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Pandora Says, ‘We’re Better Than iTunes Radio’
Pandora’s market share price took a large dive when Apple launched its new iTunes Radio service; but Pandora is still on top. Pandora chief financial officer, Mike Herring, recently stated in an interview that while Apple might have hype and reach on its side, Pandora is still the superior streaming radio service. Herring acknowledged that Apple and... Read more
Self-Serve Ad Platform Available at Foursquare
Foursquare hasn’t been performing as well as it would like over recent years. In fact, the social check-in site actually took on $41 million of debt in an attempt to hit the aggressive financial targets the company set for itself in 2013. It seems that self-serve ads are to make... Read more
The Battle to be the Best Smart Watch
With reports stating that over 5 million smart watches will be shipped in 2014, it makes sense to look at smart watches as one of the key emerging markets for communication technology in the near future. The watches are meant to be accessories that work with the user’s smartphone, making... Read more
Send Your Memories To The Future With The Recmember Me App
Have you ever opened a time-capsule? Lifting the lid on memories from times past is like a secret door into an unknown time, where you can live the experiences of those who were kind enough to share them. Thanks to the new app Recmember Me, you can send your very... Read more
SlowCam Brings Slow Motion Video To iPhone 5
That new iPhone 5s is a pretty nifty piece of kit by any stretch of the imagination, but it is an expensive one, especially if you are not due for an upgrade. If the $600+ price tag is more than your finances can feasibly cope with, how about getting one... Read more
Brewbot Makes Home Brewing Easy With A Smartphone
Cargo, the creative team from Belfast, Northern Ireland have come together with the creators of creative consultancy Mette to make home brewing the easiest it has ever been. Not only is home brewing easy with the aptly named Brewbot machine, it makes brewing consistent, something that anyone whose tried brewing... Read more
iPad App mem:o For Design Lovers
I bet you’ve been very busy with your iOS device. As it usually goes when a new version of iOS hits, users are also hit with a flurry of app updates. Everyone complains, but in a good natured way. Me, I am rather miffed as my iPad seems to be... Read more
Uni Of Michigan Want To Break World Record For Largest Hackathon
This weekend the University of Michigan is holding its second annual hackathon. Organisers of MHacks are hoping to break the Guinness World Record with the 36-hour marathon by having the largest number of students attend. The current record holder is PennApps, the University of Pennsylvania‘s hackathon, which last weekend attracted... Read more
New Apple TV Can Arrive Next Month
Apple’s September event has come and gone, and as is usually the case, critics are hitting hard and fanboys are being just as loud. Stocks have dipped, but we know that people are lining up as early as now for the newest iPhones to hit the shelves. Crazy is as... Read more
NASA Joins Instagram

NASA Joins Instagram

Internet September 15, 2013

NASA has officially joined Instagram, so anyone who enjoys sharing photos of the universe, be prepeared to be seriously outdone by the new account. NASA social media manager John Yembrick explains that “We’re always looking at new ways to connect the public with NASA, which produces a lot of stunning... Read more
Nissan’s First Wearable Tech: Nismo Smartwatch
The latest to hop a ride on the smartwatch bandwagon is none other than car manufacturer Nissan. As surprising as it may sound, the Japanese car maker has unveiled an impressive Nismo smartwatch model that has a sleek look and a wide range of unique features. The Nissan Nismo smartwatch... Read more
Kim Dotcom Says Bye To MEGA
Kim Dotcom seems to have a way with making the news every so often, doesn’t he? Some may have forgotten about Megaupload by now, given the short memory/attention spans these days, but it didn’t take too long for the brains behind the service to make a comeback after being shut... Read more
BBM For IPhone Waiting App Store Approval
The Android sphere recently was packed with leaks and news pointing to an imminent release of the long-awaited BlackBerry Messenger app, but it appears that the iOS version has noiselessly been progressing also.  BlackBerry has confirmed that the iPhone BBM app has been submitted for consideration and is now awaiting approval. BBM has had... Read more
Xbox One to Launch November 22
After much speculation, Microsoft has officially announced a release date for its next generation console. The Xbox One will launch on November 22, a bit later than anticipated and a week after its main rival, Sony’s PlayStation 4. The Xbox One will retail for $499 and will be available in... Read more
Android 4.4 Officially Named As KitKat
First we had Cupcake, then we moved onto Donut, then Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.  But now we have a new flavour and it’s not Key lime pie as originally suspected. Android chief Sundar Pichai announced on Twitter yesterday that the next version of  the... Read more
Leaked – Galaxy Gear Companion App
The latest leak news for the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch is here. Now that we know it is coming on Spetember 4, we can get to the nitty gritty of what to expect from the new device. A screenshot has been discovered on Twitter by @evleaks, confirming that the Galaxy... Read more
Facebook $20m Privacy Settlement
A couple of days ago, on August 27, 2013 Facebook has agreed to make changes to its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities as part of a $20m settlement covering the use of names and likenesses in advertising.  A California judge on Monday gave final approval to a $20m (£13m) settlement in... Read more
Is The iPhone 5S Getting A 64-bit A7 Chip?
In less than two weeks, technophiles the world over will be glued to their computer (mobile device) screens, thanks to the Apple event that was announced earlier this month. Of course, the usual spate of rumors surround the event – from new iPads (or the lack of them) to iPhones.... Read more