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The extremely popular root managing app for Android — SuperSU — today received an update to v2.13 that brings with it support for Android L, Android TV, general code cleanup, bug-fixes and more. Chainfire has done a “fair amount of work” to make sure that the AOSP flavor of Android L is compatible with this release of SuperSU. Nevertheless, until and unless Google rolls out the retail version of Android L, it is impossible to say whether this version of SuperSU will work with it or not....

The catch-up feature joins the usual bug fixes security improvements in the latest update to Chrome OS. The new version should hit all Chrome OS devices over the next few days—unless you have a Chromebox. doesn’t offer any details as to when this will l on those devices. The update adds support for Transfer otocol (MT, a stard used by ndows, Mac, nux for moving files between devices. y this matters: is continuing to build Chrome OS into an operating system with functionality that rivals ndows OS X....

There’s no special reason why has stuck with dessert-centric names for its alphabetically ordered Android versions from Cupcake (Android 1.5) forward. A spokesman told CNN a few years back that it was an “internal team thing, we prefer to be…a bit inscrutable on the matter.” decided that it would be fun to help out a bit by coming up with names for future versions of Android to follow the current KitKat (Android 4....

SwiftKey today announced the world’s first keyboard for smartphones to make use of an artificial neural network for predicting and correcting language. SwiftKey says that its underlying Neural technology is based “on the use of neural networks, a subfield of artificial intelligence inspired by the structure and operation of the human brain.” In simpler terms, the company explains that its neural network takes advantage of enormous machine language data to “meaningfully capture the relationship between words....

That’s why SwiftKey has taken after the stock Keyboard app added more personalization options to its most recent app update. Version 4.4.5 now collects typographical data from your + posts Evernote archives. As for iOS users (because we know there’s a few of you lurking out there), SwiftKey Note will also include that feature within Evernote. The update also includes several forced-close crash bugs. For the uninitiated, SwiftKey is a third-party keyboard app for Android....

Called T-Mobile One, the new plan charges $70 per month for the first line, $50 per month for a second, then $20 for additional lines (stopping with eight). The plan includes unlimited talk, text, 4G E data. Of course, there are caveats buried in the fine print. T-Mobile says video playback is limited to 480p, the same speed as you’d get with Binge On. Tethering is capped at 2G speeds, which makes it essentially worthless for all but emergency connectivity....

To fully immerse yourself, especially on a PC, you need space to set up peripherals, including your mouse, keyboard, headset rack, speakers and maybe multiple monitor stands, too. While a gaming room is ideal for hobbyists and pros, it’s not an option for most people– especially if you rent or live with family and friends. However, a corner complete with the right furniture can work just as well if you invest in a high-quality gaming desk....

TV shows like Tiny House Nation, which is available on Netflix, and YouTube channels like Living Big In A Tiny House, which has 4.34 million subscribers to date, emphasize the versatility and popularity of tiny living. Tiny house owners have paid off student loans, raised children, and found an affordable place to spend retirement, all within a structure that doesn’t require an income-sapping mortgage or costly maintenance. The tiny house movement is all about eco-friendly mobility and living within your means....

In a surprising move, Samsung has released a new Galaxy S5 (G900L) variant in India, which supports the recently deployed LTE network in the country. Do note that this is not the LTE-A variant of the Galaxy S5 that Samsung released a few weeks back in Korea with a QHD AMOLED screen and a Snapdragon 805 processor. Instead, the G900L sports the same specs as the S5 variant sold in Europe and United States: a Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2....

Yesterday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5 LTE-A for its home market — an upgraded version of the company’s current international flagship with a WQHD screen and a faster processor. This got everyone wondering if Samsung would be brining this handset to the other parts of the world as well or not. Well, the company has now officially confirmed to the folks over at Android Central that it has no plans to sell the handset outside of South Korea....

Front Controller Pattern The front controller pattern is a pattern that “provides a centralized entry point for handling requests” (Alur). It limits users entry-points to a single interface or service. For example, a web application may provide a single frontcontroller.php page that will then intern interface with other backend components to execute the respond in an appropriate manner. Application Controller Pattern The application controller pattern is a pattern used by some of the most well known pieces of software around....

Sony’s Vice President of Western Europe, Pierre Perron and VP of Global Communications, Tim Harrison, have busted some of the rumors about the company’s smartphone division. Firstly, Harrison revealed that the company will be announcing the Xperia Z4 soon, but that it has not shifted to a 12 month product cycle that previous reports indicated. Instead the company is only making some adjustment to the way it phases its products....

Sony today unveiled its first smartphone with a dual-camera setup at the rear: the Xperia XZ2 Premium. A ‘premium’ variant of the Xperia XZ2, the handset comes with a bigger 5.8-inch 4K HDR display. The 4K display runs at FHD+ resolution and only switches to the higher 4K resolution in certain apps like Gallery or while watching videos. Sony’s Dynamic Vibration System which first debuted with the Xperia XZ2 is also found on the XZ2 Premium....

Sony’s Xperia Z3 has seen plenty of attention before its official announcement, which is expected at this year’s IFA convention at the start of September. Sony has even teased the new device on their own. And while we’ve already reportedly seen the internals of the upcoming flagship device, where the device will launch, how much it will cost, and what exactly it will feature are still up in the air....

Starlink for RVs is available for those who want Starlink while traveling to areas with slow or no broadband alternatives. The hardware costs $599 while the monthly service costs $135. US consumers also need to pay a $50 shipping fee plus state taxes. European consumers need to pay €634 for the hardware, €71 in shipping, and €124 a month for the service. SpaceX and Tesla chief Elon Musk announced availability of Starlink for RV via Twitter today but explained that the antenna is “too big for cars” and thus only suitable for RVs, camper vans and other large vehicles....

One of the questions I get the most on my national radio show is, “How do I delete all these duplicate photos?” It’s a pain, and you need extra software to get the job done right. Tap or click for my picks. When it comes to computers, I get endless questions about speed. Most often, slow internet is to blame. Tap or click for quick fixes for your bad Wi-Fi....

According to The Key keyboard maker, developer Q&A site Stack Overflow, the new RGB LEDs was one of “the most requested features”. The Key started out as an April Fool’s joke in 2020, playing on the idea that many developers scour the web and Stack Overflow for open-source code snippets to solve their programming problems. SEE: Remote work vs office life: Lots of experiments and no easy answers Certainly, developers are keen on re-using code when they can: according to separate research, nearly half (44%) said they copied and pasted up to 50 lines of code a week from other sources, while a third (33%) said they copied somewhere between 50 and 100 lines a week; 13% said they copied 100 to 500 lines a week....

After quite a few setbacks and unintended delays, HTC has started rolling out the Android 4.3 update for the T-Mobile variant of the One in the United States. T-Mobile is the third carrier in the United States that has started rolling updating its One to Android 4.3. AT&T and Sprint owners got the update at the beginning of this month, and next in line are the Verizon owners, who are expected to get the update by the end of this month....

Whether you’re an experienced green thumb or picking up a shrub for the first time, a NatureID Plan Identification Premium Plan can take all the worries out of caring for your plants, and it’s on sale right now for $19.99. The NatureID app is basically a personal assistant for plant care. Powered by artificial intelligence, it can identify more than 14,000 plant species in three seconds with over 95% accuracy and then provide you with the information you need to care for them....

If your machine is a few years old, it’s taken a lot of wear and tear. The outside, and all those small ports, definitely need a good cleanup. Tap or click for my guide on the best ways to get the grime off your devices without ruining them. Then you need to look inside. Tap or click for six smart ways to bring some life back to an old computer that really work....