Unfortunately for all of you that had weekend plans to strip down before broadcasting videos of your gaming exploits, Twitch has updated their Rules of Conduct. Inspired by their new owners at family-friendly Amazon, this adjustment likely shouldn't come as a surprise. It doesn't matter how good you look naked (or nearly naked), Twitch's new rules are very clear: "Nerds … [Read more...] about Twitch Eliminates Topless and Sexually Suggestive Streaming
Android News
Amazon Introduces Fire TV Streaming Media Stick
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
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