Articles by Malarie Gokey
Spotify redesign brings the app back to black
Spotify decided to paint itself black on Wednesday with a brand-new redesign. Both the Spotify mobile and desktop apps now feature a dark color palette in the background and the bright, popping colors of album art.
Windows XP remains second most popular desktop OS behind Windows 7 - Windows 8 lags
Windows XP users just won't give up the ghost. The OS remains the most popular for desktops after top seed Windows 7. Windows 8 continues to lag behind in spite of Microsoft's best efforts.
Stephen Colbert survives #CancelColbert campaign: 'We almost lost me'
Stephen Colbert apologized for the tweet that sparked the #CancelColbert campaign on Twitter the only way he knows how: with sarcasm and wit Colbert vowed to carry on spreading the gospel of conservatism in spite of persecution. He also seemed to have a new-found appreciation for his job.
Apple patents interchangeable lens for iPhone - Will it come on the iPhone 6?
Apple patented a new technique for attaching interchangeable lenses for the iPhone. The new bayonet mount would allow iPhone users to easily and securely attach different camera lenses. This new patent should excite all the camera buffs, but will it ever come to market?
Google stock Android camera app to get huge improvements - Say cheese!
The stock Android camera app might just become a whole lot better soon. Google is reportedly working on a new and improved camera app for Android, which will concentrate on selfies and effects.
Blackberry BBM update lets you send stickers, larger attachments and photos to groups
BlackBerry sent out a new update to BlackBerry Messenger on Tuesday. The new BBM adds stickers, group photo sharing and the ability to send larger attachments. The update is available on iOS, Android and BB10. Will it be enough to keep BBM relevant?
April Fools! Google lets Pokemon roam free on Google Maps - Catch them if you can
The Google Maps Pokemon Challenge might just be the best April Fools prank ever. Google made a very legit YouTube video to announce the challenge, saying that it is in search of a Pokemon Master, who can catch all the Pokemon on Google Maps. Are you up for the challenge?
Smartphone kill switch could save $2.6 billion a year - Still think it's a bad idea?
The smartphone kill switch is one of the most controversial security features of all time. Legislators and law enforcers love the idea, but many smartphone owners and every network provider hates it. Now, a new study just might give consumers a reason to embrace the kill switch: a total savings of $2.6 billion each year.
Chromecast tacks on Crackle, Rdio, Vudu and PlayOn - Take that, Amazon TV!
Google will add Crackle, Rdio, PlayOn and Vudu to its list of streaming service partners for Chromecast, just days ahead of the highy-anticipated Amazon TV announcement. Will it be enough to keep Roku and Amazon TV at bay?
CyanogenMod 11S looks great on the OnePlus One in leaked photo
CyanogenMod is taking over! The custom ROM appeared in a leaked photo of the OnePlus One smartphone on Monday. CyanogenMod 11S, which is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, is shown running on the new handset, just over a month after OnePlus said it was working closely with CyanogenMod.
Peek-a-boo, I see you! Spy Cam Peek-I lets you snoop on people nearby
Spy cams aren't just for James Bond anymore. With the Peek-I spy cam, you can take discrete photos of things you probably shouldn't be looking at - or photographing, for that matter.
Microsoft announces Office for iPad - Here are the 3 best free alternatives
After much ado about nothing, Microsoft finally released Office for iPad. The entire Microsoft Office suite is technically free, but you need to buy a $100 Office 365 subscription to edit the documents at all. What should you do if you don't want to pay that much for Office? Check out the top three free alternatives.
Oculus Rift fans don't trust Facebook - Are their privacy concerns unfounded?
Mark Zuckerberg and Palmer Luckey have spent the better part of the week defending Facebook's purchase of Oculus VR. Luckey promised that Oculus would stay open and focused on gaming, but Oculus fans aren't buying it. Are their concerns about advertisements and privacy valid?
Facebook Messenger 4.0 brings group chat and forwarding to iOS users
Facebook updated its Messenger app for iOS to include a new group section and the option of forwarding messages. Overall, Facebook Messenger 4.0 is faster, easier to use and more functional.
AT&T leaks ASUS PadFone specifications - But when will it come to America?
