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Apple has announced that it is ceasing development of its Aperture and iPhoto apps. Instead, Apple will be replacing them with its new Photos app (that was announced during its Worldwide Developers Conference). Jim Dalrymple, at The Loop was given the following statement from Apple: With the introduction of the new Photos app and iCloud Photo Library, enabling you to
Much has been said about how Facebook utilizes the information that its users choose to post. There have been many blogs regarding privacy issues (especially when Facebook makes changes to it). People are aware that their photos or posts could be included in Facebook advertising. Were you aware that Facebook can also use your data for psychology experiments? Scientists at
Transformers: Age of Extinction wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen. I wasn't in the mood for any kind of thinkin' movies, and this one def' isn't that. It was fun and full of eye candy and explosions and more explosions and carnage and explosions. Don't forget the slow mo close-up of a girl w the sun setting behind her.
I share a sea story on the show tonight, based on a video I saw this evening shared with me by my oldest daughter.. Hope you enjoy it. Supreme Court makes major rulings plus I get deep into a pile of tech stories and update you on my Transformation. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek
By now, you have probably heard about the Supreme Court's decision on the case called American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo. In short, the Justices voted 6 to 3 in favor of the broadcast industry. Justice Breyer's opinion was supported by Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Ginsburg, Kagen, Kennedy, and Sotomayor. The Justices who dissented were Justices Scalia, Alito, and Thomas.
I have finalized my plans on what we will be doing at CES. We will see if it is a good plan of attack. Ton of news today so strap in. I also update you on my Transformation. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow Todd on Google+ Follow @geeknews on
The @Diablo Auction house will be closing tomorrow. Make sure you check the "Completed" tab to make sure of no leftover items!
Home automation, or the "internet of things" is one of the fastest growing fields in technology. It seems everyone is getting into the market, from electronics makers to retail stores -- you can even buy certain product lines at Staples and Lowes now. The latest to jump into the market is D-Link, most famous for its routers and switches. Not
Looking for an adventure video game that has been designed with children in mind? The LEGO Minifigures Online game is now in beta. The game is made by Funcom, who also are makers of The Secret World (and other games). The LEGO Minifigures online game involves collecting all the minifigures that are represented in the game and taking them on
Riot Games, maker of League of Legends, is doing something new. It doesn't take place inside a video game, either. Queue Dodge offers employees “cash to quit”. New hires at Riot Games will have the ability to quit their jobs and get some money for doing so. They can take advantage of Queue Dodge anytime within their first 60 days.
I swear to god some VC have no common sense.. 1.2 million for an App that just says Yo! Means these VC minds are so warped they have lost touch with society. I also update you on my Transformation. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow Todd on Google+ Follow @geeknews
French firm Archos has been in the smartphone business since 2013 with a range of over 10 models but the phones are still relatively rare outside of their home country. At this year's CES, Archos announced the Helium 45 and 50, affordable 4G smartphones with 4.5" and 5" screens respectively and Archos have kindly sent me a Helium 50 for
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