Articles by Fergal Gallagher
Amazon Acquires Shoefitr To Help Footwear Shoppers Get The Right Fit
Amazon has quietly acquired Shoefitr. The Pittsburgh-based company helps online shoppers select the right shoe size using 3D technology.
China's 'Great Cannon' Cyberweapon Can Target Websites And Computers Anywhere Worldwide
A group of researchers has dubbed a new cyberweapon operated by the Chinese government the 'Great Cannon.' The tool was recently used in an attack on GreatFire.org and GitHub, and is capable of targeting any computer communicating with Chinese websites.
'Greedy' Google Integrates Wallet Payments To Seamless, Dunkin' Donuts And Others
Google Wallet users can now order donuts and takeout thanks to the system's integration with Dunkin' Donuts and Seamless Android Apps. The payment system can also now be used on the Shopify merchant platform.
Snapseed 2: Google Gives Its Instagram Rival A Major Makeover
The Google-owned Snapseed photo editing app has gotten its first major update in nearly two years. Snapseed 2 features new image formatting tools like lens blur.
Amazon Suing Fake Review Providers
Amazon is suing a California man to clamp down on fake reviews on the site. The lawsuit accuses Jay Gentile of providing falsified reviews to Amazon sellers through sites like buyamazonreviews.com and buyreviewsnow.com.
Why LinkedIn Paid $1.5B For Online Learning Firm Lynda.com
LinkedIn has acquired online learning firm lynda.com for a whopping $1.5 billion. Here’s why online teaching is the next logical step for the professional social media platform.
You Can Now Watch Free TV On Microsoft's Xbox One
Xbox One owners can now stream free TV through their consoles. All they need is an $80 TV tuner and a HDTV antenna.
Apple Releases iOS 8.3, Complete With Racially Diverse Emoji
Apple has updated its operating system with the release of iOS 8.3. The update contains new Siri languages, but perhaps most interestingly, it comes with a range of new racially diverse emoji.
Uber Co-Founder Launches Commute-Sharing App Called Ride
Former Uber CTO and co-founder has launched a new ride-sharing app. Ride aims to make carpooling easier for commuters.
Oyster Is Taking On Amazon By Launching E-Book Store Alongside Subscription Service
Oyster – the Netflix for books – offers subscribers access to a back catalog of books for a monthly fee. Now the company is competing directly with the likes of Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Google with an online e-book store.
UnSend.it Lets You Retrieve Accidentally Sent Emails
UnSend.it claims to be able recall emails sent in error. Does it really work or is it too good to be true?
HBO Now Goes Live On Apple TV, iOS And Cablevision Optimum
HBO Now is available starting today for streaming on Apple TV, iOS And Cablevision Optimum for $14.99 per month to customers in the U.S.
Square Using Customer Data To Create Ad Campaigns For Small Merchants With Square Marketing
Square has launched a marketing tool that lets small businesses target customers who shop in their stores through email promotions. Square Marketing uses customer data to build email campaigns for the small merchants.
Android Creator Andy Rubin Launches Hardware Incubator Playground Global
Andy Rubin has raised $48 million to launch a new hardware incubator called Playground. Rubin left Google late in 2014 after spending a decade creating and building the Android operating system.
Google Could Abolish International Roaming Fees For Calls, Texts And Data
Google’s new mobile network may have no international roaming fees. Reports suggest Google is negotiating a deal with Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of the UK’s Three Mobile and network providers in 11 countries, to allow U.S. customers make calls abroad for the same price as at home.
Swoosh Lets You Skip Presentation Slides With A Wave Of Your Hand
Swoosh is a new Android app that allows users to control presentation slides with hand gestures. The $2 app works with Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides and other popular presentation software.
Rainworks: The Invisible Street Art That Only Appears When It’s Wet
A Seattle-based artist is cheering people up on cloudy days with Rainworks - street art that only appears when it rains. Rainworks uses superhydrophobic coatings, a technology inspired by nature, to create the invisible art.
Adobe Slate Gives iPad Bloggers Professional Design Chops
Adobe’s Slate helps make your simple Web stories look more like magazine features. The free iPad app gives anyone access to professionally-designed layouts, fonts and colors with a few simple taps.
Why Comcast's New 2-Gigabit Broadband Service Won't Worry Google Much
Comcast will launch a new 2-Gbps fiber optic broadband service in Atlanta next month called Gigabit Pro. That's double the speed of Google Fiber, but the move could still work in Google's favor.
Facebook Launches Collaborative Video App Riff To Rival Meerkat And Periscope
Facebook has launched Riff, a collaborative video app. Users create short videos and then invite friends to add to their own footage to create a video montage.
Atmel’s ARM-Based Microcontroller Could Give Internet Of Things Devices Decades Long Battery Life
Atmel has released the world’s most power efficient microcontrollers. The ARM-based microcontrollers could give low power Internet Of Things devices like sensors a battery life of decades.
Apple TV’s Deal Apparently Isn’t Exclusive As HBO Is Coming To Sling TV, Also For $15 A Month
Apple and HBO announced a deal in March, giving Apple TV the exclusive right to stream HBO Now before you can get it anywhere else. That deal now looks less unique as HBO content will also be available via Sling TV.
Apple Watch Accepting App Submissions; NYT App To Display One-Sentence Stories
As developers submit their Apple Watch app designs, The New York Times, a specially invited early developer, says its app will feature single sentence stories with bullet-point summaries and pictures.
Google’s Asus Chromebit Portable Dongle Turns Any Screen Into A Computer
Google’s latest product is essentially a computer on a stick. The Asus Chromebit is a small dongle that can run the Chrome OS when plugged into a TV or any display
At $149, Google's New Haier And Hisense Chromebooks Are The Cheapest Yet
Google has launched its two cheapest Chromebooks to date. The Haier Chromebook 11 and Hisense Chromebook will be available from Amazon and Walmart respectively for $149.
Netflix vs. Piracy: CEO Reed Hastings Wants To Offer Same Content Across The Globe
Country-specific versions of Netflix could soon be a thing of the past. CEO Reed Hastings wants to stop VPN piracy with one global version of Netflix that will stream the same content worldwide.
Thinnner, Lighter Microsoft Surface 3 Running Full Windows 8.1 Goes On Sale May 5 For $499
Microsoft is releasing its thinnest and lightest tablet yet in May with a $499 price tag. The Microsoft Surface 3 is powered by Intel’s Atom processor and significantly runs Windows 8.1 rather than Windows RT.
Need A Plumber Or Electrician? 'Amazon Home Services' Lets You Order Help With A Few Clicks
In addition to products, Amazon is now providing services in major U.S. cities. Amazon Home Services lets you book home appointments with professionals from teachers to tech experts.
Jay Z Relaunching Tidal Music Streaming Service With Backing From Kanye West, Rihanna, Madonna And More
Jay Z is set to relaunch his newly acquired Tidal music streaming services. A host of A-list artists are backing the Spotify rival on Twitter including Kanye West, Rihanna, Madonna, Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Booth Babes Banned From RSA Cryptography Conference
Scantily-clad saleswomen promoting products at tech conferences are commonly referred to as 'Booth Babes.' The RSA information security conference is banning the practice this year with a strict dress code for exhibitors.
