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The View-Master To Return As A VR Headset Thanks To Google, Mattel Deal [Video]

Ben Reid·February 14, 2015

If you can remember some of those ancient products that entertained us long before the age of the smartphone, you'll no doubt recall the View-Master. An iconic, binocular-like device, you would hold it up against your eyes and scroll through a set of enchanting frames, giving the impression of virtual reality. Times have changed dramatically in the last couple of years, though, with a number of companies dabbling in the field of head-mounted tech, and after carrying the flag for so long with Glass, Google will team up with Mattel while using its innovative Cardboard VR tech to re-create a modern-day View-Master.

Nike FuelBand App Updated With iOS 8 HealthKit Support, Now Also Works Without FuelBand

Ben Reid·February 13, 2015

Last April, Nike cooled down on its Nike+ FuelBand endeavors in a move that was attributed to Apple's impending smartwatch efforts. But despite rumors of the wearable's demise, the line-up is still on sale, as is the companion app for iOS. Today, said app has been treated to a rather generous update, which not only offers integration with the iOS HealthKit, but also permits users to track data without the need for a FuelBand in the first place.

10 Million Leaked Passwords Hit The Web, Here’s How To See If Yours Is Among Them

Ben Reid·February 13, 2015

Apple Highlights The Best iOS Games With No In-App Purchases [LIST]

Ben Reid·February 13, 2015

Along with the incredible growth of the iTunes App Store in terms of general content, the way that payments are gathered by developers has shifted dramatically since third parties were first given the opportunity to supplement the iOS experience. Whereas paid apps and games were sold at a flat rate, at one-dollar increments from $0.99 upwards, today's App Store sees the vast majority of successful titles given away for free. Devs can generate continued revenue by offering certain aspects of a game for purchase after the initial download, but with many consumers having grown frustrated with this system, Apple has launched a new App Store section that points out titles available for a one-off rate.

Windows 10 Technical Preview For Phones Download Released, Here’s How To Install It

Ben Reid·February 13, 2015

Windows 10 Technical Preview download for phones is now available for select Lumia smartphone devices. Complete how to download and install details can be found here after the jump.

New Rules For Phone Unlocking In U.S. Go Live, Here’s What You Need To Know

Ben Reid·February 12, 2015

How To Add Cricket World Cup 2015 Schedule To Google Calendar

Ben Reid·February 12, 2015

Here's how you can add all Cricket World Cup 2015 match fixtures / schedule to Google Calendar and view them on your smartphone, tablet or computer. More details on how to do so can be found here.

How To Add Haptic Feedback To iOS 8 Keyboard

Ben Reid·February 12, 2015

Here's how you can add native haptic feedback to iOS 8 keyboard on iPhone the easy way. More details can be found right here.

Starbucks App for iPhone Updated With Apple Pay Support, More

Ben Reid·February 12, 2015

How To Stop Your Samsung Smart TV From Eavesdropping On You

Ben Reid·February 12, 2015

Here's how to disable Voice Recognition on Samsung Smart TV and stop it from eavesdropping on you. For more details head past the jump.

Achievement Unlocked: Apple Becomes First Company To Close At $700 Billion Market Cap

Ben Reid·February 11, 2015

Apple has enjoyed a monumental past year on all fronts, breaking records left, right and center. From iPhone sales to the last earnings call back in January, Tim Cook's company can seemingly do no wrong, and with Apple Watch now on the horizon, it's likely that the success stories and exponential growth will only continue. Hitting another landmark, Apple today closed at a market cap of over $705 billion, making the Cupertino the very first company to exceed the $700 billion threshold.

iOS 8.1.3 To 8.1.2 Downgrade No Longer Possible As Apple Stops Signing iOS 8.1.2 Firmware

Ben Reid·February 11, 2015

Google I/O 2015 Conference Dates, Ticket Registration Details Announced

Ben Reid·February 11, 2015

Google I/O 2015 developer conference dates and ticket registration details have been officially announced. For more details, head past the jump.

iPhone 6s To Feature Superior Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor

Ben Reid·February 11, 2015

The Touch ID fingerprint sensor that Apple first introduced with the iPhone 5s back in 2013 was, by some, dismissed as a gimmick. Sure, we'd seen such implementations with business-standard notebooks and such, but the idea of adding one to an iPhone did seem a tad James Bond. As we've seen, though, Touch ID has much to offer, and having enjoyed third-party support software with the iOS 8 update, was also included as a part of last year's iPad refresh. Now, reports indicate that Touch ID will be subject to further improvements in time for the next-generation iPhone, providing a more accurate experience for seamless and secure authentication.

How To Get 100GB Of Free OneDrive Storage For 2 Years

Ben Reid·February 10, 2015

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