Articles by James Geddes
Apple Music Is Deemed An Early Success With 15 Million Subscribers So Far
Apple Music is doing well so far. The streaming service has attracted over 15 million users, according to a new report, with expectations that many of those will become paid subscribers.
Did Janet Jackson’s Friend’s Tweets Expose Lie To Get Her Out Of iHeartRadio Performance?
Janet Jackson may have used a health excuse to get out of a recent performance. Her longtime colleague accidentally blew up her excuse, tweeting that the ear issue she cited to explain canceling the performance was not real.
Olive Garden Internet Promotion Pasta Passes Sold Out Online In Less Than One Second
Olive Garden repeated its Pasta Pass promotion online again. The passes, which took 45 minutes to sell out last year, sold out this time in less than a second, according to the chain.
SoundCloud CEO Alexander Ljung Talks About Evolving The Platform, Negotiating With Labels
In an interview, SoundCloud CEO Alexander Ljung commented on ongoing negotiations with major record labels. He said the company is evolving to include various music monetization methods.
In Finland, Mobile Phone Throwing Is A National Sport
Folks in Finland have made mobile phone throwing a national sport. The throwing is meant to represent a spiritual freedom, which comes from releasing our devices.
New HTC Spotify Tool Analyzes Your Face To Choose Songs Based On Mood
The new HTC Mood Player works with Spotify to create a playlist based upon the user's mood. The tool utilizes an uploaded selfie to determine how the user is currently feeling.
Apple watchOS 2 Released: Users Reporting Issues, Install Process And First Look At New Features
Apple has followed up on its promise to release watchOS 2 after announcing a delay last week. The new OS adds several features and enhancements to the wearable, including native third-party apps.
Smartphone Deal: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge On Sale For $99 With 2-Year Contract At Best Buy
Best Buy is running a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. The smartphone is on sale for $99.99 when signing a new 2-year contract with Verizon.
Google Sept. 29 Event Expected To Launch New Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P And Release Android 6.0 Marshmallow
The LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P are going to be unveiled later this month. Google has confirmed it will be holding a Sept. 29 event to debut the devices and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Andy Samberg Gives Out His Real HBO Now Password At Emmys
While hosting the '67th Annual Emmy Awards' Sunday night, Andy Samberg gave out his real working HBO Now password to viewers. The password initially worked, but as of now, too many devices are using it.
Batband Ear Free Headphones Transmit Sound Directly Into Skull
A new type of headphone called the Batband transmits sound directly into the user’s skull. The headphones allow the listener to also hear sounds in his or her outer environment.
Ellie Goulding's New Single Withheld From YouTube And SoundCloud To Drive Spotify And Apple Music Traffic
Ellie Goulding’s new single, 'On My Mind,' is currently being withheld from YouTube and SoundCloud. For now, the track is exclusively available for streaming only on Spotify and Apple Music.
Apple, Verizon And T-Mobile Begin Shipping iPhone 6s And iPhone 6s Plus Release Date Shipments
Release date shipments have begun processing and shipping for Apple’s new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The smartphones and phablets are expected to arrive on the Sept. 25 release date.
iPhone 6s And 6s Plus Shipments May Be Delayed In New York, Philadelphia Due To Pope Visit
Security measures may delay delivery of Apple’s new iPhones to customers in the New York City and Philadelphia areas. UPS has called a halt to deliveries in some city regions during the pope’s upcoming visit.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5: Factory Unlocked, 32GB On Sale For $589.99
If you've been considering the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5, you can now get a factory-unlocked device at a great price. The 32GB model is currently on sale for a limited time for $589.99.
Theater Community Upset Over AT&T Tweet Encouraging Phone Use During Performances
AT&T has sent out a promotional tweet that has angered the theater community. The tweet encouraged mobile phone users to watch sports events while attending Broadway shows.
iPhone 6s And iPhone 6s Plus Preorders Get Up To $125 In Rebates Plus Free Accessories From Costco
Costco is offering a great rebate deal on preorders of various iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models from T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint. Customers ordering by Sept. 24 can score up to $125 in rebates plus free accessories.
iPhone 6s And 6s Plus: Availability And Wait Time Details For Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile And Apple
The Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have just been released for preorder, but many models are already on backorder. Here’s a rundown of the availability and wait times for the smartphones from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Apple.
Samsung Foldable Smartphone: 'Project Valley' Specs, Release Date And Details Emerge
A new report claims Samsung is working on a very unique smartphone. The device, codenamed 'Project Valley,' is expected to be unveiled early next year.
LG Nexus 5X/(2015) Black Model And Final Specs Leak From Internal Presentation Ahead Of Release
Google is expected to unleash two new Nexus devices, a smartphone and a phablet, on Sept. 29. An image of the black Nexus 5X/(2015) and its final specs have leaked via an internal presentation.
95 Percent Of Content On Music Streaming Sites Irrelevant To Listeners: Study
According to research, 95 percent of songs on music streaming services are irrelevant to listeners. Most large streaming service subscribers listen to just five percent of the channel’s vast catalogue.
Hipster's Skinny Jeans Thwart New York iPhone Mugging
A New York hipster foiled a trio of iPhone muggers with an unusual defense system. The victim’s skinny jeans were so tight, the thieves could not access his iPhone and wallet, and instead gave up and ran away.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Will Feature Larger Display, Increased Battery Life, Stronger Processor, 3D Camera And More: Report
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is expected to be announced and released shortly. A new report indicates various new features that are anticipated, including a larger display option, increased battery life, stronger processor, 3D camera and more.
Google's iPhone 6s Plus Rival, Huawei Nexus Phablet Specs Revealed In Benchmark
Google's upcoming Huawei Nexus phablet has made another appearance on an online benchmark. The device will ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Snapdragon 810 processor and 3 GB of RAM.
iPhone 6s And 6s Plus 3D Touch-Like Feature Jailbreak Tweak Coming To Older iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch [Video]
A new iOS Jailbreak tweak is currently in development, which aims to bring the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus 3D Touch to older iPhones and iPads. The developer posted a teaser video showing how the feature will work.
Citymapper’s New Boarding Strategy Feature Tells Commuters Where To Board Trains
The Citymapper app has introduced a new Boarding Strategy feature. Commuters can now learn which area of the train is best to ride in to access their connection or destination the fastest.
iPhone 6s And 6s Plus: Pricing, Preorder and Release Details For Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile And Apple
Apple has revealed pricing, preorder and release details for its new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones. Here are the details from Apple as well as the four major carriers, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
Emails Are More Romantic Than Voicemails: Study
A new study has determined that emails are more romantic than voicemails. The study found that the senders thought more deeply and were more aroused when sending emails as opposed to voicemails.
Apple Music Exec Says It's Still Improving, Not Concerned With Losing Users When Free Trial Expires
A top Apple Music boss acknowledged the product is a work in progress that still needs some tweaking. He claims that the company is focused on the product itself as opposed to the number of listeners who subscribe.
The UK Government Has Published An Online Dictionary Of Texting Slang For Parents
The UK government has created an online dictionary of teen texting slang. The list has been developed as part of a larger new website intended to aid parents.
