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by Yael Kent on Friday, May 01, 2015

The battle for streaming television services is heating up. The old standard of television on a time schedule has elapsed. There are a few services out now that have people flocking to them in record numbers.

Appears in: TV

Facebook Tests New Feature That Lets Users Pick Which Friends Get Prioritized On News Feed

by Staff on Thursday, April 30, 2015

Obviously, we would much prefer getting updated with what is going on with a few select family members' and friends' lives than other Facebook friends out there. But sometimes this can be tricky especially when our News Feed is stuffed with posts from people we barely know, or worse, from Facebook accounts we barely even follow (or know we friended).

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

Apple To Launch TV Service, Per Time Warner Chief Executive

by Staff on Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Apple, maker of iMacs, iPods, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, is now setting its sights on TV streaming services. This is according to Jeffrey Bewkes, Chief Executive of Time Warner, the parent company of HBO.

Appears in: Apple, Television, TV

T-Mobile To Team Up With Cable Company?

by Staff on Tuesday, April 28, 2015

During T-Mobile's first quarter conference held just recently, John Legere, chief executive officer of the major wireless carrier, talked about the topic of industry consolidation, and even hinted at a possible merger between his company and a cable company.

Appears in: Mobile, t-mobile, Television, TV, Wireless

Facebook Messenger Now Has Video Chat

by Staff on Monday, April 27, 2015

Facebook Messenger just recently launched its free VOIP video calling feature over both cellular and Wi-Fi connections for Android and iOS users based in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and 15 other countries that include Mexico, Uruguay, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Nigeria, Oman, and Laos.

Appears in: android, Cell Phone, Cell Phones, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

New Version Of Google Glass Coming Soon?

by Staff on Friday, April 24, 2015

Remember Google Glass? A new version of Google's Internet-capable eyewear tech may be coming soon.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

Mobile Advertising Surges 76 Percent In 2014, Per IAB Study

by Staff on Thursday, April 23, 2015

According to a study conducted by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), mobile advertising has growned 76 percent last year, reaching a total of $12.5 billion. This growth has made mobile advertising leap over banner advertising in terms of total spending.

Appears in: Cell Phone, Cell Phones, Internet, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Microsoft Outlook App Now Available For All Android Users

by Staff on Wednesday, April 22, 2015

As of today, Microsoft is removing the "preview" status of its Outlook app for the Android mobile operating system. This means that owners of smartphones and tablets that run on Android can now be able to install the email messaging app to their mobile devices.

Appears in: Cell Phone, Cell Phones, Internet, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Cable Companies Announce Healthcare Initiatives

by Yael Kent on Wednesday, April 22, 2015

While it may be surprising to some members of the public, the cable television industry is a growing participant in the healthcare industry.

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A Beginner’s Guide To Wi-Fi Calling

by Staff on Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Mobile apps like Skype and Google Hangouts now make it possible for users to make calls over Internet lines instead of using the networks of mobile carriers. Perhaps because they want a piece of the action, too, wireless carriers are now starting to offer Wi-Fi calling services themselves. But what exactly is Wi-Fi calling, and how can users benefit from it? Here is a quick guide.

Appears in: Cell Phone, Cell Phones, Internet, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, wi-fi, Wireless

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