AT&T let the cat out of the bag when it leaked the ASUS PadFone X specifications on Thursday. Now we know all the specifications of the PadFone X and its tablet docking station, but when will we find out its release date?
Facebook buys Oculus VR - Why early backers and fans went nuclear
Not everyone is so happy that Facebook bought Oculus VR. Many of the early backers of the Kickstarter project and fans of Oculus Rift are extremely upset, but why?
Samsung Galaxy S5 hits Korea early - 'Puzzled' Samsung looks on as fans cheer
Samsung isn't really sure why SK Telecom decided to sell the Galaxy S5 a few weeks early, but nobody else seems to be complaining. SK Telecom shrugged off Samsung's order that the Galaxy S5 debut on April 11, leaving fans cheering and Samsung "puzzled."
Twitter and Billboard team up to show you who's topping the charts
Billboard decided to join forces with Twitter to bring real-time charts, tracking conversations about music on the micro-blogging site. Twitter is one of the most popular platforms for musicians who are looking to promote their music. Will this partnership with Billboard make music even more accessible on Twitter?
Amazon cuts cloud storage prices just like Google - Let the Cloud Wars begin!
Amazon announced that it will cut cloud storage prices dramatically starting April 1. The new cuts come just weeks after Google announced huge price cuts to Google Drive cloud storage subscriptions. Is this the start of the Cloud Wars?
Amazon TV to debut April 2 - Break out the popcorn
Amazon will finally introduce its video-streaming device on April 2nd during an event in New York at 11 a.m. EST. Amazon TV has been a long time coming, so fans of Amazon's online media library are more than a little excited about the event.
Apple iPhone 6 could launch in September - Everything we think we know
Apple could release the iPhone 6 as early as September, says one new report. Rumors are spreading like wildfire about the iPhone 6, with reports hinting at two different screen sizes, sapphire glass displays and other great features. What will the iPhone 6 look like? Nobody knows, but here's our best guess.
Twitter adds photo tags and albums - Is Twitter the new Facebook?
Twitter added photo tagging and photo albums to its posting options on Wednesday. Users can now tweet multiple photos and tag their friends just like on Facebook.
New York Times goes mobile with digital subscription apps NYT Now and NYT Premier
The New York Times is going all out with two new digital subscription apps: NYT Now and NYT Premier. The Times hopes that these new apps will encourage digital news readers to pay for "all the news that's fit to print," but will they?
HTC One M8 bests the Samsung Galaxy S5: All the specs and features
HTC finally announced the new HTC One a.k.a the M8 today at a packed event on Tuesday. For months, expectations for HTC's new flagship ran high. Did the HTC One M8 live up to expectations?
ZTE Nubia X6 phablet features massive 6.44-inch display - Phablet fans go wild
The ZTE Nubia X6 is one of the biggest and baddest phablets yet with its mammoth 6.44-inch display and high-end specifications. The X6 has phablet fans everywhere salivating, but will it ever leave China?
BlackBerry CEO asks leakers to stop being such a buzz kill
BlackBerry CEO John Chen wrote a blog post on Wednesday, asking leakers to stop revealing device specifications prior to the launch events. Chen chastised leakers for using duplicity to gain access to company secrets and even stated that legal action will be taken in some cases.
Spotify offers best student discount ever - Premium subscriptions for just $5
Student discount alert! Spotify is offering college students a 50 percent discount on its Premium subscription service. Students can now get Spotify Premium for only $5 each month. All you need is the secret code.
Apple App Store offers search suggestions to help you find the app you really want
Apple wants to help you find the app you're really looking for. A new update to the App Store is in testing on some iOS 7.1 devices, which offers up search suggestions when you look for an app. If you're looking for a calender app, it might also suggest planning, checklist or other similar searches.
Rumr app lets besties gossip anonymously on iOS and Android
Rumr has it there's a new app for anonymous gossip available on Android and iOS. Rumr lets you chat in a group about sensitive subjects without anyone knowing who said what.
LG to add Knock Code to G2 and G Flex in April - Knock, knock?
LG will reportedly add the new Knock Code feature to the LG G2 and the G Flex this April. The Knock Code requires the smartphone's owner to tap multiple times on the smartphone display to unlock the device, as if to say, "Knock, knock - anyone home?"
