With Windows 8.1, Microsoft is finally getting there.
Apps & Software
Hailo: It’s Like Uber, but Less Upscale-o
The taxi-hailing app works in 11 cities, promising hassle-free trips for riders and easy-to-find fares for drivers.
A Real Windows 8 Office: Coming Eventually
Microsoft talks–a little–about its upcoming new-wave suite.
Study Finds Nearly Half of iOS Apps Violate Apple’s Privacy Policy
A recent study by the University of California, San Diego suggests that nearly half of all iOS applications still use UDIDs in violation of Apple’s own privacy policy.
Can’t Pandora and Musicians Just Get Along?
In the spirit of compromise, both sides should agree on several points.
How to Block Numbers on Your Smartphone for Free
Robocalls, telemarketers, clingy exes and more: Here’s how to block calls.
AOL Reader Is a Slightly Better, Slightly Worse Version of Google Reader
It’s a superior version of Google Reader that’s missing a few important features.
Twitter to Target You with Location-Based Ads
Location, location, location: Thanks to geo-fencing, when you’re near a Starbucks, you could see an ad for Starbucks.
Stop Paying for Texting with These Free Messaging Apps
Do you pay for text messaging? If you have a smartphone, you don’t have to.
Dead Tree Alert: Windows 8.1 Is Minor but Meaningful
The best updates are often the ones that clean up after the alleged blockbusters.
We Need a Better Symbol for the Concept of Saving Stuff
Isn’t it odd that the floppy disk lives on in so many software interfaces?
6 Tools for Collecting Music in 2013
When it comes to the most efficient way to collect music, here are some of the best bets so far.