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Facebook Paper top features : Launches Feb.3
Facebook has finally unveiled Paper, but it’s more that just a news reader, it’s a whole new Facebook experience. The final product looks to be a rival to Flipboard, instead of addressing some of the remaining search gaps Facebook has on its social network. Paper is a standalone mobile app that lets you discover what ...
Technologies for a safer smart car experience
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that anything that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and mind off driving safely can cause an accident, and that any non-driving activities, like using your phone or GPS hands-free, is a potential distraction. The NHTSA’s advisory is backed by previous incidents in ...
Facebook posts strong Q4 2013, active users on the rise
Despite reports that Facebook users are slowly abandoning the service, the social media giant once again posted very positive results for the financial quarter that just ended. Facebook’s report stated that its revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 totaled some $2.59 billion, a 63 percent increase from its 2012 Q4 revenue of $1.59 billion. ...
Smart Homes on Wall Street : 9 stocks to check out
The home automation market is expected to explode at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.5 percent between 2012 and 2020. Because of this, there is growing interest in investing in companies that offer home automation solutions. Interested parties can always back home automation projects in crowdfunding platforms, but there is no investment return ...
Still waiting for Amazon’s Android game console? Here’s 4 microconsole alternatives
Amazon is said to be readying an Android-based gaming console to be released later this year. Rumors about the said console surfaced last year, but faced unexpected delays and will likely be pushing for a 2014 launch. Though most gamers choose to play on their Xbox, PlayStation or PC, some people are looking for cheaper ...
Amazon to launch an Android-based console later this year
Microsoft and Sony might think they’re kings of the games consoles world right now, having just launched the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 before Christmas. But though the consoles look great and have tons of awesome new features, the biggest downside if you actually want to own one is the price – The Xbox ...
Apple’s website now has an Apple TV section – but where’s the new TV?
Since Apple’s acquisition of PrimeSense, there’s been no end to rumors that Apple’s on the verge of rolling out a new TV. One idea floated around is that PrimeSense’s 3D gesture technology will be used to improved the little set-top box so users can use gesture-based controls to interact with it – for example, a ...
Better data for new Quantified Self trackers : Atlas Labs + more
This week’s Quantified Self roundup features a new tracker to help you analyze your strenuous workouts, an app that interprets your Quantified Self data, and a new initiative to better analyze your fitness data to improve your health. Atlas There are many fitness trackers already available in the market, but most of them only ...
Indiegogo raises $40M + 4 niche crowdfunding sites on the rise
Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced that it has raised $40 million in a round led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP) and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), with the participation of existing investors Insight Venture Partners, MHS Capital, Metamorphic Ventures and ff Venture Capital. According to co-founder Slava Rubin, this round of funding will be used ...
Google unveils new frames + partnership for Glass
Being a Glass Explorer has its ups and downs, especially when you need a pair of prescription glasses. Good news for Explorers, Google has unveiled its Titanium Collection, a new set of frames that allows prescription glasses users to enjoy wearing Glass as well. The Titanium Collection offers four new frames to choose from: Split, ...