Friday, December 05, 2014
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Meet the Indiegogo "Transform the Smartphone Challenge" Finalists
For the last few months, developers and entrepreneurs have been busy sharing their ideas for creating the next generation of Moto Mods through our...
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Unlimited Possibilities: Moto Mod Innovation Goes Global
When we launched the Moto Z family of smartphones and Moto Mods, we opened up a new world of possibilities. We shared our commitment to innovation...
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Magnifying Community Impact: Moto Dedicates Music Studio in São Paulo, Brazil
Our mission: to promote the social inclusion of low-income youth in Brazil through cultural entrepreneurship. The result? “Estúdio Moto” (Moto Studio)...
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Mod the Future Visits the Big Apple: Behind the Scenes at the NYC Hackathon
What do 53 developers, 18 entrepreneurs, three designers, one surgeon and a dog named Goose have in common? These eager participants (and K9) all...
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From New Releases to Hackathons, Moto Mods Gain Momentum
Six months ago, we took a stand against incremental innovation with our Moto Z family of smartphones and Moto Mods™ – and we’ve never looked...
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14 Things You Can Do on One DROID Turbo Battery Charge
There’s a yet-to-be-named emotion—somewhere between panic, despair, sorrow, and isolation—that can only be felt when our smartphones die. Our phones are our connections to the world. When that connection is lost, so are we.
To keep you connected at all times, we built the new DROID Turbo with a huge 3900 mAh battery—the largest battery of any smartphone—that gives you up to 48 hours of battery life (assuming mixed usage of email, web browsing, apps, texting, calling, etc., that you may typically use in any given day).
Two days is a long time. And that got us thinking: What kind of fun and epic adventures could you get into on a single charge of the DROID Turbo?
Here are just a few:
- Fly from San Francisco to Sydney, Australia, take a photo of the famous Sydney Opera House, then fly home.
- Drive from Portland, Maine to Seattle, Washington.
- Ride every New York City subway line from start to finish.
- Bike from Chicago to Pittsburgh.
- Bake about 60 batches of brownies.
- Walk across Massachusetts (to work off all those brownies).
- Listen to your favorite pop song on repeat about 800 times.
- Watch all eight movies about the adventures of a certain boy wizard and his friends. Twice.
- Roast a 400-pound pig
- Shuck 14,000 oysters (assuming your oyster-shucking skills are sound).
- Learn five common Italian phrases, fly to Rome, use them all as you explore the city.
- Ride Japan’s 8133-foot “Steel Dragon 2000” roller coaster 720 times.
- Do 172,800 jumping jacks.
What did we miss? Share your ideas for what you can accomplish in two days on Twitter using #My48Hours!
Posted by Jim Thiede, Product Marketing
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Autumn Colors for Any Season with Moto X: 6 Great Fall Designs
For many in the northern hemisphere, the weather outside is just shifting from “Oh, it’s crisp and beautiful today!” to “Holy moly, is it winter now?” Ah, savoring—or, for some of us, remembering—the last days of autumn. But just because the days of orange and yellow leaves are quickly ending doesn't mean you can't continue to celebrate the beauty of fall colors with your phone.
We wanted to celebrate the last days of the season with examples of how you and your phone can get you into the spirit. Maybe you want your phone to match your autumn sweater or celebrate a recent team’s victory or capture the color of the leaves. Whatever you want, there are all sorts of ways to make your Moto X fit the season. Here are just a few:
Since the trees outside are shedding their leaves to show their bark, there’s a deep wood grain with flair of orange to mark the passing of the season:
Sometimes it’s the leaves themselves that speak to us. In that case, there’s a spice-colored Moto X with a hint of yellow to capture the passing of the season.
If you're wanting to savor Thanksgiving traditions of turkey and cranberry sauce, then this Moto X conjures up images of both:
And if you just want to sit back and enjoy football season, there are always options to make it match your favorite team’s colors but here’s one for people that just love the game:
And in football leather:
If you’re the Bay Area—or a New Yorker who still hasn’t let it go—these can help you celebrate baseball’s biggest achievement the entire offseason. Just don’t go to Kansas City for a little while.
Whatever your mood, there are plenty of ways to make your Moto X. Go ahead and check it out for yourself.
Posted by the Motorola Blog Team
We wanted to celebrate the last days of the season with examples of how you and your phone can get you into the spirit. Maybe you want your phone to match your autumn sweater or celebrate a recent team’s victory or capture the color of the leaves. Whatever you want, there are all sorts of ways to make your Moto X fit the season. Here are just a few:
Posted by the Motorola Blog Team
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Black Friday Survival Guide: 6 ways to fend off the monstrous crowds
Don’t let this happen to you. Armed with some Motorola devices and a vigilant attitude, you can survive the hordes this holiday season. Here’s how:
1. Gather intelligence. Anytime you’re standing still, locked in indecision, you are vulnerable. Never get caught wondering if you can buy the same thing for cheaper somewhere else. Apps like ShopSavvy and RedLaser let you scan barcodes and compare prices at other stores, while PriceGrabber compares in-store prices to sales across the Internet. Be aware that this level of savviness may also make you a target! Watch out for people looking over your shoulder and following you through the store.
