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Spotify is now the number one music streaming service globally

Spotify is now the world's most popular streaming music service, according to a new report from app analytics firm App Annie. The report also disclosed that Spotify has defeated ts biggest competitor; Pandora in terms of active users, downloads and revenue.

Dec 02, 2015 10:44 PM EST


Facebook plans to set up its first Asian data center in Taiwan

Facebook plans to build its first Asian data center in Changhua County, Taiwan. The company plans to invest $300 million for the data center that will sit on 20 hectares of land.

Dec 02, 2015 10:42 PM EST


Apple changed its logo from white to bright red, supporting World AIDS Day

Apple is following its four years tradition of supporting the cause of World AIDS Day. On December 1, Apple changed its logos color from white to bright red in its selected retail stores around the globe. The company has also launched its line of accessories to support the RED movement, spreading awareness.

Dec 05, 2015 06:55 AM EST


WhatsApp is blocking the links of competitor messenger Telegram for Android users

WhatsApp is suddenly started blocking any link mentioning the word ‘telegram’ in it especially for Android users. Telegram is the major competitor of the largest chat app Whatsapp. Now, whether the behavior is intentional or just a technical glitch, that is still unknown.

Dec 03, 2015 02:40 AM EST


Google to stop supporting 32-bit Linux, Ubuntu Precise, Debian 7 by March 2016

Google will no longer give Chrome support for 32-bit Linux, Ubuntu Precise (12.04), Debian 7 (wheezy) by March 2016.

Dec 02, 2015 10:17 PM EST


Foursquare says this year's Black Friday retail foot traffic decreased about two percent

The check-in-app Foursqaure can not only track when the shopping was done, but also where and how. Data of Foursquare and location-sharing app Swarm showed that this year's Black Friday retail foot traffic declined about two percent.

Dec 05, 2015 06:46 AM EST


Yahoo Searching for Prospective Buyer for its Revolutionary Core Business of Internet

Even if Yahoo is still one of the popular websites worldwide after Google and Facebook, the board is considering selling off its web properties. The decision is still pending until Friday.

Dec 02, 2015 05:12 AM EST


New technology that transforms smartphone into high-powered microscope can diagnose malaria

Scientists at Texas A&M University has developed an add-on to transform smartphone's camera into a polarized microscope that will be able to diagnose malaria. The add-on device, called MOPID, will be on a field test in Rwanda next year.

Dec 02, 2015 09:48 PM EST


Africa's Largest Media Company Extends Its Operation Worldwide

South African largest media company, Naspers increases its U.S exposure. The company that has operated in 130 countries is ready to expand its service worldwide

Dec 03, 2015 03:26 AM EST


Samsung launches web browser for Gear VR

Samsung launches beta version web browser for Gear VR called Samsung Internet for Gear VR. It supports 360 degree and 3D video streaming as well as HTML5 video. The app is available for download in Oculus store starting on Dec 2.

Dec 02, 2015 03:25 AM EST


Microsoft is Preparing Surface High-End Smartphone

Microsoft is preparing its Surface smartphone, the high end series to be available next year.

Dec 03, 2015 08:21 PM EST


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