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Launch desktop apps from inside Google Drive

When you’re viewing a list of files on a Mac or PC, right clicking on an item (or group of items) gives you the “Open with” option. Well friends, that same handy shortcut now resides in Google Drive , too. Thanks to a handy Chrome extension , you can fire up Photoshop from Google’s cloud-based repository inside the browser — no need to head elsewhere to get the work session started. Of course, you’ll need to have Chrome installed in order to leverage the add-on. And in case you forgot, you don’t even have to launch Microsoft Office to edit Drive-stored documents and spreadsheets either. Filed under: Internet , Software , Google Comments Source: Google Drive Blog

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Tesla delays Model X again, aims for Q3 2015

Tucked into Tesla Motor’s Q3 2014 earnings letter to its shareholders, the automaker announced that its Model X SUV had been delayed once again. First slated to hit the road in 2013, and then pushed to 2014 before another bump to early 2015 , the company’s electric SUV won’t roll off of the assembly line until the second half of next year. Thanks to the new Dual Motor drive on the Model S, the powertrain for the X is said to be nearly done; however, more testing is needed elsewhere. In the letter, CEO Elon Musk admitted that criticism in regards to the varying timelines is valid, but that Tesla won’t trot out the vehicle until it’s ready to properly “delight customers.” “Doing so negatively affects the short term, but positively affects the long term, ” he continued. According to Musk, working out the kinks now will also ensure that the outfit can crank out the Model X quicker than it did the Model S back in 2012. Of course, folks who’ve already shelled out the reservation fee won’t be too happy, I’d imagine. Filed under: Transportation Comments Source: Tesla Motors (PDF)

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ShitExpress will send poop in a box anywhere in exchange for Bitcoins

You can find absolutely anything on the internet, and services that send poop on your behalf to people who’ve incurred your hatred are old news . This new startup called ShitExpress, however, offers something its older rivals can’t: the ability to accept Bitcoins for total anonymity. No credit card means no paper trail. And, if you take great care to make sure you browse the internet anonymously, nobody will find out it’s your doing. For the Bitcoin equivalent of $17, the company will send horse manure (more types will be added in the future, as should be expected from a respected poop delivery service) anywhere in the world for you. That price includes packaging (you can choose to send it in a plain box or disguised as a fancy, expensive gift), shipping, a personalized letter and a message telling the recipient to be a better human being. When Motherboard’s Jason Koebler sent an order to himself, he said the package was marked as a Halloween gag gift to pass customs. But, we’ll bet an official from one of the stricter countries will open one to check it, only to come across a nasty surprise. [Image credit: Kristian Bjornard/Flickr ] Comments Via: Motherboard Source: Shit Express

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Microsoft Office will soon tap into your Dropbox

Microsoft would just love it if you used OneDrive for all your document storage needs, but let’s face it: loyalties to rival cloud services run deep. That’s why, in the spirit of compromise (or acknowledging user demand), the folks in Redmond have inked a curious deal with Dropbox . Over the coming weeks, you’ll be able to access your Dropbox files from your Microsoft Office apps, and edit those Office documents from within the Dropbox mobile app. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too, as Dropbox is working on connecting its website to Microsoft’s Office Online tools and prepping a Dropbox Windows Phone app for a launch within the next few months. It might seem a little odd for Microsoft to so openly embrace an apparent rival, but the company can’t deny the facts. Dropbox currently has over 200 million users dumping their files into accounts all the time, and Microsoft isn’t trying to beat them over their heads with word of OneDrive’s superiority this time. No, it’s meeting people on their cloud-based doorsteps with a terribly useful feature, and it just might win some new fans because of it. Comments Source: Dropbox Blog

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SoundCloud inks its first major label deal, eyes streaming service in 2015

After rumors swirled for months regarding SoundCloud’s pending licensing deals with major labels, Warner Music Group is the first to sign on. As part of the agreement, the German audio-streaming site will shell out funds each time one of the labels’ songs are spun. What’s more, it seems the crux of the deal was that SoundCloud would guarantee it’d be launching its own subscription service — which is said to happen during the first half of 2015. The label will get a kickback when parts of its catalog are used in mashups too, but it doesn’t have to open its entire library for access. Warner also nabs a small stake in the site, a stipulation that was reported to be somewhere between 3 and 5 percent back in the summer . Right now, SoundCloud and its apps are free, but pack in ads to bring in revenue from its 175 million monthly users. Artists who upload their work in bulk have to fork over a monthly fee, but that’s for sharing only, as musicians don’t see any money in return. Lastly, it seems that talks with both Universal Music and Sony are on-going, per the Wall Street Journal report. Filed under: Internet , Software Comments Source: Wall Street Journal

