Google has pushed out a minor update to its Messenger application for Android phones. The primary new feature included in the update is support for GIFs, which can be used to liven up conversations. The app also has a new home screen widget and general performance improvements. Google Messenger, which provides SMS and MMS messaging, […]
Microsoft is preparing to make its Cortana personal assistant software available as a stand-alone application to the Android and iOS platforms later this year, reports Reuters. Microsoft is already developing an improved version of Cortana for its forthcoming Windows 10 desktop, tablet, and phone operating system, expected this fall. Microsoft is culling research from an […]
Yahoo has made several announcements concerning account access and security. First, Yahoo introduced a new way to sign into user accounts without requiring a password. With the new “on-demand passwords” option enabled, Yahoo will send a verification code via text message to the number registered with the account. The code can be used in lieu […]
Sakti3, a Michigan-based battery company, claims to have created new technology that will double battery life compared to today’s lithium ion batteries. Sakti3’s approach is entirely different from standard batteries. First, the company uses a solid state material, rather than a liquid electrolyte. Second, it manufactures them using a process called thin-film deposition. The process […]
T-Mobile today said its prepaid customers will be able to enjoy the benefits of its Data Stash program beginning March 22. T-Mobile first announced Data Stash for its postpaid customers in December. Data Stash allows customers to roll forward any unused data they have each month, rather than allow the data to expire. T-Mobile said […]
Pre-orders for the PlayStation exclusive MLB 15: The Show will include a code to order a free PlayStation 4 controller skin, allowing you to show support for your favorite team (or pranking a friend by wrapping his controller in his least favorite) Retailers currently offering the pre-order deal online include: Wal-Mart Target Best Buy Amazon […]
Steam has set a new user record! During the late morning of March 15, a total of 9,068,777 people were doing their thing on Steam, all at the same time. The entirely unsurprising big winner of the day, as recorded by VG247, was Dota 2, which peaked with more than 898,000 users. Following that was […]
Sprint has announced the availability of the Alcatel OneTouch Retro, a simple flip phone with accessibility features on board. The device, which is also sold as the Speakeasy and Fling, is being marketed to senior users as well as those who are hard of hearing or visually impaired. The phone can verbally describe the user […]
Google has added support for 360-degree videos to YouTube, allowing users of the video-streaming service to select their point of view. The new addition will give video producers and viewers a new way to watch videos, as well as giving content creators and developers more content which could be used by virtual reality headsets in […]
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has started airing a new TV spot for Rocksteady Studios’ Batman: Arkham Knight, which recently received an “M for Mature” rating. In the explosive finale to the “Arkham” series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of […]
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