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You Can Now Get Android Auto In Your Car With Your Android Phone And Compatible Pioneer Head Units

by Staff on Thursday, March 19, 2015

Finally, users can now take full advantage of Google's Android Auto smartphone interface for automobiles as the first of the aftermarket units hit the market this week. In the United States, the new Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, and AVH-4100NEX models will all come with Android Auto integration.

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Cablevision and HBO Now agree to online partnership

by Yael Kent on Thursday, March 19, 2015

Cablevision announced on March 16 that it has reached an agreement with HBO to become the first cable partner for the premium network’s new streaming service called HBO Now. All Optimum Online broadband subscribers in the United States will automatically gain access to HBO’s archive of television shows, movies, and comedy specials when the service launches in April.

Appears in: Television

Order Your Coffee Via The Starbucks Mobile App And Postmates Will Have It Delivered To You

by Staff on Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Postmates, a company that specializes in on-demand delivery services, has inked an agreement with Starbucks to deliver the US coffee giant's beverages to customers who ordered through the Starbucks mobile app. Soon, with just a tap on your mobile device, you can now have your coffee delivered right to your home or office.

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

Is Apple Planning To Launch Its Own Subscription TV Service This Year?

by Staff on Tuesday, March 17, 2015

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple may be launching its own subscription TV service by September of this year. The tech giant is said to be in talks with various TV programmers in order to offer a subscription TV service that is Internet-based.

Appears in: Apple, Television, TV

Pinterest Raises $367 Million In Latest Round Of Financing

by Staff on Monday, March 16, 2015

Pinterest's valuation has increased to $11 billion after it has raised $367 million in its latest round of funding. With that valuation, the social media site is now one of the most valuable venture capital-back startup companies today.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

YouTube Now Allowing Users To Upload 360 Degree Videos

by Staff on Friday, March 13, 2015

Back in January early this year, Google had revealed that they will soon be adding native support for 360 degree videos to YouTube. That promise is now a reality.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Cable-Free HBO to Debut in April

by Yael Kent on Friday, March 13, 2015

HBO is known for its television shows such as True Detective, Game of Thrones, and Veep. However, the price of a monthly subscription to HBO can be costly. HBO has now agreed to offer a cable-free online streaming service that is only $15 dollars per month, which is scheduled to start in April.

Appears in: TV

FCC Details Its Net Neutrality Rules In 400-Page Document

by Staff on Thursday, March 12, 2015

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially released a 400 page PDF that states in detail the new and more rigid rules and regulations it has formulated for broadband services.

Appears in: Internet, internet access, internet service, Mobile, Wireless

AT&T Not Chasing After Customers As Carrier Price Wars Subside

by Staff on Wednesday, March 11, 2015

After a very competitive holiday period in which wireless carriers in the United States threw seemingly endless promos after promos, it seems that the price war in between network providers are beginning to subside. Indeed, we have seen some carriers raising back their fees and ending their special offers.

Appears in: AT&T, Cell Phone Plans, Cricket Wireless, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, sprint, t-mobile, verizon wireless, Wireless

iTunes Match vs Google Play Music vs Amazon Cloud Player: Which One To Choose?

by Staff on Tuesday, March 10, 2015

iTunes Match, Google Play Music, and Amazon Cloud Player are providers that all you to access your music files in the cloud. The setup with their services usually involve scanning your songs from your personal library and then matching them with the same songs already saved in the cloud.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, Wireless

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