The actual content of the email varies somewhat, but a large number of Google Play Android developers have received phony notifications that their apps are violating Google terms of service. Not only that, the email informs developers that their app will be removed from the Play Store and their account likely terminated. How can you prevent this from happening? Just click the … [Read more...] about Google Play Developers Receive Fake Terms Violation Email
eBook DRM: Providing Protection or Preventing Profits?
Have you ever purchased an e-book, but could only use it on a single device or app? That’s because digital rights management (DRM) is preventing you from moving it to other devices. By definition, DRM is any technology that sellers build into an electronic product or service to limit the range of the file’s uses after purchase. DRM is designed to prevent customers from using … [Read more...] about eBook DRM: Providing Protection or Preventing Profits?
Anime Adaption for Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
There are certain times of year that tend to gather multiple anime releases, and July is one of them. This year, news of July 2015's anime lineup has been given a start by shojo manga Akagami no Shirayuki-hime. Known in English as Red-Haired Princes Snow White, the manga began in 2006. It's a fantasy romance, telling the story of Shirayuki (Snow White), a medicine woman … [Read more...] about Anime Adaption for Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
YouTube Launching Kid-Friendly Video App February 23
I've been begging for this app since my kids picked up their first tablets --people of all ages seem to love YouTube, but until now it really wasn't safe for little ones to watch without strict supervision. It's true that you could mark a video as having adult content, but that is based on user judgement (my 6 year old daughter loves watching videos about makeup and hairstyles, … [Read more...] about YouTube Launching Kid-Friendly Video App February 23
HTC Tries to Hype Upcoming March 1 Product Launch
Try as they might, nobody hypes a product launch like Apple... which is amazing because they pretty much let the tech community do it for them. The problem with this formula is that is it very difficult to duplicate, even for tech giants like HTC --though credit where it is due, a fairly clever Tweet this week has people talking at least a little bit. Apparently something huge … [Read more...] about HTC Tries to Hype Upcoming March 1 Product Launch
NBC App Allows Live Streaming For Some Android Users
So it would appear that NBC is finally starting to realize that the concept of cable these days does not include any actual cables. To this end, the latest update to their app actually lets us enjoy live streaming (as long as you can log-in with credentials from the subscription you have with your local TV provider... oh, and if NBC happens to also own the local station in your … [Read more...] about NBC App Allows Live Streaming For Some Android Users
Fans Petition Against “Ghost In The Shell” Lead
Back in 2008, DreamWorks acquired the rights Ghost In The Shell. Slowly but surely, they've been gathering cast and crew, such as Rupert Sanders of Snow White and the Huntsman fame to direct. Last month, it was confirmed that the movie's lead role of Major Motoko Kusanagi had gone to Scarlett Johansson. The movie is set for an April 2017 release, but that date might have to be … [Read more...] about Fans Petition Against “Ghost In The Shell” Lead
Comico Releases App to Turn Selfies Into Manga
Ever wanted to turn your life into a manga? Taken a silly selfie and thought,' this belongs in a comic strip?' The app of your dreams has just been released. Japanese app company, NHN PlayArt, has partnered with the company comico to create an app that allows you to take selfies and turn them into a comic. The app, called 'comico CAMERA,' has several different features. … [Read more...] about Comico Releases App to Turn Selfies Into Manga
The Street Of Fruiting Bodies is Getting Big-Screen Adaption
Viz Productions has announced that they will be adapting Sayuri Ueda's short story, The Street Of Fruiting Bodies, into a feature length film. Furthermore, they have announced that Sam Hamm, the screenwriter of 1989's Batman and its sequel Batman Returns, has been added on to write the film's screenplay. The production company is an offshoot to Viz Media, the official … [Read more...] about The Street Of Fruiting Bodies is Getting Big-Screen Adaption
Apple Looks For Partners To Provide Smoke and Mirrors
The only thing Apple loves more than profit, it is their privacy. Historically, Apple has done a very good job of keeping product upgrades all hush-hush --but the last few updates and upgrades were leaked ahead of time (and fairly accurately, I might add). In some ways, this is a good thing --having the inside track helps accessory manufacturers to be first to market, and it … [Read more...] about Apple Looks For Partners To Provide Smoke and Mirrors