In part because of the pressure exerted by browser developers, Java curator Oracle has announced that it is going to deprecate the Java browser plug-in. The initiative will start with the forthcoming JDK 9, with removal from the Oracle JDK and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in future releases. The company notes in the announcement heralding […]
The NHL and Major League Baseball Advanced Media unveiled details for three redesigned digital platforms on Monday aimed at giving hockey fans a better user experience on all devices. The redesigned NHL.com, NHL app and NHL.TV (a rebrand of NHL GameCenter Live) are scheduled to launch this weekend. The announcement Monday came 175 days after […]
Google has made a tool called shared albums available to Google Photos users. Google made sure the tool is easy to use. People simply select the photos they want to share, put them into an album, and then invite people to view the album. Invitees can be given view-only access, or be allowed to contribute […]
Google has revised its Google+ social network to focus on the two areas that garner the most interest among users: communities and collections. The changes are reflected across the web, Android, and iOS apps, which have been stripped down to simpler formats that make it easier to discover and participate in shared interests. Google said […]
Skype today announced a new web button for sharing content directly to Skype. Similar to the way such buttons work for Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and other social networks, the Skype share button will let people send articles, links, images, and videos directly to Skype contacts. Once the button is pressed, users need to sign into […]
Microsoft Monday night announced that it was making changes to its OneDrive cloud storage services, reducing the amount of storage both Office 365 and free users are granted and eliminating its unlimited option. The company says that the changes were needed to “ensure that we can continue to deliver a collaborative, connected and intelligent service.” […]
Skype today updated its mobile and desktop apps with a new round of Moji content. Mojis are short video clips pulled from popular movies and television shows. The new additions include clips from Pitch Perfect 2 and Furious 7, and more from BBC and Universal Studios. Skype says it added a new movie studio to […]
Google today said it plans to release a new version of YouTube Kids that will address some complaints about the app. The intent behind YouTube Kids was to give younger views a simpler way to watch videos curated for education and entertainment purposes. Parents and the FTC later alleged the app allowed kids to find […]
People using Twitter in their desktop browser can now opt to receive notifications when they receive direct messages. The notifications are opt-in and will flash in the upper-right corner of the browser when new direct messages arrive. Clicking on a notification opens the message in the messaging panel of Twitter.com.
Google has given Hangouts a web site all its own. Users of Google’s cross-device messaging service can now visit Hangouts.Google.com for a dedicated chat window. The app still resides in Gmail, but those looking for a richer experience can go to the Hangouts web site, which displays conversations in bigger windows and lets users customize […]
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