“Roku this morning introduced the third generation of its lower-cost streaming service, the Roku Streaming Stick, priced at $49.99, and a competitor to other sticks and dongles, like Google’s Chromecast or Amazon’s Fire TV Stick.”
Netflix fees going up for grandfathered subscribers in May, 80% don’t even know it’s coming
“Netflix announced the price increase from $7.99 to $9.99 of its standard subscription way back in May of 2014. It was then that pitchforks were supposedly coming out of the shed for the protest on Netflix HQ. That didn’t happen, of course.”
Verizon and Google reportedly bidding for troubled Yahoo’s web business
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App for WhatsApp brings WhatsApp Messenger to the Mac
“App for WhatsApp allows anyone to chat via the WhatsApp Messenger service directly from their Macs. The app lets users send and receive WhatsApp Messages and Media directly from a Mac. Version 3.0.”
How to encrypt your iOS or Android device
“The battle between Apple and the FBI has brought a renewed focus on the importance of encryption. Regardless of what your opinion on the case may be, I shouldn’t have to explain the significance of protecting your personal data — and it all starts with your smartphone.”
Top 10 Cheat Sheets to Help You Master Microsoft Office
“Microsoft Office is still the most popular office suite used by companies and individuals across the world. These Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote cheat sheets will help boost your productivity and save time when you’re working in these programs.”
The Maker of Java is Seeking $9.3 Billion From Google
“There is a long-running legal battle between Oracle and Google over the use of Java, an Oracle product, in Android. In the latest court filing, Oracle is shooting for the moon: $9.3 billion in copyright damages from Google.”
FBI pledges to help local law enforcement unlock seized iPhones
“The FBI says that it will assist local law enforcement bodies around the U.S. in unlocking iPhones in cases where those devices could provide evidence.”
Google’s Fiber Phone brings the magic of Google Voice into your home
“Thought landlines were dead? Think again. Thanks to a new service from Google Fiber, the seemingly antiquated home phone is coming to the 21st century.”
Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps updated for Android devices with new features
“Microsoft recently updated Office mobile apps including Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Android devices. Find the list of new features included in this update below.”
