Consider this speculative, but it sounds like Apple may have twiddled a key App Store ranking algorithm to favor “usage” over “total downloads.” If true, the move could be upending for developers uses to banking raw download figures over the actual time spent using or playing with an app.
Word is several iOS developers saw …
Maybe AOL bought the wrong media company. According to comScore, MailOnline, the online version of reactionary British newspaper the Daily Mail, saw a massive 27% increase in traffic from February to March this year to become the world’s second largest newspaper site – beating the Huffington Post, which also saw a large 20% spike that …
In efforts to compete with powerhouse resellers like StubHub, Ticketmaster announced a new partnership with analytics-company MarketShare to introduce a new dynamic pricing model for ticket sales.
So what the heck’s “dynamic pricing”? Essentially, it means that ticket prices will be determined by demand. Say you’re trying to get …
If you’ve used one of Samsung’s Android phones or tablets recently, you may have thought to yourself that the square-icons-with-rounded-corners design used throughout the interface looked a little familiar.
Apple thinks Samsung’s icon design looks more than a little familiar and has filed a lawsuit alleging that “Samsung …
Stop right there. Put the towel down.
The best part about lounging around in a swanky hotel? The plush bathrobes, the fresh towels… none that you will ever get to take home.
A Florida-based company, Linen Trackers, has recently patented a chip designed to keep track of “souvenirs” that seem to have disappeared. And yes, there …
Time to put your squabbles aside. Netflix posted online that they may start offering options where it would be possible for you to watch “Mad Men” while your better half gleeks out next to you in bed.
Currently, Netflix streaming-only accounts can only get one stream at any point in time. In the future, that may change with some …
Bored with joyless rectangular business cards? It looks like the weapon of choice for enterprising networkers, nepotists and “Win a Free Lunch!” contestants everywhere is finally getting a digital revamp.
Meet Cardcloud, a new app that allows users to instantaneously trade contact information with the people they meet. How’s it work? …
How much is a free Jonathan Franzen essay worth? If the results of the New Yorker’s recent Facebook experiment are anything to go by, the answer may be somewhere between $57,600 and $2,188,800.
The literary magazine released a free essay by Franzen for one week before it disappeared behind the site’s regular paywall. If you wanted to …
Remember the time, a few years ago, when it looked like manga was going to totally take over American comics? Probably not happening anytime soon: Tokyopop announced on Friday that it’s shutting down its American publishing operations at the end of May. (A German office handling global rights will remain open.)
Modern life isn’t just rubbish, it’s potentially bad for you. Researchers at UCSF have found evidence that multitasking may actually impede short term memory, with the constant distractions offered by smartphones and social networks also spelling trouble for long term memory and overall mental performance.
(In support of the above, …
It’s Monday! Time for some handpicked gadget deals.
Westinghouse 42-inch 1080p LED TV: $480 at Woot.com (today only)
Oh hey there, Westinghouse. Where were you a couple months ago when I was looking for a 40+ inch LED-backlit TV with at least a 120Hz refresh rate for under $500? As I recall, you spent most of your time with a …
If you’re looking to shed a few unflattering pounds before beach season officially starts, or simply looking to get your child to be more active, this Pokémon-inspired pedometer could be a safe bet.
A new study conducted by Iowa State University tested the accuracy of several pedometers — including a standard DigiWalker and a …
