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YouTube Gaming is set to duke it out with Twitch with live game streaming and more
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It looks like YouTube is set to take on Twitch with a big push into gaming content. Announced via Twitter today, YouTube Gaming represents a big push by Google into the live game streaming space, currently dominated by Twitch. The service has been rumored to be in the works for a while, but it's now official with a dedicated web portal and apps on both Android and iOS. Google says that YouTube Gaming will be available on the web, and as an app on Android and iOS. Users will be able to keep up with their favorite games and gamers in three main sections: games, feeds, and channels. Google says that it has improved live streams with reduced chat latency and bette…
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Five great WiFi thermostats to make your home smarter
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Looking for a sweet new WiFi thermostat but not sure what's out there? Take a look at these fine options. We've gathered up five of our favorite WiFi thermostats that are available right now. Between being aware of our location, learning our daily habits, paying attention to the weather, and factoring in the latest energy rates, this new breed of appliance has added an exciting dimension to the home. Besides, you also stand to save a few bucks on your energy bill, and be a little more eco-friendly in the process. READ: Our top WiFi thermostats for iPhone and iPad! ecobee3 ecobee is the grand-daddy of WiFi thermostats. On top of monitoring the climate of the …
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Moving people to the wrist: The historic challenge of the watch
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Hans Wilsdorf, the man who would come to found the brand we know today as Rolex, had a formidable task before him when he endeavored to convince the world to mount a watch on their wrists. Up until the First World War, the wristwatch was seen largely as a trinket—a wristlet—worn occasionally by women of high society. Any gentleman who could afford a watch sported a pocket watch. Reflecting on the time, in a four-volume treatise, Rolex Jubilee Vade Mecum, published in 1946, Wilsdorf wrote: "At that period, the wristlet watch was not at all popular; in fact it was an object of derision, the idea of wearing a watch on one's wrist being contrary to the conception of …
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PayPal is offering 20% off select iTunes gift cards to U.K. customers
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PayPal is currently offering 20% off on digital iTunes gift cards for its U.K. customers. PayPal customers in the U.K. can currently get select digital iTunes Store gift cards for 20% off when they buy them through PayPal. The promotion is only available to cards purchased through PayPal Digital Gifts, and applies only to select amounts. Customers can get a £15 card for £12, a £25 card for £20, a card worth £50 for £40, and finally, a £100 gift card for £80. Customers can apply these cards to their iTunes accounts. They can be used to buy anything currently on offer from any of Apple's digital content stores, including apps, movies, music, and books. The promotion i…
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The best iPad games
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Let's celebrate the finest in iPad gaming glory! Travel to outer space, explore vistas and valleys, and conquer nightmarish fiends in our latest collection of iOS games that play out best on the iPad's bigger screen: Here are our top picks for iPad games from the last year or two. 1. XCOM: Enemy Within XCOM: Enemy Within, an expansion to the original tactical strategy game, made improvements upon the slightly-buggy base game and introduced new abilities and weapons for all your alien-fighting needs. The game's turn-based battle system manages to provide all the stress and excitement of a nail-biting space opera while also allowing you to take a breather and…
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Pebble Time pre-orders will be exclusive to Best Buy in the U.S.
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Customers will need to order their Pebble Time from Best Buy when pre-orders go live on June 22. Pebble has announced that the Pebble Time will be available exclusively from Best Buy's website in the U.S. when pre-orders go live on June 22. Customers outside of the United States will be able to order the watch from Pebble's own website. From Pebble: Best Buy is teaming up with us to get Pebble Time on your wrist before arriving in stores. On June 22nd, customers in the US can pre-order Pebble Time exclusively at BestBuy.com. Pre-orders start shipping soon after. Note that these pre-orders will just be for the standard edition of the Pebble Time. A release…
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Save 50% today on this metal bumper case for iPhone 6
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These unique iPhone 6 bumper cases fit perfectly around the edges of your device and feature raised side buttons for quick and easy access when you need it most. Even with the combination of aluminum and shock absorbent TPU, the TETRA Case is amazingly thin and lightweight. Choose your favorite color for only $14.95! Continue reading...
