Joining Snapchat and Instagram, Vine Now Lets You Send Private Video Messages to All Your Contacts

Following in the footsteps of other messaging and media sharing apps, Vine announced today that with Vine Version 2.0 users can now send private video messages. Vine messages, dubbed VMs for short, can be sent to any of your contacts, even those who don’t use Vine. The update also brings enhanced options for customizing your… Continue reading Joining Snapchat and Instagram, Vine Now Lets You Send Private Video Messages to All Your Contacts

Amazon Fire TV Lets You Stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, ESPN, Showtime and More

Rumors have been circulating for some time now that Amazon would launch a TV box to compete with Apple TV and Roku. Today the online retailer finally debuted the elusive setup in a New York press conference. Dubbed the Amazon Fire TV, the tiny box plugs into your TV to let you watch content from… Continue reading Amazon Fire TV Lets You Stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, ESPN, Showtime and More

What Is StumbleUpon?

What if there was a site that could predict everything you wanted to see on the internet? StumbleUpon is a social network that helps you discover unique and interesting things across the Web. StumbleUpon is basically a discovery engine of entertainment that recommends photography, art, humor, fashion, sports, technology and just about every other topic… Continue reading What Is StumbleUpon?

Fitbit Reaches 1 Million Downloads and Expands Availability to More Devices

When it comes to the intersection of fitness and technology, the Fitbit fitness tracking app is a success story. While HTC announced on Tuesday that the new HTC One M8 would come preloaded with Fitbit, that’s not the only news for the popular fitness app: Fitbit has reached one million downloads in just two years… Continue reading Fitbit Reaches 1 Million Downloads and Expands Availability to More Devices

Google Now Can Notify You in Real-Time about Traffic Accidents and Delays

If you drive often or simply own a car, Google just made your life a little easier. Starting Monday, the Google Now app will now notify you of traffic incidents, including accidents and construction, so you can avoid backups and delays. Google announced the new feature yesterday. The company also updated Google Search for Android… Continue reading Google Now Can Notify You in Real-Time about Traffic Accidents and Delays

The New HTC One Is a Beautiful, Smart, Battery-Efficient Selfie-Taking Machine

Just as it did with its debut of the original HTC One in 2013, HTC wowed the world today with its impressive new HTC One M8. With its beautiful aluminum unibody design, improved speakers and added camera features, the new One should be on the mind of any design-conscious media junkie looking to upgrade her… Continue reading The New HTC One Is a Beautiful, Smart, Battery-Efficient Selfie-Taking Machine

Is Twitter Eliminating @ Replies and # Hashtags?

Can you imagine a Twitter without hashtags and at-replies? You might want to get used to the idea because it could soon become reality. Vivian Schiller, head of news at Twitter, recently suggested the two Twitter mainstays could soon go the way of the Dodo. During a talk given at the Newspaper Association of America’s… Continue reading Is Twitter Eliminating @ Replies and # Hashtags?

Now Control Your Android Camera by Talking to Your Phone

Have you ever wanted to take a picture or record a video but missed your shot because you spent too much time fumbling to open your phone’s camera app? If so you’re in luck, because Google’s streamlined the process of taking photos and recording videos from your Android by adding new voice commands to the… Continue reading Now Control Your Android Camera by Talking to Your Phone