It looks like Apple isn't the only one bracing for the impact Chromecast will have on the way we watch TV, Amazon has released their Fire TV Stick as a viable contender. Built using powerful hardware (a dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, dual-band, and dual-antenna Wi-Fi with MIMO), the Fire TV Stick boasts Amazon's award-winning user interface accessible by the … [Read more...] about Amazon Introduces Fire TV Streaming Media Stick
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Monster Strike Arrives from Japan on Android
Fans of classic video game titles such as Street Fighter 2 and Final Flight will be excited to play the latest release from Yoshiki Okamoto: Monster Strike. The game is reminiscent of other monster collecting games, like Pokemon and Digimon, but with action and RPG elements added in. Originally released in Japan, Monster Strike is now available on Android (and iOS) across North … [Read more...] about Monster Strike Arrives from Japan on Android
Stunted iPad Sales Not Due to Apple’s App Store
Following a swirl of Internet discussion that is trying desperately to suggest that the iPad is circling the drain (so to speak), Fast Company charted the growth of iOS and iPad apps between June 2010 and October 2014. The results of their research makes one thing clear: whether the iPad succeeds or not, the iOS app marketplace is growing steadily.So why is it that iPad … [Read more...] about Stunted iPad Sales Not Due to Apple’s App Store
Brookstone Mistakenly Begins Pre-Order For Fitbit Surge Wearable
Fitbit hasn't even made their official announcement launching their upcoming wearable, but Brookstone went ahead and started offering pre-orders for the much-anticipated Surge watch... though the page is now unavailable. Often regarded as the king of the fitness-related wearables market, Fitbit's updated entry in this category could be a meaningful contender.During the time … [Read more...] about Brookstone Mistakenly Begins Pre-Order For Fitbit Surge Wearable
AT&T Locking Down Apple Interchangeable SIM
Apple intended for their new interchangeable SIM to work between carriers in the US and UK (including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and EE), but it seems AT&T had other plans. While the idea was that you could switch carriers using your device settings instead of swapping SIM cards, if you choose to get your data service with AT&T this won't be the case.According to … [Read more...] about AT&T Locking Down Apple Interchangeable SIM
EA Releases SimCity BuildIt For Android
I have been playing video games for a really long time (longer than I like to admit, truth be told), but few stick out in my mind like Sim City. While it may seem like a rather silly concept, creating cities out of their base elements... decades later, when I drive by a new park, my inner voice says: "parks make people who live near them happier." This lasting addiction (and my … [Read more...] about EA Releases SimCity BuildIt For Android
Blizzard Delays Hearthstone Mobile App Until 2015
Smartphone gamers are going to have to wait a little longer for the popular Hearthstone card game developed by Blizzard. While the PC and iPad editions have been out for a while now, the acclaimed game creators need more time to best accommodate smaller screens (but don't worry, this delay doesn't include Android tablets --that version is still on track to be released by the … [Read more...] about Blizzard Delays Hearthstone Mobile App Until 2015
Audio Experts at Jawbone Launch DROP, Tweet-Based Music App
DROP by Jawbone is a new kind of music app that lets you create and manage playlists using tweets. By inviting you to "drop a beat with a tweet," users of the app can turn choosing the next song on your playlist into a social activity.Inspired by the experiences of Jawbone's audio designer and DJ-in-residence, Austin Soldner, DROP was created: always taking requests, the … [Read more...] about Audio Experts at Jawbone Launch DROP, Tweet-Based Music App
Google Inbox Service Re-imagines Email
Already having Gmail under their belts didn't stop Google from continuing to rethink email. Apparently it was years in the making, but only now is Inbox a reality (promising to give you focus on the things that really matter).In a blog post announcing Inbox, Google employee Sundar Pichai described the service:"With this evolution comes new challenges: we get more email … [Read more...] about Google Inbox Service Re-imagines Email
PhotoMath App Solves Equations Using Your Smartphone Camera
Several years (decades) ago, when I was in high school, I remember teachers rather snidely telling us that we needed to learn all of these things because "it isn't like we will be walking around with whole computers in our pockets." The sassy teenager in me desperately wants to go back in time to wave her smartphone in their faces right about now. That same teenaged girl would … [Read more...] about PhotoMath App Solves Equations Using Your Smartphone Camera
BlackBerry Plans Enterprise Event For November 13th
It seems like the mobile device market is moving faster than ever, a point proven by yet another launch even this fall --this time it is BlackBerry with a round of enterprise branded announcements. CEO John Chen will join a few of his top executives in San Fransisco on November 13, intending to debut a selection of hardware and software. Given the theme, we may be lucky enough … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Plans Enterprise Event For November 13th
Sony Releases Fat Princess: Piece of Cake Android Game
In a sea of mobile games with the now traditional match-3 styling (think Bejeweled), Sony has released its Fat Princess: Piece of Cake game. By matching gems (showing either cake or images corresponding to the four character classes: sporting warrior swords, ranger muskets, worker bombs, and priest healer) you can work to defeat the invading army using the attacks they bring … [Read more...] about Sony Releases Fat Princess: Piece of Cake Android Game
Disney Big Hero 6: Bot Fight Game Coming to Android
Only true fans of Marvel comic books will be familiar with Big Hero 6, at least until Disney releases their upcoming animated film based on the series next month. Based in imaginary city of San Fransokyo, Big Hero 6 is based on a team of crime-fighters led by Hiro Hamada and Baymax (his robot). Ahead of the movie, Disney Interactive has built a Big Hero 6-themed mobile game … [Read more...] about Disney Big Hero 6: Bot Fight Game Coming to Android
Apple Selling iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 Via Online Store
Unlike the intensely flawed process for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus a few weeks back, Apple is successfully offering pre-orders for their recently announced iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 tablets. Of course, calling it a pre-order is a bit misleading when customers can expect their tablets to ship within 2-4 days, arriving as early as October 23.Pricing for the new iPads … [Read more...] about Apple Selling iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 Via Online Store