CUBE Talk98 U58GT 9.7 inch 3G Tablet Phone review

CUBE Talk98 U58GT 9.7 inch 3G Tablet Phone

CUBE Talk98 U58GT features a 9.7 inch Retina screen; MTK8135 quad-core CPU; 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM; 5MP + 8MP; 7200mAh; Bluetooth 4.0, Miracast, GPS, Gyroscope.

MediaTek MT8135 unlocks the power of quad-core processors for tablets with sophisticated heterogeneous multi‐processing. Based on ARM® big.LITTLE™ multiprocessing technology, MT8135 features two high-performance ARM Cortex™-A15 and two energy-efficient Cortex-A7 processors.

CUBE Talk98 U58GT comes with a 9.7-inch high definition 2048 x 1536 resolution display, which gives you crisp images, sharp text and clear video enjoyment.

Take your world along with CUBE Talk98 U58GT, as with its huge internal storage of 16GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB storage is never a problem and its 2GB RAM facilitates better and smooth functioning of the device.

CUBE Talk98 U58GT is with big capacity battery, 7200mAh, which make it possible to use CUBE Talk98 U58GT to play games and watch movies for a long time.

http://www.tinydeal.com/cube-talk98-...-p-142625.html

FCC Chairman correctly notes that carriers love Title II when it financially helps them

As I discussed the other day, Verizon is outraged at the FCC even considering classifying their business under Title II. When Verizon isn’t releasing a new press release claiming that Title II would torpedo any future investment, Verizon is busy collecting millions from a number of different states in which Verizon classified their own business under Title II for tax savings purposes.

But now, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is calling out Verizon and others for their Title II hypocrisy and their constant whining about how Title II classification would force the wireless carriers to scale back their investments.

As the Washington Post reported, Wheeler “shot down” both arguments.

Responding to comments made by Verizon’s chief financial officer this week, Wheeler said the telecom industry’s been plenty willing to invest when it sees a market opportunity. He pointed to a massively successful auction of government airwaves that’s raised more than $43 billion so far, nearly quadruple some of the sunniest predictions….He said, infrastructure upgrades have continued without much problem when it comes to other services regulated under Title II. - Washington Post
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Wheeler also commented on how much Verizon, AT&T and others enjoy Title II when it helps them financially.

“For 20 years, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, all the wireless carriers have been living under Title II with appropriate forbearance and have been able to raise and invest hundreds of billions of dollars and build a mobile network that is the envy of the world.” - Tom Wheeler, Washington Post
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Although it is good to see Tom Wheeler calling out Verizon and AT&T for their insane hypocrisy, I continue to doubt that Wheeler is going to put forth strong net neutrality regulations when this is all done.

BusinessWire

In October, the Wall Street Journal reported that the FCC was considering a “hybrid” approach to net neutrality which would not have classified broadband providers under Title II. It was a terrible idea then and is still a terrible idea now. It allows for “fast lanes” and does basically nothing to protect consumers from monopolistic practices by the providers.

Uber is the biggest story for startups in 2014, period

Uber has quickly turned from media darling to media villian, no thanks to accounts of rape and assault by Uber drivers, accusations of mysoginy by white male execs, and Uber CEO’s subsequent botched apology.

But these stories distract from what’s fundamentally at the heart of it all: that Uber has risen from the soup of nascency and become a behemoth, no matter that it’s more like Goliath than a gentle giant.

The numbers say it all: Uber is on track to generate US$1.5 billion to US$2 billion in revenue this year, according to leaked documents. The company’s latest fundraising round values it at US$40 billion, and the craziest thing is that this seems reasonable if revenue projections are accurate.

The investments into Uber totalling over US$2.7 billion, and not counting the recent rumored Baidu round, is the product of its sweeping vision, as well as the outsized resources needed to achieve it. I’ve spoken to a couple of Silicon Valley investors who passed on the Uber deal and they’re regretting it.

In essence, Uber wants to bring on-demand transportation to everyone. While it’s ferrying people now, its grand vision is to disrupt logistics. Bearing this in mind, we can now set some context for the so-called taxi app wars in Asia and how it has affected startups.