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Sharp’s night vision camera records color even in total darkness

Say goodbye to the days of monochrome night vision footage , folks. Sharp recently unveiled an infrared security camera that captures color 720p video, even in absolute darkness. The trick is an imaging sensor that uses near-infrared for illumination; unlike virtually every other competitor, this camera doesn’t have to resort to conventional lights (and thus give itself away) to get a vivid picture. The device will likely be limited to corporate and government customers when it goes on sale in late November, but it could have a big impact on your safety. Building managers will soon have an easier time identifying intruders, not just spotting them — while the technology might not stop a break-in, it should increase the chances of catching thieves before they strike again. Filed under: Cameras Comments Source: Sharp , CEATEC

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Amazon giving Prime Members unlimited cloud photo storage

If speedy delivery and a video service wasn’t good enough, Amazon is now throwing another sweetener in to convince you to sign up to Prime. The retailer has announced that it’ll offer Prime subscribers unlimited photo storage in the company’s cloud drive. According to the release, users will be able to upload their collections in full resolution to ensure that their image is always protected. As well as the company’s own smartphone and tablets, the service will work on iOS and Android devices, and the snaps can be accessed with a variety of hardware including the Fire TV, Stick, PS3, PS4 and, presumably, any device that can already access the company’s other online attractions. Filed under: Internet , Amazon Comments Source: Businesswire

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AT&T and Verizon want your LTE calls to cross networks

As nice as it is that the big US carriers are starting to roll out high-quality calls over LTE , there’s a big catch: those calls don’t cross networks, so you’re frequently stuck with regular voice service. Happily, that’s going to change soon. AT&T and Verizon have revealed plans to make voice over LTE work between their systems in 2015. If all goes well, you’ll get pristine-sounding conversations when you reach a Verizon customer from your AT&T phone (and vice versa). As for playing nicely with other networks? Well, that depends. Sprint is still being cautious with its VoLTE launch. T-Mobile, meanwhile, has already been testing interoperability — as CEO John Legere is eager to point out , AT&T and Verizon may be late to the party. Whoever can claim bragging rights, the upgrades are good news if you’ve ever had trouble making out muddy calls. Filed under: Cellphones , Wireless , Mobile , Verizon , AT&T Comments Source: PR Newswire

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Acer’s first laptop with a 4K display ships this month for $1,500

Hey, Toshiba: you’re no longer the only game in town for big-name laptops with 4K displays. Acer has announced a new version of its V Nitro Black Edition portable with a 15.6-inch, 3, 840 x 2, 140 screen at its heart, giving you extra-sharp imagery when you’re gaming or editing photos. It promises to be a better deal than its arch-nemesis. You’ll get a quad-core i7 processor and a 1TB spinning hard drive like the Toshiba PC, but you’ll also find a 256GB solid-state drive, 16GB of memory and GeForce GTX 860M graphics. In short, you won’t be hunting for upgrades on this system. The 4K rig should be available through Amazon, Microsoft, Newegg and Tiger Direct this month, or just in time to make it one heckuva gift… for yourself, naturally. Comments Via: VentureBeat Source: Acer (PRWeb)

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Carnival’s cruise ships are getting much faster WiFi

If you’ve tried to use internet access aboard a cruise ship, you know it can be an exercise in frustration — the connection is rarely speedy or reliable enough to make you feel at home. You might not have that problem on your next pleasure trip, however. Carnival is now rolling out WiFi@Sea , a “smart hybrid” network that automatically switches between satellite data and land-based antennas depending on whichever is quickest. In theory, this leads to service that’s not just 10 times faster, but more reliable; you should have an easier time uploading vacation photos, even if you’re between ports. You’ll need to time your next voyage carefully if you want to try this speedier service for yourself. WiFi@Sea be available before the end of the year, but only in North America for Carnival ships headed to the Caribbean; it’ll reach Alaskan cruises next summer, and you’ll see it in other corners of the globe between 2015 and 2016. That’s potentially a long wait, but it beats having to grapple with sub-par wireless while you’re traveling the seas. [Image credit: Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines/Getty Images] Filed under: Transportation , Networking Comments Via: Gizmodo , The Verge Source: Carnival (MarketWatch)

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