Yesterday, Google announced an update to their Google Search app for Androids that allows searches in the app to open in the native, pre-installed app. For example, if you did a Google search for The Matrix, your search results would have a link asking if you’d like to view the film’s IMDb page in the IMDb […]
Amazon will begin mailing packages on Sundays thanks to USPS
Amazon has had a stranglehold on electronics for years, taking revenue away from former brick and mortar powerhouses like Best Buy and Circuit City (RIP). With subscription plans like Amazon Prime that offers free 2-day shipping to subscribers and free shipping for orders over $35 (recently increased from $25), the online commerce company has truly […]
Snapchat Snaps can be retrieved for law enforcement
Attention avid Snapchat users: Your 5-second naked selfies may not be as private as you think they are. Considering Snapchats are sent over Snapchat servers, this should already be common knowledge, but some might find technology confusing. Snapchat safety head Micah Schaffer has assured Snapchat users that their Snaps are private and are deleted from servers 30 […]
Twitter and Comcast are making it easier to be lazy
As if social media didn’t already pervade our everyday lives, Twitter and Comcast just signed a deal to make our lives that much more convenient. Twitter will be implementing a “See It” button on users’ feeds when Comcast properties are tweeted about. For example, if your friend tweets about Chicago Fire, the “See It” button will be displayed. If […]
YouTube launches the YouTube Audio Library, free music for personal YouTube videos
Have you ever uploaded an amazing homemade video with your friends to YouTube, just to have it taken down or forever muted because of copyright claims? YouTube’s always been a pro-community service and understands how important background music can be in a video which is why the company has recently announced the YouTube Audio Library. The […]
Yahoo Buys Tumblr for $1.1 Billion
In an attempt to appeal to younger generations, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer confirmed the purchase of blogging service Tumblr for a startling $1.1 billion. Tumblr, a site known for its assortment of GIF-heavy blog posts, is popular amongst younger crowds. Mayer wrote a Tumblr post herself, promising “not to screw it up.” A good sign […]