Uber is pushing up valuations for taxi apps


When Uber started in 2009, it begun as a company that matched private drivers with passengers. It was only three years later that it launched UberTaxi, a move which upsetted taxi unions and set the stage for its legal battles today.

Around that time, a whole gamut of similar taxi services started around the world, and some debuted earlier than UberTaxi. Olacabs and TaxiForSure launched in 2011, while Easy Taxi in Brazil, GrabTaxi in Malaysia, and Didi Dache from China began in 2012. Not as headline-grabbing but still significant are logistics-on-demand services like EasyVan andGoGoVan. Both began operating in 2013.

Mega Man theme song composer still jamming over 20 years later

Manami Matsumae studied music at university. Classical piano formed the core of her education, though she studied other types of music as well. But the end of her university education was looming, there was no job offer on the horizon. Until one day, she looked at a campus bulletin board and saw a job opening as a video game composer at Capcom.

That was the start of Matsumae’s career with the video game industry giant. Matsumae, then better known by her maiden name Gotoh or credited as her alias, Chanchacorin, composed music for the original Mega Man game, as well as for titles like Dynasty Wars, SonSon II, and Carrier Air Wing. While Matsumae went freelance once she left Capcom in 1991, she has since returned to work on music for games like Mighty No. 9 and Shovel Knights.

These days, Matsumae also works on other non-video game projects, like jingles for schools in Japan. Matsumae has also been collaborating with Indonesian game studio Touchten Games on a Mega Man-inspired running game for mobile called Target Acquired. She recently visited the Touchten Games office in Indonesia, where we were able to spend some time with her.

Matsumae says composing video game music today is easier. Back in her days at Capcom, she says there were huge technological limitations on what they could include. “I could only enter a few notes for a very limited duration. Now I can put anything I want into my music and the game can still run it without any problems.”


She adds that she feels more comfortable working with smaller and independent teams. “In small teams communication is easier, so requests or explanations are conveyed easily as well. In large teams, there are a lot of layers that restrict communication and creativity.”

Matsumae says that with small teams, she’s able to compose music and present it directly to the team, who then immediately give feedback on whether they like it or not.

“I don’t really see a striking difference,” she says, of working with teams of different and diverse cultures in the past couple of decades. Matsumae says teams from Japan are the most different. “They could be said to have a great limitation and are very stringent about work quality. I often have to redo an entire song when working with a team from Japan.”

“Teams from other countries and cultures can be very flexible,” she adds.

Target Acquired is currently still in development. You can keep up with it on its Kickstarter page.

Taiwan’s iFit raises $3M series A round led by Cherubic Ventures

iFit, a Taiwanese startup centered around all-things health and fitness, announced today it has closed a US$3 million series A round. Previous investor Cherubic Ventures led the round, while other contributors included Yuan-Jin Capital, Sino Strategy Group, angel investor Alan Chien, and former manager of Lenovo Taiwan Ou Ming-Zhe.

Cherubic says that the iFit will use the round to grow its staff, which has increased from 20 to 60 employees since we last covered the company in April.

iFit is perhaps best understood as a media outlet and lifestyle brand, rather than a tech company. Originating as a Facebook page in 2012, founder Alice Chen used social media and cutesy cartoons to build up a following of Taiwanese women interested in fitness. Two years later, Chen has turned herself and iFit into a media entity that spans books, television shows, sponsored events, and ecommerce.

It’s that latter category that makes up the bulk of the iFit’s revenues. According to Cherubic, the company is set to bring in over US$6.6 million in revenue for 2014, up from US$2 million in 2013. On a standalone group buying site, iFit sells a range of health foods and fitness products. Some of these products are sourced from third-party vendors and then re-sold under the iFit brand, like the Fitty line of workout equipment. In 2015, the company intends to introduce its own line of readymade meals and open physical storefronts.

