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“Google Photos” offers unlimited photo/video storage & others, now available for downloading

Google Photos offers unlimited photo and video storage and other interesting new features. The photo database can already be downloaded.

May 29, 2015 4:39 AM EDT


Child-Friendly Apps Are Easier To Find In Google Play, Filters For Age And Interest Are Now Available

Google announced at the I/O Developer Conference today that the Google Play Store will let people find child-friendly apps easier than before. A filter for a child's age and his or her interests has been added in the Play Store's features.

May 29, 2015 4:35 AM EDT


Swatch to Launch Internet-Enabled and Payment-Featured Smartwatch: New Product To Debut in Switzerland

Swatch Group's Chief Executive Nick Hayek announced that the company will launch its own Internet-enabled and remote payment-featured smart-watch in two countries this summer.

May 29, 2015 4:26 AM EDT


Chevrolet Announces Use Of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto In 14 New Car Models

As Google and Apple venture into the automotive industry with their apps related to cars, Chevrolet announced that they will be supporting these apps. In a recent announcement, the car manufacturer said that Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto will be included as fixtures in the new 14 models to be released soon.

May 29, 2015 4:23 AM EDT


Being “social” is what counts in London’s fashion start-ups

Being social is what counts in London’s fashion start-ups. Fashion companies have made success by jumping into the world of social media.

May 29, 2015 4:10 AM EDT


Lenovo unveils a $49 Hockey Puck-Like Cast To Compete with Google's $35 Chromecast

Lenovo has announced its own media streaming device, the Lenovo Cast. Unlike its primary rival, Google's Chromecast, the Lenovo Cast not only works in Android devices but in Apple and selected Windows devices as well.

May 29, 2015 4:05 AM EDT


Startup home sensor company Notion raises $2 million for in-home monitoring unit

Startup home sensor company Notion brings in $2 million worth of funds for its new in-home monitoring unit.

May 29, 2015 4:03 AM EDT


Vladimir Putin wants a Fascist state; thinking about shutting down foreign companies in Russia

President Vladimir Putin wants a Fascist state, but people thinks he only wants the old USSR back. Meanwhile, President Putin is thinking about its foreign competitors if it's already time for them to be "out" of Russia.

May 29, 2015 3:59 AM EDT


Nokia Networks primed to purchase Eden Rock Communications

Nokia Networks is now closing on a deal to formally purchase Eden Rock Communications. The network arm of the Finnish phone company Nokia is now closing on a deal to formally purchase Eden Rock Communications, a known maker of self-organizing networks, otherwise known as SONs.

May 29, 2015 3:52 AM EDT


Turkey’s Stripe-like Iyzico Closes $6.2 Million Series B; supported by World Bank in plans to expand in the Middle East

Iyzico's $6.2 million series B funding will focus on expanding globally and targeting the Middle East. Experts and backers support the plan.

May 29, 2015 3:49 AM EDT


Google Introduces Android Pay; Payment System Replaces Google Wallet on Mobile Phones

At its I/O developer conference, Google unveiled a new app, called Android Pay, that will take the place of Google Wallet on one's Android phone.

May 29, 2015 3:45 AM EDT


Motorola's Moto Maker set to be launched in China courtesy of Lenovo

Motorola's Moto Maker will be making its way to China courtesy of Lenovo. Lenovo is re-introducing the Motorola brand in China, with the company set to formally launch none other than the company's Moto Maker.

May 29, 2015 2:11 AM EDT


Chinese microblogging site, Weibo, set to invest $142 million in top domestic taxi-hailing apps; Didi Taxi and Kuaidi taxi expects $6 Billion Value

The Chinese microblogging site, Weibo, is now on the verge of investing $142 million into two of China's top taxi-hailing apps.

May 29, 2015 2:09 AM EDT


New iOS Bug Causes iPhones To Crash Simply by Receiving a Text Message; Apple At Work To Fix The Bug

Apple is working on a fix for a bug in iOS that makes it possible to crash an iPhone and reportedly iPads and Apple Watches simply by sending the device a specific text message.

May 29, 2015 2:03 AM EDT


Airware and DJI/Accel launch completely separate investment funds for developing commercial drones

Both Airware and DJI/Accel launched completely separate investment funds intended for the development of commercial drones.

