White House adds press room ‘Skype seats’ for remote reporters

Branching out beyond the traditional press core, the White House is extending video conferencing access via Skype to reporters that simply don't have the resources to fly to Washington D.C. for briefings.

Computing         January 23, 2017

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘Crossing Jordan’ star Miguel Ferrer dies at 61

Unfortunate news for anyone that followed his long, impressive career in Hollywood, veteran character actor Miguel Ferrer passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by family and friends.

News         January 20, 2017

Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians in Cars’ series moving to Netflix in late 2017

Adding to Netflix's already impressive collection of high-profile comedy specials, Jerry Seinfeld's popular web interview series will be shifting away from Sony's Crackle streaming service at the end of the year.

News         January 18, 2017

‘Arrested Development’ season five deal is just weeks away

Likely excellent news for anyone that's a fan of Arrested Development, the showrunners believe that a production deal for season five is imminent and will be announced in the coming weeks.

News         January 12, 2017

Facing Senate hearing, Backpage.com eliminates all adult ad sections

Likely an enormous blow to the profitability of the Craigslist classified competitor, Backpage.com abruptly took action prior to a Senate hearing and closed all adult advertising sections of the site.

News         January 9, 2017

Samsung app update suggests Chromecast-like streaming on HDTVs

Potentially useful for anyone that's interested in purchasing a new Samsung television, a recent app update alludes to the addition of mobile device casting from popular video apps like YouTube and Hulu.

News         December 30, 2016

Need help with your ballot? Facebook launches voter guide

Attempting to help U.S. voters understand their ballot this election cycle, Facebook has launched a new tool that directs voters to information about candidates such as stances on issues, endorsements, recent Facebook posts and campaign websites. Within the guide, you can add a candidate to your favorites list in order to walk into the voting booth with […]

News         October 28, 2016

Netflix subscriptions jump as ‘Stranger Things’ drives popularity

Significantly outperforming expectations for the third quarter of 2016, Netflix saw a jump of more than three and a half million subscribers as viewers tuned in for original series like Stranger Things and Luke Cage.

News         October 17, 2016

This tracker could save the lives of lost hikers, missing children

Tapping into cellular data to provide real-time positioning on mapping software, the Remora tracker is a new tracking device that will alert friends and family if you get lost or possibly injured.

News         October 13, 2016

Cord-cutters may cost cable companies $1 billion over the next year

As costs for premium television subscriptions have risen by about 40 percent over the last five years, it appears as it more consumers will be cutting the cord in favor of streaming video.

News         September 29, 2016

Google upgrades Fiber TV with smart search, new look, RT ratings

Possibly ideal for anyone that currently subscribes to Google Fiber, the user interface to Google's Fiber TV platform has been overhauled with a new design in addition to a few new features.

News         September 19, 2016

Amazon’s music streaming service may be a lot cheaper than Spotify

Possibly ideal for Amazon customers that are also Spotify subscribers, the online retailer may debut a less expensive music streaming service for anyone that's purchased an Amazon Echo device.

News         August 23, 2016

Walmart buys Jet.com in a move that ups the ante against Amazon

It's official -- Walmart is going to pay $3.3 billion, $3 billion of which will be in cash, to purchase the entire online operation of retailer Jet.com.

News         August 8, 2016

New California law requires registration of all 3D-printed guns

Impacting the firearm hobbyist community within California, new legislation approved by the Governor will require a background check in order to obtain proper registration for any homemade gun.

News         July 25, 2016

Netflix releases action-packed ‘Luke Cage’ teaser, announces Daredevil season 3

Definitely good news for fans of Marvel comics, Netflix launched a series of teasers and first looks for comic book adaptions of Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders and Daredevil.

News         July 22, 2016

Happy Days creator, film director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Definitely sad news for the film and television industry as well as fans of his movies, Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall passed away in California due to pneumonia complications.

News         July 20, 2016

Police arrest man who threatened to ‘purge’ Pokemon Go players

Using Facebook to convey a warning of possible violence against a local community of Pokemon players, a 29-year-old Texas man named Nathan Cerda posted that he was planning to “purge” anyone attending Pokemon Go events or simply walking around collecting Pokemon. Detailed in the police’s press release, Cerda indicated that he was going to use modified paintball guns […]

News         July 17, 2016

Private gun sales are now banned on Facebook, Instagram

Pushing back against anyone that was selling firearms on Facebook without a background check, representatives of the social network are now prohibiting the sale of guns through either Facebook or Instagram.

