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
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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
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
Still Time to Use $6 Play Store Credit for Chromecast Users
Planning a quiet night in for Valentine's Day? Thinking of renting a movie? Save a little of your hard-earned money and get those extra toppings on the pizza you order by using a $6 credit from Google exclusively for Chromecast users. Not a fan of movies? Use the credit to purchase something else from the Play Store (nothing says romance like a few extra bonuses in Candy … [Read more...] about Still Time to Use $6 Play Store Credit for Chromecast Users
Anime Studio Story Now Available on Android
Have you ever wanted to star in your own anime TV show? Well, with Kairosoft studios new game, “Anime Studio Story”, you now have the power to be the star of your own show! As the title suggests, your goal is to create the best anime you can! To achieve these goals, you first create the stat of your show and then it's all about gaining a popular fan base.The game play … [Read more...] about Anime Studio Story Now Available on Android
Avast Finds Adware In Android Apps with Millions of Downloads
Everybody knows that you have to be careful for malware and adware when installing apps, especially from lesser known sources. Unfortunately, the security firm Avast is now telling us that we are just as vulnerable to these security threats when downloading apps from the Google Play store --even those with millions of downloads. The latest discovery involved a series of … [Read more...] about Avast Finds Adware In Android Apps with Millions of Downloads
2014 Q4 Results Suggest Phablet May Be Killing the Tablet
Video killed the radio star, and phablets may be killing tablet sales (if the results of a study by research firm Canalys can be believed). According to their statistics, worldwide tablet shipments have dropped 12 percent year-over-year to just 67 million units overall during Q4 2014 --Apple saw an 18% loss, while Samsung recorded a 24% decline.During this same period, … [Read more...] about 2014 Q4 Results Suggest Phablet May Be Killing the Tablet
Google Designing a Taxi Service to Compete with Uber
One sure sign that you have a good thing going is Google wanting to one-up you on it. Such is the case with news that Google is looking to compete with Uber by offering a low-cost taxi service --signalling an end to the relationship the two companies shared with Google Ventures having invested $258 million into the idea back in 2013.How can Google do it better? Possibly … [Read more...] about Google Designing a Taxi Service to Compete with Uber
Microsoft’s Updated Outlook App Overtakes Gmail in iTunes
Downloading Microsoft's updated Outlook app for iOS devices made me feel more than a little nostalgic; once upon a time the word Outlook was basically synonymous with email, but in the past few years, Gmail took over in that capacity. Well times have changed again, with iOS charts showing Outlook is back on top.Wondering why you'd want to use Outlook when iOS 8 just brought … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Updated Outlook App Overtakes Gmail in iTunes
Vine Brings Kid-Friendly Videos to iOS with New App
Vine is probably best known for bringing us the kinds of videos that make us laugh (or cringe, or tilt our heads) --but many of them aren't kid-friendly (or work-friendly for that matter). Add to that, the fact that there are few things kids seem to love more than a silly video; fortunately for parents, Vine Kids is now available as a special version of the app that keeps all … [Read more...] about Vine Brings Kid-Friendly Videos to iOS with New App
Google Now Integrates with 40 Third-Party Apps
Google Now Launcher just keeps getting better and better... this time with news that the app has rolled out integration with 40 third-party apps. By taking advantage of this functionality, developers can use cards to display notifications, summaries, and any relevant details for you to view at a glance.According to Google (from their blog, describing the integration in more … [Read more...] about Google Now Integrates with 40 Third-Party Apps
Apple Posts Mixed Q1 Results for iPhone and iPad Sales
The latest numbers are in for Apple, and overall they are very good. It would appear that they were right, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were very much desired (and in demand)... to the tune of 74.5 million units sold, breaking their goal of 60 million by more than a few. By comparison, 21.4 million iPads were moved during the same period... which sounds good, until you … [Read more...] about Apple Posts Mixed Q1 Results for iPhone and iPad Sales