Articles by James Geddes
Pandora Shuns Liberty Media Takeover Offer, Adds More Podcasts As Losses Grow
Pandora has reportedly declined a takeover offer from Liberty Media. The report comes as the streamer reported wider losses, which it hopes to reverse by adding more podcasts and introducing a new on-demand platform.
Deezer Launches Its Music Streaming Service In US With Confusing Paid And Free Tier Options
Music streaming service Deezer has entered the competitive streaming wars in the United States. Potential subscribers remain confused, however, about the availability of a free ad-supported listening tier option.
iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus/Pro Release Date Leaks From Reliable Source
Apple will launch the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus/Pro in September. A new report from a reliable source reveals an actual release date.
Sunscreenr Is A High-Tech Sunscreen-Detecting Gadget That Shows If You Missed A Spot
A new gadget promises to help beachgoers determine whether sunscreen has been properly applied. Sunscreenr uses a special filter, lens and viewfinder to detect exactly where sun protection remains on the user’s face and body.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Video Demonstrates Iris Scanner And Shows New TouchWiz Grace UX
A new video has leaked, showing off a major new feature set to debut on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The phablet's advanced iris scanner quickly unlocks the device, TouchWiz's Grace UX is shown, and the device includes 4 GB of RAM.
NYC Cops Dive Into East River To Catch iPhone Thief Using Find My iPhone App, But Smartphone Is Ruined
Two NYC cops dove into the city’s polluted East River to catch a thief who had stolen a young girl’s iPhone. Although the thief was apprehended and booked, the girl’s device was unfortunately ruined.
Spotify To Go Public With IPO Planned For 2017
Spotify is reportedly planning to take the company public and will issue an IPO sometime this year. It has been bleeding funds for years and has yet to turn a profit, and some observers consider an equity offering a tough sell for the music streaming service.
New iPhone 7 Images Leak And Show Gold Model With 3.5mm Headphone To Lightning Adapter
New images of what is reportedly the gold iPhone 7 have leaked. The photos also show a 3.5mm headphone to Lightning adapter, which many will need in order to use their favorite headphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Appears In Use On Video Ahead Of Launch, As Carrier Confirms 64 GB Base Model
New Samsung Galaxy Note 7 details have emerged and it will reportedly have a base configuration of 64 GB. The device was also spotted on video.
'Game Of Thrones' Season 7 Will Make Later Debut Across All HBO Platforms And Have Fewer Episodes
HBO has announced that season seven of 'Game of Thrones' will debut next summer, later than usual for the series. The show will also have a truncated number of episodes, seven as opposed to the traditional 10.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 To Hit T-Mobile With Buy One Get One Free Offer At Launch?
A new report claims T-Mobile will tempt customers when it launches the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The carrier is said to offer the phablet as part of its buy-one-get-one free promotions.
Kim Kardashian Snapchats Proof Taylor Swift Approved Her Inclusion In Kanye West's 'Famous'
Kim Kardashian has posted a conversation between her husband Kanye West and Taylor Swift on Snapchat. In it, Taylor appears to approve her inclusion in West’s song 'Famous,' an approval which she later publicly denied.
HTC Nexus Sailfish And Marlin Renders Show Smartphone's Design On Video
A 3D render video based on leaked images and details of Google's rumored HTC Nexus smartphones has been posted online. The video gives an early look at the design of the devices.
Apple Music Bags New Katy Perry Exclusive As Britney Spears Bumps Justin Timberlake Off Top Of iTunes Chart
Apple Music has locked up another new exclusive in Katy Perry’s new Rio Olympics anthem 'Rise.' Perry’s song shot to No. 1 on the charts, toppling Britney Spears’ latest song 'Make Me,' which dethroned Justin Timberlake’s summer anthem 'Can’t Stop The Feeling.'
iPhone 7 Video Compares Size, Design And Rear Camera With iPhone 6s (Video)
A new video appears to compare the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s. The video confirms reports of a larger rear camera and the removal of the 3.5 mm headphone port.
