11 November 2017

Win an Amazon Fire TV!


We recently took a look at the new Amazon Fire TV box, and now we’re giving one away! Enter the competition using the widget below. The competition lasts for about two weeks and is open to all readers where the Fire TV is available. Good luck! Amazon Fire TV (2017)

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5 Alternative New Browsers to Replace Chrome


Browsers are the windows to the world wide web. Google Chrome rules the roost today, but a few new challengers might fit your needs better. For all its great features, Chrome hogs system memory and drains the battery. But that huge collection of extensions, and exclusive features like Translate and Google Cast, make it hard to give up on. So in case you’re feeling trapped in Chrome, try out one of these. 1. Colibri (Windows, Mac): Distraction-Free Browser Without Tabs The introduction of tabs changed internet browsing back in the day. Colibri wants to go back to those old days....

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Nintendo may make as many as 30 million Switches next year


 Rumors in early October had Nintendo more than doubling production for the highly successful Switch in order to meet what will almost certainly be crushing demand during the holidays. The company may be planning even higher volumes for next year — perhaps as many as 30 million consoles. Read More

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There’s a New South Park Game on Android and iOS


South Park: Phone Destroyer has arrived to destroy your phone. South Park: Phone Destroyer is a new South Park-themed mobile game that is a collectible card game like Hearthstone. But all you really need to know is that South Park fans will love it, while everyone else will find it infantile. Collect Cards to Vanquish ManBearPig South Park: Phone Destroyer is a turn-based RPG which has you building a card collection in order to battle other players. The collectible cards grant you access to different characters from the show, grant you special abilities to use in battle, and help make...

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Best Black Friday Deals NOT Found on Amazon


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Thanksgiving approaches faster than a turkey running away from the chopping block. Or that sense of foreboding that goes hand in hand with familial visits. With it comes Black Friday for unbelievable deals. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or holiday shopping for friends and family, these are the best Black Friday deals around. Note: Some of these deals won’t be available until Black Friday begins at 12am EST on November 24, 2017. LG 49-Inch 4K LED UHD Smart TV ($400 at Kohl’s) Image Credit: Kohl’s Kohl’s may not rank among the most well-known electronics retailers like Best Buy. Nevertheless, Kohl’s...

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Get Trading Cards on Steam Without Actually Running the Game


Trading cards on Steam tap into our love of collecting, while also providing a way to trade and make money on the platform’s marketplace. In fact, many gamers idle their eligible Steam games to collect these cards. While some just leave a game open on their computer and wait for time to pass, others take a more methodical approach with idling software. These programs idle your games without the need to open them at all. For many, it’s how you turn game achievements into money. Two major options, IdleMaster and ArchiSteamFarm, will allow you to earn trading cards on Steam without even opening (or...

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Bike-share platform Spin poaches Seattle transit regulator and launches in a dozen new cities


 Spin, one of several bike-sharing companies now vying for dominance in a number of U.S. cities, has a new weapon to wield against its competitors: Kyle Rowe, the architect of Seattle’s permissive and apparently successful bike-share permit system, who is joining the company to work on government partnerships. In addition, Spin is gearing up to launch in a dozen or so new cities. Read More

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Uber “Express Pool” offers the cheapest fare if you’ll walk a little


 Uber’s found a way to shave another 25% or so off the price of a ride. Uber Express Pool asks you to walk up to a few blocks to your pickup and destination before and after the ride in exchange for the cheapest fare out of all of Uber’s options. The feature dynamically generates “smart spots” that are easy to drive to and close to the origin or destination of… Read More

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How to Set Up and Use Your Amazon Echo Show


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Amazon’s powerful and handy Alexa can now be both seen and heard. The once voice-only personal assistant has made a move up with the Amazon Echo Show. The headlining feature of the device, currently only available to Amazon Prime members in the U.S., is a 7-inch touchscreen that showcases anything you can imagine including Amazon Video content, music lyrics, video flash briefings, and weather forecasts. While the touchscreen is a new feature, the Echo Show offers all the other great features of any Echo device including room-filling sound, eight microphones, and the ability to be heard from across a crowded...

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Instagram could let you follow hashtags soon


 Instagram is testing a new feature with a small fraction of its user base. As spotted by Pippa Akram and The Next Web, some users can now search for a hashtag and follow this tag in particular. Ok this is new. What does this do @SimonSocialMM @BizPaul @NatalieTFG any ideas? I've followed 2 but can't find what that means!! http://pic.twitter.com/LlCBk4Wmfv — Pippa Akram… Read More
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Logitech Bricks Devices, Offers Free Replacements


Logitech is intentionally bricking Harmony Link devices in March 2018. This means your Harmony Link will “no longer function after this date”. However, after the backlash that followed this announcement, Logitech is offering a Harmony Hub to all Harmony Link owners for free. All hardware manufacturers stop supporting their products eventually. It’s the only way they can operate, or they’ll be forced to support countless products forever. However, when it comes to cloud-based products, ending support can essentially stop these products from working… Logitech Responds to Complaints Earlier this week, it was revealed that Logitech is planning to brick all...

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