Articles by Malarie Gokey
Apple OS X 10.9.3 update beta doubles the pixels in retina mode for 4K displays
If you have a 4K display and you're running Apple OS X Mavericks, things could get a whole lot sharper for you soon. The first OS X 10.9.3 beta shows improved support for 4K displays and doubles the pixels in retina mode.
So much for brand loyalty! After T-Mobile promotion, 94 percent BlackBerry users trade in handsets for other phones
BlackBerry's outrage over T-Mobile promotion backfires - big time. The result, a BlackBerry exodus, as 94 percent of BlackBerry users trade in their old handsets for iPhones and Android-based smartphones instead of remaining faithful to the brand.
Wello iPhone case keeps track of blood pressure, heart rate and more - Who needs an iWatch?
Wello can measure your heart rate, blood pressure, electrocardiography (ECG), blood oxygen and more. It sounds like a fitness wearable, but it's not. It's an iPhone case. With capabilities like these, who needs an iWatch?
Pop quiz! Which awesome iOS app is now available on Android? You guessed it: QuizUp!
QuizUp is now available on Android. This is: a) the greatest news ever b) amazing c) fabulous d) all of the above. Get your game face on, Android users!
No guns for you - Facebook shoots down illegal gun sales
Trying to sell a gun? Don't do it on Facebook. The social media site announced that it will start policing private and illegal gun sales that take place on Facebook. Advertisements and posts that promote gun sales will also be affected by the rule change.
Another one bites the dust - Flipboard buys Zite from CNN
Flipboard bought its rival and fellow news reader Zite from CNN on Wednesday. The purchase eliminates one Flipboard rival and simultaneously delivers a whole bunch of new users to the popular app.
No Glass allowed - San Francisco bar bans Google Glass, but what if they're prescription?
We don't serve your kind here, says San Francisco bar Willows to Google Glass explorers. A Glass wearer was recently assaulted and robbed over privacy concerns at another bar in San Francisco, prompting Willows to ban the fringe wearable device. Glass users think the ban is ridiculous.
Cyber attacks escalate between Ukraine and Russia, as both sides struggle to control the media
A cyber war is underway between Russia and Ukraine, as the speed and frequency of cyber attacks grow. Hackers in both countries have waged massive DDoS attacks on media outlets and other important websites.
Google and Samsung look sideways at Microsoft-Nokia deal
Google and Samsung aren't exactly thrilled with the Microsoft-Nokia deal. Both companies have reportedly expressed concern about the merger to China. The crux of the matter seems to be patent power.
Play a slow one, Cone - Aether's smart speaker plays you what you want to hear
It's just good when someone knows exactly what you want to hear. Aether's new Bluetooth speaker, Cone, learns your listening habits and always plays the right song, for the right moment. Cone knows your jam.
Skype for Outlook is finally here and it's good
Microsoft announced that Skype is now available on Outlook all over the world. This extended roll out to countries all around the world will finally give Outlook users an enjoyable Skype experience with HD video calls and more.
Facebook Paper grants all your wishes and now it's even cooler
Facebook Paper added a whole bunch of new features and improvements in its first update ever. Paper now allows users to share stories from Paper via email, text, Facebook Messenger and more. It also added an option to get rid of the cute - but sometimes annoying - sound effects. The only thing Facebook needs to do now is make an Android version of Paper.
#Oops I did it again - Twitter resets many users' passwords for no apparent reason
Twitter accidentally told many of its users that their accounts had been compromised and urged them to reset their passwords. Twitter later said that the email alerts were a mistake and that no one's accounts had been hacked.
Adorable Play-i toy robots teach kids how to code
It's never too early to learn how to code. At least, that's the manifesto of toy robot manufacturer Play-i Inc. So far, the company has raked in $8 million from investors and 11,000 pre-orders for its adorable, educational robots.
Microsoft gives stamp of approval to dual-boot Android and Windows Phone devcies
Microsoft gave the go-ahead to Indian smartphone manufacturer Karbonn Mobiles to make dual-boot Android and Windows Phone OS smartphones. The dual-boot option could help leverage the Windows Phone OS in the markets Microsoft needs to attract the most.
