Remember how things were around the turn of the millennium? It was an exciting time of Y2K hysteria, wearing our shoes through airport security, and carrying flip phones that were just that: phones. Things have changed a lot since then. Now, our phones have more computing power than NASA used during the Apollo era, and… Continue reading 2 breakthroughs that could disrupt the iOS/Android duopoly
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Oyster’s “Netflix for books” may be the service avid readers have wanted
Oyster has already established a compelling elevator pitch: “Netflix for books.” Pay a monthly fee, get access to an unlimited number of 100,000 titles available in Oyster’s app. The app is beautifully designed and certainly rivals that of Amazon’s Kindle and Apple’s iBooks version. But whether its business model is as much of a threat, and… Continue reading Oyster’s “Netflix for books” may be the service avid readers have wanted
Mac Pro set to be released Fall 2013
The wait is almost over. Apple has started airing a teaser video from WWDC that reveals the sleek new look to its next generation desktop. According to sources, it will be released this Fall. The newest entry into the long line of desktops is a complete redesign unlike anything that’s hit mainstream computing in the… Continue reading Mac Pro set to be released Fall 2013
If you use the iOS app for Tumblr, change your password now
Tumblr didn’t say it was hacked. They didn’t say that any data was lost nor did they say that that there is any reason for concern. They did, however, tell all iOS app users to download the new version with a “very important” security update. Oh, and they also told everyone to change their password… Continue reading If you use the iOS app for Tumblr, change your password now
New app brings Likemind-ed people together
A new iOS application is bringing people with common interests together through rather simple and traditional methods. The app Likemind allows users to tear off virtual tabs from virtual flyers that other users post. While this is quite a few steps ahead of walking around the neighborhood with a stack of flyers and a staple… Continue reading New app brings Likemind-ed people together
4 Microsoft innovations that people actually like
You probably don’t love everything that Microsoft has put out. In fact, a lot of people look at Microsoft as a completely out of touch company; however, they do still have some classic gems. Here are 4 Microsoft innovations that people actually like: 1. The Surface Tablet Ever since Apple launched the iPad in… Continue reading 4 Microsoft innovations that people actually like
Is Microsoft crazy to offer $100,000 for Windows Phone 8 apps?
The short answer: no. The longer answer is that they have to do something. When Microsoft first made the jump into the smartphone arena with their Windows Phone 7 operating system, it’s likely that they knew they had a tough road to climb and that they would be the third option for most phone buyers,… Continue reading Is Microsoft crazy to offer $100,000 for Windows Phone 8 apps?
Highlights from the Apple WWDC Keynote 2013
The tech world has been buzzing for the past 24 hours with news from Apple’s WWDC 2013 Keynote. Apple hosted its first Apple Event, where they introduced several new pieces of innovative technology as well as improvements on current Apple products. You can read my detailed report here, but below are some of the major… Continue reading Highlights from the Apple WWDC Keynote 2013
The iOS 7 features visualized
It’s an all new design, and while many aren’t very impressed early on, it’s still going to get a ton of buzz. It’s Apple. Users can’t wait to get their hands on it. Some of the features that are coming through are outstanding. Some are meh. Here is a list of the new features in… Continue reading The iOS 7 features visualized
The video-sharing war: Microsoft battles Google for equal YouTube rights
Since January, Google and Microsoft have been clawing each other’s eyes out over YouTube. The trouble started way back in 2010 when “Google blocked Microsoft’s new Windows Phones from operating properly with YouTube,” according an article on WP Central. YouTube, bought by Google in 2006, is usually offered on smartphones with all the typical features,… Continue reading The video-sharing war: Microsoft battles Google for equal YouTube rights