Apple Pay is Growing At Warp Speed

Posted: December 16, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Apple Pay is making inroads in mobile payment, and fast. Gigaom.com says the NFC payment system on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus now will work with bank cards accounting for 90% of dollars spent.

On a related note, the verge.com reports that Samsung is planning to launch an Apple Pay competitor. They are said to be in talks with mobile payments startup LoopPay. Recode says the service will roll out next year.

Bgr.com says Google has released its search stats for the year, and in the gadget category, 7 out of 10 were smartphones. The iPhone 6 was most searched for, followed by the Galaxy S5 and Nexus 6.

Magnetic Accessories Don’t Agree with iPhone 6

Posted: December 15, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

9to5mac.com cautions to stay away from accessories with magnets for iPhone 6 and 6 plus. They interfere with the camera and NFC…better known as Apple Pay.

Indiegogo has launched a new service called Life, for funding life events and raising money for individuals…not charities. Engadget.com says it will be a good option to help a family in need.

Users that signed up for Skype Translator can now give it a go. Thenextweb.com says real time translation is live between English and Spanish for voice, adding to the 40 languages via instant message.

The iPhone 6S Will Have Samsung Inside

Posted: December 12, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Next year’s iPhone 6S will probably have Samsung inside…macrumors.com says Samsung has started making Apple’s A9 chip in Texas. iPhone 6 chipmaker TSMC will provide a supplementary supply from Taiwan.

There’s joy in Mudville. After getting bettered by Sony, Microsoft sold 1.2 million Xbox Ones in November, beating out the PS4 and Wii U. Geekwire.com reports a $50 price cut helped out.

Iowa may lead the way in smartphone based driver’s licenses. 9to5google.com says they will have animation to limit spoofing, and will be scannable, so the phone doesn’t leave your hand. 20 other states are looking at doing this.

Apple Watch Production Should Start Next Month

Posted: December 11, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Apple and suppliers have solved yield issues with some components, and macrumors.com says Apple Watch mass production should start in January. Apple is projecting shipping 24 million watches next year.

Those people who are too lazy to even grab a gift card at the store are in luck…Amazon has launched ‘Surprise.’ Engadget.com reports you can send an e-card with a voucher for a gift. Ahh, the personal touch!

Stock trading for free hits the iPhone with an app called Robinhood. Techcrunch.com says you can track, buy or sell. There’s a waiting list, but sign up now, and you could be trading in a couple months.

Privacy Based App Store Coming

Posted: December 10, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The ultra-secure Blackphone is getting its own privacy-focused app marketplace. Bgr.com says it’s called Spaces, and will roll out with a major system update to the PrivatOS early next year.

People who love their Netflix and especially binge watching series will be cheered about this…the verge.com reports that over the next 5 years, the streaming content provider plans to have 20 original series running!

Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick can now run web apps. Techcrunch.com says as an incentive to lure app developers, Amazon is allowing them to make money from their apps on Amazon.

StoreDot- Working On Way to Charge Smartphones in Seconds

Posted: December 9, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

From the ‘I want it now’ department….forward.com says an Israeli co. has developed tech that can charge a mobile phone in seconds and electric car in minutes. StoreDot’s battery uses ‘nano-dots.’ No word on when it may be out.

Leaked pictures indicate that next year’s HTC One M-9 may be 5.2 inches, just a little over the size of the M-8. Bgr.com cautions that earlier information points to it being 5.5 inches, the size of the iPhone 6 Plus.

Thenextweb.com reports that a company called Trustev has developed tech they say can ban trolls for good. They say they use a digital fingerprint, so even IP addresses or using vpn, trolls can be barred.

Samsung Gear VR Virtual Reality Headset

Posted: December 8, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Because actual reality is never enough, Samsung’s Gear VR virtual reality headset is now on sale for $199. The verge.com says you can pick it up through Samsung’s US sites or AT&T. It fits around the Galaxy Note 4, making it a mobile VR display.

Microsoft is ringing in the 12 days of holiday deals with a $79 Toshiba tablet. According to CNET.com, that’s $20 off for the Encore Mini Windows 8.1 tablet…cheap enough for gifting to a youngster.

As if you weren’t addicted enough to Netflix, and binge watching, bgr.com reports that they have new features in the works. Upcoming series have a Tweet Me a Reminder button…the first one is ‘Marco Polo,’ which premieres December 12th.

More On ‘Project Zero’- the Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6

Posted: December 5, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A big leak has outed the Samsung Galaxy S6 specifications. 9to5google.com says it will have a metal body, ditching the cheap plastic, and a 20 mp main camera. It’s expected to roll out in March.

Apple supplier Foxconn is finding their new robots aren’t precise enough to build iPhones. Macrumors.com reports that an upgrade to the so-called ‘Foxbots’ may take years. The present ones were scaled from machines that build cars.

Microsoft is still planning to launch Windows 10 by late summer or early fall, according to Microsoft COO Kevin Turner. ZDnet.com says they will show the first preview of the system in January.

White Label Products From Amazon For Prime Customers

Posted: December 4, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Amazon has rolled out Elements-private label household products for Prime members today. Geekwire.com says the first two products are diapers and wipes. The company is promising a very granular level of ingredient information.

9to5mac.com has picked up a report from Kantar data that shows the iPhone 6 Plus captured 41% of all US phablet sales third quarter. The iPhone 6 was the best selling iOS device.

Thenextweb.com reports that Wickr, the ultra secure, self-destructing messaging app, is now available on OS X, Windows, and Linux. Like on mobile, there’s multi-layer encryption, and no storage on servers.

New Bluetooth Standard Helps Privacy & the Internet of Things

Posted: December 3, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The new Bluetooth 4.2 specification is out. Engadget.com says It even further reduces power use, bulks up on privacy, and for the growing internet of things…can connect with your router directly to the internet without needing wifi. Look for it to show up on devices in 2015.

Venturebeat.com reports that Google Drive now lets you edit Microsoft Office document attachments right from Gmail. Click an icon, and you can convert them to Google’s formats.

Sony has announced a gray Limited Edition, 20th Anniversary Playstation 4. Geek.com says it is on sale today in Japan, with US preorders starting the 6th. 12,300 will be made, and it’s $499.

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