Articles by James Geddes
Electronic Music Site Beatport In Jeopardy As Parent SFX Entertainment Declares Bankruptcy
The future of electronic music website Beatport could be in jeopardy now that its owner, SFX entertainment, has declared bankruptcy. The company has issued a statement on its website which reassures concerned users.
Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Final Renders Appear With Waterproof Case, Larger Battery, And More Details
What are reportedly final renders of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have leaked. In addition to a new report that reveals new details about the smartphones.
Acorns App Helps Newbie Investors Get Their Start
An investment app called Acorns is helping new young investors take the plunge into the stock market. Members can link their bank accounts to their investment and deposit virtual loose change from their purchases throughout the day.
LG G5 Render Video Shows 5.6-Inch Quad HD Display And Dual Rear Cameras [Video]
A new video reportedly shows LG's upcoming G5 smartphone. The video was created using previous diagrams, images and other information.
Light From Computer Screens And Displays Not Damaging To Eyes: Report
The blue light emitted from the screens of electronic devices is not harmful to the eyes, according to a new study. The researchers found that the amount of blue light generated from computers, smartphones and other devices do not exceed safe exposure limits.
Almost Half Of U.S. Households Have Amazon Prime But Non-Members Are Waiting Longer For Packages
Almost half of U.S. household now hold a membership in Amazon Prime. Non-Prime members, however, are waiting longer than ever for their packages to arrive.
Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Release Date Revealed Ahead Of Launch
Samsung is expected to officially launch the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge at a press event on Feb. 21. A new report reveals when the flagship smartphones will be released to consumers.
Is T-Mobile's Binge On Illegal? Stanford University Law Professor Says Yes
A Stanford University law professor has argued that T-Mobile's Binge On service is illegal. A 51-page brief was filed with the FCC outlining various arguments as to why the service violates net neutrality rules.
Free Rihanna 'Anti' Album Download Gets Tidal Music Streamer 1 Million Trial Subscribers In Less Than A Day
A free giveaway of Rihanna’s new 'Anti' album resulted in a million new subscribers for music streaming service Tidal. How many of those subscriptions will actually be used, and more importantly, convert to paid subscriptions post-trial, is unclear.
Apple Is Developing Original TV Shows To Boost Its Video Offerings To Compete With Netflix, Amazon, And Hulu
Apple is reportedly preparing an original slate of video programming to boost its upcoming video streaming service. The company will follow in the footsteps of competitors Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, all of which offer an exclusive slate of shows to subscribers.
Spotify Seeks $500 Million In Additional Funding With Potential IPO
Spotify is reportedly in the process of raising an additional half-billion dollars in funding. The money will be exchanged for convertible bonds, which would offer a discount on shares if the company goes public.
Uber Cuts NYC Rates, Escalating Price War With Lyft
Uber has cut rates for users of its taxi service in New York City. The company has been engaging in a price war with competitor Lyft, which has now made its way to the Big Apple.
LG Hints At G5 Removable Battery By Making Fun Of Samsung Galaxy S6 Non-Removable Battery
LG has taken to Twitter to put Samsung and its Galaxy S6's removable battery down. The company appears to be hinting at its upcoming G5's removable battery.
Jay Z's Tidal Streamer Debuts Rihanna and Drake's New Song 'Work', Accidentally Leaks Entire Album
Rihanna’s new song 'Work', a collaboration with Drake, debuted exclusively on Jay Z’s Tidal music streaming service. Tidal also accidentally leaked Rihanna’s entire upcoming album 'Anti', which was then quickly removed, although screenshots of the track listing were captured.
Microsoft Fueling Rumors Of A Surface Phone Now That It Owns Surfacephone.com
Microsoft's rumored Surface Phone just got a little closer to being a possibility. The company now owns the domain Surfacephone.com, which points back to its official Surface page.
Leaked Internal Samsung Presentation Slide Confirms Galaxy S7 Specs, While Comparing It To S6 And S5
A reported internal Samsung presentation slide has leaked. The slide appears to confirm the specs of the Galaxy S7, while comparing it with the Galaxy S6 and S5.
Adele Breaks Another Video Viewing Record As Her 'Carpool Karaoke' Clip With James Corden Goes Viral (Video)
Adele has broken yet another record for most video views. This time, her 'Carpool Karaoke' clip with James Corden has smashed records for views of the popular segment.
SoundCloud Introduces Top 50 Charts In Various Genres
SoundCloud has introduced charts of the most-streamed songs in various genres. Listeners can browse the top 50 tracks in more than 30 musical styles, from dubstep and trap to country and classical.
Samsung To Delay Launch Of Galaxy S7 Edge+ And S7 Plus At MWC 2016?
A new tweet from the always-reliable @evleaks claims Samsung will only launch two new smartphones next month. The rumored Galaxy S7 Plus and S7 edge+ could launch in the summer.
T-Mobile BlackBerry Priv Android QWERTY Smartphone Now Available For All Customers
The BlackBerry Priv's AT&T exclusivity has come to an end. T-Mobile is now offering BlackBerry's first Android-based smartphone to its customers online and in retail stores.
Lumia 650 Available For Preorder Ahead Of Microsoft's Official Launch
The Lumia 650 is expected to be officially announced in early February. A UK retailer has already begun taking preorders for the smartphone ahead of Microsoft's planned unveiling.
Panic! At The Disco Hold Off Adele And David Bowie To Rule Digital Album Downloads (Video)
Rockers Panic! At The Disco beat out a couple of huge names to take the top spot on Billboard’s digital and mainstream album charts this week. The group surpassed recent chart toppers David Bowie and Adele to claim the number one position.
New Streaming Music Service Cur Inks Licensing Deals With Sony, WMG And UMG
A new hybrid music streaming service called Cur is on the way soon. The company has just locked down licensing deals with the big three major music labels in advance of its debut.
Google Gives Nexus 5X Another Price Cut Ahead Of iPhone 5se Launch
Google has just cut the price of its Nexus 5X, which will soon be rivaled by Apple's 4-inch iPhone 5se. The new prices are $299 for the 16 GB model and $349 for the 32 GB option.
New Chase eATMs Will Use Smartphone App Instead Of Debit Or Credit Card
JP Morgan Chase will roll out new eATMs across the country, which will allow customers to withdraw money via a mobile app instead of a plastic card. The machines will also provide cash in denominations from $1 to $100.
4-Inch iPhone 5se/iPhone 6c Specs Include A9 Processor, 64 GB, And Will Have March Release Date
Apple is rumored to launch its new 4-inch iPhone in March. A new report revealed that the smartphone will pack in the iPhone 6s/6s Plus' A9 processor, always-on Siri, and will be announced during the week of March 14.
Netflix Price Increase On The Way For Some Customers
A price increase is in the cards for a large portion of Netflix customers. Older subscribers whose monthly rates were grandfathered in when the company raised its prices two years ago will be bumped up to the company’s current $9.99 rate for its HD streaming service.
Games, Dating And Music Streaming Lead App Sales Growth
App sales increased significantly last year, with games, online dating and music-streaming services leading the way. Wearable apps, meanwhile, appear to be the source of future growth in app sales.
LG G5 Revealed By Third-Party Case Maker
New images of the LG G5 have leaked. This time, the smartphone was revealed by a third-party case maker, which backs up previous reports of a redesign and other new features.
Reports Say Apple's iPhone Is Headed For First Ever Year On Year Sales Decline
Declining revenues and order windows from some of Apple’s chief iPhone suppliers are indicating weak demand for its latest handsets, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The result could be the first sales decline ever since the device was introduced.
