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Darknet is a retro-future strategy-puzzle hacker game for the Gear VR

Now that AT&T announced the availability of the Samsung Gear VR in the US, we expect to hear more announcements of new games for the wearable device. We already know a few: Land’s End by USTwo, Temple Run VR by Imangi Studios, theBLU, Anshar Wards, HeroBound, and VR Quest. Recently announced and previewed is Darknet by creator of the game Auralux.



Made by indie game designer E McNeil, Darknet has been under development for more than a year. It’s available for download for free from Darknet’s website but it should be ready on the VR app store soon for $10 USD. This is after the first adopters of Gear VR have received their units.


This VR strategy game’s theme is all about hacking. Darknet offers a rich 3D-like experience similar from old movies like the Lawnmower Man, Matrix, Tron, and Hackers. If you’re a geek and are familiar with old school hacking and related movies, you’ll appreciate this in a retro-future kind of way.


Virtual reality gaming is here but it’s not quite perfect. Even the Samsung Gear VR recently released is just an Innovator Edition (not the final version) but Oculus and Samsung are already working to perfect the device.


Watching the trailer below reminds me of the early days of the Internet, hacking, cybercrime, etc. Imagine all those scenes being experienced right on the Gear VR.




Excited much? Here is an overview of Darknet on the Samsung Gear VR:




It's kinda hard to explain this hacking VR game but this is the (retro) future. Stay ahead of security, drop viruses, and crack codes on a virtual reality computer network. Make good use of hacker tools to finish this strategy-puzzle game made especially for the Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR.


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VIA: SlashGear





Android Studio IDE reaches the big version 1.0 milestone

Google's new preferred and official Integrated Development Environment (IDE) has finally reached its first stable release. With Android Studio 1.0, beginning Android developers have less hurdles to overcome when starting out, while existing developers will still have all the tools they need in one convenient package. Of course, there will be some re-learning and re-training involved, but Google is trying to make that transition as painless as possible.



To some, it might be surprising to learn that Android grew up this long without an official IDE, but it does have one, though not exactly the official IDE. Eclipse, a popular Java IDE, has been the de facto Android development environment from the beginning, but it's not exactly a breeze to set up, especially for first timers. The old way involved getting pieces here and there and making sure they work together, a daunting task for some beginners. Android Studio emphasizes on the "integrated" part of the IDE name and lumps everything you need inside a single product.



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Android Studio is based on the open source community edition of Intellij IDEA, another popular Java IDE, but of course goes beyond simple Java. Version 1.0 introduces new features that help both beginners and power users alike. For example, there is a Setup Wizard that gets the ball rolling as well as a bunch of templates that takes the drudgery out of setting up a project. Power users will probably love the powerful editor and performance analysis features, like memory usage monitor. A convenient user interface preview lets you see your apps across multiple screen sizes, languages, and Android versions. And adding support for Google Cloud services in your app is as easy as a few clicks of a button.



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Those coming from Eclipse and older versions of Android Studio will be able to easily migrate to the stable version by using the IDE's Import Project option. Android Studio releases will take after Chrome and offer four release channels, namely, Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary, with Canary being the most bleeding edge of them all.


SOURCE: Android Developers


Pimp Your Xperia with Impressive Animations

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Unlike Apple’s iOS or Microsoft’s Windows Phone, Android gives users tons of customization options. Almost every element of the user interface can be changed through third party applications, Xposed Framework modules, or simply through reverse engineering. Additionally, many OEMs also apply their own custom UIs in order to make their devices seem unique.


One OEM with quite a lot in terms of skin customization is Sony. Animations and fancy transitions are just a small part of Sony’s UI tweaks. If you feel that there could be more, XDA Senior Member kalel2012 prepared a guide that shows you how to add an animated background to the pulldown notification and system settings.


The provided method uses Apktool and any available notepad app. If you are using Windows, you should consider using Notepad++. The process of adding these animations is very simple, as kalel2012 provided all resources required in the process. If you’re planning to add them to your current Sony ROM, you need to edit just a few lines in SystemUI.


The guide can be used if your device is running the official or modded Sony firmware in the version 4.4. If you’re looking to get into some device customization, head over to the Animated Background System And Puldown Notification thread to learn more.


The post Pimp Your Xperia with Impressive Animations appeared first on xda-developers.


Nexus 6 now available on US Cellular

The Nexus 6 is now available on U.S. cellular. This one is the biggest of the family we've seen, compared to its Nexus siblings. The new smartphone comes off the line with a large 6-inch Quad HD display screen. Is it too large or are phones these days just getting bigger?



The Nexus 6 operates on the latest Android Lollipop with Qualcomm's speedy Snapdragon 805 quad-core 2.7GHz and Adreno 420 GPU. Equipped is a 13-megapixel camera with auto HDR (High Definition Resolution) that can support 4K video recording - talk about mesmerizing. Charging with the large 3220 mAh battery, it provides up to 24 hours per charge. It is not stated if thats including heavy usage of the smartphone. The smartphone only needs a quick 15 minute (turbo) charge to get up to 6 additional hours of battery life. Hitting beats harder than before the Nexus 6 has dual facing speakers to really amplify music and movies while on the go.


