PayPal to acquire digital payments provider Xoom in $890-Million deal; money transfer business to expand to more countries as part of transaction
PayPal Inc. will acquire digital payments provider Xoom for a $890-Million deal, Xoom to operate as a separate service upon completion of the deal.
Jul 02, 2015 10:32 PM EDT
Apple removes Home Sharing service from iOS 8.4; Company provides Apple Music access plan as an alternative
Apple has removed the Home Sharing feature from iOS 8.4, which has been in iOS since version 4.3. As an alternative, the company offers an access plan for up to six devices with the new Apple Music service.
HTC Desire Eye on AT&T to receive Android 5.0 update; Other HTC models to follow throughout 2015
The HTC Desire Eye smartphone on AT$T is scheduled to receive a system update to Android 5.0 in the following days, while other HTC models and other territories will receive the update throughout the remainder of 2015.
Huawei debuts Honor 7 smartphone; 5.2-inch flagship handset sports 20-Megapixel shooter and fingerprint scanner
Huawei has revealed the Honor 7 smartphone at an event in Beijing. Latest Smartphone features 20 Megapixel camera and fingerprint scanner.
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AMD reveals specs and change log for R9 300 lineup; Series uses older, but optimized chipset
AMD has admitted that the R9 300 series is using a re-optimized core at the heart of the graphics cards. The electronics company clarifies issue on their latest series.
Jul 01, 2015 9:12 AM EDT
Now you can use Messenger without a Facebook account; users in four countries no longer required to have accounts to access IM app
Facebook is no longer requiring users in the United States, Canada, Peru and Venezuela to have Facebook accounts in order to use the Messenger app for their smartphones.
Jun 28, 2015 9:21 AM EDT
Apple's iPhones hit by system instabilities and forced reboots; Models affected by the bug include iPhone 6+, iPhone 6, and the iPhone 5s
A number of users have been hit by a series of system instabilities whose main symptom is a blank blue screen similar to Windows kernel panics.
Jun 28, 2015 9:16 AM EDT
Google Confirms Acquisition of Agawi
After a year of nearly unannouced acquisition, Google now confirms buying Agawi, an app/games streaming startup company from Silicon Valley.
Jun 22, 2015 10:02 AM EDT
Emotional Robot Pepper Sells Out After 1,000 Units Bought in One Minute
Going against the notion that "robots do not have emotions" as a person would, Pepper, the "emotional robot" was sold out in its first minute of sale in Japan.
Jun 22, 2015 9:48 AM EDT
Sony Announced Pricing, Availability for New Android-Powered 4k TV Series; 75-inch XC910 model available later this summer
Sony's new 4k Android-powered TV series will be available starting this July. Sony stores, Amazon, and Best Buy offer the ultra-thin TVs.
Jun 22, 2015 8:54 AM EDT
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Updates: The Fitness Band Tracker Will Feature Touchscreen Display And Mobile Payment
Xiaomi are rumored to unveil its Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness tracker anytime soon. The newest fitness tracker is said to feature a touchscreen display and a mobile payment.
Jun 22, 2015 8:02 AM EDT
Canon Powershot G3X Updates: On Sale For $999.99 In July With Super Zoom Capability, Wide Focal Length And Image Stabilization
Canon PowerShot G3X will be available in July boasting its 1.0 inch sensor and a 25x optical super zoom lens. More to that, it also enhanced its image stabilization features. G3X will be available for $999.99.
Jun 22, 2015 7:57 AM EDT
Moto X First Gen Owners, Android 5.1 Update Is Coming Soon On Your Region With New Material Design, Smart Lock And Bug Fixes
For Moto X first generation owners, an update of Android 5.1 Lollipop is about to released soon on U.S. Canada, Rogers, Brazil and other countries. The update concentrates on smart lock screens, bug fixes and new material design.
Jun 22, 2015 7:54 AM EDT
Samsung partners with Sigfox for Internet of Things
Samsung, the technology giant has announced its undisclosed amount of investment in France-based start up Sigfox, which has recently raised $115 million mega round in venture capital..
Jun 16, 2015 11:53 AM EDT
Facebook unveils Moments, a private way to share photos
Facebook on Monday launched a standalone app for photo sharing with friends called Moments. Hitting right on spot of the photo-sharing concerns of its users, Facebook on Monday launched a standalone app for photo sharing with friends, called Moments.
Jun 16, 2015 11:24 AM EDT
BigBasket, India’s largest online grocer, expands its on-demand delivery service
India's largest online grocer BigBasket, which is base out of Bengaluru state, is opening new warehouses in five major cities and in smaller towns in a move to expand its logistics network so as to counter the threat from hyperlocal startsups offering speedy deliveries.
Jun 16, 2015 11:11 AM EDT