WhatsApp has been available for free without any adverts ever since the company was bought by Facebook for $19 billion, that is about to change. Facebook will be bringing adverts to the platform, which is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world with over 1.5 billion users. Introduction … [Read more...] about WhatsApp is getting adverts some time soon
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Apple announces fourth quarter financial results
Apple has announced it fourth quarter results, this is for its fiscal 2018 fourth quarter which covers the three months up until the 29th of September. The company had revenue of $62.9 billion for the quarter, this is up 20 percent on the same time last year. “We’re thrilled to report another … [Read more...] about Apple announces fourth quarter financial results
Spotify returns to Roku devices
Roku has today announced that Spotify will be once again available on Roku players and TVs running Roku OS 8.2 or higher. With access to the service beginning today and support rolling out to all support devices by the end of 2018. Daniel Gould on the Roku Blog explains : “Spotify is back! Today, … [Read more...] about Spotify returns to Roku devices
Lexar creates world’s largest A2 microSD card
This week Lexar has unveiled a new addition to its range of flash memory microSD cards announcing the imminent availability of the new 512GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card, which certified as Application Performance Class 2 (A2). Currently the 512GB Lexar 633x microSDXC card is the … [Read more...] about Lexar creates world’s largest A2 microSD card
You can now watch Netflix on Sky Q in the UK
Netflix is now available on Sky Q in the UK. From today, Sky Q users can sign up for Netflix directly on their Sky Q box. Existing Netflix users can also sign into the service using their current Netflix account. How to Link Your Netflix Account to Sky Q If you are an existing Netflix user, you … [Read more...] about You can now watch Netflix on Sky Q in the UK
First Crucial 32GB NVDIMM server memory introduced
Crucial has this week unveiled its first 32GB NVDIMM or Nonvolatile DIMM, designed to help companies preserve critical data in the event of a system power loss and limit costly downtime. The memory is Crucials first NVDIMM to operate at 2933 MT/s. “The new module provides companies powerful and … [Read more...] about First Crucial 32GB NVDIMM server memory introduced
Gmail iOS app update finally adds multi-account unified inbox
Google has this week rolled out a new update to its Gmail iOS application finally adding support for a unified inbox which allows you to view email from more than one account at the same time. The highly requested feature is now available via an update through iTunes. To see emails from different … [Read more...] about Gmail iOS app update finally adds multi-account unified inbox
Lenovo and Sony agree on VR Headset licensing terms
Due to the very closely inspired Lenovo Mirage Solo headset design which incorporates similar design features to that of the PlayStation VR headset. Sony and Lenovo have agreed a two-year patent licensing agreement, that allows Lenovo to use the PSVR design for its Mirage Solo VR headset, rather … [Read more...] about Lenovo and Sony agree on VR Headset licensing terms
Samsung reveals third quarter financial results
Samsung has announced its third quarter financial results for 2018, revealing a consolidated revenue of 65.46 trillion KRW for the quarter, which represents a 5.5 percent increase compared to the previous year. The company also reported an operating profit of 17.57 trillion KRW, marking a … [Read more...] about Samsung reveals third quarter financial results
reCAPTCHA v3 human detector removes jumbled text and image clicks
Pretty much every Internet users come across the reCAPTCHA human detector service which has visitors ticking boxes typing out garbled text in selecting buses or street signs to verify their human existence. Over time these checks have become more of an annoyance to visitors If your website relies … [Read more...] about reCAPTCHA v3 human detector removes jumbled text and image clicks
NVIDIA Shield TV receives Alexa Skills support
NVIDIA has today announced that its Shield TV hardware has received a new Alexa Skill in the US enabling hands-free control of Shield TV with your Amazon Echo devices. The NVIDIA Shield TV now supports voice control from both Amazon Echo and Google Home devices. Another feature supported by Amazon … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Shield TV receives Alexa Skills support
New NoiseAware Airbnb sensor detects parties and more
If your apartment or house is on Airbnb you may be interested in a new sensor created by NoiseAware which is capable of alerting you of any unwanted parties that may be taking place on your premises. Rather than using microphones which may have issues with privacy for your guests, NoiseAware’s … [Read more...] about New NoiseAware Airbnb sensor detects parties and more
