Yesterday, PayPal launched their completely reimagined PayPal app on iPhone and Android, making it easier for customers to pay when they’re in-store and send money to friends.
Thousands of restaurants, cafes, clothing stores and other retail locations now allow shoppers to pay just using their mobile phones.
The PayPal app has a new tab called ‘Shop’, which you can use to find shops or restaurants nearby that accept PayPal payments. You can then ‘check in’ and open a tab with just a swipe. You can change how you want to pay right on the “check in” screen, meaning you’ve really got access to your entire wallet in the app. After you’ve paid, you’ll see a confirmation alert and our usual PayPal email receipt.
Download the new app on your iPhone or Android smartphone and check it out.
Apple has started to invite members of the media to a special event on September 10 at 10:00AM Pacific Time.
Scheduled to be held at Apple’s campus in Cupertino, the event’s invitation includes the phrase, “This should brighten everyone’s day.”
The event will include the formal announcement of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, as well as the final release of iOS 7. Reports have suggested that Apple will use a separate event, most likely in October, to debut new iPad models.
Nintendo today announced an all-new piece of hardware: the Nintendo 2DS. The entry-level handheld will launch on October 12 alongside Pokemon X and Y for $130. The 3DS currently retails for $170.
The Nintendo 2DS will play all Nintendo 3DS games and is backwards compatible with Nintendo DS titles. It will be available in two versions: black with blue trim and black with red trim.
The form factor of the Nintendo 2DS is completely different than the 3DS. The new model is not hinged. And though it features two screens (of identical size to the 3DS), it bears a more tablet, slate style.
The Nintendo 2DS features two cameras with which users can snap photos or record video. Users can’t play back this content in 3D on their systems, but can insert their SD card into a 3DS to view their content in 3D.
Just because Nintendo is releasing a non-3D handheld, it does not mean the company is distancing itself from 3D altogether, as the 3DS will remain on sale. Instead, the 2DS is aimed at attracting more consumers overall through its lower price point, according to Nintendo marketing executive Scott Moffitt.
Apple will unveil its next-generation iPhone at a September 10 event, according to a report from AllThingsD—a publication that is frequently fed accurate advance details on upcoming product releases by Apple.
AllThingsD says that the event will focus on the “update it has in store for the current iPhone,” but doesn’t definitively rule in or out an unveiling of the well-documented but still unannounced low-cost iPhone. “Naturally, any new phones will be running iOS 7,” the report notes, suggesting that the public release of the operating system first shown in June will also take place in September.
The report suggests that the event is unlikely to see the release of OS X Mavericks, and says there is “no indication” that Apple’s television or watch products are “close to debuting.” Nothing was said about new iPads, iPods, or other products.
The VIXIA mini compact personal camcorder ($300) features an ultra wide-angle Canon f/2.8 fisheye lens (160 degree movies / 170 degree photos) allowing a user to shoot from unique and creative perspectives while including their surroundings to make their videos and images more interesting. By utilizing the Wide Mode users can give the viewer a full view of their surroundings and then switch to Close-Up Mode to provide emphasis on a particular subject. While in Close-up Mode, users can record a centered 1920 x 1440 resolution image with little distortion. They can also quickly toggle from one shooting mode to the other, or switch back and forth between video and image mode, by touching the camcorder’s innovatively designed 2.7-inch capacitive-tilt touch panel LCD display. Attached to the camera by two parallel hinges, the Vari-Angle LCD monitor allows for various shooting styles, including low-angle shooting, normal and high-angle-shooting and self-shooting.
In addition, the camcorder’s 12.8 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor combined with the Canon DIGIC DV4 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM, allowing shooters to capture and record stunning Full HD video in MP4 format as well as jpeg still images to a removable microSD card, all in the exceptional image quality standard that the Canon line of VIXIA camcorders are known for. The camcorder’s video image quality is further enhanced with the use of a Mechanical Shutter for the recording of moving subjects with little distortion. Beyond delivering high-quality video, the VIXIA mini compact personal camcorder also records high-quality audio thanks to its built-in stereo microphone. By using Audio Scene Select modes, users can choose an audio scene that matches their surroundings such as music or speech or even suppressing road noise.
Once a user has recorded their video blog, or a day at the park with the kids, it’s time to share the video or images with friends, family and fans. The VIXIA mini compact personal camcorder comes with built-in Wi-Fi allowing users to quickly share their video and photos to social networking sites like YouTube and Facebook, or they can be sent directly to their PC. A user can also upload their video or still images taken with the VIXIA mini compact personal camcorder from virtually anywhere by downloading the free Canon Movie Uploader app onto their iOS supported device.
