When the Amazon Echo Show first debuted, it included a YouTube feature, as is right and proper for a device with a screen capable of playing video and connecting to the internet. But Google quickly nixed the Echo Show YouTube player, since it was a non-standard presentation of the company’s stuff which did not comply with their terms of use. Now, YouTube is back on Echo Show (via… Read More YouTube returns to the Amazon Echo ShowThis entry was posted in Amazon amazon echo Amazon.com Gadgets google search hardware Internet TC world wide web YouTube and tagged google social media on November 21, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
No doubt hoping to get a jump on that holiday traffic, Nintendo’s latest mobile opus, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has hit iOS and Android a day ahead of schedule. The latest installment of one of the game company’s most adorable franchises was first announced this time last month. In spite of some skepticism, early looks at the title were complimentary, noting that the title… Read More Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp just hit iOS and Android a ...This entry was posted in Gaming Mobile Nintendo on November 21, 2017 by Brian Heater
Gamevice is a bit like way to turn your iPhone or iPad into a Switch, at least in terms of adding physical controls to your gaming experience. But now the add-on can go beyond gaming, offering a way to easily control the DJI Spark with added precision and improved ergonomics when compared to just using a touchscreen device on its own. This is actually great news for Spark owners, since the… Read More You can now control the DJI Spark with Gamevice’s controller ...This entry was posted in Gadgets hardware iOS iPad tablet computers TC and tagged iphone on November 21, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
In October, Sonos launched the Sonos One, raising the bar on what is already the gold standard in wireless whole-home audio. The big new feature? An integrated microphone that added support for Amazon’s Alexa. However, there was one big caveat: While Alexa was integrated to control music services like Apple Music, Google Play Music, Soundcloud and others, it was missing a major player in… Read More Sonos One users can now ask Alexa to play Spotify ...This entry was posted in Amazon amazon echo Entertainment Gadgets hardware sonos Spotify Startups TC on November 21, 2017 by Jordan Crook
An investigation by Quartz has revealed that Android devices send cell tower location data to Google even if the user has disabled location services for apps in their device settings. Read More Android devices seen covertly sending location data to GoogleThis entry was posted in Android Mobile privacy Security TC and tagged google on November 21, 2017 by Natasha Lomas
Dabbl is giving users a straightforward reason to interact with ads — the ads earn them money in the form of gift cards. For example, when I signed up for Dabbl this morning, I was presented with a menu of several different campaigns. The first one that I chose was from Oreo, where I answered a bunch of questions about how I feel and what I know about Oreo products. The whole thing… Read More With Dabbl, you can earn gift cards for interacting with ...This entry was posted in Advertising Tech Mobile Startups TC on November 21, 2017 by Anthony Ha
PayPal and Facebook are expanding their integrations today with the launch of an extension for Messenger that allows PayPal sellers to invoice buyers directly through private messaging. The feature is ideal for use with Facebook’s numerous Buy and Sell groups as well as Facebook Marketplace, in addition to being an easy way to send PayPal invoices in general. The launch comes on the heels… Read More Sellers can now invoice buyers through PayPal’s new chat extension ...This entry was posted in Messenger payments PayPal Social TC and tagged facebook on November 21, 2017 by Sarah Perez
Toyota has a new, third-generation humanoid robot bears the charming name “T-HR3” and is designed to be a helpful and safe assistant to humans. It also features a so-called “master maneuvering systems,” which is essentially a VR-powered remote operating platform that a human can use to have the T-HR3 mirror its movements. Yes, kind of like a jaeger from kaiju movie… Read More You can virtually inhabit Toyota’s new humanoid robotThis entry was posted in Gadgets hardware robot robotics robots TC on November 21, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
Gift long and prosper with these winning Star Trek items. 12 Logical Star Trek Gifts for the Trekkie in Your ...This entry was posted in Gear on November 21, 2017 by Brendan Nystedt
With a new year around the corner, now's a great time to pick up a new DSLR, lens, or mirrorless camera. Cyber Monday 2017: Camera Deals, from Lumix to NikonThis entry was posted in Gear on November 21, 2017 by Brendan Nystedt