [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abmantis.galaxychargingcurrent.free&hl=en] * Related: “Buying Guide for USB Battery Packs / Powerbanks [http://blog.thewheatfield.org/2014/07/22/buying-guide-usb-battery-packs-powerbank/]“

ANDROID WEAR [HTTP://CORNERGEEKS.COM/WORDPRESS/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/08/ANDROID-WEAR.JPG] [HTTP://CORNERGEEKS.COM/WORDPRESS/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/08/ANDROID-WEAR.JPG]ANDROID WEAR * Android wear UI is not customizable [http://www.lg.com/global/gwatch/] * Pairs with Android phone via Bluetooth (requires Android 4.3+) * 1 day battery life * Notifications appear on watch * Swipe left to dismiss * Swipe right to take further action (e.g. open in phone) * Reply with voice (only for certain apps) * Requires 2 hands * Availability (in certain locations): * Currently available:Samsung Galaxy Gear Live [http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/gear/gearlive_design.html]/LG G watch [http://www.lg.com/global/gwatch/] * Moto 360 available in the summer of 2014 * Samsung Gear live (vs the G Watch) * smaller screen (1.63″ Super AMOLED vs 1.65” IPS LCD) * higher resolution (320×320 vs 280×280) * smaller battery (300 mAh vs 400mAh) * extra Heart Rate Sensor (common sensors: Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope) * has a Bluetooth / Wi-Fi antenna [http://www.sammobile.com/2014/07/08/samsung-gear-live-gets-torn-down-by-ifixit-has-a-wi-fi-chip-inside-for-some-reason/] * cheaper in US (US$199 vs US$229) (Australia: $1 more expensive, AUD$250 vs AUD$249) * LG G watch * possible charging contact corrosion should be fixed [http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/2/5962289/lg-updates-g-watch-to-stop-corrosion] * can charge while wearing (using the cradle), not ideal but possible

CARDBOARD [HTTP://CORNERGEEKS.COM/WORDPRESS/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/07/CARDBOARD.JPG] [HTTP://CORNERGEEKS.COM/WORDPRESS/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/07/CARDBOARD.JPG] CHROMECAST * Chromecast Website [http://www.google.com/chrome/devices/chromecast/] * Ability to pair with devices that are not on the same network using ultrasonic sounds [http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/06/chromecast-will-talk-to-smartphones-using-ultrasonic-tones/] * Plex [https://plex.tv] CHROME OS * Android Apps ported to Chrome OS * Requires extra work to be functional (not automatic) * Submit an app to be ported to Chrome OS [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10mlIGJq2ENubhkvTJYk11ujckA8t-RYx06qr61EPI_g/viewform] CARDBOARD * Cheap virtual reality using a phone, lenses and a foldable cardboard headset * Cardboard Developer Website [https://developers.google.com/cardboard/] * Android App [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo] * Chrome Experiments for Cardboard [http://vr.chromeexperiments.com] * Google I/O Session: Cardboard: VR for Android [https://www.google.com/events/io/schedule/session/603fe228-89c5-e311-b297-00155d5066d7] * DIY 3D Virtual Reality Goggles [http://www.hutter1.net/puzzles/3dvrglass.htm]: Cardboard implementation many years back