Last January was the first time Instagram ever revealed its user base. At that time, they were just short of 100 million but passed that mile marker on February 26th. They’ve continued to grow exponentially during the last six months and recently stated in a blog post that they’ve surpassed 150 … [Read more...] about Instagram Gains 50 Million Users in 6 Months
Smartphones Tappable by the NSA?
It’s no secret that the NSA can tap into smartphones, or any phone for that matter, to listen in on voice conversations, but, according to German news magazine Spiegal, the NSA can do a lot more. The newspaper claims it has evidence via internal NSA documentation that shows the National Security … [Read more...] about Smartphones Tappable by the NSA?
Telus Bringing the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear to Canada
Remember how I talked about Japan always getting the technological goodies before America? Well, Canada has to wait even longer than we do! Telus, one of the leading mobile communication companies in Canada, has announced that it will be making the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear available on October … [Read more...] about Telus Bringing the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear to Canada
Xbox One Video Leak
Remember back when the Xbox 360 was almost set to be released and pictures of it in use were leaked on the internet? Well it’s happened again, only this time the leaker used a video and YouTube instead. Jackson Carter posted a two minute long video showing off the Xbox One’s Windows 8-like UI after … [Read more...] about Xbox One Video Leak
SpiderFab to Build Spaceships in Orbit
SpiderFab is the name of a groundbreaking new project that NASA is supporting, which aims to revolutionize space construction by taking 3D printing technology to space. This ambitious project is being developed by an innovative aerospace start-up company called Tethers Unlimited. NASA has shown … [Read more...] about SpiderFab to Build Spaceships in Orbit
Automakers Turning to Virtual Showrooms
A survey by Automaker.com showed that more than 50% of its younger users were interested in ways to buy cars without dealing with dealership sales representatives. In response, automakers are trying to reach out to consumers by creating virtual showrooms where buyers can use the internet to … [Read more...] about Automakers Turning to Virtual Showrooms
Dice+ Now Available
There’s a ton of dice out there on the market. They come in all shapes and sizes and are used for all sorts of games. Dice+ recently hit the market, which adds another die to the list. For those who don’t know, Dice+ is a digital game die that has LED lights and connects to your tablet or … [Read more...] about Dice+ Now Available
Verizon to buy Vodafone’s 45% Stake
Vodafone currently holds a 45% stake in Verizon, but that’s likely to change soon. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Vodafone and Verizon have come to an agreement of $130 billion in order for Verizon to buy Vodafone’s stake. The transaction is likely going to be announced after … [Read more...] about Verizon to buy Vodafone’s 45% Stake
Kurt Russell in Fast and Furious 7?
Fast and Furious 6 was a phenomenal success, and those who watched the scene after the credits are already aware that another installment in the franchise is already well underway. Fast and Furious 7 is already sure to have Jason Statham join the all-star cast of characters, and reports now … [Read more...] about Kurt Russell in Fast and Furious 7?
Xbox One to Offer Free-to-Play
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One will be allowing indie developers to offer various pricing models on the Xbox One, including free-to-play. Indie games are available for free on the Xbox Marketplace right now, but they usually don’t come with all the fixings. Microsoft said that future … [Read more...] about Xbox One to Offer Free-to-Play
Project Loon Simulation Results
Not long ago, Google announced Project Loon – an ambitious idea to make quality internet available for multitudes of people around the world through the use of balloons that would travel the Earth’s air currents. It’s an ambitious plan, but has a ton of issues that have to be resolved in order to … [Read more...] about Project Loon Simulation Results
Target’s Ticket Coming Soon
With companies like Netflix and Amazon making a killing through streaming services, it only stands to reason that the major “we sell everything” companies would try to dip into the metaphorical cash cow and start offering streaming services of their own. Soon, Target will launch its streaming store … [Read more...] about Target’s Ticket Coming Soon
