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Amazon Updates 2015 Tablet Lineup
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 03, 2015 09:09 AM EST |
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it is bumping up its 2015 tablet lineup before the official start of the holiday season. The online retailer giant is rolling out an update for its tablets that adds nighttime reading mode. This new mode will allow users to adjust the display of their tablets in order to minimize the so-called blue light output for a more comfortable reading experience.
Uber Releases ‘Ride Request’ Button for Developers to Add to Their Apps
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 03, 2015 09:05 AM EST |
Transportation network company Uber is looking to make its services even simpler with its newest feature. Uber has released a new button that will allow iOS and Android app developers to add the "Uber Ride Request" button to their apps. The Uber Ride Request Software Developer Kits for both the Android and iOS platform is currently available to be download on Uber's GitHub page.
Google Chrome on Android Now Consumes 70% Less Data
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 02, 2015 09:40 AM EST |
Tech giant Google announced on Tuesday that it is upgrading the compression capabilities of its Chrome Data Saver feature on the Android platform. The Mountain View-based company claims that the new compression method employed by its browser will reduce data usage by up to 70 percent.
Moto 360 Sport Hits UK, France in December; US in January
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 02, 2015 09:31 AM EST |
Motorola announced that the revamped Moto 360 Sport Android Wear smartwatch will be released in the United Kingdom and France this December. The smartwatch will debut in the United States in January 2016.
Google Hires ex-Tesla Autopilot Engineering Manager
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 02, 2015 09:23 AM EST |
Months after losing one of top executives to Apple, Tesla is once again losing yet another leading engineer to Google. Robert Rose left Tesla in October following the release of Autopilot. Reports indicate that the engineer joined Google Robotics on Dec. 2.
Microsoft, HP Unveil Plans for Cloud Platform
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 02, 2015 09:22 AM EST |
Two major players in the tech industry, Microsoft and Hewlett Packard, announced on Tuesday that they are working on a partnership in the cloud platform market. HP will provide new hardware products for Microsoft to integrate into its Azure cloud platform.
OnePlus Launches Sandstone Case for iPhone 6, iPhone 6S
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 02, 2015 09:10 AM EST |
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is breaking the cardinal rules of marketing with its latest offering. OnePlus has announced that will release a case for Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S.
Gasol has Nice Things to Say About Kobe Bryant Following Retirement Announcement
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 02, 2015 06:04 AM EST |
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol has nothing but love, respect and admiration for the National Basketball Association's "Black Mamba", Kobe Bryant.
iPhone 7 Rumors: 3.5mm Headphone Jack to be Ditched on Smartphone
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 30, 2015 07:39 AM EST |
The rumor mill is once again rolling and the latest buzz is about the upcoming iPhone 7. Rumors indicate that the iPhone 7 will come without the 3.5mm headphone jack. The flagship Apple device will instead rely solely on the Lightning connector port for both headphone and charging uses.
Li-Fi Boasts 224GB Per Second Transfer Speeds
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 30, 2015 07:20 AM EST |
Experts are constantly looking for new technologies that could upgrade the current Wi-Fi technology. The newest technology that is slowly gaining attention among tech experts is Li-Fi, a light based data delivery method that promises speeds of up to 224GB per second.
$5 Raspberry Pi Zero Sold Out in Just a Day
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 30, 2015 07:13 AM EST |
UK-based educational nonprofit company Raspberry has once again raised the bar on low-cost computing after it released the Raspberry Pi Zero on Thursday. The $5 computer has sold out in just a single day.
Volkswagen Executives Knew About False Emission Test Results About a Year Ago: Report
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 30, 2015 07:09 AM EST |
Volkswagen executives were aware of the false fuel efficiency and emission test results for at least a year before the public was informed about it, according to a report by a German newspaper.
New Court Ruling Allows The Pirate Bay to Continue Operating in Sweden
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 30, 2015 06:50 AM EST |
Notorious torrent website The Pirate Bay scored a major blow against regulators after its home country Sweden decided not to block its services.
2016 Toyota Prius Boasts Excellent Gas Mileage
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 29, 2015 08:35 AM EST |
The 2016 Toyota Prius has got auto experts and enthusiasts excited about its release. The new Prius sports some minor upgrades. Just like previous editions, the new Prius boasts excellent gas mileage as well as practicality.
Mozilla Reveals it Does Not Depend on Google Anymore
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 28, 2015 12:13 PM EST |
Mozilla, a non-profit organization, once relied on tech giant Google for all of its revenue. Recently, Mozilla reveal that it is not receiving even a single cent from Google.
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