Total Revolution MK1 s802 - Finless rom 1.0

Total Revolution MK1 s802 - Finless rom 1.0

I got sent this box and finally made a ROM for is. I have no idea who actually makes this board Venz or something like that. Anyway info here:

http://www.totalxbmc.tv/newsite/total-revolution/


This was made from a stock AMLogic SDK based ROM with parts ported from the Stock ROM and some other goodies.


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Features and release notes for my 1.0 ROM:

1) It roots the ROM properly and is not using any scripts!
Let me tell you Rooting on Kitkat in the ROM itself gets harder all the time to do it correctly and not using scripts! Once again due to changes with SuperUser and SU with SELinux, it was more difficult to root the ROM so it did not need to update the SU binary on firt boot! Enjoy...

2) Updated Google framework core files. The ones in the stock ROM were out of date.
On first boot NOTHING will need to be updated once you logon to Google Play.
That is as of this date.

3) Debloated of junk APPs and Google Apps you can get from Google Play.
There was quite a few useless apps! Some I have no clue what they even were!
I did remove XBMC and other pre-install APPs as well. I like a CLEAN ROM that you the user can setup the way you want.
Having APPs in /system leaves that junk in there forever (unless you delete them by hand with a root explorer).
NOTE: The XBMC that came with the stock ROM is in this ZIP package. Feel free to install it if you like.

4) As always, full init.d support! If you do not know what that is... ignore it. For geeks that want to use it. It is there!

5) I add the AOSP Launcher and modified several things:
Removed the google search bar by request.
Added more than one screen for scrolling.
Updated the dock icons to things more useful.
Apps installed with Google Play will automatically be added to the home screen.
I think you will like this launcher better 

6) Calendar and Contacts sync is added and works.

7) I give you a TWRP recovery! Yes this flashes a TWRP recovery to NAND.
However, understand how recovery works.
If you put a recovery.img on External SDcard the box will boot that recovery instead of TWRP in NAND.
In this package I give you a stock recovery flasher. This ZIP will install the stock recovery to NAND if you don't want TWRP.
Or you can open this zip and you will see recovery.img.
Just copy that out and put it on SDcard anytime you want to use the stock recovery instead of TWRP.
See the README in the recovery folder for more details.

8) Build.prop edit to open up the Google Play store to APPs that normally say "not compatible".
I am spoofing a Samsung device (Nexus 10) that will show almost any APP as compatible.

9) I added a reboot APP that will allow optional reboot options like reboot to recovery for easier updates.

10) Adjusted some permissions so stock XBMC/KODI works.

11) There was an APP in the stock ROM called NANDKEY. I think this allows you to change your MAC address?
But I am not sure and I do not know how to use it! It was all in Chinese so I translated it to English.
I left it in the ROM as a pre-install APP (can be uninstalled). Maybe someone knows what ti si for?

12) Carrier spoofs for better APP compatibility.

13) Fixed issues with some streaming APPs like Bell TV.

14) The usual tweaks I do for better performance e.g. TCP buffers sizes, etc etc.

15) Did a little "themeing" to the AOSP Launcher stock wallpaper.

16) Updated the boot logo to show if your booting up in 1080 or 720.



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DO NOT just copy this download ZIP to SDcard and expect it to work!
UNZIP it and read the README for instructions!

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OK so here is the download!

READ the README.TXT in the zip for instructions!


ROM -> Total Revolution MK1 - Finless ROM 1.0 (424 megs)


Bob

NEW - Minix X8/X8H Stock ROM 2.0A in flahsable ZIP format

NEW - Minix X8/X8H Stock ROM 2.0A in flahsable ZIP format

OK folks. Minix is releasing their ROMs as flashable images using the AML flash tool.

Unfortunately Windows 8.1 users have problems getting the drivers installed and the flash tool working.
I don't have Windows 8 so cannot test why the drivers are a problem.

But.... here is the new stock ROM A in ZIP update format.

This is the Minix X8 BETA 2.0A - 12/13 ROM just released.

NOTE: THIS WILL ERASE YOUR DEVICE! So backup anything you want to keep!
Minix is not releasing ZIP updates only flash tool updates. The flash tool erases the box!
There is a reason for this.
Major updates it is much better to erase as you don't know what junk is left from previous ROM that can cause problems! As people saw on an update that did not erase, things were not right like a missing stock browser, etc.


