Articles by James Geddes
Illegal 'Game Of Thrones' Downloaders Victimized In Phishing Scheme
Users who illegally downloaded 'Game Of Thrones' and other copyrighted content are being targeted in a new phishing scheme. ISPs are receiving fake settlement offers, which are then being forwarded to unwitting customers who believe they are real.
Digital Music Downloads Show Sharpest Sales Decline Ever, As Streaming And Stream-Ripping Grow
New figures show that sales of digital music downloads have experienced their sharpest decline in history. The growing popularity of streaming music and stream-ripping have both contributed to that decline.
HTC Nexus M1 'Marlin' And S1 'Sailfish' Renders Show Off Rounded Aluminum Design
HTC and Google are believed to have partnered on two new upcoming Nexus smartphones. An image of the design has been published and provides a closeup look at the device.
HTC Nexus M1 'Marlin' Makes Appearance On Geekbench Revealing Specs And Hardware Details
A next-generation Nexus smartphone built by HTC has been spotted. The HTC Nexus M1 'Marlin' was run through Geekbench.
HTC 10, One M9, One A9 Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release Confirmed By HTC
HTC has announced it will release Android 7.0 Nougat for some of its current smartphones. The handsets confirmed to receive the update are the HTC 10, One M9 and One A9.
Streaming Music Wars: Apple Not Buying Tidal, Fires Back At Spotify
Apple is not planning to purchase music streaming service Tidal, contrary to a prior report. Apple is however, firing back at Spotify after the streamer complained that its new iOS app was being unfairly rejected by the company for competitive reasons.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Third-Party Cases Appear To Confirm New Design And Iris Scanner
A third-party case maker has given the world its first look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The images show the phablet's dual curved edge display and what appears to be an iris scanner.
Walmart Takes On Amazon Prime With 2-Day Free Shipping Program: Here’s How To Get A Free Month’s ShippingPass Membership
Walmart is ready to take on Amazon Prime. The company is rolling out its free two-day shipping program ShippingPass nationwide, and it's offering all customers a free 30-day trial of the service.
'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' Has Uploaded Tons Of New Ab Fab Clips To YouTube In Advance Of Premiere
'Absolutely Fabulous' is set to premiere in the UK this weekend and in the U.S. several weeks later. Fans can now view a series of Ab Fab movie clips and featurettes on YouTube in advance of the film's release.
iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus/Pro Lightning-Equipped EarPod Headphones Leak Ahead Of Launch
Reports claim that Apple will drop the 3.5 mm headphone port from its upcoming iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus/Pro. Images of what are reported to be Lightning EarPod headphones have leaked.
Rihanna’s 'Sledgehammer,' First IMAX Video Ever, Premieres, Drake Films 'One Dance' Video In South Africa
Drake and Rihanna are both set to premiere massive music videos. Rihanna’s 'Sledgehammer' is set to be the first IMAX music video ever, while Drake is filming the clip for his no. 1 smash hit 'One Dance.'
Free Website Now Uses Robot Lawyer To Help NYC Drivers Beat Parking Tickets, Seattle Next
A free website designed by a Stanford University student has achieved remarkable success in helping drivers beat parking tickets. The site currently helps drivers in London and New York, and will soon expand to Seattle and other cities.
New Source Reveals Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Will Pack In A 3,600 mAh Battery And Launch Aug. 2
A new report claims the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will ship with a larger battery than that of its predecessor, Galaxy Note 5. The smartphone will reportedly include a 3,600 mAh battery, and the source backs up reports it will launch on Aug. 2.
Kanye West 'Famous' Video Is A Tidal Exclusive And Lena Dunham Doesn't Like It
Kanye West’s new 'Famous' video is being shown exclusively on Tidal. The move is the latest in the battle among the top music streaming services for exclusive content.
Motorola Announces Moto G4 And Moto G4 Plus Available For Preorder, Release Date July 12
Motorola just took to its official blog to announce launch details for the Moto G4 and Mot G4 Plus. The smartphones are available for preorder and will ship on July 12.
