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Selfie app Shots of Me gets Justin Bieber's backing
Shots of Me gets Justin Bieber's support. It could become a hit sensation overnight. The selfie sharing app and social network developed by RockLive, called Shots of Me, is now available for download on iOS devices.
Twitter custom timelines to let users curate tweets
Custom Timelines coming to Tweetdeck. Storify under threat? Twitter has announced a new feature called Custom Timelines, which allow users to curate lists of individual tweets around specific subjects.
'What would I say' app lets you generate nonsensical Facebook status
'What would I say?' app generates Facebook status updates for you by running your previous statuses in the background.
MapQuest redesigned app woos mobile users
MapQuest might not have had a rocking start and it failed considerably in wooing users, but the latest updates would make you think twice.
Requests from governments for user data sharply on the increase: Google Transparency Report
Google noted that the governments' requests for user information have increased by more than 100% compared to the requests made in 2010.
Facebook updates Messenger app with new look, more features
Facebook's strategy around mobile users is clear. It's to connect more and more people to the network. This became more evident when it released its updated version of Messenger app for all iOS and Android users.
Netflix rolls out redesigned, unified TV interface
The redesigned TV interface of Netflix is visually appealing and engaging at the first sight. We all spend inordinate amount of time on Internet. Sometimes looking for something interesting to read while other times something interesting to watch.
Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday fixes zero day exploit
Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday is out and addresses 19 vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and other Windows software.
Verizon struggles with network traffic pressure, promises solution by end of year
As more users turn to 4G LTE networks for browsing and streaming videos, Verizon is unable to cope with the network traffic.
Facebook joins GSMA as mobile users grow
Future lies in mobile computing devices and nobody understands it better than Facebook, which has joined GSM Association (GSMA).
Google Glass goes musical
Google Glass will soon have music playback support. "OK Glass, listen to Miley Cyrus." Google is aiming to make its Glass device more than just a niche product.
Now save Gmail attachments directly in Google Drive
Google launched several features this week including one that allows Gmail users to save file attachments directly to Google drive.
Android emerges undisputed king of smartphone market
Android trumps iPhone based on the Q3 report of the International Data Corporation. Windows Phones also posted big gains.
Newborn babies' brains get boost when expecting moms exercise
Exercise during pregnancy does not only benefit expecting mothers but might also help boost brain development of infants.
Singles Day online sale in China triggers shopping frenzy, sets e-commerce record
On Singles Day in China, young Chinese shoppers spent around a record 35 billion yuan (approx. $5.7 billion) on online shopping sites owned by Alibaba. A figure that would make Amazon's Jeff Bezos turn green with envy.
Adobe hack prompts Facebook to improve users password security system
Facebook has hidden the profiles of its users who used the same email and password for their Adobe account. To retain their account, all the users need to do is change their login passwords.
iPad mini with Retina display finally goes on sale
Apple has finally made the iPad mini with Retina display available for online purchase on its website, as well as other retail stores such as Best Buy.
Google extends Android app translation service to all developers
The Android app translation service will aid developers in translating their Android apps in myriad of languages in no time. However, it comes for a price.
New scorpion species spotted in Turkey, bite as deadly as mosquito's
A new species of scorpion was discovered in Turkey. It might look frightening but it might not be as dangerous as people might think.
Double mastectomy patient throws Beyonce dance party before going under knife
A patient decided to organize a flash mob minutes prior to her double mastectomy surgery and danced to the beats of Beyonce's song. Of all places, it happened at the operating room with the whole medical team joining the party.
From competition to cooperation: Microsoft finally ditches stack ranking system
Microsoft changes management strategy as it dropped its stack-ranking employee evaluation for something in unison with the One Microsoft strategy.
Nvidia Tegra Note 7 review roundup: We love the stylus
According to critics, Nvidia Tegra 7 is a powerful and inexpensive device and its biggest selling point seems to come from its DirectStylus technology which works pretty well.
Sony reserves right to record PS4 user's voice chats or text messages over PSN
Sony has updated its terms of service on the European PlayStation Network (PSN). The new document states that the company has the option to "monitor and record" user activities, including voice and text messages.
Valve invites beta testers for Steam In-Home Streaming features
Valve's Steam In-Home Streaming will be open to beta testers later in the year, with beta participants selected at random.
Space Ferrari chooses Atlantic Ocean as its final resting place
The GOCE satellite of the European Space Agency burned on its way back to earth. The debris of the spacecraft splashed into the waters near Falkland Islands.
Flipboard offering curated shopping catalogs in time for holiday shopping season
Magazine-style content platform Flipboard for tablets and smartphones moves into e-commerce through customizable shopping catalogs as the holiday shopping season gets near.
iPhone 5s giving Apple the fillip it sorely needs
As more iPhone buyers switch from Android this year than last, we're not surprised to see a Apple's flagship iPhone 5s selling out in stores even two months after its debut.
Chrome Beta update cracks down on hidden, annoying auto-play webpages
Google released an update for the Chrome Beta allowing users to easily trace noisy tabs. Google heard its users complaints and has released an updated version of Chrome beta that will allow users to trace browser tabs that automatically streams media.
Moto Maker customization tool pops up on Verizon page
Verizon now has the Moto Maker customization tool for Moto X available. "Moto X - Designed by You. " That bannered the ad for Moto Maker customization tool on Verizon's online store.
Samsung Galaxy S4 blue edition selling exclusively on Best Buy
The Blue Arctic version of Samsung's top selling flagship smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S4, will be available exclusively on all Best Buy channels from November 14.