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DO NOT just put this download on the SDcard! Unzip the download and see the readme instructions!



Here are the download links.

ROM -> Minix X8-H - V2.0A Stock ROM in ZIP format - (477 megs)


Enjoy,
Bob

$79.99 for 9" HD Screen Android 4.4 Allwinner A33 8GB Tablet PC review

$79.99 for 9" HD Screen Android 4.4 Allwinner A33 8GB Tablet PC

9 inch A33 Tablet
Allwinner A33 quad-core CPU; Android 4.4; 512MB RAM + 8GB ROM; Bluetootht; 10/100M Ethernet LAN.

Allwinner A33 Performance
Allwinner's A33 delivers world-class features, its advanced Unique SmartColor Display and Ultra Low Power Consumption, make it become the most Cost- Effective Quad-core CPU.

Android 4.4 OS
Android 4.4 takes system performance by optimizing memory and improving your touchscreen so that it responds faster and more accurately than ever before.

Bluetooth & 10/100M Ethernet LAN
Simplify connections to a compatible mouse, external keyboard or other accessories with the speed and convenience of Bluetooth. Or sync up some compatible Bluetooth speakers for great sound without the wires.

Dual Camera to Capture Wonderful Moments
Dual front and back camera allows you to never miss capturing a moment. One touch sharing allows you to upload your hotographs and videos to your favorite social networks. The camera is 0.3 MP front and 0.3 MP Rear.

http://www.tinydeal.com/9-android-44...-p-142434.html

SANEI N903 9" HD Screen Android 4.4 Allwinner A33 8G Tablet PC review

$82.99 for SANEI N903 9" HD Screen Android 4.4 Allwinner A33 8G Tablet PC

SANEI N903 comes with Allwinner A33 quad-core CPU; Android 4.4; 512MB RAM + 8GB ROM; Miracast; 10/100M Ethernet LAN.

Allwinner's A33 delivers world-class features, its advanced Unique SmartColor Display and Ultra Low Power Consumption, make it become the most Cost- Effective Quad-core CPU.

Android 4.4 OS takes system performance by optimizing memory and improving your touchscreen so that it responds faster and more accurately than ever before.

With the Miracast function, you can show on screen everywhere. Connections are easy to set up and use since the devices choose the appropriate settings automatically.

Dual front and back camera allows you to never miss capturing a moment. One touch sharing allows you to upload your hotographs and videos to your favorite social networks. The camera is 0.3 MP front and 0.3 MP Rear.

http://www.tinydeal.com/sanei-n903-9...-p-142432.html

Tempered Glass Screen Protector for ZP999/ZP3X review

Tempered Glass Screen Protector for ZP999/ZP3X

$7.99 Ultra-thin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for ZP999/ZP3X

Product Features:

• Tempered glass screen protector guard 
• Fits for ZP999, ZP3X, ZP998
• Chemically tempered glass, strong and not easy to distort
• Ultra-thin thick and transparent 
• Keep your screen safe from damage and scratches without affecting screen's sensitivity
• Clear visibility and smooth to the touch
• Easy to remove, no residuals
• Net Weight: 2 g / 0.07 oz 
• Size: 151 x 72 mm / 5.889 x 2.808 inch
• Color: Transparent
• Accessory ONLY, Cellphone NOT included 
• Third party product, NOT made by ZOPO Corp
• For authentic ZP999, ZP3X, ZP998 NOT for clone ones 

http://www.tinydeal.com/zopo-tempere...-p-142448.html

LENOVO VIBE X2 4G Phone review

$343.99 for LENOVO VIBE X2 5.0" IPS FHD MTK6595M 8-Core Android 4.4 4G Phone

LENOVO VIBE X2 4G Phone

Stand apart from the crowd with the unique VIBE multi-layered design, crafted to fit your multi-layered lifestyles.

Vibrant Full HD, enjoy crisper images for all your content, including photos, videos, games, video chats, web browsing and more. In addition, VIBE X2 supports 4K resolution video play.

