Nine months with Nintendo Switch

It’s sort of hard to believe, but it’s been a whole nine months since the Nintendo Switch launched. Part of what makes that feel unbelievable is just how big of a year the Switch has had. 2017 was indeed packed for the Switch, and as we close in on the end of the Switch’s first full year of retail availability, … Continue reading

2019 Toyota Avalon previews bold new styling

Remember the Toyota Avalon? If so, you’re probably in the minority. Toyota‘s full-size sedan could never be described as the most exciting of the Japanese automaker’s line-up, and while it may be one of the company’s biggest cars, it’s kept a relatively low profile in comparison to the Camry and others. Now, that may well change. Toyota is promising an … Continue reading

Apple may acquire Shazam and announce it on Monday

Apple is acquiring the music identification app Shazam and will be officially announcing it on Monday, according to sources. The deal isn’t quite finalized, per a new report detailing the alleged business matter, but reportedly will be any time now followed by an official statement next week. The deal is rumored to have a nine-figure purchase amount attached, but that … Continue reading

All the cool gifts are made for spying on you

It’s the gift-giving season, and high-tech gadgets are more exciting than ever. Alexa, Siri, Cortana, and even “Okay Google” are ready to come over for holiday ham, ready to help you turn on a light or play you some Spotify. Those always-on microphon…

Apple’s Jony Ive will return to his design management role

Apple’s chief design officer, Jony Ive, is picking his old management duties back up again, 9to5Mac reports. Back in 2015, Ive was upgraded to chief design officer from senior VP and day-to-day management was taken over by Alan Dye and Richard Howart…

Apple is reportedly buying Shazam and its music identification tech

In a bit of Friday afternoon news, TechCrunch reports that Apple plans to buy Shazam, the company behind the popular audio identification software and app. Apparently, the site’s sources indicate the deal could be announced Monday, but it’s quick to…

OKCupid unveils major overhaul to cull spam messages

OKCupid (OKC) realizes that it needs to evolve if it wants to stay relevant in the ever-changing online dating world. Specifically, it’ll start retooling how messaging works very soon. Starting next week the only way you’ll see messages from randoms…

Facebook adds a sound and music library you can use for video

Facebook has a bunch of new tools for video creators. First up, it has launched a community hub for 360 degree video (which isn’t live for everyone just yet) that gathers educational bits like how to use 360 degree cameras, how to edit said videos an…

A ‘Girls Trip’-Inspired TV Show Could Now Be A Reality, Film Writer Says

Tracey Oliver says the industry is more open to black-led projects since the movie’s success.

Porn Star August Ames Found Dead

The 23-year-old had appeared in hundreds of films.