“Samsung has already shown off the new Edge panel for devices like the Galaxy S6 Edge and Edge+ which comes as part of the Android Marshmallow update. Today, it detailed some of the other, perhaps more important, additions coming to Galaxy phones with Android 6.”
Google+ tweaks Android app to load websites faster over WiFi
“The latest Google+ upgrade for Android comes with a handful of big changes, starting with the ability to load websites faster. So long as you’re on an unmetered connection like WiFi, G+ can pre-render the web pages you access from within the app to make them show up more quickly.”
Is Amazon Prime worth it?
“Amazon Prime membership costs $99 a year — so what do you get? We’re often asked if Amazon Prime is worth the money. The answer can vary a lot depending on where you live. If you’re in the Unites States, it’s pretty much a huge “yes”.”
Secret Memo Details U.S.’s Broader Strategy to Crack Phones
“Silicon Valley celebrated last fall when the White House revealed it would not seek legislation forcing technology makers to install “backdoors” in their software — secret listening posts where investigators could pierce the veil of secrecy on users’ encrypted data, from text messages to vid”
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Google is removing ads from the right-hand side of search results
“Google is switching up how it displays ads on desktop searches, removing them from the right-hand side of results and putting them only at the top and bottom of the page. The change was first reported by The SEM Post with Google later confirming the move.”
Facebook rolls out expanded Like button reactions around the world
“After more than a year in development, Facebook’s expanded Like button “reactions” are now coming to a News Feed near you. For the first time, you’ll be able to react to friends’ posts with something other than a gesture of pure positivity.”
Facebook Plans To Put Ads In Messenger
“The document, obtained by TechCrunch but kept private to protect its verified source, says businesses will be able to send ads as messages to people who previously initiated a chat thread with that company.”
Best calendar apps for iPhone
“Get your life on track with the right calendar app for you! If the built-in Calendar app on your iPhone doesn’t fulfill your needs, there are dozens of great calendar apps in the App Store.”
Sling TV reportedly has over 600,000 subscribers
“Sling TV, Dish’s internet TV service, is seeing steady growth according to numbers published by The Wall Street Journal. There are currently over 600,000 monthly subscribers, according to “people briefed on the numbers” who revealed them to the Journal.”