Experience multimedia excellence with MediaTek's advanced 4G LTE True 8-Core processor with power-saving features to boost battery life. 2GB of RAMcomplement processing power for a smooth and responsive experience, no matter the task at hand.

The VIBE X2 lets you snap brilliant 13MP photos and 5MP selfies with a new simplified UI. Multiple shooting modes give you creative flexibility, beautification features keep you looking young.

Lenovo's built-in DOit series of apps let you and your device do more including rapid sharing of data with other devices without a network, optimizing device performance, preventing viruses and malware, and backing up your contacts and sms logs.

http://www.tinydeal.com/lenovo-vibe-...-p-142447.html

I HAVE AN APP!! TDM App (Android & Apple)

I HAVE AN APP!! TDM App (Android & Apple)

My new apps are now LIVE! Check them out below! Apple ▻ Search 'TheDiamondMinecart' on the App Store Android ▻ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJAt9Rhu6DU&feature=youtube_gdata
by TheDiamondMinecart on youtube

Noticias Android: Samsung Galaxy S6, HTC Hima, el Nexus 6 llega a España y mucho más

Noticias Android: Samsung Galaxy S6, HTC Hima, el Nexus 6 llega a España y mucho más

Suscríbete a Andro4all: http://bit.ly/14EIQwt Noticias de la semana: 2015 puede ser el año de Google Glass, ¿Intel y una mejor batería al rescate?: http://andro4...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GltyTUGtI0&feature=youtube_gdata
 by andro4all on youtube

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge: AnTuTu Powerhouse

Weibo:

I have no interest in this device. But since the score is from the AnTuTu people themselves, I drop it here for future reference.

Note that a score at this level isn’t odd any longer. The Nexus 9 also breaks into the 50,000-range.

The thing to note is that these are honest AnTuTu scores, unlike the one for the Allwinner A80 (found in the Onda V989, among other tablets).

CUBOT X9 - 5" IPS HD MTK6592M Octa Core Android 4.4 3G Phone review

CUBOT X9 - 5" IPS HD MTK6592M Octa Core Android 4.4 3G Phone

CUBOT X9 has charming specifications for its MTK6592M octa core processorwith 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM.
Our honor to have 5" IPS 720P HD vivid display screen. G+F+F frame strengthens the screen. Super sensitive technology will respond your touch through the gloves.
The 8 MP (interpolated 13MP) rear camera with 1A LED flash and 5 MP 88° front camera makes CUBOT X9 the perfect camera all the time.
CUBOT X9 uses the aviation magnesium alloy body for best firmness and LDS antenna design for best signal.

Specifications:
Screen Size: 5.0"
OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
Screen Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
CPU: Octa-core, MTK6592M
CPU Frequency: 1.5GHz
GPU: OpenGL ES 2.0, Mali-450 MP4
ROM: 16GB
RAM: 2GB
3G: WCDMA 850MHz, WCDMA 2100MHz
2G: GSM 850MHz, GSM 900MHz, GSM 1800MHz, GSM 1900MHz
Screen Lock: Slide, Pattern Unlock, PIN Unlock, Password
Standby: 2 SIM 2 Standby
SIM Card: Micro SIM Card Connector Supports 3G, Micro SIM Card
Data Transfer: GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, HSPA+
Storage: TF card not included
Back Camera Megapixel: Back 8.0 MP, Interpolated upto 13MP
Front Camera Megapixel: Front 5.0 MP, Front 8.0 MP
Camera Functions: 88° Wide Angle, Panorama, Auto-focusing, Flashlight
GPS: GPS, AGPS
Sensor: Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor
WIFI: WiFi hotspot, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0
Ports: Micro USB, 3.5mm Audio Jack, TF Card slot
Battery: Built-in, 2000mAh, Lithium, 3.7V, One Battery
Size: 144 x 73 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 150g (with a battery)

Learn more: http://www.tinydeal.com/cubot-x9-5-ips-hd-mtk6592m-octa-core-android-44-3g-phone-p-142339.html

Starbucks’ public wifi provider in China gets $49M investment from Tencent, Dianping

WiWide, a Chinese startup that provides public wifi networks to stores and restaurants, has received an RMB 300 million (US$49 million) series C funding round from Tencent and Dianping, according to TechNode.

