Articles by Fergal Gallagher
Google I/O 2015: Here's What Happened
There was unlimited photo storage, Android M, Virtual Reality, YouTube offline, 'Now on Tap' and more. Google packed a lot of cool new tech into its Google I/O 2015 and here are the best bits.
Google Photos Offers Free Unlimited Storage For Images And Videos
Google is now offering free unlimited storage for all your photos and videos. The new Google Photos platform was announced at Google I/O 2015.
Apple Is Building Google Now Rival 'Proactive' Into iOS 9
Apple has reportedly built a new discovery tool for iOS 9 code-named 'Proactive.' The tool will provide search results, suggest apps based on a user's past behavior and provide augmented reality maps with restaurant recommendations and more.
Nexar App Uses iPhones To Police Bad Driving
Nexar is a new app that uses your iPhone to identify bad driving. It then records the license plate to warn other users when this bad driver is nearby.
Android Auto Debuts On The New Hyundai Sonata
Android Auto allows you to run Google Maps and other apps through your car’s built-in navigation system. The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata is the first car compatible with the system.
Android Factory Reset Doesn't Completely Wipe Data
A new study reveals that the factory reset feature on Android phones doesn’t completely delete the owner’s data. Researchers were able to retrieve Google credentials from supposedly reset phones, gaining access to emails, login details, text messages and more.
Dating Site Adult Friend Finder Hacked, Exposing Millions Of Users
The racy online dating site Adult Friend Finder has been hacked - leaking the personal information of nearly 4 million users, including names, addresses and sexual preferences.
Google Is Developing 'Brillo,' A New Android OS For The Internet Of Things
Google could be set to launch a new operating system designed for the Internet Of Things. The software code-named 'Brillo' could run on low-power devices like sensors with as little as 32 MB of RAM.
Snowden: NSA And Allies Planned To Use Google And Samsung App Stores To Spy On Smartphones
Intelligence agencies from the U.S., Canada, U.K., New Zealand and Australia planned to infect smartphones with malware using their connection to the Google Play and Samsung App Stores. Details of the plan are outlined in the latest document leaked by NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden.
Test Track Being Built For Elon Musk's Hyperloop Train Of The Future
Elon Musk’s futuristic high-speed train is no longer just an idea. A deal has been struck to begin building a test track for the Hyperloop train in California.
Spotify Launching Video, Live Radio, Podcasts And Music To Match Your Running Stride
Spotify will now feature video, live radio and podcasts from multiple sources, including Vice News, ESPN and NBC. There's also Spotify Running, a new app that will select music to match your running stride.
Meet Lily, The Drone That's Your Personal Automated Aerial Cameraman
Lily is a drone that is an automated photographer that runs on GPS. It is easy to use and can capture plenty of aerial view images.
Revenues From Streaming Music Finally Pass Downloads
Warner Music announced that it made more money from streaming music than digital downloads. It’s the first time a major record label has hit this milestone.
Will The Huffington Post And Other Publishers Be Spun Off As Part Of Verizon’s $4.4B Acquisition Of AOL?
AOL’s content business may be spun off to a third party following the company’s $4.4B acquisition by Verizon. AOL’s publishing sites include The Huffington Post, Engadget and TechCrunch.
How To Read Hundreds Of New York Times Articles For Free With NYT Now App
The New York Times has updated its NYT Now app to allow nonsubscribers unlimited access to articles for free. The app, aimed at younger readers, had previously cost $7.99 per month.
How Designing A Top-Selling Apple App Could Earn You As Much As ... Eh, $300
Redacted is one of Apple’s top-selling paid apps. But the app designer has revealed he only sold 59 apps, earning a profit of just $302 after the first day, to become the 8th best-selling iOS app.
Now Order Takeout Directly From Google Search Results Via Seamless, GrubHub, Eat24 And Others
Google now lets you order food directly from its search results. There will be a button below restaurant search results that directs users to order from delivery providers like Seamless and GrubHub.
Flickr Gets Image Recognition And A New Intelligent Search Engine In Overhaul For Mobile And Desktop
Flickr has had a big upgrade on both Web and mobile. The new site can recognize what’s in your photos, has impressive new search functionality and has more user-friendly navigation tools.
Hackers Target WordPress Bug, Putting Millions Of Websites At Risk
Millions of WordPress websites are at risk due to a vulnerability present in the default installation of the content management system. Hackers could take control of the affected sites if the administrator clicks on a malicious link.
How Many Users Does Google+ Really Have?
Google just upgraded its much maligned social network with a Pinterest-like feature called Collections. How many people actually regularly use Google+?
Reddit Launching Video Platform For AMA (Ask Me Anything) Sessions
Reddit will soon be competing with YouTube as it launches its own video content. Reddit Video will convert the AMA (Ask Me Anything) interviews into video format in an attempt to monetize the site's huge user base.
Apple Reveals Details Of Web Crawler Bot. Is This The Start Of Apple Search?
Apple has confirmed the existence of the Applebot, a web crawler used to index pages on the Internet. The news has helped fuel rumors of a possible Apple search engine in the works.
Grooveshark Is Back From The Dead - Still Defying The Law
A new version of Grooveshark was launched just days after the illegal music-sharing site closed its doors.
Google Launches Ads For Smaller Screens As Mobile Search Overtakes Desktop In US, Japan And 8 Other Countries
Google has announced a new suite of ads specially designed for the smartphone screen. The ads for cars, hotels and mortgages are released as mobile searches, which the company notes now outnumber desktop queries in 10 countries.
JetBlue Offering Free Amazon Prime Streaming Video
JetBlue passengers will soon be able to stream movies and TV shows in-flight using Amazon Prime. Customers will only pay the regular fees for Amazon content.
Apple Watch Power Problems Could Be Solved With Battery Strap Accessory
Apple Watch accessory maker Reserve Strap has discovered in designing its strap that can charge the timepiece on the go that the device can actually be charged more quickly than first thought. It plans to use a retractable connector to connect to a 6-pin port.
Google Launches Collections To Rival Pinterest
Collections is a new feature for Google+ that allows users to share photos, videos or any content around a particular interest or topic. Users of Google’s social network should see the new ‘Collections’ tab with Pinterest-like functionality from May 4.
Spotify Raises $350M At $8B Valuation As Music Streaming Rival Grooveshark Shuts Down
Spotify has raised $350 million in funding, which now values the music streaming company at $8 billion dollars. In contrast, former rival Grooveshark has finally closed its doors following a lengthy legal battle with record companies.
Britney Spears Launching Mobile Game
Britney Spears is the latest celebrity to enter the mobile gaming market. The singer has signed a five-year deal with Glu Mobile, the creator of the successful 'Kim Kardashian: Hollywood' game.
Microsoft Won't Launch Windows 10 On Phones This Summer
Windows 10 has taken center stage at Microsoft’s Build developer conference this week. But while the new operating system will launch on PCs in the summer, Windows phone owners will have to wait longer.
