Kristine Croto

As iPad Sales Slow, Apple Fans Wonder: Are iPad’s 15 Minutes Of Fame Coming To An End?

With the controversial headline “iPad Sales Are Cratering! Blame The iPhone!” investing website the Motley Fool began an in depth discussion of the commonly accepted statement that Apple’s iPad sales are destroyed because of the popularity of the iPhone 6. After all, sales of the cornerstone tablet dropped off rapidly last year, with many tech […]

9y ago

Apple watch|samsung

Apple’s iPhone 6 Vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Which One Completes You?

With the newest update to Samsung’s flagship phone on the horizon, reported by Inquisitr here and here, many tech experts and fans are asking if this is the phone that can reclaim the Galaxy’s lost market share from the iPhone 6. Whether you’re considering switching platforms from the iPhone to a Galaxy, or just want […]

9y ago

Gaming|microsoft|sony|xbox|Xbox one

Xbox One Sales Up 84 Percent, Sam’s Club Reduces Price to $299

The console war continues between Microsoft and Sony. After the Xbox One dominated console sales over the holiday months, as reported here by Inquisitr, Sony’s Playstation 4 came roaring back to life in January. Previous to the Xbox One’s victories in November and December, the Playstation had beat out the Microsoft system for 10 consecutive […]

9y ago

google|travel

How Google Flights Will Change Your Trip Planning For Good

If you’re like most travel planners, you may not have even known that Google Flights was a thing, until the recent updates were rolled out. Originally called Google Flight Search, the search tool has been shaking up nerves at other flight search companies for a few years now. Travel Pulse spoke to Seth Cassel, co-founder […]

9y ago

What Happened To Gigaom?

Since 2006, website Gigaom has been a go-to site for tech news and accessible science. As recently as yesterday, Gigaom was posting articles about Apple’s tech announcements and HBO’s new streaming service. And then, the site posted a message to readers. “Gigaom recently became unable to pay its creditors in full at this time. As […]

9y ago

microsoft

With The Surface Pro 4 On The Horizon, Should You Spring For a Surface Pro 3?

Ah, the inevitable debate of the technologically inclined. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 has established itself as the go-to in the tablet/laptop hybrid market, as reported here by Inquisitr, and the Surface Pro 4 has been announced, probably for July. So, should you consider buying the Surface Pro 3, or hold out for the 4’s release? […]

9y ago

Movies|sci-fi

Critics Pan ‘Chappie,’ But Film Remains A Win For Original SciFi

Neill Blomkamp has returned to his futuristic depiction of Johannesburg, South Africa, for his third film, Chappie. Critics have roundly panned the film—see here for a plot synopsis—but fans seem much more willing to see what Blomkamp is trying to do. Does 2015 have another Jupiter Ascending on its hands? Many mainstream critics have been […]

9y ago

Waiting For The Apple iPad Pro? Don’t Hold Your Breath

Since early this year, rumors have been swirling around updates to the Apple iPad Air line. Referred to as the iPad Air Plus at first, the media quickly switched to thinking of the 12-inch-plus device as Apple’s iPad Pro. Many fans were hoping that April would bring an announcement of the supersized device, as well […]

9y ago

Which Phone Will Challenge Apple’s iPhone 6? Samsung And HTC Main Contenders

It’s been a challenging twelve months for the companies that compete with Apple’s iPhone 6. According to the Motley Fool, Samsung and HTC, in particular, have been challenged at the high end of cell phone economics by the popularity of the iPhone 6. They’ve also faced Lenovo and Xiaomi in the midrange and entry level […]

9y ago

emma watson|feminism|Twitter

Lean In Together Has A Hashtag, A PSA, But Does It Work?

Since Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In, was published, there’s been debate about whether or not this was next step for women’s equality. Sandberg has now partnered with the NBA as part of a Lean In Together PSA, designed to get men involved in the fight for equal rights. The hashtag is full of feel good […]

9y ago

Curt Schilling

Curt Schilling Lauded As Dad-Hero, But Has He Made A Difference?

The story is well-known now. Curt Schilling posted on Twitter to congratulate his daughter, Gabby, for pitching for her college team next year. There were some rude responses, and Schilling escalated the situation by pointing out that he had friends in the armed forces. The tweets then turned violent. To quote @jaclynf “What’s the only […]

9y ago

ageism|Tinder

Tinder Plus Charges Over 30s Double To Swipe Right

This week, dating app Tinder announced a new feature called Tinder Plus. For a fee, users will be able to choose to search anywhere in the world for someone to date, and will be able to fix their mistake if they accidentally swept left on someone they actually wanted to get to know. They will […]

9y ago

Forget Amex: Costco’s New Partners Will Be Visa, Citi

Costco Wholesale Group didn’t waste any time rebounding from the news that it would be ending its 16-year partnership with American Express. Today, Costco announced that its new partners would be Visa and Citibank. What does this mean for customers? Visa will be the only credit card accepted at Costco Previously, only American Express credit […]

9y ago

Uber

Uber Waits Months To Admit Data Breach, 50,000 Drivers Exposed

With more and more of our information online, it seems that data breaches are becoming more and more common. There is almost a standard protocol, now, for companies to report these issues responsibly. They alert the affected users as soon as possible (a delay of a month or two is sometimes necessary to avoid compromising […]

9y ago

Apple

Ericsson Sues Apple Over Patents, Looks To Block Sales Of iPad And iPhone

This is not the first time Apple has tangled with another company over patents. Metro reported today about Apple’s response to Smartflash, LLC, a company which recently won several million dollars from the makers of the revolutionary iPad for patents that are in use on any device which uses iTunes. Specifically, Metro said, the patents […]

9y ago

Apple

New iPad Mini Case Could Revolutionize Typing On The Go

Whether your tablet of choice is an iPad mini or a Galaxy Tab, we’ve all had that moment when we’ve gone to type an email or quick social media status, and been stymied by the size of a tablet. Tablets are too big for the thumbs-only typing that smartphones encourage, but without the physical feedback […]

9y ago

United Kingdom

United Kingdom Approves Controversial In Vitro Fertilization Technique

The United Kingdom voted recently to allow a controversial new in vitro fertilization technique, sometimes referred to in the media as “three-person babies,” making them the first country to explicitly allow the procedure. The full name of the procedure, according to Science, is “mitochondrial DNA replacement therapy.” Mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother, and […]

9y ago

death|star trek

9 Most Moving Tributes To Leonard Nimoy, Spock Of ‘Star Trek’

The geek community lost its surrogate grandfather this week, as Leonard Nimoy, the actor most famous for his role as Spock in the Star Trek franchise, died after a long battle with COPD. Fan communities around the globe reached out to share their pain, and remember the famous actor. President Obama issued a statement from […]

9y ago

Penn State

Keith Olbermann Is Suspended For Tweet War, But Why Did He Go After PSU In The First Place?

If you follow Keith Olbermann on ESPN you know that it’s not a matter of when he loses his temper, but how much. His recent heated exchange with Penn State University students and alums on Twitter has resulted in his suspension from ESPN for the remainder of the week, according to the New York Times. […]

9y ago

martin scorsese

Why Apple Wants You To Use Their iPad To Film Your Next Project

The Oscars commercials are nowhere near as much fun as the Super Bowl commercials, but with the number of people who turn in for the annual award show, they can still make quite a splash. It looks like that’s what Apple’s new iPad commercial is designed to do. In case you missed it, check it […]

9y ago