It would appear that Facebook Home has just surpassed 500k downloads on Google Play since launching on the platform five days ago on April 16. The app’s Google Play listing notes the milestone, and Ben Evans confirmed on Twitter. Facebook Home isn’t so much of an app as a user interface for the phone, putting Facebook smack dab in [...]
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Facial-recognition tech played no role in ID’ing bomb suspects
Despite images of the suspects at the scene and in official databases, the software could not put names to their faces, Boston’s police commissioner tells the Washington Post. Image of Boston bombing suspects before the explosions. (Credit: FBI) While surveillance video provided key images of the men suspected of planting bombs at the Boston Marathon, [...]
Read MoreWill Samsung’s next phone be metal like the iPhone?
Rumors emerging from South Korea suggest that Samsung is concerned that the build quality of the iPhone and the HTC One puts its Galaxy Phone in a cheap light. Will they soon be made of sterner stuff? There’s something about the plastic nature of Samsung’s phones that make them slightly less attractive. To me, that [...]
Read MoreHackers send bogus tweets from ’60 Minutes’ account
CBS News confirms that the Twitter feeds for “60 Minutes” and “48 Hours” were hacked. Phony tweets accused the U.S. of aiding terrorists. The Twitter accounts for CBS News programs “60 Minutes” and “48 Hours” were used by hackers earlier today to send out messages accusing the U.S. of aiding terrorists, the network confirmed. “We [...]
Read MoreWindows 8 ‘touch-ups,’ please
Surface Pro could shine if Windows 8 had been better designed to take advantage of its touch capabilities. Surface Pro (Credit: Microsoft) I like the Surface Pro. It drips with potential. That’s the good news. The bad news is that Windows 8 touch doesn’t do the Surface Pro justice. Try this. Use an iPad for an hour; then jump to Windows [...]
Read MoreFacebook reportedly the mystery mover behind ‘Project Catapult’
The social network is the mysterious company behind a billion-dollar-plus data facility in Iowa, says a report. Apple had also been among the suspects named by data detectives. Facebook seems to be behind what one ubertechie blog calls “one of the longest-running mysteries in the data center industry.” The company is reportedly looking at building [...]
Read MoreVerizon’s Galaxy S4 sign-up page is finally live
America’s biggest carrier was slow to get on board with Samsung’s latest Android flagship device, but now it’s official. Big Red is on board for the fourth voyage to a magical Korean Galaxy. Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 page is finally live, giving America’s largest wireless carrier a way for folks to get in line for what’s been the most [...]
Read MoreNokia’s wireless chargers perk up local coffee shops
What will it take for wireless charging to catch on? Nokia and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf shops hope that making stations public will do the trick. Nokia’s sponsored wireless charging station in a downtown San Francisco Coffee Bean shop. Last September, Nokia kicked off the launch of its Nokia Lumia 920 with promises of exposing more [...]
Read MoreHow to add your own Flickr photos to Yahoo Weather
Join the Project Weather Flickr group and your own photos will be considered for use in the beautiful Yahoo Weather app. If you have used the new Yahoo Weather app for any amount of time, then you’ve seen the beautiful photos it displays to match a location, time of day, and current conditions. If you have a [...]
Read MoreGetting started with the Yahoo Weather app
Yahoo released a beautiful (and free) weather app for iPhone that integrates Flickr photos. See how it works and you may soon replace your iPhone’s current go-to weather app. It’s not often you come across a new app that deserves consideration for a spot on your iPhone’s home screen, but the new Yahoo Weather for [...]
Read MoreCheap Intel devices will run Google, Microsoft OSes, sources say
Really cheap Intel-based tablets and laptops will run Google and Microsoft operating systems, sources tell. HP Envy x2 tablet starts at around $599. Though new sub-$300 laptops do exist, like the HP 2000 series laptop, is a $200 Windows 8 touch device feasible? (Credit: Hewlett-Packard) Some inexpensive Intel-based laptops and tablets will come with Google’s [...]
Read MoreTweetDeck mobile and AIR apps to go dark on May 7
Twitter is laying to rest several versions of the power-user-friendly tool. The end is nigh for several TweetDeck applications. The Adobe AIR and mobile versions of the Twitter-owned, power-user-beloved tool for maintaining columns of tweets will cease to exist and stop functioning entirely on May 7, the team said Friday. TweetDeck first announced in March that it [...]
Read MoreYahoo tries to freshen up, kills a bunch of products
The company is shutting down Yahoo Deals, SMS Alerts, and Mail and Messenger apps for feature phones at the end of April. Yahoo is doing some spring cleaning. The company announced its plans on Friday to shut down several products, including Yahoo Deals, Yahoo SMS Alerts, and the Yahoo Mail and Messenger apps used on [...]
Read MoreTrack down a lost BlackBerry 10 device with BlackBerry Protect
One of the first things you should do on your brand-new BlackBerry 10 device after going through the initial setup process is to enable BlackBerry Protect. The free service offered by BlackBerry will allow you to locate a lost or stolen BlackBerry 10 device. To enable the free service, go to Settings and tap on BlackBerry Protect. The service will be [...]
Read MoreViber for Windows Phone 8 update adds free VoIP calling with HD audio
After several months as a watered down messaging app, Viber for Windows Phone 8 is finally catching up to its Android and iOS counterparts. Starting today, the redesigned VoIP application now supports free calls with HD audio, lock screen notifications and the ability to pin conversations to your Start screen. This Metromodern UI version of Viber also includes photo sharing and [...]
Read MoreTesla Model S now eligible for non-traditional lease with resale guarantee
Just as Tesla isn’t in the business of making average cars, it’s just introduced a leasing program for the Model S sedan that’s not entirely run-of-the-mill. Unique to the company’s 66-month lease program, you’ll find the option of selling the Model Safter 36 months at a price that’s pegged to the residual value of the Mercedes S Class. [...]
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