ComiXology is changing how comics are read — and is now accepting submissions from independent writers and artists.
Apps & Software
Apple Patents a System for Second-Hand iTunes Sales
Although the general understanding with digital goods is that you can’t resell them, Apple and other tech firms don’t necessarily agree.
Next Issue’s ‘Hulu for Magazines’ Is Now on Windows 8
The all-you-can-eat magazine app is bringing 80 titles to its version for Microsoft’s new operating system.
Twitter to Take TweetDeck Web-Only, Axe Facebook Integration
We had a good run, TweetDeck. Thanks for the memories.
The 13 Best Android Widgets for 2013
Work faster and stay better-informed by adding these essential Android widgets to your homescreen.
Barely Legal Teens: Apple iCloud E-mails with Naughty Phrases Deleted
According to several reports, Apple is silently filtering and deleting e-mails that contain certain phrases.
Pandora Slaps a 40-Hour Cap on Free Mobile Listening
In an attempt to avoid bleeding cash, Pandora is pressing pause on users who stream more than 40 hours of music per month to their smartphones and tablets.
Chrome App Launcher Makes PCs More Chromebook-Like
The Chrome app launcher makes Google’s web browswer like an operating system within an operating system.
Kleverbeast Wants to Make Tablet Apps as Easy as Blogging
A new service lets you create iPad and Android tablet apps with no expertise and relatively little money.
Bump’s New PC/Phone File Transfers: Virtual Sneakernet
The super-simple file transfer app now does two-way exchanges between computers and phones.
Android Apps Have a Shady Email-Sharing Policy, and It’s By Design
If you buy Android apps from the Google Play Store, you may be surprised to know that the developers of those apps get access to your name, e-mail address and zip code. This isn’t a new policy, and apparently it’s by design.
Steam for Linux Is Here, Valve Celebrates by Discounting Entire Catalog
Time to do a little happy dance, Linux-heads: Valve’s Steam client for Linux is finally with us, and I don’t mean the beta.