Google has had a very busy day, among which was the release of their new Messenger communications app. Built to basically send and receive both SMS and MMS messages, Messenger also lets you participate in group chats and send audio messages. In addition to the basic functionality, Messenger boasts a feature list that includes: faster sharing (taking and sending pictures, … [Read more...] about Google SMS and MMS Messenger App Now Available
Why you Should Buy Indie eBooks and Avoid Traditional Publishers
Reading is making a comeback around the world due to new technology in a variety of ebook readers and apps for cell phones, tablets, and computers. Ebook sales are growing every day. People who would never have considered writing a book are giving it a shot, adding ever more choices to a crowded marketplace. Even authors from traditional publishing are fighting to provide the … [Read more...] about Why you Should Buy Indie eBooks and Avoid Traditional Publishers
ExaGear Strategies Delivers Desktop Applications to Mobile Devices
The cool thing about the developers at Eltechs is that they understand we have strong attachments to our old-school PC strategy games. They also understand that in this modern world, our mobile devices rule and we don't turn to games on those desktop systems the same way anymore. Now, with their ExaGear Strategies app, we can emulate these favourite games on Android … [Read more...] about ExaGear Strategies Delivers Desktop Applications to Mobile Devices
World of Tanks Blitz MMO Action Game Arrives on Android
Anybody who knows about MMO action games on the PC will be thrilled to hear that the developers at Wargaming have brought World of Tanks to Android and iOS. There are plenty of MMO options out there, but few are as successful as World of Tanks --boasting a roster with over 100 million players worldwide. The mobile game draws heavily from the PC version, with "over 100 massive … [Read more...] about World of Tanks Blitz MMO Action Game Arrives on Android
Recent comScore Report Places Android on Top in U.S.
According to the latest comScore metrics, Android is in the lead as the dominant smartphone platform in the mobile marketplace. With 52.1% of the market share, Android is a fair step ahead of Apple who is lagging behind at 41.7% (third place went to Microsoft at a pitiful 3.6%, with fourth landing in BlackBerry's lap at 2.3%). Android didn't lead every statistic, however... … [Read more...] about Recent comScore Report Places Android on Top in U.S.
Facebook Allows Better Customization of Your News Feed
I would ask if any of you have been annoyed by the content featured on your Facebook news feed, but we all know the answer. What you see (and don't see) has long been a bone of contention for those who check Facebook regularly... filled with things you don't want to see. While it may seem like an easy solution to say that we can just unfriend those people who we find annoying, … [Read more...] about Facebook Allows Better Customization of Your News Feed
Zuckerberg Hosts First Townhall Q&A at Facebook HQ
There are two types of people interested in quizzing Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg: those who envy his success and others who are avid users of his social media website (or perhaps better described as a sort of empire). Fortunately for both groups, Zuckerberg opened himself up to questions at the first Townhall Q&A session held at the Facebook HQ this week. A … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Hosts First Townhall Q&A at Facebook HQ
Amazon Echo Speaker Listens and Responds to Voice Commands
Amazon describes their new Echo device as a speaker, but fans of Iron Man will understand when I describe it to be a lot more like J.A.R.V.I.S.! Designed around the sound of your voice, the Echo is always on and ready to respond to your every command --beginning with the wake-word 'Alexa'. Sure it also plays music (from local radio stations, NPR, and ESPN from TuneIn), but all … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Speaker Listens and Responds to Voice Commands
Slotomania Game is Now Slots of Fun for iOS Devices
Few things are more addictive than a quality slots game, which is a formula made more enticing when you also add a competitive social component. First made famous on Facebook, Slotomania free video slots games is the number one free slots game in the world --and for good reason. Developed by Playtika, Slotomania has shown a commitment to ongoing content development and … [Read more...] about Slotomania Game is Now Slots of Fun for iOS Devices
HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback
As Android's new release readies for official release, app developers are furiously updating their apps to support all of the new features and design cues: some of the latest being HBO GO and MAX GO. Along with support for Android Lollipop, the update for these apps now offer higher resolution feedback as well. It isn't yet known just what "higher resolution streaming" … [Read more...] about HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback