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If it exists, we can hack it — and that includes our Android Wear smartwatches Android on your wrist is still Android. That means it's still Linux, and people will want to do more than the simple user interface provides. We get it. We paid for these devices, and some of us want to do whatever we want with them. Abuse them. Misuse them. Hack them within an inch of their lives. Then put...
We've talked about using IFTTT with WeMo for home automation, and with Fitbit as a way to get more out of the available data. We also offered an introduction to IFTTT for those not as familiar with the service — and today we are taking a look at how we can use IFTTT to get a bit more functionality from Google Glass. Google Glass is now available for anyone willing (and able) to shell...
Mojang has released a fairly substantial update for the Pocket Edition of Minecraft, available for iOS and Android. This release focuses on adding more mobs, features and extended functionality, while also addressing the size of worlds and squashing any known bugs affecting the immersive experience. Version 0.9.0 contains quite the feature list, so be sure to check out the list below...
Sonos is today adding SoundCloud to it's lineup of services in beta form. Sonos owners will now be able to connect to SoundCloud's complete library, which features music from new and established artists from all around the world. Users wanting to listen to SoundCloud's free service can add it to their existing lineup of music services using the new Sonos Controller app. Simply hit...
Fleksy Messenger for Samsung Gear also gets first update Minimalist keyboard app Fleksy has announced that it's updated its Android beta with support for 15 new languages, bringing the total supported languages up to 35. The new Fleksy beta adds support for Norwegian, Catalan, Hebrew, Croatian and Romanian, among others, as well as language variants including English (UK), Brazilian...
Subway Surfers is the popular endless runner available cross-platform. The developer has today released an update that takes the gang and players to Paris on the world tour. As well as the new location, there's a cool new sci-fi Teleporter board, enabling players to literally zap from side to side with style. Check out what else is new in this release past the break. New outfits are...
A new York-based watchdog called China Labor Watch has uncovered at least five cases of child labor at a factory that is contracted by Samsung in China. Earlier this month, Samsung commissioned an independent survey to determine whether its suppliers were complying with Chinese regulations. The results of the survey indicated that most suppliers failed to meet adequate safety...
Popular platformer arrives on Android after debuting at Google I/O Leo's Fortune is a cute platforming game that has arrived on Android today after making a big splash on iOS and winning a whole bunch of awards – as well as a cheeky debut at Google I/O. It has finely crafted stages with beautiful graphics and clever puzzles. The story has a whimsical, old-timey charm to it and strong...
The UK government is looking to reinforce powers of security services to require internet and phone providers to maintain records of customer email and calls. Emergency laws are to be introduced into the Commons next Monday, following private talks and gaining support of both Labour and the Liberal Democrats on the basis that there will be new board to oversee the functioning of new...
Leaked with Verizon branding last month, the G Vista is claimed to be a "Lite" version of the G Pro 2. While there hasn't been any details regarding the specs, the latest leak reveals that the device will feature mid-range hardware. The leak, which comes courtesy of @evleaks, mentions that the G Vista will come with a 5.7-inch 720p display, Snapdragon 400 CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB...
Y'all thought we forgot about ya? Not hardly. We're back today with a good app deals, a really good tablet deal, and a case for one of our favorite phones. Have at 'em! Today's top app deals Eliss Infinity (99 cents, down from $2.99) My Backup Pro ($2.99, down from $4.99) Prince of Persia: Shadown & Flame (99 cents, down from $2.99) The Room Two (99 cents, down from $2.99)...
Motorola Mobility has announced a new sale for the Moto X in the US via the Net10 Wireless provider, allowing its customers to purchase it for just $299 without a contract, along with 50 percent off the price for an optional case. Normally the phone costs $399 but this $100 price cut is available from now until July 16 and allows for online Net10 customers to use the Moto Maker...
Motorola released a new Moto 360 video on YouTube, detailing the watch's unique cylindrical designed face rather than the square fascia of its rivals in the Android Wear camp. Though the video is new and is a nice promotion to the Moto 360 staying true to classical watch designs, it really is just a teaser and nothing more. Nothing in the video isn't already learned, though it's still a...
An update to the Google Camera app is slowly making its way out to users, and it includes a neat new feature — a remote shutter button on your Android Wear device. The new version of the app contains an Android Wear component that, when triggered by running the camera app on your phone, will drop a notification on your Android smartwatch that lets you take a picture and then review it...
Several popular devices supported in this first 'beta' rollout of the feature Update: The updated version of the Chromecast app is now available in the Play Store, enabling other supported devices that aren't running stock Android to get in on the screen mirroring fun. Grab an update to the latest version of the app from the link in this post and you'll be off to the races. See our...
Samsung is teasing a new announcement for tomorrow regarding its Exynos line of processors. The next-generation Exynos is expected to power the rumored Galaxy Note 4, which is expected later this year. Samsung's last announcement regarding the Exynos processors was in February, when they announced the hexa- and octa-core Exynos 5 series. The teaser image for tomorrow's news features...
A new report from NPD DisplaySearch predicts that shipments of tablets that are between 7 to 7.9 inches in size will begin to lose market share compared to larger tablet products, thanks in part to competition from larger smartphones. The report notes that in 2013, shipments of smaller tablets took up 58 percent of the total market. However, that percentage is expected to go down,...
Music streaming service Spotify is at long last gearing up to launch in Canada, and they're inviting some of those that have expressed interest to try it out first. The invitations will be sent out to a selection of those Canadians that have signed up at Spotify's Canada page, though it might take a while to get such an invitation if you're just now signing up. Spotify chimed in with...
You may want to limit contact with some Twitter accounts. This is how to do it. We know that there might be situations in which you would want to limit contact with certain people or groups on Twitter. Whatever the reason, there are ways to go about doing so. First, you can mute users. This will prevent their tweets from showing up in your timeline. If you want to prevent somebody from...
The Indian Controller of Certifying Authorities (India CCA) has launched an investigation into the issue of unauthorized digital certificates to Google by the National Informatics Center Certifying Authority. Such a certificate could have been used to trick a service into thinking that a fake domain was legitimate. In a blog post on its security blog, Google has stated that the...