We took Rdio through its redesigned paces a couple of months back, and now it looks like it’s finally ready for prime time. The streaming music service announced today that the new version is now available to everyone, featuring a speedier, cleaner, …
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AT&T stops offering Xbox 360 U-verse bundle until it can deliver an updated version
May 14th, 2012
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In a relatively strange fashion, AT&T’s quietly pulled the plug on its U-verse kit for the Xbox 360 — at least for the time being. According to a note on its own site, the company’s taking some time to focus on “improving and enhancing” its U-ve…
Dish Network Remote Access iPad app upgrade brings a new UI, more speed
May 11th, 2012
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Sure, it’s not as revolutionary as the new automated ad skipping built into its DVRs, but Dish Network has also just revamped its Remote Access iPad app. While other pay-TV providers are proud about streaming channels to mobile devices only within th…
Nokia Reading opens its pages to select European nations, more to follow
May 11th, 2012
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Nokia’s not shy when it comes to decorating the Lumia halls with proprietary and partnership apps. The latest addition? That Nokia Reading app we first saw announced at MWC. Owners of Lumia 900, 800, 710 and 610 phones in France, Germany, Italy, Russ…
TiVo Spring update brings new Netflix and YouTube experience
May 10th, 2012
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As promised at CES earlier this year, TiVo has released its Spring update with the anticipated new Netflix and YouTube apps, as well as porting parental control options to the Premiere’s HD user interface. Netflix is the most intriguing of the additi…
Insert Coin: Etcher, the fully functional Etch A Sketch iPad case
May 10th, 2012
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In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you’d like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with “Insert Coin” as the subject line. Visions of the iPad as a modern-day Etch A Sket…
Microsoft gives Windows 8 developers a head start on Windows Store app submissions
May 10th, 2012
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If you’ve been jonesing to get your app into the Windows Store and don’t want to compete for attention with the developing masses when Windows 8 ships, Microsoft might just have your ticket to the front of the line. Developer Evangelist Matt Harringt…
Google Maps for Android takes you inside with improved walking directions
May 9th, 2012
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All right, so Google Maps has gotten you safely to your destination. Now what?! Don’t panic — the company is rolling out indoor walking directions for the app’s latest Android release. Version 6.7 also features 360-degree photo views of businesses, …
Wolfenstein 3D celebrates 20 years of machine guns and flag-obscured passages with free web version
May 9th, 2012
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To commemorate the big two-oh years since its release, Bethesda has offered up the full Wolfenstein 3D experience to play for free in your web browser. Not only that, you’ll also be able to play the id original on iOS devices gratis (at least for tod…
Rovio marks one billion downloads, untold pig casualties across Angry Birds games
May 9th, 2012
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Yeah, yeah, we all knew that Rovio was doing gangbusters with Angry Birds series, but here’s a little number to put it all into perspective: one billion. That’s how many times the slingshotting birds have been downloaded, when you add up all of the t…
Sprint confirms Direct Connect Now, will offer Push-to-Talk services via smartphone app
May 9th, 2012
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Sprint’s been rather quiet at this year’s CTIA Wireless in New Orleans, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been sitting around without making any sort of noise. This morning, the Now Network let the cat out of the bag about Direct Connect Now, which is …
Evernote updates Mac and iOS apps, makes it harder to forget those chores
May 9th, 2012
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Evernote provides many a forgetful soul with a much-needed digital crutch, and the less-forgetful minds behind it have just dished out a couple of updates. Mac users get a new “Card View,” which replaces the thumbnail view (with cards, instead of thu…
Flipboard for Android ‘liberated’ from Galaxy S III demo unit, available for all
May 9th, 2012
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For many, one of the biggest causes of jealousy after the Samsung Galaxy S III launch event wasn’t that 4.8-inch screen, or the new Exynos innards, it was that beautiful looking Android version of Flipboard. Alas, the Korean mobile giant had enough c…
Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible
May 9th, 2012
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Don’t have an AirPrint-enabled output machine to get that much-need TPS report off of your iPad? Worry no more. Netgear has you covered with an update to its Genie app for both Mac and PC. With the aforementioned software running on your computer, you…
Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible
May 9th, 2012
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Don’t have an AirPrint-enabled output machine to get that much-need TPS report off of your iPad? Worry no more. Netgear has you covered with an update to its Genie app for both Mac and PC. With the aforementioned software running on your computer, you…
MLB.tv Premium for Xbox 360 now live in 18 more countries, CinemaNow adds rentals in the US
May 8th, 2012
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Feels like it was only yesterday that the MLB.tv app was landing on Xbox consoles in North America, and starting today, the application will be available to more baseball lovers around the globe. As Major Nelson notes (again), the Major League Baseba…
