T-Mobile has finally begun the rollout of its VoLTE network that allows users to make voice calls using LTE connectivity. Currently most devices default to older and slower connections to make voice calls. The catch to the VoLTE network is that only certain devices support the … [Read more...] about iPhone Unlikely to Support T-Mobile VoLTE
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
HBO and Amazon Sign Streaming deal covering several Original Series
Amazon is always out to get more shows to help it compete against Netflix in the streaming video wars. HBO and Amazon have signed a new deal that sees several popular HBO original series come to Amazon Instant Video. The deal has an entire series worth of video for older shows. Classic HBO Series … [Read more...] about HBO and Amazon Sign Streaming deal covering several Original Series
Oculus Rift to have Six-week trial in Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants
If you live outside the US, you might not know what Chuck E. Cheese is. Chuck E. Cheese is a chain pizza eatery that has a large mouse as its mascot of the same name as the restaurant. The place has lots of video games that you can play. Chuck E. Cheese is not just a restaurant; it is a family … [Read more...] about Oculus Rift to have Six-week trial in Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants
Groupon Gnome iPad Cash Register to Be Rolled out to Groupon Retailers
Groupon has announced a new cash register that it is aiming at retailers using its service. The Groupon transaction system is iPad-based and called Gnome. Gnome is able to process payments using MasterCard and Visa with a per transaction charge. That per transaction charge is 1.8% plus 15 cents per … [Read more...] about Groupon Gnome iPad Cash Register to Be Rolled out to Groupon Retailers
Rubik’s Cube Celebrates its 40th Birthday
Any child of the 80's will have fond and likely not so fond memories of the infuriating Rubik's Cube. Most of us were unable to solve that cube that involved rotating rows of smaller cubes in an attempt to get each surface of the larger main cube to be the same color. Often many resorted to pulling … [Read more...] about Rubik’s Cube Celebrates its 40th Birthday
Ubisoft Far Cry 4 set to launch on November 18
Ubisoft is set to launch a new addition to one of its iconic shooter franchises with a new Far Cry game landing later this year. The game is Far Cry 4 and it is set to launch on November 18 in the US. That will make the game land just in time for holiday gift giving. The game will land in Europe, … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Far Cry 4 set to launch on November 18
Google Glass Makes Its Way into UC Irvine Med School Curriculum
Now that Google is loosening the rope that kept its slick Glass wearable headset from everyone who wanted one, some interesting things are happening. Anyone in the US can now buy the Google Glass headset for $1500. On the heels of that happening, a major medical school has made an interesting … [Read more...] about Google Glass Makes Its Way into UC Irvine Med School Curriculum
Blink Messaging App to Be Shutdown in Coming Weeks after Yahoo purchase
Blink is a private messaging app that is rather like Snapchat. Blink allows users to send messages and images that the sender can control. Senders determine who can see the messages they send and how long those messages are viewable. Hopefully, the messages sent with Blink are more secure than … [Read more...] about Blink Messaging App to Be Shutdown in Coming Weeks after Yahoo purchase
Office for iPad reached 27 million Downloads in 46 days
Microsoft has announced that Office for iPad has reached another interesting milestone. Last month the company announced that it had since it launched. Microsoft has now announced that Office for iPad has been downloaded an additional 15 million times. That means the total downloads for Office for … [Read more...] about Office for iPad reached 27 million Downloads in 46 days
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 rumored for launch this month
A new Microsoft rumor is making the rounds today. This rumor claims that the software giant is set to launch an all-new tablet called the Surface Pro 3 this month. The launch date tipped for the tablet is May 20, which is only a few days from now. There is no word on the hardware that the tablet … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Pro 3 rumored for launch this month
UberFAMILY lets parents book a car with a car seat for kids
In the US, kids have to be in car seats until they reach a certain age and weight to protect them in an accident. This regulation is crucial for ensuring the safety of young passengers. However, if you don’t own a car or if you are traveling with a child in a city where you need to hail a car to … [Read more...] about UberFAMILY lets parents book a car with a car seat for kids
Nintendo is Eyeing a Cheap Console for Emerging Markets
Nintendo has not been doing well with its Wii U game console as poor sales have resulted in widening losses over the last several quarters. Nintendo is now gearing up to make a new console, but it won't be a high-end unit that aims at regaining popularity in the US and other developed nations. … [Read more...] about Nintendo is Eyeing a Cheap Console for Emerging Markets