YouTube Mac ‘N Cheese Viral Video Bro Luke Gatti Strikes Again, Flees Rehab, Assaults Cop (Video)
Luke Gatti, the infamous UConn 'mac ‘n cheese bro' who assaulted a school food court worker in a viral video rant, has struck again. This time Gatti attacked a cop attempting to prevent him from fleeing a rehab center he was attending due to the prior incident.
Smartphone Deal: Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos Dual-SIM Unlocked 32 GB On Sale For $499
The dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos is currently on sale for $499.99. The unlocked 32 GB smartphone currently sells for $659.99 on Amazon, so you may want to act fast, as limited quantities are available at this lower price.
Smartphone Deal: Unlocked 32 GB Nexus 5X On Sale For $239 With Free Shipping
If you prefer a more compact smartphone and want to always have the latest version of Android, the unlocked 32 GB Nexus 5X, which is currently priced at $399, is on sale for the lowest price we've seen, $239.99.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Variants Spotted With Snapdragon 821 And Exynos 8893 Processors
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will reportedly launch with two different processors based upon region. One variant will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chip, while another will use a Samsung Exynos 8893 chip.
T-Mobile Releases Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update For Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is now available for owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on the T-Mobile network. That leaves AT&T as the only carrier that has not yet released the OS upgrade to its customers.
Streaming Music Wars: Pandora And Spotify Battle For Uber Listeners, Apple Music Lands Dreezy Exclusive
The music streaming wars continue as Pandora has inked a deal with Uber to provide service in all of its vehicles as an alternative to Spotify, which is already integrated into the taxi service. Meanwhile, Apple Music just announced another exclusive in the form of Dreezy’s new 'No Hard Feelings' album.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Name And Specs Confirmed For Launch: Company Will Skip Note 6 Moniker
A new report confirms what we can expect from Samsung's next-gen Galaxy Note. The handset will officially be called Galaxy Note 7, include an iris scanner, 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display and more.
Comcast And Charter Pledge To Improve Customer Service In Senate Hearings
Cable and internet service provider companies Comcast and Charter appeared in front of the Senate to explain exactly how they are addressing their poor customer service performance. Executives from the companies cited new programs aimed at eliminating some of the most-cited issues, such as overcharging, uninformed agents, confusing pricing and overly-aggressive retention agents.
Streaming Songs Of The Summer: Sia’s 'Cheap Thrills' Moves In On Drake’s 'One Dance,' Timberlake, Rihanna And Others
Sia’s release “Cheap Thrills” has come out of nowhere to challenge the favorites for song of the summer. The track has surged in streaming and airplay, and looks poised to give Drake, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Desiigner, The Chainsmokers and others a run for their money.
iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus/Pro Rear Metal Case Images Confirm Larger Cameras Coming To New Smartphones
New images of what are reportedly the rear cases from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus/Pro have leaked. The 4.7-inch model will use a larger protruding camera than its predecessor, iPhone 6s, and the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus/Pro will feature a protruding pill-shaped dual-lens rear snapper.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition Leaks Ahead Of Summer Games
Samsung is preparing to launch another variant of its Galaxy S7 edge. Leaked images show a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Edition is on the way.
Netflix Readying 'XOXO,' An EDM Ensemble Comedy With Pete Tong As Music Supervisor
Video streaming service Netflix is preparing to release an EDM-themed movie this summer. The music supervisor for the flick has just been announced as the legendary BBC Radio DJ Pete Tong.
SoundCloud Makes Changes To Platform: Disables Visual Art Feature, Adds 'Suggested Tracks'
Music streaming platform SoundCloud is making some significant changes to its platform. The company is adding a personalized 'suggested tracks' feature and is disabling the ability to upload visual art behind uploaded tracks.
Pandora Readying New Offline Service For Users As Competition With Spotify Heats Up
Pandora is working on an offline version of its music streaming service for users who travel or cannot remain connected to the internet. CEO Tim Westergren confirmed the plans, and also chimed in on the music industry battles against Google’s YouTube platform.
Adele's '25' Album Is Now Available On Spotify, Apple Music And Other Streaming Services
Adele’s hit '25' album is now available for streaming seven months after its initial release. The collection can be heard on all major streamers, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Prime and Tidal.
