Apple job listing hints at major Siri improvements
While Apple’s Siri wasn’t as great as advertised, the company has been committed to improving the voice service ever since its launch. So, it may come as no surprise then that Apple is looking for a...
View ArticleTemple Run 2 reaches #1 in less than 12 hours
It’s now just about half a day since the follow-up to one of the most popular free games in the history of mobile devices has been released, and Temple Run 2 is already at the very top of the charts in...
View ArticleSkype: We’re not powering Facebook’s Messenger phone calls
Facebook’s new Messenger voice call feature, offering free VoIP over WiFi, is not powered by Skype‘s technology the company has confirmed, despite previous partnerships between the two. The new...
View ArticlePlayStation Vita only stores 100 apps
The PlayStation Vita is Sony’s latest portable gaming console, but while it may come with awesome graphics and a huge screen, there’s one caveat that’s more than mildly annoying. It turns out that the...
View ArticleWhy Google may have never been if not for Nikola Tesla
This week Google‘s own CEO and co-founder spoke about subjects ranging from the company’s future with Motorola to the importance of “moon shots” in the tech industry, keying in on how Google’s ability...
View ArticleClassic White PlayStation 3 bundle hits the US on January 27
The Classic White PlayStation 3 was originally released in Japan and a little later in Canada, but eager PlayStation fans in the US can now get in on the action because Sony has launched a new bundle...
View ArticleVerizon Samsung ATIV Odyssey shipping tipped: January 24th
This afternoon it’s been tipped that the 24th of January will be home to the official release of the Samsung ATIV Odyssey, complete with Verizon 4G LTE and Windows Phone 8. This machine will be working...
View Article13-inch Retina MacBooks now available in Apple’s refurbished store
If you’ve been waiting for the new 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros to hit Apple’s refurbished store, you’re finally in luck. Apple has several refurbished models of the 13-inch Retina variant in stock and...
View ArticleIs Apple Doubt Starting to Creep In?
Apple is a rather fascinating company when one examines not the products that it has developed but the way in which it’s viewed in the public. For years now, Apple has been considered the dominant,...
View ArticleKing.com overtakes Zynga for top spot on Facebook
You might not have heard of casual social game developing studio King.com, but they just bumped Zynga from the top spot on Facebook with their new game Candy Crush Saga. It has attracted 9.7 million...
View ArticleSony handcrafts new CES products in five-minute video
Right before Sony’s press conference at CES 2013, they showed off a five-minute video that featured three of their newest products being handcrafted and assembled right in front of our eyes. The...
View ArticleInstagram boasts 90 million monthly active users, 40 million photos per day
Instagram might have gotten some crazy backlash from its policy changes back in December, for which they pulled an about face and returned it back to normal. However, a lot users were done with the...
View ArticleDish demands FCC see Softbank-Sprint deal “unripe for consideration”
This week the folks at Dish Network have made it clear that they’re going to go hardcore with their business tactics when it comes to attaining Clearwire – their methods including hitting the...
View ArticleCarrier-specific Galaxy Nexus’ get Android 4.2.1 update while Verizon lags
This week it’s being made official: every different kind of Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be at or upgraded to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean+ except for the version with Verizon 4G LTE. The international...
View ArticleIntel Q4 2012 earnings down but still massive at $13.3 billion in revenue
Today Intel reported their fiscal fourth quarter results for 2012, noting a full year revenue of $53.3 billion and a fourth quarter revenue of $13.5 billion USD. These amounts are down 1.2% (for the...
View ArticleSlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: January 17, 2013
Welcome to Thursday evening folks. Today we heard that Samsung may use MWC 2013 to unveil a new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, which is certainly exciting to say the least. According to new rumors, Verizon...
View ArticleResearchers use the Internet and anonymous genomes to identify individuals
In a world dominated by the instant availability of digital information, social profiles, and constant connection to the proverbial hivemind, privacy is more of an issue than it has ever been. While...
View ArticleHalo 2 PC multiplayer servers going dark in February
If you’re still enjoying Halo 2 on PC, then we’ve got some sad news for you. In the latest installment of the Halo Bulletin, Halo Waypoint’s Jessica Shea announced that the multiplayer servers for the...
View ArticleNexus Q “no longer available” according to Google Play listing
It’s been quite some time since we last heard from the Google Nexus Q, but the reason the media streaming device is making its way back into the news today isn’t very good. After months of silence,...
View ArticleApple receives petition to ban the NRA’s Practice Range app
The NRA’s Practice Range app has caused more than its fair share of controversy, with critics claiming that it is both inappropriate and insensitive. Originally, the game was rated for ages four and...
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