PlayStation Games On TV Without the PlayStation

Posted: December 24, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

If you’re a gamer, and thinking about a new TV, Samsung will have TVs that play PlayStation games without the playstation next year. Cnet.com says they’ll use Sony’s PlayStation Now service.

The HTC One M8 is one of the very best Android phones, and HTC has announced you can buy it or any HTC phone from their website at 20% off. Bgr.com reports the deal lasts until January 2nd.

Google will rat you out to the FBI if you post YouTube videos threatening to  kill cops. Engadget.com says it’s an automated system…they’re not really screening all those videos.

Apple May Add a 4 Inch Model to the iPhone 6S

Posted: December 23, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

After going big with the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple is rumored to be looking at a return to a 4 inch model with an iPhone 6S Mini. Appleinsider.com says an analyst at Cowen and Company indicates it would have specs like last year’s iPhone 5S. This would be the first time Apple has had 3 different sizes of a current model if it happens.

Techcrunch.com reports that Samsung has released Look At Me, and app for autistic kids. It’s supposed to help kids to make better eye contact. Developed by South Korean psychologists and professors, it’s on Google Play.

App maker Confide is offering services to entertainments, labels, and networks. Cnet.com says their app has end to end encryption, and automatically self destructs…leaving no embarrassing email trail. No word on whether Sony has reached out to them.

Samsung Tizen Phone Coming Soon

Posted: December 22, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

After several delays, Samsung will release it’s first Tizen powered phone, the Z-1, next month in India. Gigaom.com says it’s not aimed at top line handsets like iPhone and the Galaxy S5, but to break Android’s hold on the medium and lower price markets.

If you’re a procrastinator and want a full sized tablet, Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is $299 today only. Theverge.com reports that’s 30% off, but you’ll have to spring for expedited shipping to get it by Christmas.

Appleinsider.com notes that a survey by Piper Jaffray indicates potential Apple Watch buyers are taking a wait and see attitude. Only 7% of iPhone buyers presently plan to buy the smart watch. Apple will need a killer app to get that number up.

Use Your iPad As a Second Monitor For Your Mac

Posted: December 19, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

If a 2nd monitor would be handy for your Mac, but the price puts you off, see Duet Display.com It’s a $14.99 app that connects any iPad or iPhone to any Mac with the charging cord, made by former Apple engineers.

With the Sony leak came a reveal of an unannounced Sony smartphone. 9to5google.com says concept art for the Xperia Z 4th generation shows up in a pitch to feature it in the James Bond flick ‘Spectre.’ It’s very similar to the present iPhone.

Comcast…never an award winner for customer service…now lets you schedule service call backs with a MyAccount app. Engadget.com reports it will also track progress of field techs on the way.

Amazon’s One Hour Delivery Service is Live

Posted: December 18, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Prime Now from Amazon is live, at least in New York. Geekwire.com says the one hour delivery service will be rolled out in other cities through next year. It promises to get daily essentials like paper towels and shampoo to you within an hour of ordering.

Texting on a smart watch…sometimes you really don’t want to say things out loud…over and over. The verge.com reports that Coffee for Android Wear is an app with replies you can swipe through for most any scenario…and it’s free.

When just sharing your photos isn’t enough, there’s EyeEm. Thenextweb.com says it lets friends see and share the same edits to pictures. It’s on both iOS and Android. Photo geeks, rejoice!

A Clip On Rival to GoogleGlass

Posted: December 17, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sony has unveiled a clip on unit that turns any eyewear into smart glasses like GoogleGlass. Thenextweb.com says the concept will go into production later next year, and be out in 2016…hopefully with a better name than “SmartEyeglass Attach!”

For Crackberry addicts pining for old school, Blackberry has rolled out the Classic. According to cnet.com, it’s based on the Bold, but with straighter rows on its physical keyboard.

Fujitsu has launched a pair of business oriented Windows 8.1 tablets. Zdnet.com says the Stylistic Q555 combines a tablet and a laptop…the Q335 is a straight tablet. They’re being positioned as semi-rugged under military specs, and both will be out early next year.

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.

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