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Project Tango Exits ATAP, Enters New Home at Google

Tim January 30, 2015 7

Project Tango, Google's 3D mapping hardware division has a new home at Google, no longer under the Google ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects) umbrella. While the team announced the departure from that sector, they did not quite specify which department...

Google Earth Pro Now Free for All to Download

Tim January 30, 2015 20

Starting today, anyone interested can go grab a Pro key for Google Earth, completely free of charge. After announcing that the Earth API for developers will completely shut down at the end of this year, Google appears to be moving more towards the mobile side...

Report: LG G4 to Feature ‘3K’ Display, Feature Resolution of 1620 x 2880

Tim January 30, 2015 153

Even though LG execs were quoted as saying the G4 won't be ready anytime too soon, that never puts a damper on the hypebeast game. If anything, that only fuels the fire, with the newest rumors claiming that the upcoming flagship from LG will feature a '3K'...

Verizon Bringing Exclusive Super Bowl Viewing Access to Wireless Customers Through NFL Mobile

Tim January 30, 2015 30

If you can't manage to have your butt in a couch in front of a TV for the big game on Sunday, yet also happen to be subscribed to Verizon's More Everything plan, then you will have exclusive streaming rights to the Super Bowl on your mobile phone. For those...

OnePlus Names Its Upcoming ROM ‘OxygenOS’, More Details Set for Feb. 12

Tim January 30, 2015 28

After hosting a public contest, OnePlus has decided on an official name for its upcoming custom ROM, set to be available for OnePlus users in the near future. The name chosen by the team, entered by a forum member, is OxygenOS. OnePlus' explanation for this...

Amazon Hosts Deal on DICE Nominated Games, Includes Monument Valley and 80 Days

Tim January 30, 2015 4

For a limited time, in celebration of nominees for DICE, Amazon is hosting an "up to 80% off" deal on select apps and games. A few of the games available are 80 Days, Threes, Monument Valley, The Banner Saga, and more. Amazon has a nice mix of upfront cash-...

Spout, an Eerily Quiet Yet Addictive Monochrome Game

Tim January 29, 2015 2

As I was searching through Google Play, I stumbled upon Spout: Monochrome Mission. While the game does not appear to be too new, having launched in late 2013, it plays like a well-developed, albeit simplistic shooter of sorts. In the game, you take control of...

Chromecast Was #1 Streaming Device in US in 2014, Cast Button Pressed 1 Billion Times Since Launch

Tim January 29, 2015 71

During Google's Q4 earnings call, the focus was shifted momentarily to the success of Chromecast. Google's HDMI dongle, which has been on the market for a solid year and a half now, is still bringing in dough. According to analyst group NPD, Chromecast was the...