News         July 16, 2016

The Walking Dead adds four new series regulars to season seven

Likely good news for anyone that loves nasty villains, The Walking Dead is expanding the cast of series regulars to include Jeffrey Dean Morgan who plays the charismatic, psychopath known as Negan.

News         July 8, 2016

Will Nest’s smart crib replace the baby monitor?

Possibly ideal for anyone that wants to keep a data-driven eye on their baby all the time, Nest may be working on a smart baby crib that will tell parents when and why a baby is crying.

Smart Home News         June 30, 2016

What’s scarier than downtown LA? Careening down a glass slide 1,000 feet above it

Definitely not for the faint of heart or anyone with a fear of heights, Los Angeles is opening up a new attraction that lets people slide 45 feet along clear glass while suspended 70 stories in the air.

News         June 24, 2016

Comedian Hannibal Buress joins cast of ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

Likely adding more humor within the upcoming film about everyone's favorite web-slinger, Hannibal Buress has signed on for an unnamed role in Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming.

News         June 22, 2016

Want to schedule a meeting at Starbucks? Use Outlook’s new feature

Perhaps ideal for caffeine addicts in the office, Microsoft and Starbucks have launched a new feature for Outlook that gives users that ability to schedule meetings at specific Starbucks locations.

News         June 16, 2016

Rhapsody is changing its name to Napster in a desperate bid for relevancy

Looking for a new way to pull subscribers from popular services like Spotify and Apple Music, the Rhapsody music streaming service will soon adopt the Napster name brand within the United States.

News         June 15, 2016

Facebook reintroduces SMS integration to Messenger for Android

Facebook Messenger has reintroduced SMS support to its Android app, allowing users to text message their friends outside of Facebook.

Mobile         June 15, 2016

Keurig discontinues expensive Kold soda maker, offers refunds to consumers

Keurig has been forced to abandon production of the Keurig Kold soda maker as well as lay off workers.

Smart Home News         June 11, 2016

Victim spots mugger on Facebook’s ‘People You May Know’

Definitely an interesting way to accidentally stumble across a criminal, a mugging victim discovered their attacker's name and picture along the right sidebar of Facebook's 'People You May Know' feature.

News         June 2, 2016

Netflix lands exclusive deal with Disney, Lucasfilm, Pixar and Marvel, starts in September

Fantastic news for anyone that enjoys franchises like The Avengers and Star Wars, Netflix has scored an exclusive licensing deal for new and past video content from Disney, Lucasfilm, Pixar and Marvel.

News         May 27, 2016

Check out the first photos of Idris Elba as The Gunslinger

Currently on set in South Africa, actor Idris Elba was spotted roaming the streets during filming while dressed as Roland Deschain in the movie adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower.

News         May 17, 2016

Bloom’s new trading feature lets parents buy, sell baby gear locally

A parenting app called Bloom has launched a local connection feature that lets parents buy and sell discounted toys and other items.

Mobile         May 10, 2016

SyFy orders Krypton pilot, a Superman show without Superman

Likely attempting to repeat the success of prequel shows like FOX's Gotham, the SyFy network will be weaving stories about life on Krypton years before the Man of Steel was even born.

News         May 9, 2016

Philips debuts a new 43-inch, 4K Ultra HD computer monitor

Likely ideal for anyone that's looking for a new monitor for productivity reasons, Philips has released a 43-inch monitor that offers 4K Ultra HD resolution as well as the ability to display from mulitple devices.

News         May 3, 2016

Jurors caught checking Facebook may face a $1,500 fine

Looking for a better way to enforce rules about checking mobile devices during a trial, California has proposed new legislation that would slap a juror with a hefty fine if they hop on social during a trial.

News         April 26, 2016

J.J. Abrams teams up with Daisy Ridley for supernatural drama

Likely linking up with Abrams after the success of Star Wars last year, Daisy Ridley is currently in talks to star in a cross between The Notebook and Albert Brooks‘ fantasy romance Defending Your Life.

News         April 18, 2016