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Amazon has released a software update for their Amazon Fire TV devices, and the update is available for both the Fire TV and the Fire TV Stick. The software update for the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick comes with the version number Fire OS 5.2.4.2, and it can be installed by going to Settings > … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Software Update Enables Alexa Control

Last month we heard about the new Google Backup and Sync App for the Mac and PC and now the app is available to download. The Google Backup and Sync App works with Google Drive and also Google Photos and you can choose to upload optimized photos to the app and store them for free, or upload the … [Read more...] about Google Backup and Sync App Is Now Available

Walt Disney has this week announced that eleven participants in its 2017 incubator Disney Accelerator include the  VR arcade The Void and Unreal Engine creator Epic Games. Started back in 2014 the Disney Accelerator programme backs around 10 companies every year providing financial investment and … [Read more...] about VR Arcade The VOID To Receive Investment From Disney Accelerator (video)

Gamers that own Samsung TVs created in 2016 or 2017 now have the ability to download a new Steam Link application which has been created by Valve and Samsung to enable you to play Steam games directly from your account on your large screen TV. The newApplication works the same as the Steam Link … [Read more...] about Valve And Samsung Launch Beta Steam Link App For Samsung TVs

Amazon is reducing the costs of its Amazon Echo speaker for Amazon Prime Day. The device normally retails for £149.99, and you will be able to buy it on Prime Day for £79.99. That is a significant saving of £70 off the original price, making it an excellent opportunity for those who have been eyeing … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo Will Cost £80 On Amazon Prime Day

Amazon has revealed that they will be kicking off their Amazon Prime Day a little early, sales will start at 6PM PT or 9PM ET today. This will give you around 30 hours to shop for new deals and the company will have saving of around 30 percent on a range of items, these will only be available to … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day Kicks Off Later Today

Jawbone is apparently going into liquidation, the news comes in a report from The Information and has also apparently been verified by TechCrunch. Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman has started a new company, the Jawbone Health Hub and if reports are correct, this new company will service existing Jawbone … [Read more...] about Jawbone Is Apparently Going Into Liquidation

Microsoft has revealed that it will cut thousands of jobs around the world, and it looks like the majority of the job cuts will be in sales. The company has 121,000 employees around the world, and the majority of the job cuts are expected to be outside of the US. "Microsoft is implementing changes … [Read more...] about Microsoft Will Cut Thousand Of Jobs Worldwide

Smart speakers are becoming more and more popular, with the Amazon Echo range of devices being some of the most popular ones on the market. Now, Alibaba has launched their own device, the Tmall Genie, which aims to compete with Amazon's offerings. The Tmall Genie is launching in China and it will … [Read more...] about Alibaba Launches Tmall Genie To Take On The Amazon Echo

Nokia has announced that it has signed a patent licensing deal with smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. The company revealed that Xiaomi has also purchased some patents from Nokia as part of the deal between the two companies. Strategic Partnership and Technological Collaboration This agreement marks … [Read more...] about Nokia And Xiaomi Sign Patent Licensing Deal