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Microsoft to Acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion in Cash

Tim June 13, 2016 33

As details are made public this morning, it's official - Microsoft is acquiring LinkedIn. With Microsoft paying $196 per share, all cash, the deal is priced at a whopping $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash. According to Microsoft and LinkedIn's...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: June 10, 2016

Tim June 10, 2016

It was a busy week in Android, so there's no doubt that you may have missed something important. That's why we have gathered all of the top Android stories from this week, placing them all in a single post for you to easily consume. Don't trip, we got you....

Google Shows Off the Power of Tango in Three New Videos

Tim June 10, 2016 23

During yesterday morning's Lenovo Tech World keynote, Google announced that Project Tango would be blossoming into just Tango, the consumer-facing end to the company's AR (augmented reality) technology. With the launch of Lenovo's PHAB2 smartphone, which so...

Report: Amazon Preps Launch of Standalone Music Streaming Service

Tim June 10, 2016 21

Reported by Reuters, Amazon is soon to launch a standalone music streaming service, independent from its existing Prime Music offering. To be priced at the industry standard $9.99/month, this unnamed service will feature an expansive music catalog, allowing...

Moto X is “Alive and Well,” According to Motorola

Tim June 10, 2016 99

In a statement provided to Android Police following the Lenovo Tech World keynote, Motorola says that the Moto X is "alive and well." Citing the somewhat recent launch (October, 2015) of the Moto X Force overseas, Motorola clarifies that the purpose of the...

Nest’s Rumored Product Roadmap Consists of Tastefully Colored Thermostats, Outdoor Nest Cam

Tim June 10, 2016 41

In Tony Fadell's letter to employees declaring his departure from Nest, he briefly mentioned a product roadmap that was set in place for the company. This week, additional details regarding that roadmap have been made public, although, they are not yet...

Google’s Nearby Connects Your Device to the World Around You

Tim June 10, 2016 11

Yesterday, while we were busy with Lenovo and Moto announcements, Google detailed its Nearby feature for Android users. With the launch of Nearby, users who choose to interact with beacons around them can stumble upon helpful apps and webpages when they are...

You Can Now Leave Video Comments on Facebook

Tim June 10, 2016 17

Showcased at Facebook's Hackathon event earlier this year, a feature that allows users to upload video comments to people's posts drew quite the attention. Over the past few months, the FB coders behind the feature worked to get it up and running on both...