Last week, Microsoft’s YouTube app for Windows Phone came under fire for not adhering to some of Google’s requirements. The result was an ultimatum from Mountain View, requesting that Microsoft make the necessary tweaks by May 22nd or pull the app entirely. Today, which just so happens to be that aforementioned date, Microsoft has released [...]
Kevin Feige, President of Production at Marvel Studios, has long been converting the comic house’s back-catalogue into box-office gold, with the recent successes of The Avengers and Iron Man 3 suggesting that audiences are more enamoured with the genre than ever. Giving EW a rundown on the status of potential future Marvel adaptations for Phase [...]
Flickr’s one of the elder statesmen of the online photo sharing world, but in recent years its UI has grown a bit long in the tooth when compared to the eye candy provided by other kids on the social sharing block. That’s all changed as of today, as Marissa Mayer’s team has overhauled Flickr’s look [...]
During BlackBerry Live this week we got to speak with Vivek Bhardwaj, BlackBerry’s Head of Software, about the future of BB10. In light of the the platform’s first major software update rolling out to its devices, we asked about the plans for future releases. Bhardwaj told us that the plan is for them to come [...]
‘GPS Navigation & Maps’ Sets Out to Redefine Maps on Mobile – Unique Combination of Turn-By-Turn Navigation & Travel Maps Online & Offline skobbler Introduces Hybrid Turn-by-Turn Navigation to Android Version of Popular Mapping Service ForeverMap 2; Unique New Product Setup Makes it a True Alternative to Google Maps NEW YORK, NY (May 16, 2013) [...]
It apparently wasn’t big enough to garner a mention earlier today, but Google has now followed up its slew of I/O keynote announcements with the news that it’s moving Google TV to the latest versions of Android (that’d be 4.2.2) and Chrome. What’s more, it also says that it’s “refactored” Google TV so that its [...]
Look, we’re well aware that you’re already fantasizing about the PlayStation 4, but how do you think that makes your existing PS3 feel? (Hint: Not awesome.) For those still focused on remaining in the here and now, Netflix has issued an update for its PS3 Player that “is more consistent with the Netflix player on [...]
Airbnb’s Android app just scored a significant refresh, including some major design tweaks and additional tools for hosts. Version 2.0 adds two features that should make it easier for property managers to interact with guests efficiently, including the ability to update calendar availability and pre-approve users from any compatible Android handset — that latter feature [...]
We recently caught up with Zoe Saldana to chat Star Trek Into Darkness, and couldn’t resist asking her about the role she landed in Marvel’s sci-fi epic, Guardians Of The Galaxy). Dominating the market when it comes to kick-ass sci-fi ladies (she’s already got Trek’s Uhura and Avatar’s Neytiri under her belt), Saldana has been [...]
The story of the NBA Playoffs so far has been comebacks. Whether it’s the Celtics coming back “Boston Strong” to force the Knicks back to the Garden or the Grizzlies fighting back against the Clippers, there have been a lot of series that have gone much deeper than expected. And that’s without some of the [...]
AMAZON’S LOVEFiLM ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION STREAMING APP LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company, has today announced the launch of its new and enhanced LOVEFiLM Instant streaming application for internet-connected devices, bringing a host of exciting new features to members. Arriving first and available from today on the Sony Playstation®3 in the UK and Germany, the new app [...]
Michael Bay has been firefighting fan outrage since pretty much the day he announced his production company would be remaking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with his initial suggestion that the turtles would be recast as aliens chief among the sticking points.However, Bay has now given another update on the project, and suggests that the new [...]
Netflix has released an update to its iOS app, bringing a few subtle design tweaks in addition to a feature that wasn’t available in version 3.0. Along with a redesigned audio menu and subtitle selector, the refreshed app includes a button for switching episodes within a series while an episode is playing. This is an [...]
After years of troubles, Fisker Automotive lost its founder, laid off most of its employees and effectively shut down its operations as it seeks bankruptcy protection. Unless a miracle happens, the future for the California-based carmaker looks extremely bleak. Until we see how this story ends or continues, we can share some different kind of [...]
After six years in the market, the Renault Laguna has reached that point where a replacement is due, but for the time being, the French carmaker has given the entire range (liftback, estate and coupe) a mini makeover and a splash of new technology features for 2013. The important additions/changes are the EDC dual-clutch automatic [...]