Over 500 domestic and international franchises use WiWide in China, including Starbucks, Burger King, and several airports. Its advertising clients include Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Nokia, Lenovo, and HTC, whose ads get pushed to customers once they connect. Altogether, the company runs over 30,000 hotspots.

WiWide offers an end-to-end solution, meaning it provides the routers and other hardware, network architecture, professional installation, and a dashboard application for businesses to keep track of connected customers.

WiWide has been working with Tencent since March this year as a major service provider for the latter’s WeChat wifi connection program. The feature allows WeChat users to connect to a local wifi hotspot by following a business’ public WeChat account. Those stores, malls, hospitals, hotels, and restaurants can then push alerts and promotions to connected customers through WeChat.

Dianping is China’s most popular Yelp-like listings portal for restaurant reviews and other services, which also sells daily deals. Tencent bought a 20 percent stake in Dianping in February this year. More details about Dianping and WeChat’s integration of WiWide are expected in the coming weeks.

Xiaomi led WiWide’s undisclosed series B round last year, while its series A came from Greenwoods Investment in 2012.

Luminov uses mobile games to teach Indonesian kids how to brush their teeth, and other good

Following last week’s news of Surabaya-based Alkemis Games grabbing seed funding from East Ventures and Jakarta’s Game Developers Gathering event last Saturday, several more game studios are coming forward to make themselves known in an industry that is clearly heating up in Indonesia.

Luminov is different from the lot though. Take its game Tooth Invaders for example. This game aims to teach children the importance of brushing their teeth. The game’s villains are nasty germs ready to wreak havoc on your virtual teeth. If players don’t brush regularly, the germs punch holes in their teeth and ultimately send them to the dentist, which is never fun for anyone.

Tanaka Murinata, managing director of Luminov, believes that his company can become the number one studio in Indonesia – and also be the most ethical one. He wants his games to not just entertain but also teach good habits and values.

“About three years ago, I saw the rapid development of smartphones, and predicted that in the next couple of years, smartphones and tablets would replace the personal computer,” Murinata says. “We believe that we can contribute to society by building games not only for entertainment purposes, but also to teach the merit of virtue and good character.”

Moral fiber as a differentiator


It’s not just Tooth Invaders. Luminov’s other games too have moral lessons built into them. Bawang Merah Bawang Putih, for instance, uses a classic narrative from Indonesian folklore to illustrate the essence of good family values, while Safe School is meant to teach kids how to react during an emergency situation.

Qunar and Ctrip trading barbs, headed for a price war

China’s online travel market is getting downright rowdy. Last week we saw international online travel specialists Tuniu and LY.com trade blows and harsh words, and apparently, market leaders Ctrip and Qunar want in on the action too. Ctrip CEO Liang Jianzhang announced last week that the company is setting aside RMB 1 billion (US$162 million) to wage a price war and offer zero-profit services, although he also denied that Ctrip has any direct competitors given that it brings in larger revenues than similar companies like Qunar.

See: LY fires back at Tuniu: ‘In one year, we will completely surpass you’

Qunar CEO Zhuang Chenchao begs to differ though, and according to Sina Tech he recently fired back at Ctrip, saying that Qunar does not fear a price war with Ctrip. Ctrip may be bigger than Qunar, but Zhuang says that when the two sides meet in battle, total revenues won’t mean much. He also described Qunar as having “a very wide moat” protecting it and said that Ctrip would have to “strip naked” to be able to jump into it and try to battle with Qunar. His less-than-subtle message: bring it on.

It’s unclear what the long-term effects of a price war would be on both companies, but in the short term things certainly look good for consumers. With China’s domestic and international online travel giants all dedicated to fighting each other, prices are likely to be driven down to new lows, and thrifty travelers should be able to find some great deals while these companies are busy beating on each other.

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