The Nexus 6 comes in the option of Midnight Blue and Cloud White. With a 2-year contract: the 64GB internal memory starts at $249.99 while the 32GB starts at $199.99. The dimensions are enormous as it will fill in the palm of your hand. At 6.27'' (H) x 3.15'' (W) x 0.39 '' (D), it'll be harder for those with small hands to navigate when your hand is tied up, literally.


Is it too big? Some will enjoy the tablet like smartphone, while other won't. Designing such a large phone almost takes a gamble for consumers because of the reach factor. When put to the test, the Nexus 6 comes in broader and longer than the the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus. For those who enjoy using two hands, this could be for you.


SOURCE: US Cellular





Cyanogen won’t update OnePlus Ones bought in India

It seems that Cyanogen, Inc., the commercial entity spun out of CyanogenMod's core developers (and not the open source CyanogenMod community itself) is flip flopping a bit on the issue of OTA updates on the OnePlus One in India. After reassuring OnePlus One fans and owners that it will continue to roll out updates worldwide, even in India, it now clarifies a caveat that it failed to mention before. It won't be updating Indian OnePlus One devices.



Confused? We can't blame you. This is just the latest chapter in what is turning out to be a drama involving a love triangle between OnePlus, Cyanogen, and Micromax, with India as the backdrop. Cyanogen struck up a completely exclusive deal with Micromax in India just when OnePlus was launching the OnePlus One, which runs Cyanogen's software, in India as well. While Cyanogen promised to update OnePlus One units in India, it will only cover devices in India bought outside of India. Here's the real deal:



"If a user in India purchased a OnePlus One global device in channels outside of India, they will receive our OTA firmware updates. However, this excludes OnePlus One regional devices sold directly in India."



That's a rather subtle difference that will lead to a lot of confusion, hurt feelings, and maybe even adversely affected sales. OnePlus One units bought via Amazon India, OnePlus' local partner, will not get OTA updates, but those bought directly from OnePlus or from international resellers will. This could pose a problem in the future when the lines between those two blur. Imagine someone trying to resell an Indian version posing it as an international version. Not everyone might be able to quickly tell those apart aside from scrutinizing the model numbers.


So it seems there is still indeed a need for OnePlus' own custom Android ROM after all. Instead of having very different OS versions on devices, which will definitely put a strain on their already meager resources, a single unified OnePlus OS will ensure that owners will get the same experience, especially when it comes to updates, no matter where they bought their device. In effect, Cyanogen has signed the death warrant for its OS on OnePlus devices, both current and most likely future.


SOURCE: Cyanogen, Inc.





Laserbreak Pro, an addictive and challenging puzzler

Laserbreak is a “no nonsense” puzzle game, which is not to say that it is not fun – on the contrary, it is fun and highly addictive. If you like puzzle games like Volt, XON, and Unmechanical – the latter which we featured here a while back – then Laserbreak should be right up your alley.



The premise is simple. Use your laser beam to interact with random objects in your current level – reflect the beam to shoot it around room, bounce it off multiple surfaces until you hit the target. Sounds simple enough, but the game evolves each level you get through, and it gets cumulatively difficult after every level.


The target is a box with a red X on it, but the levels will be arranged in such a way that you won’t easily be able to get to the target with your beam. “Be creative” is the mantra for this game.




Laserbreak Pro is the paid version of Laserbreak Lite. The pro version costs USD$1.50 and offers you the full game, all 75 levels, plus bonuses and unlockables. The paid version does away with the locked levels, the IAPs and the ads.


DOWNLOAD: Google Play Store


Bitcoin Billionaire makes use of your bitcoin mining skills

Noodlecake Studios, the same team who brought the hugely popular WayWard Souls mobile game, has just introduced a new game that will make you rich. Well, rich at least in the virtual world: the Bitcoin Billionaire. You know bitcoin-- that virtual money that has been controversial lately.



Bitcoin Billionaire is a new game that only requires your clicking and tapping powers plus some investment smarts. Main goal is to rake in as much bitcoins and get rich with all those money. Simply click on the screen as fast as you can to mine virtual bitcoins. Doing this will increase your wealth while in the comfort of your small office, behind that desk and dusty old computer. Tap, tap, and tap. That's all you need to do but you can upgrade the stuff in your office and make investments to get more bitcoins faster.


Spend some bitcoins on investments so you can earn while you're away (read: offline). Other investments include holographic dating to improve your social life, virtual reality, and some robot butlers to help you. From being a bitcoin miner, you can be a Bitcoin Billionairw, at least, in this game.


The best thing about Bitcoin Billionaire is that you get to satisfy your bitcoin tapping desires. You can also grab bonuses from special delivery drones, unlock achievements, and customize character. If you have time to spare, you can also adopt a kitty.




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Download Bitcoin Billionaire from the Google Play Store





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