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Monday, April 18, 2016

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 finally starts receiving Marshmallow update

T-Mobile is finally rolling out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to the Galaxy Note 5. The OTA comes in at 1.4GB, and bumps the firmware version to N920TUVV2DPD1.

The carrier’s software update tracker still lists the update as being under “Manufacturer Development,” but the update is rolling out. If you’re rocking the Galaxy Note 5 on T-Mobile, head into your device’s settings to manually download the Marshmallow update.

Already received Android 6.0.1 on your T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5? How are you liking the changes?

Thanks Brian Kim for the tip!

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The Panono 360 degree camera isn’t for everyone, but it’s super impressive

While LG and Samsung attack the mass consumer market, Panono is more prosumer.

It’s not a brand new product, but this week’s IFA Global Press Conference in Hong Kong has presented our first opportunity to get up close with it. Borne from crowdfunding, as so many start-up projects now are, the Panono 360 degree camera is a high-end, stills only shooter that boasts of taking pictures with five times the resolution of any alternative currently on the market.

It’s also pricey. $1499 pricey. But, it’s not trying to compete with what Samsung or LG has to offer. In fact, Panono says that the recent product launches from these two Korean giants is actually helping its own business. The market is more aware of 360 degree cameras as a result, and they’re discovering Panono in turn.

What it is, is a ball that contains 36 individual, fixed-focus cameras that total 108MP. It only takes still photos, and for good reason. Panono wanted to make the best quality 360 degree photos on the market, while still keeping the product portable, and somewhat affordable. They say adding video to the current setup would increase its size and dramatically increase the cost.

It’s smartphone connectable, with apps for iOS currently available, with an Android version currently in beta, but it’s not your phone that processes the images. The app allows you to control basic camera functions such as acting as a remote shutter, setting exposure, shutter speed and ISO, and it does allow you to preview a much scaled down version of the photo. The stitching of the images is done by Panono in the cloud, a process facilitated by the phone but one that allows their technology to work out of sight and letting you carry on taking pictures.

The app also helps you share your creations with the world, with Facebook specifically mentioned. The camera has 16GB of onboard storage which should be good for 600 360 degree images, or 200 if you turn on HDR. It’s charged over USB and you can attach it to a tripod and if you’re feeling particularly brave you can even throw it up in the air. Panono will automatically shoot as it reaches the top of the throw, but you have to make sure you catch it. Because it’s not going to survive hitting the ground in its current state.

The market for this kind of product is still taking off. While the Panono has a very specific target audience, it’s also important that it exists. Cheaper, more consumer friendly products are most welcome, but the high-end crowd also needs looking after. And it’s there than Panono is finding a home.

If you want to check out some sample images taken with Panono, and you have a Google Cardboard, check out the app linked below. For more on the camera, check out Panono’s own store.

Download Panono Cardboard from Google Play.

See at Panono

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Australia tests mail delivery drones

If you needed any further proof that drones can be mail couriers, you just got it. Australia Post has successfully field-tested a drone system that would deliver small packages, particularly time-sensitive goods like medication. It was only a close…

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Xiaomi Max with 6.4-inch display surfaces

It looks like Xiaomi is all set to launch a phablet with a 6.4-inch display, dubbed Max. A leaked image of the phone’s display panel shows off capacitive buttons at the bottom of the screen and narrow bezels.

The lack of a home button at the front suggests that the Xiaomi Max will feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, similar to what we’ve seen with the Redmi Note 3. According to MyDrivers, the phone will feature a metal body and Snapdragon 820 SoC.

There’s no official confirmation from Xiaomi, but the latest rumors suggest that we’ll see the phablet make its debut next month. In the meantime, what do you guys think of a Xiaomi handset with a 6.4-inch display?

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Amazon Prime Video is now a standalone monthly service

Starting tomorrow, you won’t need to pay $100 in one shot to get a year of Amazon Prime, according to the New York Times. The retail giant is offering a monthly option for its full Prime service at $10.99 per month, with the option to cancel at any t…

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Starting tomorrow, you won’t need to pay $100 in one shot to sign up for a year of Amazon Prime, according to the New York Times. The retail giant is offering a monthly option for its full Prime service at $10.99 per month, giving users more flexible…

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You can predict city gentrification through check-ins and tweets

Do you dread the thought of gentrification jacking up real estate prices (and stifling culture) in your neighborhood? In the future, you might only need keep tabs on social networks to know when your part of town is changing — British researchers h…