The tech world giveth, the tech world taketh away. Every year, we say goodbye to products and services that ended up leaving the digital (and sometimes physical) realm, because of acquisitions, changes in product strategies, a company going out of business or just the passing of time. … [Read more...]
FAA’s Drone Registration Site Goes Live Today and Then Crashes
As promised, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched its drone registry today. If you live in the U.S. and own any kind of drone that weighs more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds (and that’s pretty much every drone that isn’t a toy drone like the Parrot MiniDrone), you have until February 19, 2016 to register it. If you buy a new drone after today, you don’t … [Read more...]
Which Smartphone Has the Best Camera?
For many people now, their camera is on their smartphone, and finding the best camera is an essential part of the purchasing process. … [Read more...]
Netflix Revamps Windows 10 App with Cortana Voice Commands
Netflix's new Window 10 app is more than just a pretty makeover. The video streaming app has been completely rewritten from the ground up as a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app, which allows it to run on devices of all sizes from PCs to tablets, to smartphones (in the "near future") running Windows 10. The new Netflix app also supports Cortana, Windows 10's voice assistant. … [Read more...]
Microsoft Builds Android App Store for Its Own Android Apps
Microsoft has a new app out called ‘Microsoft Apps‘ on Android that contains a list of its Android apps that you can download on the Android app store. … [Read more...]
After Temporary Ban, WhatsApp Service Is Restored in Brazil
Facebook owned WhatsApp is back online in Brazil after a judge's ruling temporarily blocked the service. … [Read more...]
Google Android Wear Has New Faces
Aching for a bit more style on your Android Wear device? You're in luck, as Google on Tuesday launched a number of new designer watch faces for its smartwatch operating system. All in all, there are nine new watch faces, with famous designers or big brands attached to them. … [Read more...]
BlackBerry Has Discounts for Last-minute Shoppers
'Tis the time to be frugal. BlackBerry is offering a few discounts just in time for you to grab a couple last-minute gifts. … [Read more...]
Mobile Apps Can Now Use Android Pay
Following its launch this fall, Google’s Apple Pay rival known as Android Pay is taking another notable step this morning: it’s now available to use within mobile applications. According to the company, Android Pay will initially be available as an alternative means of checking out and paying for goods and services in a number of apps in the U.S., including shopping apps like … [Read more...]
Google Maps on iOS Will Have Offline Navigation
Google is bringing one of its most useful Google Maps features to iOS. … [Read more...]