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LastPass for Android gets a Material Design update with improved navigation

Apr10
by on April 10, 2015 at 2:28 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

As with most Android apps, it was only a matter of time: Password manager LastPass has gotten a Material Design update. The visual overhaul is part of an overall move to simplify the app and make it easier to navigate through. As often seen with Material design, there’s now a floating action button at the lower right hand corner of the screen. Once you press it, a pop up menu will appear with options to add a new Site, Secure Note or Form Fill profile. There’s the expected left-hand drawer that you pull in with a swipe for more options,…

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Amazon Prime’s adding High Dynamic Range content this year, even though most people don’t have 4K yet

Apr10
by on April 10, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

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Amazon’s announced that it’ll be adding High Dynamic Range (HDR) content to Prime later this year. Customers in the US, UK and Germany will be able to watch the movies and TV shows taking advantage of the technology. HDR is designed to bring greater contrast to the screen with more detailed shadows and distinct highlights making colors appear richer and more lifelike. Netflix is also adding HDR streaming later this year. Amazon brought 4K Ultra HD streaming to Prime in December last year, in a move that delighted early adopters.  The arrival of HDR content on the service will please the…

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The grim reality of doing work video calls from home

Apr10
by on April 10, 2015 at 2:15 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables

As someone who has done many meetings, interviewed job applicants, and even appeared on national TV news via online video links from home, I can totally relate to Vooza’s latest video. There’s always something waiting to go wrong… Vooza – a video comic strip about the tech world regularly shares a new video with you lovely TNW readers. Sign up for Vooza’s email list to get exclusive access to more funny videos like this one. Click here to support Vooza (and receive cool rewards).

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46% off the Extreme Micro Drone 2.0 with aerial camera (free worldwide shipping)

Apr10
by on April 10, 2015 at 12:56 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers, TNWDeals

Looking for the next tech toy to add to your collection? The Extreme Micro Drone 2.0 is ready for take-off. This compact quadrocopter is perfect for indoor and outdoor flights and complex aerial maneuvers, and can capture it all with its on-board camera! Simply charge up the drone via USB, pick up the remote control, and pilot the Extreme Micro Drone 2.0 as far as 400 feet away and perform 360-degree flips with ease. Order now from TNW Deals for just $74.99, including free international shipping! ➤ Get this deal now

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Your ultimate guide to giving feedback that doesn’t suck

Apr10
by on April 10, 2015 at 12:11 pm
Posted In: advice, Around the Web, feedback, How-To's, Insider

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Shannon is the Chief Content Officer for CloudPeeps, where she crafts words, creates strategies, and recruits loyal brand advocates. She’s also the founder of asongaday.co, hand-curated songs delivered to your inbox, and an enthusiast of live music, sunshine, craft beer, and quality content. This post originally appeared on the Cloudpeeps blog. Sharing feedback is tough no matter what circumstance you face. Most of us try to be constructive, to balance positive and negative, to tailor it to the recipients communication preferences and ideally, to communicate your overarching goals while sharing. It’s nerve-racking. The first thing to know is that the responsibility of sharing…

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