In this version of the brave new world, social media is king and the selfie is his queen. Love them or hate them, we are surrounded (and included). Path for Android developers understand, and want to be a part of the trend with the addition of a new app: Kong. Kong is a clear attempt at trying to design the next greatest thing in social media by building on a simple concept. … [Read more...] about Path Creator Embraces the Selfie with Kong Android App
Sony Delivers Details For Android-Powered 4K TVs
At CES earlier this year, Sony had some exciting news: brand new Android-powered, 4K HDR televisions that can boast being the thinnest LED displays in the world (at 0.2 inches, that makes them even more slim than the smartphone in your pocket). We may have already learned the what, we were just missing the when and how much... until now. For those waiting on the edges of … [Read more...] about Sony Delivers Details For Android-Powered 4K TVs
Amazon Eliminated TestDrive Feature from Appstore
One of the things that set Amazon's Appstore apart from the others (particularly the big guys like Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store) was their ability to offer a trial period for apps you are considering (before taking the plunge with an actual purchase). Introduced back in March 2011 at the same time as the Appstore, the feature was eliminated earlier this month on … [Read more...] about Amazon Eliminated TestDrive Feature from Appstore
The Company Responsible for China’s Netflix Switching Focus to Hardware
In China, streaming TV is dominated by Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp (LeTV) --services owned and run by one of the country's wealthiest men, Jia Yueting. Word on the street has it that LeTV is looking for more investors in an effort to take aim at the mobile hardware marketplace (specifically smartphones, which the company is trying to rename as … [Read more...] about The Company Responsible for China’s Netflix Switching Focus to Hardware
First Trailer Teases ‘Boruto – Naruto the Movie’
The first trailer for Naruto's upcoming film, 'Boruto', dropped this Friday, giving fans a tease of the animation, voice cast, and style going into this beloved series' eleventh film Almost every fan of anime can tell you that, at some point, they've watched Naruto. Whether you've stopped over time, or continued to watch religiously until the very end, at least a … [Read more...] about First Trailer Teases ‘Boruto – Naruto the Movie’
Microsoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for Android
Multitasking is the name of the game these days, and nobody understands that as well as Microsoft. In support of those pursuits, Office Remote for Android turns your phone into the command centre via Bluetooth for desktop-based Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016 Preview programs (on Windows, Mac support is distinctly lacking at the moment). There isn't much to it, but there are … [Read more...] about Microsoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for Android
Essential Funimation Anime
If you've just gotten a Funimation subscription, or maybe you’re mulling over the idea of acquiring one, it might be hard to decide what to watch first. Here is, in no particular order, a list of the essential Funimation anime: the ones you simply have to see. Soul Eater One of Funimation’s top-selling anime, it’ll be a surprise if you haven’t seen this one already. … [Read more...] about Essential Funimation Anime
Changing Anime Trends Over Time
After taking another look at Pacific Rim and the genre that inspired it, I came to realise I hadn't seen any new mecha anime around recently. It struck me as odd, as when I was in middle school, you couldn’t turn around a corner without coming face to face with a new giant robot. Mecha, it seems, has gone out of fashion. It made me wonder if this change was a permanent thing, … [Read more...] about Changing Anime Trends Over Time
Race Against Your Friends With New Local Multi-Player Mode in Angry Birds Go!
We've all heard that Rovio has been making a lot less money lately, so we can likely expect a lot of new things from their development team in the weeks and months to come. Their latest announcement is the addition of a new mode for Angry Birds Go! that will allow players to race against their friends using their own individual devices (though I should note that one vs. one … [Read more...] about Race Against Your Friends With New Local Multi-Player Mode in Angry Birds Go!
Amazon Prime Music Stations Available on Android
It's hard to avoid being impressed with Amazon these days with so many announcements recently that deliver so many improvements; the latest news brings Prime Stations to Android users. A lot has changed in the world of music: there was a time when having the latest release from your favourite artist meant traveling to a brick-and-mortar retail store and purchasing an entire … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Music Stations Available on Android
Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables
Let's be honest, we were all expecting news like this at a time like this: the Apple Watch pre-sale is looming and Google announces that they are closing in on making Android wearables compatible with iOS devices. Some people won't be swayed --they want an Apple Watch and nothing else will do. Others have an open mind (or a budget that doesn't afford the high price tag for … [Read more...] about Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables