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Google may also be considering a Waze buyout
- Recently, we heard that Facebook was deep in negotiations to purchase Waze for around $1 billion. According to a report from Bloomberg, it looks like Google might be throwing its name in the hat as a possible buyer. This could lead…
Mailbox for iOS redesigned as native iPad app
- Popular e-mail app Mailbox has been redesigned specifically with the iPad in mind following a successful run as a general iOS 6 app. Version 1.3, which is available immediately without the wait, also includes some general bug fixes although it…
MessageMe chat app grows to 5 million users in just 75 days
- The mobile messaging business in incredibly competitive. Users not only have the option of using their carrier's default messaging platform, they also have services like WhatsApp, Viber, Google+ Hangouts, and more to choose from. In spite of this there is…
Google quietly adds conversational search to Chrome 27
- Google demonstrated conversational voice search last week at the I/O conference, and now, the company has rolled the exciting new feature out to Chrome browsers on desktop. Users looking for the alternate method of searching will have to update to version…
Leap Motion shows off gesture controls in Windows
- Leap Motion is looking to drum up enthusiasm for its 3D gesture controller as it moves closer to release. The latest tidbit from the company comes in the form of a minute-long video demonstrating how the technology works in conjunction…
Google Voice finds a new home in Google+ Hangouts
- Google Voice has found a new home within Hangouts in Google+. Last week at Google I/O, the new standalone version of Hangouts was unveiled as an amalgam of all current Google messaging products with the exception of Google Voice.
iTunes 11.0.3 delivers revamped MiniPlayer, security fixes
- Apple recently released version 11.0.3 of iTunes which includes some new features, enhancements and security updates. Chief among the changes is a revamp of the MiniPlayer, a feature that was first introduced in iTunes 11 back in November of last year.
Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter apps announced for Google Glass
- Google Glass recently received an injection of third-party app support. It was revealed at the company’s I/O conference this week that several third-party apps, or “glassware” as Google prefers to call them, are inbound from the likes of CNN, Elle,…
Microsoft launches YouTube app, Google demands it taken down
- Google yesterday issued a cease-and-desist letter to Microsoft, demanding Redmond pull its YouTube app from the Windows Phone Store. The app has been available for over a week; however, it violates YouTube's API usage terms. Google says Microsoft has until…
Gmail updated with quick action buttons, Google Wallet integration
- Amid all the hubbub of its I/O developer conference, Google has found time to teach Gmail some new tricks with the introduction of quick action buttons that will let you act on emails without even opening them. The buttons appear…
Google I/O 2013 Roundup: Learn about all the company's updates and announcements
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Google will be live streaming their 3-hour I/O opening keynote Wednesday at 12PM ET / 9AM PT. Tune in to watch the full coverage here. We'll be posting periodic updates summarizing the most important bits and linking to more in depth coverage throughout the day.
Google Play Store update brings UI tweaks, more syncing options
- Google's I/O conference is underway, but before it even begun, the company rolled out a new version of the Google Play Store. The update, which was first reported by Android Police, brings some nice visual improvements and plenty of fresh…
Mozilla releases Firefox 21 for PC, Mac, Linux and Android
- Mozilla recently launched version 21 of Firefox for Windows, Mac and Linux. The updated browser brings a number of new features including support for Mozilla’s Social API which allows social providers to integrate directly with the browser and display select…
BlackBerry finally bringing BBM to iOS and Android
- BlackBerry has just announced that its BlackBerry Messenger service will be released for Android and iOS as a free app this summer. That’s a major strategy shift for the company, which has long touted BBM as a key advantage of…
Confirmed: Windows 8.1 is Windows Blue, free upgrade due later this year
- Past rumors purport that Windows Blue and Windows 8.1 may actually be one and the same. At a conference today, Microsoft CFO Tami Reller validated those rumors, stating that Windows 8.1 is not only Blue, but 8.1 is on track for…
Google now offering 15GB of free storage, shared across all services
- Google announced on Monday that storage capacity across Drive, Google+ and Gmail is climbing to 15GB. The changes, revealed just ahead of the company’s annual Google I/O developers conference, will begin to roll out over the coming weeks according to…
Facebook deep in negotiations to acquire Waze
- Facebook is in advanced talks to purchase Israel-based navigation app Waze. The deal is reported to be in the same $800 million to $1 billion range the social network paid for Instagram, and is seen as another opportunity to bolster…
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean spotted in the wild, expected next week
- The next version of Google’s mobile operating system is already in the wild according to a number of reports around the web. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean hasn’t been officially announced yet but is already being field tested – effectively pushing…
Minecraft gets Oculus Rift support via third-party mod
- Oculus Rift, the virtual reality visor that came into fruition after an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign last summer is still making waves around the internet. If you are one of the lucky few to own a headset unit -- or…
Fix Windows folder unresponsive/slow behavior, green loading bar
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Tech Tip of the Week An old Windows fix for an equally ancient Windows issue that unfortunately is still present in the latest versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8. This unresponsive/slowdown behavior is typically seen when browsing the "Downloads" folder, so it's very likely it's happened to you as well.
Viber launches messaging app for PC and Mac as competitors stick to mobile
- Third-party messaging applications are big business on mobile, with many users looking to break away from the expensive text messaging plans offered by carriers. WhatsApp is likely the most used of these apps, but Viber is looking to take the…
Microsoft confirms Windows Blue update is shipping later this year
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Rumors about what exactly Windows Blue will be have flown around the Internet for months and we already have a few ideas of what to expect. Now, thanks to a blog post from Microsoft interviewing Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer Tami Reller...
Internet Explorer zero day exploit may have targeted nuclear workers
- Security researchers at Invincea discovered an exploit in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 late last month that would allow an attacker to remotely execute malicious code on a victim’s computer. Normally such a flaw wouldn’t be particularly newsworthy but malicious code…
Adobe Creative Suite becomes subscription-only, kills Fireworks
- It was Adobe; in the billiard room, with the candlestick... In a single blow, the software-maker dispatched new sales of "perpetual" Creative Suite licenses and announced the languishing demise of Fireworks. The company today said it will no longer sell Creative Suite…
Gigabyte teases customizable, high-res UEFI for Haswell motherboards
- Intel isn’t the only company working hard to prepare new products for the next-generation Haswell platform. Gigabyte is working to revamp their UEFI on Haswell motherboards and judging from a teaser shot that recently found its way to Facebook, there…
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