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Tired of UK signal 'not-spots'? There's a national roaming SIM for that
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Many are growing tired of UK signal not-spots dotted across country. If you happen to be struggling with major mobile operators, the new Anywhere SIM may well be the answer you need. The new Lancashire startup connects consumers to whichever UK mobile network currently has the strongest signal in that given location. The new Mobile Virtual Network Operator will essentially allow you to hop between networks at will. It's a solution many consumers thought major networks would offer through talks with the government, but instead they opted to invest more in existing infrastructure. Initially, PAYG SIMs will be available via the official website, eBay and Amazon in ar…
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Vodafone now offers free Pay Monthly upgrades for SIM-only plan holders
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Vodafone has announced new flexible upgrades for those rocking RIM-only plans. Those who sign-up to Vodafone's 12-month SIM-only plans can upgrade to pay monthly contracts after three months. Waiting for the next flagship smartphone to launch can prove to be a pain for many consumers, especially if they're looking to save a penny by taking out SIM-only plans. Vodafone is looking at ways to offer upgrade paths for those on SIM-only contracts who may wish to upgrade to pay monthly for a brand new smartphone. All that's required is for you to be signed up to one of the UK network's 12-month SIM-only plans and you'll unlock the option to upgrade to pay monthly aft…
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Dick Costolo stepping down as Twitter CEO on July 1
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Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has opted to step down amidst Wall Street losing faith in both himself and Twitter's future growth. Costolo has led the charge since being appointed in 2010. Costolo will step down effective July 1, and will be replaced by Twitter co-founder and chairman Jack Dorsey who will act as interim CEO until the company can find a replacement. Dorsey will remain CEO of Square during the transition. Reasons for Costolo's departure include recent weak performance by Twitter, as well as other factors the CEO attempted to correct in recent months. Veteran executive Kevin Weil was elevated to run consumer products, which resulted in new features rol…
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Apple shares the humorous opening bit from WWDC
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Apple's WWDC backstage video shows what could have been. If you tuned in to Apple's WWDC keynote earlier this week, you got a peek at what could have been a fantastic opening number for the conference. Starring Saturday Night Live's Bill Hader, with appearances by Community's Danny Pudi and Veep's Matt Walsh, the "behind-the-scenes look " shows that things ultimately didn't go quite as planned. Now you can check it out again, as Apple has uploaded the video to YouTube. But seriously, this was a humorous way to kick off the conference, and it's definitely worth checking out if you missed out on the keynote live stream. With references to Angry Birds, Tinder, Goat…
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The best iPhone games
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Here are our picks for the top ten unforgettable iPhone games that made a big splash on a small screen! In honor of WWDC week, it's time for our yearly best games roundup. These ten picks are relatively recent stunners in the iOS gaming landscape, capitalizing on the iPhone's smaller screen, limited control options, and tilting action. They've used a narrow toolset to go above and beyond, and as a result, they've made our list of best games this year. Stay tuned for tomorrow's list of iPad-friendly iOS games that play out best on a big screen. 1. 80 Days Jules Verne's 1873 novel about an impulsive businessman who decides on a whim to travel around the globe wit…
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As a kid, I spent hours on the living room couch playing video games with friends, taking turns trying to beat Ganon in "Ocarina of Time" and trading Pokémon until I had all 151. Soon controller passing and Game Boy link cables gave way to network multiplayer and PC LAN parties. Eventually, my living room became a virtual one, with a network of gamers sharing experiences and discoveries. Today, the gaming world is much more diverse than the one I grew up with, and the community has created new formats that have made gaming more collaborative and interactive. On YouTube, gaming has spawned entirely new genres of videos, from , , and to and music videos. Now, it…
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What's New on the App Store: LOOPIMAL, Transistor, and apps for Father's Day
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Every week, the App Store highlights some of the best new and updated apps. This week, we've got new social apps, new games, and apps for Father's Day. New on the App Store this week we have LOOPIMAL, a new app that you can use to introduce your child to making music. There's also free, a new social app for setting up plans with your friends. Level Money, an app to track your finances, has been updated to be more flexible and personalized for your needs, including adding support for non-monthly income and bills. LOOPIMAL - $2.99 - Download Now Free - Free - Download Now Level Money - Free - Download Now There are a few major game releases this week on th…
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Twitter to remove 140 character limit for DMs in July
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Twitter will be making some more changes in July, one of which will be the removal of the 140 character limit for direct messages. Currently, users have a 140 character limit for both tweets and direct messages, but in July Twitter will be removing that limitation from direct messages. The company has announced the new change, along with an updated API for developers. By announcing it early, and providing documentation for developers, the company hopes that when they launch the feature in July all apps will be ready to support it. As for the launch, it is not noted exactly when the new functionality will go live. Developers can begin adding the support now, and Twit…
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Steam Summer Sale offers great game discounts along with a mini-game of its own
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There's some big discounts for Mac gamers to check out in the just launched Steam Summer Sale, and more can be unlocked by playing the Monster Summer Game. Valve's Steam service is once again holding a massive Summer Sales event, with deep discounts on nearly all of the Windows, Mac and Linux games in its catalog. Much like the current GoG.com Summer Sale, the Steam Summer Sale will end on June 21. However, Valve is doing something a little different this year. It has launched its own web-based mini-game, the Monster Summer Game, to encourage Steam fans to unlock even more big game discounts. Valve says that Steam users who sign up to play the Monster Summer G…
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Free App of the Week: Survive the onslaught of Slayin
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Every week on the App Store, an app or game goes free for seven days. This week, it's Slayin, an endless action RPG. Taking some of its cues from endless runners, Slayin is an endless action RPG. Each level is a small, confined space into which enemies pour. Charge at them with your sword to destroy them, but be careful, because if they touch you, you'll be injured. After you destroy the rest of the enemies in the level, you'll encounter a boss monster. Slayin uses an 8-bit art style, and the controls are reminiscent of a classic gamepad. There are three game modes to play through, and multiple characters to choose, most of which you can unlock with Fame Points,…
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The AltConf interview
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Now in its fourth year, AltConf has become the place to be if want to be in San Francisco but don't have a ticket to WWDC. AltConf 2015 is something to see. It remains absolutely free to attend, but has grown now to occupy three movie theaters at the AMC Metreon in downtown San Francisco. Two theaters show live talks from dozens of speakers on a range of topics that span the gamut from programming to social issues to business development. A third theater shows video highlights from many other technical conferences. Apple has made strides to include developers outside of WWDC by streaming sessions live on the web, but that only addresses the material. One of the bigg…
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Project Premonition aims to prevent major health disasters, solar-powered Internet access...
