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…
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…
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…
Instagram finally allows users to turn off comments and remove followers
Instagram announced on Tuesday (December 6, 2016) that it’s giving users more ways to combat abuse in the social media platform. Instagram CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Systrom wrote in a…
Microsoft partners with Qualcomm to bring Windows 10 to ARM processors
Microsoft announced on Wednesday (December 7, 2016) a partnership with American semiconductor company Qualcomm to bring Windows 10 to ARM. “For the first time ever, our customers will be able…
Globe opens world-class Iconic Store in BGC
After the success of its world-class GEN3 store format, which gave customers the opportunity to discover technology through immersive digital lifestyle zones, Globe Telecom launched the ICONIC store, which delivers…
Fitbit to acquire smartwatch maker Pebble, says report
Fitbit is planning to buy smartwatch maker Pebble in a $34 to $40 million deal, said a report from TechCrunch. As noted in the report, Pebble has received better offers…