The Live Streaming feature allows for users to view and record on their iOS or Android device when they download the free Canon CameraAccess2 App.The Canon CameraAccess2 App is available for download on both iOS and Android supported smartphones and tablets. The Live Streaming feature also allows a user to control the VIXIA mini compact personal camcorder from remote locations.
The VIXIA mini compact personal camcorder will be available in black and white and is scheduled to be available September 2013.
Ellen DeGeneres will return to host the Oscars for a second time, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. The Academy Awards will be broadcast live on March 2nd, 2014. “We are thrilled to have Ellen DeGeneres host the Oscars,” said Zadan and Meron. “As a longtime friend, we had always hoped to find a project for us to do together and nothing could be more exciting than teaming up to do the Oscars. There are few stars today who have Ellen’s gift for comedy, with her great warmth and humanity. She is beloved everywhere and we expect that the audience at the Dolby Theatre, and in homes around the globe, will be as excited by this news as we are.” DeGeneres added, ”I am so excited to be hosting the Oscars for the second time. You know what they say – the third time’s the charm.”
Elllen DeGeneres hosted the 79th Academy Awards in 2007, for which she received a Primetime Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.” DeGeneres has made a home for herself in daytime with her hit syndicated talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which has earned a total of 45 Daytime Emmys during its 10 seasons.
The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy, Kensington Palace has announced. The baby was delivered at 16:24 BST at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz. The Duke of Cambridge said in a statement the couple “could not be happier”. He and the duchess will remain in the hospital overnight.
The news has been displayed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in line with tradition. A bulletin – signed by the Queen’s gynaecologist Marcus Setchell, who led the medical team that delivered the baby – was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the palace under police escort.
The document said: “Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm today.
On the heels of the worldwide success of “Man of Steel,” director Zack Snyder is bringing together the two greatest Super Heroes of all time—Batman and Superman—for the first time on the big screen.
The current hit, “Man of Steel,” has taken in more than $630 million at the worldwide box office to date, and climbing. Along with its star, Henry Cavill, the upcoming film brings back Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane. The new Batman has yet to be cast.
Snyder is co-writing the story with David S. Goyer, who will then pen the screenplay. Production is expected to begin in 2014, with an anticipated release date in Summer 2015.
At The Walking Dead panel today at San Diego Comic-Con, AMC debuted the very cool (and lengthy) Season 4 trailer, along with announcing the premiere date of October 13. Check it out below:
Ubisoft has revealed the very first gameplay trailer for the upcoming new adventure in the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, as well as four special editions.
Those who pre-order the game will also gain access to ‘The Watch’, a VIP program allowing players to dive deeper into the Assassin’s Creed world, embark on exclusive quests, access to additional information and bonus content. The unique activation code for the program will be given out from select retailers — Game, Amazon and GameStop in Ireland.
Customers can also pre-order a limited Edward Kenway: The Assassin Pirate figurine on Ubisoft’s online store Uplay from today, ahead of its October release. This premium collectible item will also include bonus in-game weapons and skins and will be on sale in October 2013.
See below the four special editions – Black Chest Edition, Buccanear Edition, The Skull Edition, and The Special Edition.
The Black Chest Edition (Uplay exclusive)
This prestigious edition includes everything a true Assassin’s Creed fan could desire and a very limited quantity is available for pre-order exclusively via Uplay by visiting: http://shop.ubi.com/AC4BF:
Premium Quality 55 cm Diorama of Captain Edward on the Jackdaw’s Bow
Exclusive SteelBook™
High-quality artbook
The official soundtrack
Two Lithographs in their protective envelope
Two canvas prints
All existing additional Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Unlockable In-Game Content, including single player missions, skins and weapons
Collector’s box
Physical pirate booty:
Parchment world map
An original Black Flag replica
The Buccaneer Edition (exclusive to Game in the UK & Gamestop in Ireland)
This premium edition offers a selection of essential physical and digital items for fans:
Premium Quality Edward Kenway Figurine on the Jackdaw’s Crow’s Nest
High-quality artbook
The official soundtrack
Two Lithographs in their protective envelope
Collector’s box
Additional Unlockable In-game Content
The Skull Edition (available in the UK)
This edition includes physical and digital content for the Assassin’s Creed enthusiast:
Collector Jumbo Steel Case
High-quality artbook
The official soundtrack
Two Lithographs in their protective envelope
Unlockable In-game Content
The Special Edition (exclusive to Game in the UK & Xtravision in Ireland)
This special edition will be available at the standard price and includes unlockable in-game content only available at game launch.
Yesterday, PayPal launched their completely reimagined PayPal app on iPhone and Android, making it easier for customers to pay when they’re in-store and send money to friends.
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