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Study: Thousands of apps on Android are illegally tracking kids

by Staff on Thursday, April 19, 2018

According to the results of a study recently conducted by a research team from the International Computer Science Institute, it turns out that the majority of free mobile apps in the Android platform geared for kids are tracking data.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile

iHeartRadio’s Playlist Radio gives all users access to playlists

by Staff on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Over the last few years, iHeartRadio has built a reputation for offering a free music service that delivers thousands of live, streaming AM and FM radio stations. And just like rival Pandora, iHeartRadio allows its users to create their personalized radio station, basically helping inspire would be disc jockeys in the digital age.

Appears in: Mobile

Owners of Pixel phones and select Nexus devices can now connect to Android Auto using Wi-Fi

by Staff on Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Before, users had to utilize a USB connector in order to use Android Auto, the platform developed by Google to give car owners an easy to use Android powered interface that offers directions, entertainment (including the user’s favorite tracks), and even incoming mobile alerts.

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

Comcast to offer cable service bundled with Netflix

by Staff on Friday, April 13, 2018

Both Comcast and Netflix have jointly announced that the former will be looking to b

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

Apple Music now has 40 million subscribers

by Staff on Thursday, April 12, 2018

According to an exclusive report recently published this week by Variety, Apple Music has now reached a total number of 40 million subscribers.

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Spotify and Hulu launch $13/month bundle

by Staff on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Two of the most recognizable names in the streaming business -- Spotify and Hulu -- have decided this week to expand an existing bundle to every subscriber of Spotify who is based in the United States. Indeed, all Spotify subscribers will soon get to enjoy a bundled Spotify and Hulu experience, as long as they are willing to pay $13 every month.

Appears in: Mobile

Oregon passes legislation to restore 2015 net neutrality rules

by Staff on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Recently this week, Kate Brown, who currently sits as the governor of the state of Oregon, has signed a bill that would have every Internet service provider that has business dealings with the Beaver State to comply with the principles of net neutrality (as set by the Federal Communications Commission

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

Q1 2018 a record-breaking quarter in terms of app downloads and revenues

by Staff on Monday, April 09, 2018

The first three months of this year have proven to be quite a record breaking period, especially in terms of the total volume of mobile apps downloaded and revenues generated around the world, as indicated in the latest report recently released by App Annie.

Appears in: Mobile

Amazon adds remote access feature to FreeTime parental controls

by Staff on Friday, April 06, 2018

This piece of news may be a welcome one for Amazon users who have kids -- the tech giant is rolling out a new update for its Parent Dashboard in Amazon FreeTime that should allow parents to better manage their kid’s mobile usage, remotely from their smartphone, tablet, or even personal computer.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile

Hearing aids: Getting a boost from smart technology

by Staff on Thursday, April 05, 2018

Smartphones are simply ubiquitous these days, and one can argue that our handsets will soon replace the wallet as our most personal (or most indispensable to our daily routine) of all our possessions.

Appears in: Mobile, Wireless

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