May 29, 2015 1:58 AM EDT


Amazon Prime's Same-Day Delivery Grows Larger, Free Delivery Will Be Offered To Prime Members

Amazon rolls out a new feature in their service and it includes a free-of-charge same-day delivery. This will be available to 14 US metro areas and will be open to prime members with purchase of at least $35.

May 29, 2015 1:51 AM EDT


Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. Suffers From Security Breach, Some Payment Cards Confirmed To Be At Risk

Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. suffered from a security breach earlier this year. They have recently confirmed that some payment cards under their system are at risk due to the breach.

May 29, 2015 1:49 AM EDT


China cyber security plan aims to protect state secrets vs. cyberspying; foreign tech business may weaken in said country

China’s new cyber security plan aims to protect state secrets against cyber spying. The said move may affect foreign technology companies as China shows stroong preference for local brands..

May 29, 2015 1:40 AM EDT


GoPro announces a $3,000 camera spherical rig that can help capture 360 degrees of VR content

GoPro's CEO Nick Wodman shows off a prototype of its latest six-rig that allows GoPro users to capture 360 degree images and videos using six GoPro cameras.

May 29, 2015 12:26 AM EDT


Payfirma raises capital while planning for 2016 IPO

Canada based Payfirma plans to have an initial public offer by 2016. In the meantime raising capital to expand in the US keeps CEO Michael Gokturk busy.

May 28, 2015 10:46 PM EDT


Coolpad Arise: First WiFi Only Smartphone offered by Scratch Wireless; Consumers will no longer pay for Mobile Data Plans

Scratch Wireless, a mobile startup company, has released the very first Wi-Fi only smartphone called the Coolpad Arise. The smartphone offers a unique way to save money on your mobile data plan through the use of a wireless open network.

May 28, 2015 11:52 AM EDT


Chinese Version of Google Glass Named 'Cool Glass One' Smartglasses Showcased in CES Asia; Costs $330 To $500

The Chinese company Beijing Palo Alto Tech has introduced its very own version of Goggle Glass named the Cool Glass One smartglasses at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia which only costs around $330 to $500.

May 28, 2015 11:36 AM EDT


Nielsen will monitor digital ads in China after forming new partnership with Tencent

Nielsen is now going to start measuring digital ads in China after forming a new partnership together with Tencent.

May 28, 2015 11:00 AM EDT


Twitter continues to ask Chinese companies to buy advertising space on their service, despite being blocked in China

Twitter woos Chinese companies in the hope that they will buy advertising space on their service, even though it is blocked within China.

May 28, 2015 10:56 AM EDT


Apple set to release a native Watch SDK preview at WWDC; Native watch apps to be released this fall

Apple confirmed that it will release a new software development kit at its Worldwide Developer Conference starting on June 8. The said kit will allow applications to run natively on the Apple Watch, and those apps will become available to consumers this fall.

May 28, 2015 10:49 AM EDT


Facebook's New Payment Features For Facebook Messenger Arrives In NYC, Group Chats Will Be Able To Send And Receive Money

Facebook announced months ago that Facebook Messenger will now have capability to transfer money between friends. However, it is accessible only in a few U.S. cities and it has expanded to NYC today.

May 28, 2015 10:40 AM EDT


Nebraska Is First Ever Conservative State To Vote Against Death Penalty, Lawmakers Abolish Governor's Veto Power

Nebraska is the first ever Republican state to vote against capital punishment on Wednesday after four decades. Legislators from Nebraska were able to override the veto power of Nebraska's governor.

May 28, 2015 10:39 AM EDT


Cost of data breaches rises to an estimated $3.8 million on average according to a recently concluded study

The cost of data breaches now escalate to an estimated $3.8 million on average according to the findings of a recent study.

May 28, 2015 10:30 AM EDT


Facebook-owned Oculus to sell Rift package for $1,500; VR Headset To Be Released Early 2016

Facebook-owned company Oculus revealed Rift's initial cost which is around $1500. The virtual reality headset is expected to be rolled out in the market early next year.

May 28, 2015 10:25 AM EDT


Walmart Shipping Pass will compete with Amazon Prime; Unlimited Shipping Program aims to get more loyal customer

Walmart free-shipping will compete with Amazon Prime's $99 a year membership fee while Target cuts back its minimum purchase to $25. Which one of these three will customers go for?

May 28, 2015 10:17 AM EDT


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