Category: Application

Application Internet

Chrome 24 fixes two dozen bugs, promises to speed things up

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As reported on Engadget. By Sean Buckley Google’s latest browser update landed today with little fanfare from Mountain View— just a tiny blog post proclaiming a faster, more stable Chrome. Diving into the build’s change notes, however, reveal Flash updates, bug fixes and support for MathML. Not a lot in the way of consumer facing features — though Bookmarks are now searchable, via the Chrome omnibox. Not as fancy as the last release, but we never to scoff…

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Amazon’s AutoRip Automatically Downloads Free MP3s for CDs Purchased from Amazon

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As reported on LifeHacker. by Thorin Klosowski Amazon launched its new AutoRip service today. The service works with the Amazon MP3 store to give you free MP3 copies of CDs you’ve purchased from Amazon dating all the way back to 1998. The AutoRip feature is turned on automatically, so if you purchase a CD from Amazon it will automatically download the MP3 version to the Amazon Cloud Player. When you log into your Cloud Player, any CDs you’ve…

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Nuance’s new voice-control software tracks your personality across devices

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As reported on The Verge. By Sam Byford We just met with Nuance at CES to get a first-hand look at the company’s new Wintermute project, which aims to provide a consistent voice assistant experience across platforms. The software works similarly to something like Siri, but it was demoed working on iOS, Android, Windows, and a smart TV — remembering your requests and preserving history across them all. For example, you could ask your phone to play…

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iSmartAlarm uses a WiFi camera and iPhone app to warn you of potential burglars Hands-on

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As reported on Engadget. By Dana Wollman iSmartAlarm is a home security alarm, but not the kind that uses a shrill sound to send burglars scrambling. The alarm system, currently a project on Indiegogo, is a $79 WiFi camera that sends alerts to a corresponding iPhone app. Essentially, when the camera detects someone in the home, it will send a notice to your phone in the form of a text, email or phone call. The camera…

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Application Mobile

BBC Sport app launches for iOS in the UK, Android version promised ‘soon’ HD

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As reported on Engadget. By Sharif Sakr Just in the nick of time for the F1 season starting in March, not to mention this year’s other imminent sporting pleasures, an all-new BBC Sport has landed at the App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Its creators promise it’ll deliver the latest scores, stats, news and analysis, all mixed in with commentary from Radio 5 Live and on-demand video highlights to help bring events to life. If you’re in the…

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Tinder: Finding Traction On Campuses, IAC’s New Dating App Makes It Easy To Break The Ice

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As reported on TechCrunch. by RIP EMPSON Regardless of what you think about digital dating sites, they encourage us to close our computers and get out there and meet new people. In short, they bring people together. The problem is, of course, that there are infinite variations on social and mobile dating, from compatibility engines and social, Facebook-based platforms to game-ified bracelets and live video dating. Then there are the quasi-dating, people-meeting sites like Grouper. Some work, most don’t. A…

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The Best Health And Fitness Apps And Gadgets For Your New Year’s Needs

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As reported on TechCrunch. by RIP EMPSON The holidays wreak havoc on our bodies, with their mandatory over-indulgence in food as well as family and reminiscences. As we reflect on the year past — its victories and losses — we also begin looking ahead to the next, and in big ways or small, making plans to keep our momentum going. For many, this involves taking health more seriously, whether it’s losing a few pounds, training for…

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The 20 Best iOS And Android Apps Of 2012

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As reported on TechCrunch. by BRAD SPIRRISON Editor’s note: Brad Spirrison is the managing editor of mobile app discovery services Appolicious. Follow him on Twitter@spirrison. Nearly six years after the debut of the iPhone, mobile applications are beginning to mature. The best mobile apps of 2012 – with a few notable exceptions – are more about refined practicality rather than anything revolutionary. So while this year’s list lacks medium-defining breakthroughs like Instagram and Shazam, it showcases new and meaningfully updated apps…

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GigaOM: Intel Media TV service won’t launch at CES, but it is coming soon HD

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As reported on Engadget. By Zach Honig We’ve seen several reports over the last week about Intel’s set-top box efforts, and animpending CES launch. According to GigaOM, some of those rumors simply aren’t true. The site has confirmed with several sources at Intel that a set-top box (and a whole lot more) is in the works, but a CES announcement has not been planned. Instead, Media, the mysterious Intel division, which is run like a startup with staffers hired…

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WatchESPN sports streaming reaches Amazon Kindle Fire tablets HD

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As reported on Engadget. By Jon Fingas Although WatchESPN viewing has been an option for Android viewers since 2011, those with Amazon tablets haven’t had the same luxury — they’ve sometimes had to watch on an old-fashioned TV. Thankfully, ESPN is giving them a better start to the new year by bringing its app to the Amazon Appstore. Anyone with a regular Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD or Kindle Fire HD 8.9 now has access to live games and news as long as they have…

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