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Major Device Strategy Remix for Boxee, Heads to the Cloud
Since the future is in the cloud, Boxee, the start-up company that delivered streaming Web video to TVs via their quirky-shaped Boxee Box, is introducing a new DVR box that would store content in the cloud. The Boxee TV allows users to record videos from both free and paid TV, and users won’t ever have ...
Foxconn Admits Hiring Underaged Interns, Amongst Other Sins
Foxconn, Apple’s largest supply chain, is facing scrutiny for admitting that they hiring underaged employees in one of their factories. The advocacy group China Labor Watch was the first to report of the underaged employment, and the company confirmed, stating that those were student interns aged 14-16 year olds, and that they will be terminated ...
16 iPad Mini Versions with Prices, Microsoft Surface Price and More
In today’s mobile news roundup: Apple to offer 16 iPad Mini versions and new Mac Mini; Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to arrive in the US by October 25; Apple hires Amazon’s search and advertising head; Samsung unveils Windows 8 hybrids and Ultrabooks; and Microsoft shows off new ad for Surface tablet. Apple to offer 16 ...
Android Election Apps for New Voters
The 2012 election is right around the corner and candidates are ramping up their efforts to reach out to everyone, especially new voters. So they’ve infiltrated the social scene and of course apps. But all their efforts can make things more complicated, decisions harder to make. Many are looking for ways to help them decide ...
Xbox Music vs. Spotify, iTunes and Pandora
Microsoft will be launching Xbox Music on the Xbox 360 tomorrow and the software giant claims their new music service is iTunes, Spotify and Pandora rolled into one. The service looks promising, as it can be enjoyed in three ways: the free option is riddled with ads, Xbox Music Pass costs $9.99 per month for unlimited ...
Microsoft’s Xbox Music: In-Tune Zune or Still Offbeat?
Microsoft is readying to officially launch the Windows 8 platform on October 26th, which will be accompanied by the launch of new Windows 8 PCs and tablets from a range of manufacturers. Ahead of the Windows 8 launch, Microsoft will be launching tomorrow the free music streaming service, Xbox Music, which will initially be available ...
iPad Mini Expected to Sell 5-7M in December, Already has Accessories
In today’s mobile news roundup: iPad mini accessories already available; Amazon to acquire TI mobile chip business; and network carrier 3 offers a fun way to keep an eye on your monthly phone bill. iPad mini accessories now available Though Apple has yet to send out invites for next week’s rumored event to launch the ...
Fake Bad Piggies Inject Adware And Gets All Your Web Info
Rovio launched a new puzzle game, Bad Piggies, in late September. Bad Piggies is a spinoff of their popular Angry Birds franchise. The game is in the point of view of the pigs and the goal is to make contraptions that would aid the Piggies in getting the eggs of the Angry Birds. In just ...
Ban On Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus Overturned by Court of Appeals
Today’s mobile news roundup: Galaxy Nexus ban overturned; Sony to debut a Windows 8 on October 26; and Apple to launch iPad Mini on October 23. Galaxy Nexus ban overturned The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned an earlier ruling by the District Court of California in banning the Samsung Galaxy ...
Track & Curb iPhone 5 Data with These Apps
Got an iPhone 5 or a new smartphone with a fresh contract? Worried about going over your data plan? Not to worry, there’s an app for that. Many people aren’t aware of the apps out there that will track your monthly data habits, and even alert you as you near your monthly data limit. Don’t ...