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31 Aug 2015
Why I Ditched My Mac for a Chromebook
Why I Ditched My Mac for a Chromebook When it came to replacing my laptop, I didn’t want another Apple product, so I did the unthinkable and bought a Chromebook. It started last month during a video conference call, when the fan on my MacBook Air started to sound like an old WWII Spitfire. Then
31 Aug 2015
iPhone 6s Rumors Tip New Color, Big Camera Upgrades
iPhone 6s Rumors Tip New Color, Big Camera Upgrades The invitations for Apple’s Sept. 9 eventare out, so the rumor mill is kicking into overdrive. Ahead of the big reveal in San Francisco next month, reports about a new color, the future of existing products, and iPhone specs are making the rounds. According to
31 Aug 2015
Chrome to Begin Pausing Most Flash Ads Next Week
Chrome to Begin Pausing Most Flash Ads Next Week Google Chrome is about to get a major upgrade. Beginning Sept. 1, the browser will automatically pause many Flash ads by default to improve user performance, according to a Google+ post. Google first announced the move in June, and rolled it out to the beta
31 Aug 2015
LG’s New Mobile Keyboard Rolls Up, Fits in Your Pocket
LG’s New Mobile Keyboard Rolls Up, Fits in Your Pocket Is the keyboard on your smartphone or tablet slowing you down? LG has a solution. The company on Thursday introduced what it calls “the industry’s first solid rollable wireless portable keyboard.” The Rolly Keyboard folds up along its four rows to “create an easy-to-carry ‘stick’
31 Aug 2015
Hands On: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
Hands On: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Samsung this week showed off two new additions to its tablet lineup, an 8-inch and 9.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. At 5.6mm thin and under a pound, both are thinner and lighter than their predecessors, our Editors’ ChoiceSamsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and theSamsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5.
31 Aug 2015
Google Pretties Up Mobile Search Results for Apps
Google Pretties Up Mobile Search Results for Apps Google has quietly unveiled a new grid-like layout for some of your search results, but only on Android and only if Google thinks you’re specifically searching for mobile apps. Those who have noticed said grid have indicated that it tends to pop up when you’re searching
26 Aug 2015
LG to Intro the G PAD II 10.1 at IFA Berlin This Year
LG to Intro the G PAD II 10.1 at IFA Berlin This Year LG has announced that it will be unveiling the most advanced model of its G Pad tablet series at IFA 2015 in Berlin. Following its official debut, both LTE and Wi-Fi versions of G Pad II 10.1 will become available in
26 Aug 2015
HTC to Repurchase 50 Million Shares from Investors
HTC to Repurchase 50 Million Shares from Investors HTC Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorised a share repurchase program to restore investor confidence and increase shareholder value. The share repurchase program, which will run over the course of the next two months, comprises the buy-back of up to 50 million
26 Aug 2015
Hey Dummy, Be Careful With Your Galaxy Note 5 Stylus
Be Careful With Your Galaxy Note 5 Stylus So you think you’re tech-savvy enough to activate and use your new handset without reading the directions? Think again. A number of Samsung Galaxy Note 5users learned the hard way that their smartphone’s stylus is a delicate accessory. According to Android Central forum posters, sticking the
26 Aug 2015
TuneIn Premium Takes on Spotify, Apple With Sports, Audiobooks
TuneIn Premium Takes on Spotify, Apple With Sports, Audiobooks Move over Spotify and Apple Music: TuneIn is entering the subscription game. The streaming radio service today announced TuneIn Premium, available now in the U.S. for $7.99 per month. It promises more than 600 commercial-free music stations, unlimited access to more than 40,000 audiobooks, and