Magic Leap’s founder and CEO, Rony Abovitz, sat down for an on-camera interview at Recode’s Code Media Conference to discuss the company’s upcoming Magic Leap digital lightfield platform. Abovitz wouldn’t discuss the finer details about the Magic Leap Creator Edition, which is set to launch later this year. However, the executive revealed enough to set the expectation that Magic Leap headsets won’t be cheap devices. Mass Market Pricing? Don't Hold Your Breath! Abovitz didn’t reveal the specific price of the Magic Leap Creator Edition headset. However, when pressed, he conceded that it wouldn’t be a $200 mass-consumer device. Abovitz set the expectation that Magic Leap devices would be pricey, not only at launch but well into the future. “I think we’re pricing it—it’s a premium computer so that I would think of it that way,” Abovitz said. He added that the company isn’t pursuing a path to bring the price down … [Read more...] about Magic Leap Creator Edition Priced Like High-End Tablet, Smartphone
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10 ways to stay connected on the go without your smartphone
Ten years after the first iPhone burst onto the scene, defining the smartphone, more than a billion people across the world use a smartphone every day, and in the west roughly two-thirds of the population have committed to the ‘smart’ life.From breakfast to midnight, our phones are often never more than a foot away from us, and the internet access they offer has become a crucial part of our lives. But what happens if your phone drops out of the equation, whether that be through misadventure or just a general desire to switch off? No phone doesn't have to mean no internet, as you’re just losing your handset's data connection. If you arm yourself with a tablet or a laptop we've found ways to keep you connected, and it may be surprising to discover what you can still do when out and about (although you may need to buy a SIM card with some data to keep things ticking over for some of the options below).It might require being a little creative, it might take a little … [Read more...] about 10 ways to stay connected on the go without your smartphone
The 10 best features on today’s top smartphones
When you shop for a phone it’s easy to get dazzled by curved glass or swayed by the big brand logos that’ll make friends jealous. But perhaps it’s better to look a little deeper and shop based on the tech, rather than the surface shine. There are loads of phone features out there that separate the most important phones from the ones that sell simply because there’s a giant billboard of them plastered on every spare wall in every major city. We’re going to run down 10 of these big-hitter features, including reader favourites like the iPhone 7 Plus’s clever ‘zoom’ camera and high-grade water resistance that doesn’t demand you put a rubber flap back in place whenever you unplug your headphones. iPhone 7 Plus’s lossless camera zoomingComputational photography (improved snaps through clever robot smarts) is the big bright hope for the future of mobile photos, and it’s already responsible for much of the image … [Read more...] about The 10 best features on today’s top smartphones
Save your smartphone’s data and let the Garmin DriveLuxe take the wheel for your navigation
In a world where navigation systems have been replaced by smartphones, it takes quite a bit of innovation to stay relevant. Garmin has always been one of the leaders in the market for its standalone GPS navigator units and this new DriveLuxe is no exception. It found innovative new ways to work with your smartphone instead of trying to compete against it for your guidance. We took a look to see why you may want to change the way you navigate on the road. No data needed Opening the box, you will get the Garmin DriveLux unit, magnetic suction mount, and Mini USB power cable. The LMTHD in the DriveLuxe’s name stands for the fact that it comes with “Lifetime Maps and HD Traffic.” In basic terms, that means that there are no complicated data plans and you will get lifetime map updates and traffic information for your system. No more worrying about not finding that new shopping center in town. Nolan Browning/Digital Trends The Garmin DriveLuxe unit has … [Read more...] about Save your smartphone’s data and let the Garmin DriveLuxe take the wheel for your navigation
Are you ready for a really cheap smartphone? (The Next Big Thing, Episode 5)
Now Playing: Watch this: Are you ready for a really cheap smartphone? (The Next... 11:46 Awaiting you in this episode: Smartphones go small - in price. Home security might need a new name. Fitness wearables are getting more invasive. E-mail me your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks for watching The Next Big Thing. … [Read more...] about Are you ready for a really cheap smartphone? (The Next Big Thing, Episode 5)