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Comcast's Launches New Streaming Service

by Yael Kent on Thursday, July 16, 2015

With streaming services like Netflix and HBO Now experiencing mainstream success, Comcast, a leading cable and broadband provider, is hoping to try its luck with its own service. Comcast has dubbed its new streaming service as 'Stream'. After HBO's announcement that they would offer HBO Now as a standalone service, Comcast and other cable providers began to worry that they would lose business.

Appears in: TV

Looking For Cheap BYOD Deals? Try These Phone Plans

by Staff on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

If you are one of those who do not mind jumping from one carrier to another without having to get a new smartphone, then a bring your own device deal (BYOD deal) is definitely right up your alley.

Appears in: Carrier, Cell Phone Plans, sprint

Introducing Wi-Fi Aware: A New Technology That Lets You Instantly Connect All Your Devices

by Staff on Tuesday, July 14, 2015

After three long years of research and development via a joint effort by some of the world’s biggest tech companies, a new technology is born, and it is going to bring Wi-Fi to new heights.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, wi-fi, Wireless

Tablet Sales Hit Plateau, Per Forrester Study

by Staff on Monday, July 13, 2015

It appears that Apple’s iPhones are continuing to sell tremendously well. But as for the tech giant’s other mobile device offering, the iPad, it seems that sales of the tablet has decreased 18 percent year over year during the last quarter of the previous year.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, Samsung, Wireless

Is Facebook Thinking Of Inserting Music Videos Into Users’ Feeds?

by Staff on Friday, July 10, 2015

Facebook may be entering into the music business. But instead of competing with the likes of Spotify, Pandora, and Apple’s new music streaming subscription service Apple Music, the social media giant may be looking to bring music videos directly into the news feeds of its users.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

What Do Cable Customers Really Want?

by Yael Kent on Friday, July 10, 2015

It seems that every single day there is a new product on the market that has been designed to take a bite into cable TV customers.

Appears in: TV

Xbox Music App For Android, iOS Ditches Xbox Music Pass

by Staff on Thursday, July 09, 2015

If you are using Xbox Music app for your Android or iOS mobile device, here is some good news for you. Microsoft has decided to get rid of the Xbox Music Pass, which means that you will no longer be required to pay more than $10 a month in order enjoy access to most of the mobile app’s key features and functionalities.

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

Are Global Smartphone Sales Slowing Down Compared With Previous Years?

by Staff on Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Smartphones may not be selling as well as before. Sure, the market for smartphones had a really good showing by the time the year 2014 ended, but recent developments indicate that 2015 may end up as a down year for smartphones.

Appears in: Apple, Cell Phone, Cell Phones, iphone, Mobile, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Fixing Battery Problems With Wireless Power

by Staff on Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Despite the advances in mobile technology, we still have not quite solve the problem of battery life. And despite the very common nature of the problem (it is the number 1 gripe of smartphone owners around the world), we have not quite figured out a solution.

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

MasterCard Mobile App To Facilitate Payments Via Selfies

by Staff on Monday, July 06, 2015

It may sound crazy, but it is actually already in the works. MasterCard is currently developing a mobile that will let users pay for products or services with a selfie.

Appears in: credit, credit card, credit cards, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

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