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Oculus VR gets into game publishing with some help from former EA VP
Engadget - Ben Gilbert
Between virtual reality headset maker Oculus VR's Share portal and a recent infusion of $75 million, it's not exactly a huge surprise to hear that the startup is branching out into game publishing as Former
North Carolina has morphed into a solar power leader this year
gigaom.com - by Katie Fehrenbacher
Yes, North Carolina is home to Apple’s two recently finished massive (40 MW total) solar panel farms. But the state also has emerged on its own as a …
Nest Protect review: a smoke detector for the smartphone generation
Engadget - Brian Heater
Back in 2011, Nest did the impossible: It made thermostats sexy. Apple veterans Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers applied their iPod-designing expertise to the largely utilitarian world of home-climate control,
Vine Opens Up Vanity URL Reservations for Verified Twitter Users
TNW - Josh Ong
As promised, Twitter has opened up for verified users vanity URLs for upcoming profiles on its Vine short video service . To reserve your URL, you’ll need to head to the Vine website and login. Verified
Rumor: T-Mobile Uncarrier 4.0 to award subscribers that switch carriers up to $350 credit for their ETF
Android Authority - Chris Smith
T-Mobile will soon announce a new step in its Uncarrier initiative – dubbed as Uncarrier 4.0 – maybe as soon as CES 2014, which may be offering cash to subscribers that ditch their current mobile operator
Geeksphone makes the Intel switch with Revolution phone
CNET - by Stephen Shankland
The Spanish handset manufacturer will use a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 chip in its top-end phone, set to arrive in the first quarter of 2014.
AT&T follows Verizon's lead, will start publishing law enforcement request data in early 2014
The Verge - Nathan Ingraham
Never let it be said that AT&T and Verizon don't follow each other's leads. Just one day after Verizon announced it would start publishing a semiannual transparency report that details all of the law requests
BlackBerry Reports Massive $4.4 Billion Quarterly Loss, Inks a Deal With Foxconn
allthingsd.com - Arik Hesseldahl
BlackBerry, the troubled Canadian smartphone company, just reported its quarterly results and, well, let’s just say its troubles aren’t getting any …
EU antitrust chief: Google's competition concessions aren't enough
CNET - by Don Reisinger
Joaquin Almunia believes that Google's proposals fo improving competition in the European Union just aren't enough.
What OS X Could Look Like If It Gets Jony’s iOS 7 Treatment [Concept]
Cult of Mac - Buster Hein
We’ve seen a bunch of “OS X meets iOS” concepts for the Mac over the last few years, most of which have been pretty meh, but this recent submission to us is the first one I wouldn’t mind using if OS X
iPhone 5c goes on sale for just $27 with a two-year agreement this Friday at Wal-Mart
9to5Mac - Mike Beasley
Update: Best Buy is currently taking $75 off all iPhone 5s models. Update 2: Starting today MacMall Retail Stores will offer the iPhone 5c for $19.99 and the iPhone 5s at $119.99. The holiday deals just
A first for iOS as Fleksy adds alternative keyboard support to apps
9to5Mac - David Beren
Since the unveiling of third-party keyboards for Android some years ago, iOS users have looked on with envy. That is, until today as Fleksy is using the simplification of iOS 7 code and adding their alternative
Instagram announces Instagram Direct: photo and video sharing to private groups
9to5Mac - Zac Hall
During its press event held in New York City today, Instagram announced a new sharing feature called Instagram Direct that will allow users to share images and videos to other users privately. The new
Microsoft releases iOS app for IT admins to manage Office 365 servers
9to5Mac - Mark Gurman
Today, Microsoft has released a new iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch application for IT administrators to manage their firm’s Office 365 servers. The application features Microsoft’s new flatter design language
Apple spruces up online support portal with new, simpler design
9to5Mac - Benjamin Mayo
Apple has recently updated its online support portal on Apple.com with a more modern look and feel. The new design puts easier access to support for each of Apple’s products, with large images and clean
Apple updates Remote app with the ability to control iTunes Radio
9to5Mac - Mike Beasley
Apple has updated its Remote application for iOS with the ability to control iTunes Radio playing on a user’s computer. Previously the app could only control playback of music that was stored locally an
Twitter for Mac 3 released with photo previews, updated design, more
9to5Mac - Zac Hall
Shortly after launching its new Twitter update for iPhone earlier this week, Twitter for Mac 3 is out on the Mac App Store with a refreshed design and a set of new features. Twitter for Mac now supports
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Apple opens Games category in Costa Rican and Qatari App Stores
9to5Mac - Mike Beasley
Earlier this year Apple finally allowed apps in the Games category to appear on the South African App Store. Today the company has sent out an email to developers notifying them that the same change has
Evernote for iOS updated with scanning mode that converts business cards to contacts and more
9to5Mac - Mike Beasley
Evernote for iPhone and iPad has been updated with a fancy new mode that allows users to scan in business cards using their device’s camera and automatically converts the data to an editable contact card.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for iOS Remastered and Rereleased
MacRumors - by Jordan Golson
Sega has released an updated and remastered version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for iOS, adding iPad and iPhone 5 support, in addition to a new Boss Attack Mode and a new online 2-player mode. The update free
Google Street View has become 'the backbone' of Maps
The Verge - Jacob Kastrenakes
Google Maps' Street View mode can easily seem like an exercise in mapping indulgence. Is it really necessary to drive cars mounted with high-tech cameras around dozens of cities just so that people can
DirecTV exploring streaming video options for 'millennial cord-cutters'
The Verge - Bryan Bishop
DirecTV may not have ended up the victor in the bidding competition for Hulu — in fact, nobody won that battle — but that doesn't meant the company's not keeping a close eye on streaming video opportunities
Google optimizes web versions of Play Movies and Music for Chromecast
Engadget - Edgar Alvarez
The Chromecast is the tiny dongle that just keeps on giving. A mere couple of days after announcing support for a number of new applications, Google has let it be known that its $35 streamer is now compatible
FCC FTW: wireless telcos agree to more consumer-friendly phone unlocking policies
Engadget - Michael Gorman
About a month ago, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler gave the U.S. wireless industry an ultimatum: choose to get on board with unlocking people's phones or face regulatory action forcing it to do so. Today, the
Microsoft considers Qualcomm executive as CEO candidate: report
Reuters - Reuters Editorial
Qualcomm Chief Operating Officer Steve Mollenkopf speaks at the LG G2 smart presentation in New York August 7, 2013. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is considering Qualcomm
Consumer Behavior, Not Snapchat, Created The Need For Instagram Direct
Forbes - Kyle Wong
This morning Instagram announced Instagram Direct, a new feature to privately send your friends photos and videos. Instagram refers to these photos on its blog as ‘moments’ to help people share things
Twitter reverts nearly all blocking changes after user uproar
The Verge - Josh Lowensohn
After user backlash over changes made to its "blocking" functionality, Twitter has swiftly reverted to its previous system for handling unwanted followers or viewers of public accounts. Back are features
Add some sick modular hardware controls to your Mac for $99 (Kickstarter project)
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
Trackpads and keyboards are great for many things, but there are some tasks where there’s no substitute for a physical dial, slider or button. In video editing, for example, there’s a reason that professional
Razer to join PowerA and Logitech in the iPhone game controller battle
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
Gaming specialist Razer is joining MOGA and Logitech in launching a game controller for the iPhone after Apple created an MFI program to licence support for hardware controllers. Leaked photos from @evleaks