Pokémon Go launches on the Apple Watch
Niantic on Thursday (December 22, 2016) announced that the augmented reality game Pokémon Go is now available on the Apple Watch. As noted by Niantic, players who will play Pokémon…
Use of multiple social media sites linked to depression, says research
A research from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health (CRMTH) revealed that use of multiple social media sites is strongly associated with depression and…
Instagram now allows users to add stickers on Stories
Instagram on Tuesday (December 20, 2016) announced new updates for its Stories platform. In a blog post, the company said that users can now add stickers to Stories to provide…
Nintendo Switch gives gamers multiple video game play styles
Nintendo launched a new home gaming system called Nintendo Switch, and the company is marketing it a gaming console that allows gamers to play however they like. According to Nintendo’s…
Samsung to disable remaining Galaxy Note 7 devices via software update
Samsung announced on Friday (December 9, 2016) that it will roll out a software update on December 19 to prevent U.S. Galaxy Note 7 phones from charging, thus eliminating their…
Instagram launches new feature that lets users save posts
Instagram is now allowing its users to save posts on the Instagram mobile app, giving them the ability to revisit posts for later viewing. According to Instagram’s blog post, users…
Employees’ bad IT habits put corporate data at risk, says report
A new report from data security firm WinMagic revealed that corporate data are at risk of cyber attacks due to employees’ bad IT habits. After surveying British office workers, the…
Facebook launches Parents Portal to promote online safety
Facebook on Tuesday (December 13, 2016) launched Parents Portal which features new resources for parents on the social media platform. According to the social media giant, the goal of the…
European Commission approves Microsoft-LinkedIn deal
Microsoft announced on Tuesday (December 6, 2016) that the European Commission has approved its $26.2 billion bid to buy social network LinkedIn. The company’s Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith wrote…
Fitbit officially buys assets from smartwatch maker Pebble
Fitbit announced on Wednesday (December 7, 2016) that it has acquired assets from smartwatch maker Pebble, including key personnel and intellectual property related to software and firmware development. Pebble’s hardware…