A new crowd-powered, social TV platform has launched via Kickstarter this week in the form of TVOOT. Created to add a social element to TV viewing and allow “like-minded people to connect and leverage crowd-power to create a better experience for everyone” says its creators. Watch the demonstration … [Read more...] about TVOOT crowd powered social TV platform hits Kickstarter
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Facebook Messenger now lets you delete messages you have sent
Facebook has announced that it is adding the ability to delete sent messages from Facebook Messenger. This feature is great if you send a message to the wrong person by mistake or make an error in your message. The new functionality aims to provide users with more control over their conversations … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger now lets you delete messages you have sent
3DMark Port Royal NVIDIA DLSS performance test now available
This week 3DMark has added a new NVIDIA DLSS performance test to the Port Royal benchmarking suite of applications. DLSS is a proprietary NVIDIA technology, so naturally, you must have an NVIDIA graphics card that supports DLSS, such as a GeForce RTX series, Quadro RTX series or TITAN RTX, to run … [Read more...] about 3DMark Port Royal NVIDIA DLSS performance test now available
LibreELEC 9.0 released with v18 Kodi media center
A new version of the Linux distro built around Kodi media center has been released this week in the form of LibreELEC (Leia) 9.0.0 which is now available to download and install. The GNU/Linux-based operating system has been specifically designed to put Kodi front and center and is perfect for those … [Read more...] about LibreELEC 9.0 released with v18 Kodi media center
Mozilla Firefox will soon mute auto-playing videos
Joining Google and Microsoft, Mozilla has today announced that their Firefox web browser will soon mute auto-playing videos. Firefox browser version 66 launching in March 20919 will block automatically playing audible video and audio saving you from those annoying adverts when clicking on a link or … [Read more...] about Mozilla Firefox will soon mute auto-playing videos
Today is Safer Internet Day
Today is Safer Internet Day, an initiative designed to help children and young people stay safe online. This year's event is bigger than ever before, with more than 2,000 schools and organizations in the UK taking part. The day is celebrated in numerous countries around the world and aims to educate … [Read more...] about Today is Safer Internet Day
Google Assistant coming to Nest Secure home security system
Google has this week announced that its Nest home security system will soon be playing host to its Google Assistant technology and will be available on your Nest Guard. Enabling you to ask questions such as “Hey Google, do I need an umbrella today?” before you set your alarm and leave the … [Read more...] about Google Assistant coming to Nest Secure home security system
Timebook distributed-memory storage system keeps your memories safe
If you are concerned about losing your digital photos, videos, data and memories a new distributed-memory storage system aptly named Timebook might be worth more investigation. Watch the promotional video below to learn more about the new technology created to store your data safely, making sure its … [Read more...] about Timebook distributed-memory storage system keeps your memories safe
Puma Fi self lacing trainers unveiled
This week in Hong Kong footwear manufacturer Puma has unveiled its new Fit Intelligence (Fi) line of self lacing trainers which build upon the company’s first HyperAdapt 1.0 self lacing training shoes unveiled back in 2016. The Puma Fi Has been designed to offer consumers a training and light … [Read more...] about Puma Fi self lacing trainers unveiled
Intel announces new CEO Robert Swan
Intel has today announced that Robert (Bob) Swan as chief executive officer (CEO) of the company after being the company’s interim CEO. During this time Swan has managed the company's operations in close collaboration with Intel's senior leadership team and has been Intel's CFO since October 2016. … [Read more...] about Intel announces new CEO Robert Swan
Google Plus content will be deleted from April 2nd
Google announced last year that it would be shutting down Google Plus in 2019, and the search giant has now revealed that content on the platform will be deleted starting from April. From the 2nd of April 2019, Google will start to delete photos, comments, and Google Plus pages, so any content you … [Read more...] about Google Plus content will be deleted from April 2nd
Mark Zuckerberg Confirms plans to combine Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger
Earlier this week we heard a rumor that Facebook were looking to combine WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger into one platform. The apps would continue as different apps but they would all run on the same platform. Now Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that this is something the … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg Confirms plans to combine Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger
