Following reports of its testing, Spotify today has launched its long-awaited Apple Watch app. The app allows users to control the playback of Spotify’s streaming service from their Watch’s screen, as well as connect to devices like their computer, Wi-Fi speaker and more through Spotify Connect, toggle on Shuffle, access …
Read More »Wattpad launches a new program offering paid access to exclusive stories
Steve Jobs famously once said that people don’t read anymore, but it turns out younger people are, in fact, reading quite a lot – just in different ways than expected. Case in point: 70 million readers log in to online community Wattpad each month, where they spend over 22 billion …
Read More »Tinder doubles down on its casual nature, as Match invests in relationship-focused Hinge
Tinder has never really shaken its reputation among consumers as a “hook up” app, instead of one designed for more serious dating. Now, it seems Tinder is planning to embrace its status as the default app for younger users who aren’t ready to settle down. According to Match Group CEO Mandy …
Read More »Verizon Won’t Accelerate 5G Rollout, Despite FCC Fee Reductions
Last month, the FCC issued an order that prevented local municipalities across the United States from levying $2B in fees and charges against the telcos working on 5G deployments. The stated rationale for this decision, according to the FCC’s Republican majority, was to “stimulate an additional $2.4B in infrastructure …
Read More »Walmart adds an AR scanner to its iOS app for product comparisons
Walmart is giving augmented reality a shot. The retailer today announced the launch of a new AR scanning tool in its iPhone application which will help customers with product comparisons. However, unlike a typical barcode scanner meant only to compare prices on one item at a time, Walmart’s AR scanner …
Read More »Consumers spent $329M on the top 10 subscription video apps last quarter
Last year, the top subscription video apps like Netflix and Hulu raked in a combined $781 million, and that trend is showing no sign of slowing down in 2018. In the third quarter of 2018, U.S. consumers spent an estimated $329 million in the top 10 subscription video-on-demand apps across …
Read More »Walmart’s test store for new technology, Sam’s Club Now, opens next week in Dallas
Walmart’s warehouse club, Sam’s Club is preparing to open the doors at a new Dallas area store that will serve as a testbed for the latest in retail technology. Specifically, the retailer will test out new concepts like mobile checkout, an Amazon Go-like camera system for inventory management, electronic shelf …
Read More »OnePlus Will Be Among the First to Launch a 5G Phone
OnePlus used to be a small niche player in the smartphone world. It’s still not the equal of Samsung or LG, but OnePlus could be on the verge of a breakthrough moment. According to OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, the company will be among the first to launch a 5G smartphone …
Read More »Google Pixel 3 Only Gets Max Wireless Charging Speed With Official Stand
Google has often professed a respect for universal standards and the rights of users, but that position is decidedly not reflected in the new Pixel Stand wireless charger and the Pixel 3. After taking a multi-year hiatus from wireless charging in its smartphones, the feature is back this year. However, …
Read More »HTC Exodus Blockchain Phone Up for Pre-order, but Only With Cryptocurrency
HTC hasn’t had great success selling flagship phones to mainstream smartphone consumers lately, but the company now hopes crypto enthusiasts will keep it afloat a little longer. The previously announced Exodus smartphone is available for pre-order. Naturally, you can only buy this first-of-its-kind blockchain phone with cryptocurrency. If you pick …
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