Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explodes in hotel room causing fire damage

Despite issuing a global recall last week, Samsung is still a hot topic because of its defective Galaxy Note 7 flagship. Reports of a Note 7 spontanously exploding in a hotel in Austrialia and causing US $1,400.00 worth of damage.

“My brand new Note7 exploded this morning while I was still asleep, it was plugged in and charging,” he said. “Phone completely fried, I can’t eject the SIM tray to retrieved [sic] my SIM or the SD card. I was using original charger and cable if you are wondering. Charred the hotel room bed sheet and the carpet when I whacked it down to the floor, burnt one of my finger [sic] while doing that too.”

Credit to Samsung, they gave the customer a loaner to replace his charred device and they apparently also covered all the damage done to the hotel room. 

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Android Wear gets a touch of high fashion thanks to Michael Kors

There have been various representations of Android Wear devices but many have been lacking the fashion forward design and materials that watch aficionados and style-focused users are attracted to. This isn't surprising since many of the companies creating Google's Android Wear compatible devices are consumer technology or mobile companies, their sensibilities are an extension of smartphones and PCs.

Companies like Fossil and most recently, Michael Kors is changing all that. Michael Kors new Access Line is truly luxurious yet functional and add some pizzazz to what is feeling like a tired segment. The Android Wear Access watches start at CAD $420 and go up to CAD $475. They come in both dressy and sporty versions plus have a variety of fashionable faces but with all the useful complications and notification capabilities expected from Android Wear. The Access Line is available for sale online right now.

Source: Android Authority

Logitech G's Prodigy family of mice and keyboard place gamers at an advantage

Logitech G's new Prodigy line of gaming peripherals are aimed at gamers. The new series, includes two mice, a keyboard and a headset, all share the same attributes of high-performance technology, exceptional comfort, and a sleek and modern design.

“We love building products for hardcore gamers, and we’ll never give that up,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G. “With the explosion of play across all ages and skill sets we knew we needed something more. Our new Logitech G Prodigy series gives all gamers access to our best technology. It’s gaming gear made exclusively for everyone.”

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Alienware launches new VR-capable gaming notebooks

“These new notebooks are a product of that history and approach, but also of the demands and expectations of gamers today. Being true to both is what Alienware is about and we’re proud to bring these notebooks to gamers.”

One of the biggest hassles with VR headsets is that you need a pretty hefty PC and video card to power the immersive gaming experiences. Well, not anymore. Alienware has just unveiled its newest gaming notebooks and they're VR-capable right out of the box. Best of all, these VR-ready options are tuned for both Oculus and HTC Vive headsets.

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