Once upon a time, in my console gaming days, I first laid eyes on Super Monkey Ball. Since that time, I've been hooked. Featuring game-play that is easy to learn but difficult to master, this franchise knows how to bring the spirit of arcade gaming to any platform it lands on. In that way, Super Monkey Ball Bounce on your Android device does not disappoint. Offering 119 … [Read more...] about Super Monkey Ball Bounce Arrives on Android
Reddit Allows Users to Ask Me Anything Using Official App
Ask Me Anything (AMA) is one of the more entertaining things you can do online. The brainchild of Reddit (the self-described 'front page of the Internet'), AMA is basically just a series of chats that allow you to engage in interactive Q&A sessions with all manner of people (usually celebrities or other current news-makers). If you've ever taken a spin by the AMA website, … [Read more...] about Reddit Allows Users to Ask Me Anything Using Official App
HomeTube Makes YouTube Safer for Children
If your children are anything like mine, their favourite thing to do when they get their hands on a mobile device is to load up YouTube and watch videos. It doesn't even really matter what the content of the video is --which is part of the problem. YouTube is filled with entertainment, from cartoon clips to cute cats to music videos to a few dozen categories that are less than … [Read more...] about HomeTube Makes YouTube Safer for Children
Selfie Brush Proves Smartphone Accessories are Getting Ridiculous
At the risk of dating myself a little bit here, I remember watching Saturday Night Live many years ago when they began airing their television commercial parodies. The commercials were always advertising a product that was overly ridiculous... but just realistic enough that you were left wondering for a few moments whether they were legitimate. When taking a look at the Selfie … [Read more...] about Selfie Brush Proves Smartphone Accessories are Getting Ridiculous
Google to Pay Back $19M for App Purchases by Kids
Following in the footsteps of a 32.5M settlement reached with Apple in January, Google has agreed to pay back over $19M in charges racked up by kids playing games on smartphones and tablets. According to the details of the suit, the Federal Trade Commission noted that children were able to make these considerable payments using their parents' credit cards for in-app currency … [Read more...] about Google to Pay Back $19M for App Purchases by Kids
Digg Solidifies Relationship to Twitter with RSS Reader and iOS App
Trying desperately to remain relevant, Digg recently launched a new service that pulls together trending stories for you based on the people you follow on Twitter. Cleverly called Digg Deeper, this service is now available on more platforms --including an upgrade to their Digg iOS app. Speaking on the new service, Digg describes their release by stating, "It’s a great way to … [Read more...] about Digg Solidifies Relationship to Twitter with RSS Reader and iOS App
Samsung Launches New Galaxy Notes, Gear
Samsung kicked off the September of product launches with an event that brought us a new Galacy Note 4, Note Edge, Gear S Watch, and Gear VR Headset. When you are the company usually accused of copying Apple and their designs... it takes guts to hold your event first, and it takes talent to release products that get people talking. Samsung accomplished both of these … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches New Galaxy Notes, Gear
Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Consumers have been enjoying Amazon Fire TV in the US since the launch in April of this year, but now the device is also available to those waiting eagerly in the UK. Plugging the small Fire TV box into your HDTV allows for you to instantly enjoy access to services like: Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Demand 5, Spotify, Sky News, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube, as well as low-cost … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
BlackBerry Joins September Event Schedule
First thing tomorrow morning, September 3, Samsung will unveil their Galaxy Note 4 (their flagship 5.7" behemoth smartphone). Microsoft is set to discuss the Lumia 730 smartphone on September 4. The following day on September 5, Motorola will give us all the details on their Moto 360 smartwatch as well as the successors to the Moto X and G. Not long afterward, Apple will launch … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Joins September Event Schedule
MOTA SmartRing Provides Android Wearable Watch Alternative
We've seen all manner of Android wearables, though almost all of them pretty much look like watches. Sure there are a few you can wear around your neck, but MOTO is offering you an alternative device in the form of a ring. The MOTA SmartRing claims that it will provide mobile app notifications directly on your... finger. Announcing the SmartRing, MOTA describes the alerts … [Read more...] about MOTA SmartRing Provides Android Wearable Watch Alternative