2. Know the terrain. First, know your closest exit at all times. Second, plan your Black Friday with surgical efficiency. You will be hitting several stores, so download an app like ESPO route planner to optimize your path from place to place. You’ll get your shopping done twice as fast as everyone else, so you can be the first to get home and dive into Thanksgiving leftovers.
3. Stay on mission. It can be hard keeping track of what to buy all of your loved ones. You may find yourself in the store browsing, wondering if they would like this thing or that. Before you know it, you’re one of the zombies staggering aimlessly through the aisles. Preserve your humanity with a nifty gift list app. Dictate gift ideas the moment they strike using Moto Hint, monitor what you’ve spent and who you still need to shop for, and share lists with others. Shop like you’re on a mission. Because you are.
4. Track your vitals. The intensity of Black Friday is enough to make anyone’s heart race. Which might make you wonder what your new, accelerated heart rate is. With Moto Body, you can find out. If your signs are good, keep on shopping. To get Moto Body, just get the update on Moto Connect for your Moto 360.
5. If you’re low on juice. Panic is the enemy! Take a deep breath. You have a Power Pack Slim. It lets you charge up. It’s lightweight, compact and you can even charge a buddies phone at the same time. Wait… you didn’t get a Power Pack Slim? Okay, maybe you should panic now.
6. Or just remain indoors. If it all seems too dangerous to venture out, close the blinds, lock the doors and lie low until Cyber Monday for some sweet deals. Why fight the zombie crowds when you can shop right from your phone? Plus, you still have all those leftovers to eat…
Posted by the Motorola Blog Team
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Cyber Monday Deal: Moto X (2nd gen.) starting at 1 cent for Verizon Customers, $140 Off for everyone else, plus 30% off accessories
This Black Friday we want you to stay home and chill. Kick back, digest your Thanksgiving meal, and maybe head over to Motorola.com and take Moto Maker for a spin.
Why?
On Monday, December 1 at 11am CST, we’re offering an off-contract Moto X (2nd gen.) starting at just $359. That’s $140 off the regular price. You read that right: we’re offering $140 off a Moto X and an additional 30% off any accessory you order along with it.
For Verizon Wireless customers, you can grab a new Moto X starting at one cent. (And you thought you’d never need the penny you saw glued to the sidewalk.)
How do you get in on it? On Monday at 11 am CST in the U.S. and at 2 am CST in the EU, simply start here to register. You will receive a confirmation email and then receive a unique promotional code to seal the deal. But don’t wait too long - you have to use the code by Monday 12/15 at 11:59 CST. That’s just 14 days.
Here are the details:
Happy Cyber Monday.
Why?
On Monday, December 1 at 11am CST, we’re offering an off-contract Moto X (2nd gen.) starting at just $359. That’s $140 off the regular price. You read that right: we’re offering $140 off a Moto X and an additional 30% off any accessory you order along with it.
For Verizon Wireless customers, you can grab a new Moto X starting at one cent. (And you thought you’d never need the penny you saw glued to the sidewalk.)
How do you get in on it? On Monday at 11 am CST in the U.S. and at 2 am CST in the EU, simply start here to register. You will receive a confirmation email and then receive a unique promotional code to seal the deal. But don’t wait too long - you have to use the code by Monday 12/15 at 11:59 CST. That’s just 14 days.
Here are the details:
- $140 off the price of an off-contract Moto X (2nd gen.).
- Moto X (2nd gen.) on Verizon Wireless starting at one cent. If a consumer signs up for a new account, has an eligible upgrade, or adds a line, they can get a 16gb Moto X for $.01, 32Gb for $50.01. Wood and leather available for an additional $25
- 30% off any accessories with the purchase of a Moto X (2nd gen.)*.
- Registration for the code is Mon, Dec. 1, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm CST OR while supplies last
- Codes must be redeemed by Monday 12/15 11:59 pm CST.
Happy Cyber Monday.
*excluding Chromecast
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Nice Gifts for Naughty Loved Ones
We know you wouldn’t put people on your “naughty” list for such trivial things, and coal is too harsh a gift for such friends. So allow us to suggest a few holiday gift ideas that may help tip things back toward nice:
The Friend: The Multitasker
You don’t know where you are in time or space when you’re with this friend. He’s answering emails, cooking dinner, vacuuming the floor, and tending to his dog pack all at once—and Lucky You becomes designated Phone Answerer, Stand-In Texter, Navigator, and general Keeper of the Phone.
The Gift: Moto Hint, a tiny and stylish wireless earbud, will let her use his phone while his hands are full, and save you from being drafted into duty as an emergency pack mule. (Using Hint with Moto X, he'll even be able to use his phone using his voice with Touchless Control or using gestures Voice Actions!)
The Friend: The Media Mogul
He loves music, video, and games—which would be fine if he weren’t always blaring it at top volume, even when other people (read: you and the whole entire restaurant) aren’t necessarily enjoying it as much as he is.
