Sunday
Mar262017

LookOut Charger is designed like a power brick but is actually a security camera

If you’re looking for an inconspicuous security camera for your home, a new Indiegogo project has something you might want. The LookOut Charger is compact security camera that can keep watch on your home by just having it plugged into a socket. It even works as an actual phone charger with its 5V 1000MAH power output. The small camera inside the device is capable of recording 1080p video with audio thanks to a microphone also included. It has two storage options—16GB and 32GB—that can record three to four hours or six to seven hours, respectively.

This doesn’t come with any complicated setups or apps to link to. You just need to plug it in for it to start working. And running out of storage isn’t an issue. It has video looping capabilities, meaning it’ll record over older clips when it exceeds its storage limit. The Plug A/B type will work in the country. You can score one of these by backing the project, which can cost as low as US$45. Shipping is estimated to start in June.

Source: Android Authority

Sunday
Mar262017

Samsung will completely disable charging capabilities of the Galaxy Note7

Samsung is making it extra hard for those still holding onto their Galaxy Note7 devices. The South Korean company plans to disable charging on the phablet to push those who still have the devices with them to return the product to the brand. Samsung initially limited the charging capability of the Note7 below capacity and even cut off mobile network access. If you’re still holding on to the device already deemed a fire hazard, we highly recommend you give up the device for your own safety.

Source: XDA Developers

Sunday
Mar262017

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 3/19-3/25

Sunday
Mar262017

Gorillaz’s new trippy music video is in VR

Gorillaz takes advantage of Google’s virtual reality platform for its new music video. Ahead of its new album release on April 28th, the band partnered with Google Spotlight Stories for its first music video for the album. In true Gorillaz fashion, the music video for Saturnz Barz is trippy. There are two parts to it with you watching the video from a smartphone while in a moving train and then you find yourself with the band inside a creepy haunted house and through space afterwards. Of course we have to mention the catchy tune that accompanies the video. It’s a delight to watch but might not be good to view in the office with a bit of nudity in it.

Source: Android Central