Calvin Harris Attacks Taylor Swift In Twitter Rant
The gloves are off in the former relationship between pop star Taylor Swift and music producer Calvin Harris. After Swift announced that she had in fact written Harris’ latest hit song, he replied to her through a scathing Twitter rant.
New ABC App Offers Free Streams Of 38 Classic Shows Plus 7 New Short-Form Series
ABC has announced a newly redesigned app that will offer streams of both old broadcast and new exclusive digital series. The app will remain free, despite prior speculation that ABC would introduce a paid VOD platform like those of its rivals.
iHeartRadio Adding NPR Stations To Its Streaming Network
iHeartRadio and NPR have struck a deal to provide streaming of NPR stations on iHeart’s platform. More than 260 stations will now be able to stream live content on the iHeartRadio network.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 For All Major Carriers Passes Through FCC Ahead Of Launch
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is one step closer to being released. Several variants of the device for all of the major carriers just passed through the FCC.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Release Date Confirmed For Aug. 2?
Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 7 at an Unpacked event on Aug. 2. A new report claims it will also release the smartphone on the same day.
Samsung Officially Announces Galaxy Note 7 Unpacked Event And Explains Why There's No Note 6
Samsung has just confirmed it will hold an Unpacked press event on Aug. 2 to launch the Galaxy Note 7. The company also explained why it chose the Note 7 name over Note 6.
'Pokémon GO' Phishing Scam Email Requires $12.99 Paid Upgrade
A new 'Pokémon GO' phishing scam is currently making the rounds. Players are receiving emails threatening to freeze their accounts unless they upgrade to a paid version of the game via a link designed to steal user credentials.
SoundCloud Still Has A Long Way To "Go" With New Paid Streaming Service
SoundCloud’s recently released SoundCloud Go paid streaming music tier isn’t taking off so far. The service offers many of the same perks as its competitors at the same price, with a smaller catalog of additional music to choose from when compared with its free tier.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930V) Shows Up On Geekbench And Confirms 4 GB Of RAM, Not 6 GB
The Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 7 just made an appearance on Geekbench. The results appear to confirm the phablet will ship with 4 GB of RAM and not 6 GB as expected.
Amazon Prime Day: How To Sign Up Now For Free Or Join For Only $10.99 And Enjoy All The Best Deals And Discounts
Everyone wants to participate in Amazon Prime Day, but not everyone is willing or able to shell out the $99 annual membership fee. Here’s how you can sign up absolutely free, or for a reasonable $10.99 that will get you a month’s Prime membership including Prime Day.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Snapdragon And Exynos Variants Hit Geekbench Comparing Specs And Scores
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will ship with either a Qualcomm Snapdragon or Samsung Exynos 8893 chip depending on the region. The pair recently passed through Geekbench and showed their specs and scores.
How To Download And Install iOS 10 Public Beta On Your iPhone, iPad And iPod Touch Ahead Of September Release
Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 10. Here's how you can install and test out the new OS on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Yondr Cell Phone Locking Pouch Grows In Use At Concerts By The Lumineers, Louis CK, Alicia Keys And More
Cell phone locking pouch Yondr is growing in use at concerts by top performers. The Lumineers, Louis C.K., Alicia Keys, Dave Chappelle and others are utilizing the Yondr system to protect new material and keep fans in the present moment.
SoundCloud Improves Pandora-Like 'Stations' Feature
SoundCloud has improved its radio-like 'stations' feature. The streamer will now include personalized artist-based playlists similar to those on rival Pandora.
Jack U’s Skrillex, Diplo And Justin Bieber Create 'Seinfeld' Theme Song In Viral Video Parody
A new viral video shows Jack U’s Skrillex and Diplo, along with Justin Bieber, creating the iconic 'Seinfeld' theme song. The clip was created by inserting the tune into an original interview clip.