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Just another regular workweek gone by, you say? Not at Microsoft. We’ve been busy, with mosquitoes, drones and disease prevention in our sights; working to increase Internet access in rural areas around the world; and providing a very big canvas for collaboration in the office. Microsoft researchers are working with academic partners on Project Premonition, a system that aims to detect infectious disease outbreaks before they become widespread. The system collects and analyzes mosquitoes to look for early signs that potentially harmful diseases are spreading. Drones fly mosquito traps in and out of remote areas in a semi-autonomous way. Once the mosquitoes have been co…
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How much money can you save with a WiFi thermostat?
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WiFi thermostat manufacturers claim they can make sure you're not running the air conditioning too long in the summer or the heat too long in the winter, and ultimately generate energy bill savings. Are those savings enough to be worth the initial investment? The novelty value of being able to control home temperature with your iPhone or iPad is high, but in terms of real dollars and cents, WiFi thermostats are expensive compared to normal programmable thermostats, especially if you require pro installation. The degree of energy savings will determine whether a WiFi thermostat is a worthwhile purchase, and we're going to help you figure that out. Scheduling your WiF…
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Twitterrific gets tweet quoting support and Apple Watch quick replies
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Twitterrific has added in enhancements to usability on both the iPhone and Apple Watch. The app now also fully supports Twitter's tweet quoting feature. Twitterrific 5.12 makes the app easier to use with one hand, adding the option to move the tab bar to the bottom of your timeline. Doing so will also reveal a customizable slot on the bar. The app has also added full support for Twitter's tweet quoting feature. Hold down on the retweet button to quote a tweet. Apple Watch owners can now use quick replies with Twitterrific, along with emoji. You can see all of the new features coming along with Twitterrific 5.12 in the list below: Full support for Quoted Tw…
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Google Slides gains Airplay support
by Guest Jared DiPane- 0 replies
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Google Slides has gained Airplay support, making it even easier to set up and give presentations from your mobile device. Google has added Airplay support to its Slides app, letting users cast their presentations to a larger screen with ease. With the addition of Airplay support, getting set up for presentations and even controlling them, has been made a great deal easier. When you're up on the big screen, you can use your smaller screen to advance slides, view speaker notes and stay on track with a built-in timer. This way you can focus more on telling your story and engaging your audience...instead of on logistics. The updated Slides app with Airplay sup…
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Apple makes a $17,000 Apple Watch — why not a luxury iPhone too?
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You can buy an iPhone 6 from Apple anodized with matte gold coloring. It's a nice enough phone, but it's no luxury. That gold iPhone costs no more than one in silver or space gray, and it does nothing else different. Apple also makes a solid gold Apple Watch. It costs much more than a standard aluminum or steel Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Edition has a nicer buying experience and improved customer support (not that Apple's ever been lacking in that department). But even at up to $17,000 it too does nothing that a $350 Apple Watch Sport doesn't do. Well, the Apple Watch Edition is exclusive and brings the bling, it has that going for it. But luxury can be much mor…
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T-Mobile CEO John Legere gets fired up about the future of the mobile internet
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In a new blog post and vlog, T-Mobile CEO John Legere expresses some extreme concern about the future of the internet, and in his normal ways tries to get everyone else involved. John Legere is looking to rally together smartphone users to make sure that the future of the mobile internet is not left in the hands of the wrong people. In a new blog post and vlog, Legere states "if you're not pissed off, you're not paying attention." This type of behavior is what we have come to expect from the outspoken CEO, but when he is passionate about something he wants to make sure that passion is shared. From his blog post: Spectrum is valuable, and there is a finite amo…
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In last week's article, "The Get Windows 10 program has hatched!," I showed you how you can use the Get Windows 10 program to reserve your free copy of Windows 10 upgrade from your Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 system. As you may know, the free upgrade will move you to the same edition of Windows that you're currently running. As Microsoft puts it on the Windows 10 Q&A page: "When you upgrade, you'll stay on like-to-like editions of Windows. For example, Windows 7 Home Premium will upgrade to Windows 10 Home." However, what if you get Windows 10 Home and then decide that you would like Windows 10 Pro? How much will it cost to upgrade? What if you are running Windo…
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