Android is now the tablet king, but people still like Apple - a lot
Android vanquished Apple to claim the tablet throne in 2013. Still, Apple remained the most popular tablet vendor with Samsung coming in second.
Take that, Lumia 1020! Oppo Find 7 said to boast 50-megapixel camera
A newly leaked image, which was supposedly taken with the upcoming Oppo Find 7 smartphone, features a super high resolution. Rumors suggest that the Find 7 could sport a 50-megapixel camera. Yes, you read that right - 50-megapixels.
Microsoft cheerfully reminds us just 35 days and a few hours until Windows XP support ends!
Microsoft is gleefully anticipating an end to Windows XP support. Every now and then, Microsoft will send Windows XP users a message reminding them that support ends on April 8th and that they should really, really, really buy a new Windows 8 device. Preferably one with a very expensive touchscreen.
Google Maps Gallery is an awesome time machine: From Lewis and Clarke to Internet users
Ever wondered what America looked like to Lewis and Clarke as they headed west? The new Google Maps Gallery features awesome interactive maps that show historical events as well as modern trends.
What'd I miss? Netflix hack pauses playback when you fall asleep
You snooze, you lose, but perhaps not anymore. Netflix hack day attendees discover a way to make playback pause when you fall asleep while watching your favorite shows.
Is a Tizen takeover imminent? Why Samsung thinks Android should be worried
Tizen is the ultimate darkhorse of the mobile operating system world. It's been undercover for years, but now Tizen is emerging from the shadows. Samsung displayed the OS on several prototype smartphones at MWC 2014, making a convincing argument that Tizen could one day overtake Android.
Printicular turns your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pictures into frame-worthy photographs
Printicular lets users choose their favorite Facebook, Twitter and Instagram photos and send them to Walgreens to be printed. The app is now available on every mobile platform from iOS and Android, to Windows Phone and BlackBerry.
Apple TV becomes most profitable 'hobby' ever as sales top $1 bn
Tim Cook said that Apple TV is just a "hobby," which makes the $1 billion it earned Apple in 2013 pretty impressive. Apple TV is the company's fastest-growing business, now that smartphone sales have started to peter out.
Google Hangouts for iOS 7 gets a huge makeover, almost looks as good as the Android app
Google Hangouts for iOS 7 just got a whole lot cooler. The updated app now has animated stickers, a new layout and video messages. The app is also optimized for iPad and matches the hallmarks of iOS 7's beautiful design aesthetic.
Yahoo! Would you look at that? GCHQ watches webcam chats and sees a lot of nudity
Spy agencies don't knock. With the help of the NSA, GCHQ spies have gained access to 1.8 million users' Yahoo webcam chats, including those of users stripping down on camera for each other.
Blippar gives Google Glass a whole new perspective with AR and ads
Blippar added image recognition and augmented reality advertising to Google Glass. The app was on display at MWC 2014.
Get a Moov on, people! New fitness tracker acts like a coach
New Moov fitness tracker encourages you to get a move on and start exercising. The new wearable acts like a coach and tells users how to improve their workouts.
Happy Birthday Web, you're 25: 9 in 10 Americans love being on the Internet
The Web has just turned 25. However, even now 1 in 10 Americans chooses to ignore the Internet and instead of being on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube all day, they probably prefer sending out mail the old-fashioned way.
Will Microsoft axe the Nokia X Android lineup?
After months of speculation, Nokia finally announced its line up of Android-based smartphones. The Nokia X, X+ and XL are interesting, low-end smartphones, but will Microsoft keep them around?
What's behind the new Samsung Galaxy S5 - Exynos octa or Snapdragon 801?
The Samsung Galaxy S5 will come in two variants: one with Samsung's own new Exynos 5422 octa-core processor and another with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor. Samsung introduced several new Exynos processors on Wednesday at MWC 2014.
