‘Super Mario Bros.’ game inspires track your step-counting app on Pebble

Want to know how many steps you take in a day? The Steps With Mario app gives you a fun way to count your steps. It takes you right into the world of our favorite plumber duo, Mario and Luigi, from the game Super Mario Bros. It shows you how close you can get to saving the princess, which is said to be 3.4 miles. Stay moving and we’re sure you can reach that in no time. We’re not getting the port of the game yet on mobile so this is as close as we can get for now.

Source: The Next Web

Scosche’s battery pack magnetically attaches to the back of your iPhone

Charging from a power bank a lot of times is troublesome when you use it while you’re out and about. Scosche is looking to lessen the hassle with its new MagicMount PowerBank. The slim power bank attaches to the back of your iPhone using MagicPlate magnet. Its 4,000mAh battery has a 2.1A output and is capable of charging 6S two times or a 6S Plus once. It comes with lighting and microUSB cables and comes in black, grey, silver, gold, and rose gold.

Source: Scosche | Via: The Verge

Google Photos now offers manual backups on Android

If you have the feature enabled, Google Photos automatically backs up all your photos to the cloud. But sometimes when you’re on mobile, that’ll mean you run the risk of hitting your data cap. Thankfully, a new update for the app on Android will let you manually select what photos to up any time you want to. This update while small is quite important. You just need to select the photos you want to backup, tap on the three dot menu, and then choose “Back up now.”

Source: Google Photos

HP's new Chromebook 13 highlights premium build and features

HP announced the new HP Chomebook 13 , an ultra-thin Chromebook for home and office use.

The Chromebook 13 offers a sophisticated look-and-feel with a durable brushed anodized aluminum chassis and a thin and light design; only 12.9 mm thin and 2.86 pounds and features the latest Intel Core M processors.

The device can easily switch from mobility to desk productivity, with up to 16 GB of memory for fast performance when running simultaneous apps and browser sessions. The high-capacity 45 watt-hour battery is made of next-generation high energy density chemistry material, delivering up to 11.5 hours of battery life. When a charge is needed, the HP Chromebook 13 features USB-C fast charging using the included adapter, or on-the-go charging via other USB-C power adapters, even a phone charger

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