“On-demand streaming music is inevitable, so Spotify is taking whatever fuel it can get to win the race against Apple. Whoever can sign up customers faster to consume their data and network effect could earn money off them for a long, long time.”
Google Domains moves to a ‘.Google’ domain
“The mighty Google has made an ever-so-subtle change to its domain-name buying service, Google Domains: It’s now hosted on its very own “.Google” top-level domain (TLD). Anyone visiting “domains.google.com” or “google.com/domains” will now be redirected to “domains.google.””
Why Instagram Extended Its Video-Length Limit To 60 Seconds
“Instagram influencers and users can now post videos that last up to 60 seconds, up from an earlier cap of 15 seconds. The change is launching on iOS and Android today and should be available to all users within the coming months.”
Google wants to make your landline phone useful again
“Google is adding home phone service to a bundle of services that also includes ultra fast broadband. On Tuesday, the company announced Fiber Phone, a service that will be sold alongside its 1Gbps broadband service and its video offering in cities where Google has deployed its all-fiber network.”
Tour the Batcave and Bruce Wayne’s home with Google Maps
“Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” seems to have a more modern taste in decor than some of his predecessors in the superhero role. He’s big into concrete and spare leather furnishings.”
iOS 9.3: How to switch on Night Shift, the iPhone mode that promises to help you go to sleep
“iOS 9.3 has a feature that promises to make you sleep better. But it can be hard to work out how exactly to turn it on. iOS’s Night Shift mode changes the colours of the screen to make them more yellow at night.”
Instagrammers really want you to turn on notifications to avoid death by algorithm
“Instagram today is an endless sea of meaningless posts asking you to turn on post notifications for each account you follow. Brands and professional Instagrammers are worried that they are going to disappear from your Instagram feed once the company turns on its algorithmic feed.”
Tesla got more than twice the Model 3 preorders it expected
“Tesla didn’t expect preorder interest in the new Model 3 to be as high as it is, according to company CEO Elon Musk.”
Tesla Unveils $35,000 Model 3 Electric Car, Shipping Late 2017
“The company’s first mass-market electric car was driven onto a foggy stage in an extravagant unveiling, where Musk revealed that the Tesla Model 3 will seat five, and be able to cover at least 215 miles on one charge.”
The Tesla Model 3 Could Be The Tipping Point For How Cars Are Sold In America
“When is the last time you saw someone waiting in line three days in advance to order a car? That’s something you see for an iPhone launch, not a car. Tesla Motors has infused a dose of Silicon Valley into car buying, and the Tesla Model 3 may be the start of a car-buying revolution.”
