Just last week, this site discussed how AT&T and Comcast were basically threatening the FCC and general public that if their companies were to be reclassified under Title II, suddenly their investments and deployment would slow down if not stop! In fact, there is little if any truth to these statements by the cable/broadband giants. In fact, as Matthew Yglesias of Vox.com points out, these companies...
Sony has announced that they've begun rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat to a wide range of their devices. The Xperia Z , Xperia ZL , Xperia ZR , Xperia Tablet Z are all enjoying the update, while Xperia T2 Ultra , Xperia E1 , and Xperia M2 are next in line for KitKat updates in July. ...
You may soon see ads on all manner of home appliances, as Google has stated in a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to serve ads on "refrigerators, car dashboards, thermostats, glasses, and watches, to name just a few possibilities." ...
UK carrier EE has a thing going on right now with birds-of-prey when it comes to naming its devices, and the Eagle follows on from the Kestrel in offering high-speed data at an affordable price. This time out we're getting a tablet, though the Eagle is basically a rebadged Huawei 8-inch slate. ...
eBay has announced today that users of the popular service should change their passwords immediately due to a cyber attack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords. A press release sent out by the company stresses that only non-financial data was affected. Hastily investigating the matter, eBay found no evidence of any unauthorized access to financial or credit card information,...
T-Mobile and Sprint have announced that the Samsung Galaxy S5 in gaudy gold will be available in stores starting May 30. The Galaxy S5 is still going for free and around $27/month over 24 months. Sprint is offering a free gold Samsung HM1900 Bluetooth headset if you go with them. Samsung has additionally informed us that the gold Galaxy S5 will be available on AT&T, Verizon, and US Cellular starting...
In answering the federal regulators' questions last year, Google merely stated the obvious — 'mobile' doesn't fit the new categories of device of the future Can't say I didn't see this coming. Late last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission — one of the bodies that helps make sure businesses play fair — had some questions for Google regarding its year-end 2012 fiscal report, which was filed...
Secret is bringing its infamous confession app to Android today. Users can sign in, post public, anonymous confessions, and let others comment on, like, and share them. Users will be flagged if they're within your immediate social circle through the Friend stream, though identities don't get any more specific than that. You can also check the Explore stream to see popular public secrets. The release...
The first wave of HBO shows on Amazon Instant Video just went live, including big-name shows like The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood, The Wire, Deadwood, Six Feet Under, Big Love, and Rome. Prime subscribers are getting access to a whole bunch of other great shows that will never be coming to Netflix, as Amazon has locked down HBO as an exclusive as far as online-only streaming services go....
If you've been hankering for more details on the LG G3 and not just stolen glances of live devices , a pre-launch event in Korea seems to outline all of the technical specifications one could be interested in. The quad-HD 2560 x 1440 display is no surprise, and has been shown off by LG already . The most interesting things here are relating to the camera, which will apparently include a selfie option...
One of the things that's been up in the air about the Moto 360 has been its expected price,, though Motorola may have tipped their hand thanks to the legalese requirements of contest law. We've been looking at the Android Wear -powered smartwatch and wondering just how much Motorola planned to charge for something that's very much unlike any other smartwatch on the market at this point. But the rules...
Earlier today, eBay issued a press release letting users know that a cyberattack "compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data." Users will be asked to change their passwords just in case, though they noted that eBay "has seen no indication of increased fraudulent account activity." This is sadly just one of many attacks recently, and something that won't be going...
There's an update coming down the pike for the official Facebook app that will enable users to automatically tag the music and TV that they're listening/watching in their status updates. As demoed in the video above, the system works by tapping a button when creating a new status — not unlike the "moods" feature Facebook added last year, and then it uses audio ID software to identify the music, TV...
Google's rolled out a set of four new enterprise security features that will make it even easier to secure Android devices on a corporate network, and secure the network itself. The update to the Google Apps Mobile Management tools will enable administrators to remotely and automatically wipe inactive accounts, support certificate secured networks, lock out compromised devices, and gather more information...
Your Android smartphone is the most personal computer you own. No other device is with you virtually every second of every day, and so over the course of a standard two-year contract you'll be presented with plenty of opportunities to misplace it. Fortunately, over the past few years Android has grown has grown into mature, stable mobile OS with an abundance of security features designed to help you...
MacGyver is pretty much an American icon at this point, so it's only fitting that he should have his own game as well. MacGyver Deadly Descent has rolled onto Android today serving up plenty of mulleted goodies for fans of all ages — no Swiss army knife required. While the game itself involves more puzzle solving than MacGyverisms, it's still a blast to play. ...
Samsung's extra battery kit gives you a second battery for your GS5, a protective case and an external charger If you've got a phone with a removable battery, like the Samsung Galaxy S5 , you might as well put it to good use. Sure, you can use an external USB battery pack with just about any mobile device, but that doesn't beat the instant refill you get by swapping out a dead battery for a fully-charged...
This last week's photo contest was looking for pictures representing "music," and we got a good number of great photos to choose from. From instruments and bands to street performers and speakers, we saw a great variety of musical shots. We only had one prize to give away to a single winner though, and it was a top-notch picture that was worth the win. Read along and see who won this week. ...
Nearly two months after issuing a sales stop of the Nest Protect connected smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, the product is being recalled. The recall, issued through the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, affects all 440,000 Nest Protects out there, and owners are eligible for either a repair of the unit (in the form of a software update) or a refund. ...
More Android 4.4 KitKat goodness is on the way to AT&T subscribers. Anyone rocking the LG Optimus G Pro should be getting update notifications. Changes include fresh status and navigation bars, a new full-screen mode, improved security, responsiveness, and battery life, Google Cloud Printer support, and all of the other good stuff you expect from Android KitKat. ...