Articles by Fergal Gallagher
'HBO Now', A $15 Per Month Netflix Competitor Coming In April
HBO GO is now available as a standalone mobile app for $15 per month. The move will set HBO in direct competition with online only services like Netflix
MWC 2015: iPhone 6 Ties LG G3 For Best Smartphone Award
Mobile World Congress organizer GSMA just can't pick a winner. The iPhone 6 and LG G3 jointly won the Best Smartphone Award and Microsoft's Surface 3 was voted Best Tablet and IFTTT got Best App.
Jay Z's Aspiro Purchase Had Some Problems!
Aspiro shareholders are planning to block a $56 million bid from Jay-Z to buy music streaming company Aspiro. The Swedish company owns WiMP and Tidal which specialize in streaming high definition music.
Google Finally Organizes Your Address Book With Google Contacts: Look, Google+ Circles Too!
Google has launched a new platform called Google Contacts. The search giant is hoping it will encourage users to bring all their contacts together in one location.
Meerkat App That Allows You To Post Live Streaming Video To Twitter Goes Viral
Meerkat is a new video streaming iOS app that allows you post live video to Twitter in just one click. The integration with Twitter has helped the app reach millions of users in just a few days. But is it just a fad?
MWC 2015: Why Pebble’s New Smart Strap Could Change The Wearables Market
Pebble’s Smart Strap could change the way a smart watch works. The announcement of the new technology outshone the release of the premium Pebble Time Steel watch at Mobile World Congress 2015
MWC 2015: Facebook And Wikipedia Say Mobile Carriers Key To A Global Internet, Not Google's Fringe 'Experiments'
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg took a swipe at Google, calling its projects to bring the Internet to the developing world fringe 'experiments.' Both Zuckerberg and Wikipedia CEO Jimmy Wales told MWC 2015 audiences that it is mobile carriers that will do most of the heavy lifting.
Bill Gates Tops Forbes World's Richest List Again
Bill Gates is the world's richest man yet again. The Microsoft founder tops Forbes 2015 billionaires list for the second year running and a record 16th time in total.
Here's Why Net Neutrality Ruling Could Cost You More Money
New net neutrality laws passed by the FCC last week were nearly universally welcomed. But big telecom's loss in the short term could end up hurting the consumer’s pocket in the long run.
MWC 2015: Google Titan Drones And Loon Balloons Will Bring Wireless To Everyone Everywhere
Google Titan drones will take off in a few months and Project Loon balloons are making vast improvements. At the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Google gave updates on these projects to bring wireless connectivity to every corner of the globe.
MWC 2015: Nubo, Panasonic’s 4G Wireless Security Camera, Could Be A Dropcam Killer
Panasonic has launched Nubo, the first 4G wireless security camera. The device could threaten Google Nest’s Dropcam, which relies on Wi-Fi for connectivity.
Who At Facebook Has Access To Your Account Details And What Happens To Snoopers?
Facebook has released details about the rules governing which employees have access to your account details and confirmed that transgressors are immediately fired.
Kobalt, Music Services Company, Receives $60M From Google And Dell To Help Pay Musicians
Kobalt received $60 million in funding from Google Ventures and Michael Dell to help musicians get paid. The company creates software that helps artists track down royalties they’re owed around the world.
Google Pays Record $25M For The Rights To .App Web Domain
Google has paid $25 million for the rights to .app, the highest fee ever for a web domain. The purchase was made at an auction organized by ICANN, the organization which oversees the running of the net.
Scientists Discover Key To The Evolution Of The Human Brain
German researchers have found a gene that could be the key in the evolution of the human brain. The gene, which is found in early humans but not chimpanzees, has been used to expand the brains of mice.
Microsoft Unveils Vision Of The Future In New Video
Ultra-thin tablets, giant interactive glass panels and a flexible smart bracelet dominate Microsoft's vision of the future. Microsoft Enterprise has displayed the imaginary tech in an impressive new video entitled Productivity Future Vision.
Google Is Going Ad-Free With Chrome's Experimental Reader Mode: Our Impressions
Google is developing a new Reader Mode for its Chrome Browser. The tool makes reading easier by removing ads from mobile and desktop browsers.
Facebook Reveals 62 Percent of People Are Still Not Online
62 percent of the world’s population does not use the Internet. The shocking statistic is the headline from Facebook and Internet.org’s 2014 Global Connectivity Report.
6 Things You Need To Know About The FCC's Net Neutrality Vote
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is finally voting on Net Neutrality today. Here are six key things you need to know about the landmark vote.
Lizard Squad Hackers Take Over Lenovo.com With Comical Slideshow
Lenovo’s website has been hacked. Lenovo.com for more than an hour showed what appeared to be images of the teenage hackers dressed in wigs while music from 'High School Musical' played in the background.
How To Protect Your Phones From Gemalto-Like SIM Card Hacking
The hacking of Gemalto's SIM cards by Western intelligence agencies that was exposed by Edward Snowden has raised security concerns, but there are ways to protect your devices from this kind of attack.
Medium: Twitter Spin-Off And Blogging Platform To No Longer Focus On Long-Form Writing
Medium, the publishing platform launched by Twitter co-founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone, known for its long-form articles gets an overhaul to encourage shorter and more connected posts.
Human Brains Are Hardwired To Ignore Web Security Warnings
People routinely dismiss Web browser security warnings and just continue to their desired content without giving the threat a second thought. Researchers now suggest that this response could be hardwired into the human brain.
It's Pebble Time Again On Kickstarter
The new Pebble Time smart watch has launched on Kickstarter. The watch is selling exclusively on the crowdfunding site where the original Pebble was funded.
Millions Of Students Worldwide Get 'Almost' Free Access to Microsoft Office
Microsoft has announced that students worldwide can now get access to Office 365 free of charge. That is if they attend a school that has already paid for access
Oscar 'Voxel' Reference Explained
The Oscar ceremony was peppered with pop culture and political side jokes, but possibly the most confusing was the reference to 'voxels' during the summary of the Science and Technical Awards. We explain what presenters Miles Teller and Margot Robbie were talking about.
Artificial Hearts Are Saving 3 In 4 Patients Awaiting Transplants
A study shows three-quarters of patients using SynCardia artificial hearts for more than a year received successful heart transplants. The results come as the FDA has given SynCardia approval to study the effectiveness of the devices for permanent use.
Fedcoin: A Possible Government-Backed Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin and other digital currencies have been criticized in some circles for having no regulation and state backing. Now U.S. economists are exploring the idea of a government-backed cryptocurrency.
PowerSpy: The Android App That Tracks Your Location By Battery Use Alone
Nevermind illegal spy hacks, GPS tracking or public Wi-Fi; now a phone’s battery power can be used to track its location. Researchers found they could locate Android phones by measuring small changes in battery use.
Snowden Claims US And British Spies Secretly Hacked Mobile SIM Cards Worldwide
Gemalto, the world’s largest producer of SIM cards is investigating claims that the NSA and Britain’s GCHQ hacked its systems and stole encryption keys. Evidence provided by Edward Snowden suggests the spy agencies used the keys to secretly access global mobile communications.