The Gift: Time to nip this in the bud. Literally. With stereo earbuds. In fact, you can get deals on great sounding Motorola wired and wireless earbuds and more with our two-day music sale, when all music products are 50% off.
The Friend: The Klutz
Everyday life is an extreme sport for this friend: She trips, bumbles, and fumbles her way through life, leaving a good-natured trail of destruction. She goes through glassware like Kleenex. Her smartphone seems to have a regular meeting with the pavement.
The Gift: A sturdy case cover should help keep that phone looking fresh, even if it takes the occasional fall. If he’s a real disaster-magnet, turn him on to Motorola’s Moto Care Accident Protection.
If his phone is past the point of no return, go for the trifecta: a new Motorola device with a case and Moto Care Accident Protection. It’s the best you can do short of covering him in bubble wrap.
The Friend: The Power User
She lives through her phone and she drives it to the very limit, using it to run every aspect of her life all day long. At the end of the day, she’s sweating bullets as her battery hits the red line.
The Gift: A portable Power Pack will keep her connected. She can even use it to charge two devices at once. If she doesn’t want to carry around a full size Power Pack, try the svelte Power Pack Slim, which will let her carry backup power right on her keychain.
The Friend: The Color Coordinator
His shirt, tie and socks all match. Always. Heaven forbid something clash with the color scheme of the day!
The Gift: Enter Moto G. It’s a powerful, affordable smartphone, and it features an available assortment of swappable accessory backs. So he can match his phone with the rest of the ensemble, whatever he chooses.
You don’t know where you are in time or space when you’re with this friend. He’s answering emails, cooking dinner, vacuuming the floor, and tending to his dog pack all at once—and Lucky You becomes designated Phone Answerer, Stand-In Texter, Navigator, and general Keeper of the Phone.
The Gift: Moto Hint, a tiny and stylish wireless earbud, will let her use his phone while his hands are full, and save you from being drafted into duty as an emergency pack mule. (Using Hint with Moto X, he'll even be able to use his phone using his voice with Touchless Control or using gestures Voice Actions!)
The Friend: The Media Mogul
He loves music, video, and games—which would be fine if he weren’t always blaring it at top volume, even when other people (read: you and the whole entire restaurant) aren’t necessarily enjoying it as much as he is.
The Gift: Time to nip this in the bud. Literally. With stereo earbuds. In fact, you can get deals on great sounding Motorola wired and wireless earbuds and more with our two-day music sale, when all music products are 50% off.
The Friend: The Klutz
Everyday life is an extreme sport for this friend: She trips, bumbles, and fumbles her way through life, leaving a good-natured trail of destruction. She goes through glassware like Kleenex. Her smartphone seems to have a regular meeting with the pavement.
The Gift: A sturdy case cover should help keep that phone looking fresh, even if it takes the occasional fall. If he’s a real disaster-magnet, turn him on to Motorola’s Moto Care Accident Protection.
If his phone is past the point of no return, go for the trifecta: a new Motorola device with a case and Moto Care Accident Protection. It’s the best you can do short of covering him in bubble wrap.
The Friend: The Power User
She lives through her phone and she drives it to the very limit, using it to run every aspect of her life all day long. At the end of the day, she’s sweating bullets as her battery hits the red line.
The Gift: A portable Power Pack will keep her connected. She can even use it to charge two devices at once. If she doesn’t want to carry around a full size Power Pack, try the svelte Power Pack Slim, which will let her carry backup power right on her keychain.
The Friend: The Color Coordinator
His shirt, tie and socks all match. Always. Heaven forbid something clash with the color scheme of the day!
The Gift: Enter Moto G. It’s a powerful, affordable smartphone, and it features an available assortment of swappable accessory backs. So he can match his phone with the rest of the ensemble, whatever he chooses.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Making a green workspace in a historic building
As creators of many products, environmental design choices and materials selection are hugely important to us. We are passionate about extending that same commitment to other areas of our business, so we were thrilled when the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) granted our new headquarters in Chicago’s historic Merchandise Mart their LEED Platinum Certification.
The highest level of certification, LEED Platinum means that when USGBC reviewed our 607,000-square-foot office space, it was able to award the maximum points for energy efficiency. As the Mart’s largest tenant we cover most of the top four floors and rooftop. Our 2,000 employees there work in a mix of spaces that include open-plan offices, seven cutting-edge engineering labs, and various multi-purpose spaces, like micro-kitchens, game rooms, and a theater.
The challenge was that the Mart was built in 1930, before energy efficiency was a pressing concern. When we designed and built our new workspace, we worked hard to ensure that it incorporated the latest advances in energy, lighting, and materials to provide a great work environment that was also environmentally friendly. We upgraded power management, lighting and HVAC infrastructure to the latest technology. Among Chicago’s 864 LEED certified projects, only 40 have earned Platinum, with our new home being the largest of all Platinum projects.
We’re very proud of our offices in the Mart, and we’re happy that the USGBC has recognized the work and care that went into making them an amazing workspace.
Posted by Bill Olson
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