Instagram has taken a step towards solidifying its social networking roots by allowing direct messaging, and the ability to send photos and videos directly to specific users. Meet Instagram Direct. The focus of the photography service in the past was to post photos and share on a wide scale to […]
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Eight major tech companies call on Obama to limit US surveillance
Eight major technology companies have banded together to ask President Barack Obama to reform the current US intelligence operations that have led to massive data collection with next to no legal oversight. After learning about the back door access agencies such as the NSA have managed to achieve, companies who […]
Microsoft responds to backdoor government snooping and will enhance encryption
Speaking directly to consumers who are concerned about their lack of privacy in the wake of the NSA’s continued surveillance, Microsoft released a statement on their official blog this morning. They are officially speaking out about this, and other privacy matters related to government spying. Last week we reported that […]
Google to Amazon: We see your drones, and raise you robots!
Amazon aren’t the only one looking to take advantage of modern technology as now Google state that they are entering the robot game with real robots. At the beginning of this week, we reported that Amazon had introduced flying “drones” as a publicity stunt for their Cyber Monday sales, which […]
Apple acquires Twitter analytics firm Topsy for $200M
Apple has made yet another acquisition this week after purchasing Topsy for more than $200 million, sparking speculation that they plan on stepping more into the social media game. Topsy is one of several Twitter partners that has access to the full spectrum of tweets created since 2006. The stream […]
Amazon wants to introduce delivery drones in the near future
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos went on 60 Minutes this weekend to promote his new idea for “delivery drones”. These unmanned flying vehicles would be capable of carrying packages of up to five pounds to homes within ten miles of its 96 fulfillment centers around the world. However, experts aren’t believing […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2013 Tech Deals
We know that Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2013 are almost here and we want to help tech enthusiasts find some of the great deals around the Internet. As usual Black Friday and Cyber Monday will generate billions of dollars so tech companies couldn’t resist and will put on table […]





