Foursquare pioneered the mobile check-in; a location-based status update that told the world exactly where you were and why. Now the app has relaunched purely as a discovery engine, with check-ins relegated to the new app Swarm. Check the latest from MakeUseOf.com
So it goes with “Facebook Color Changer,” a new malware attack that masquerades as a way to change the appearance of Facebook’s Website. Security firm Cheetah Mobile claims that the latest scam has affected more than 10,000 people around the world. Check out this article from this link TechHive.com
As Amazon continues to blaze its own trail in Android devices, Microsoft’s services are moving right along with it. More info on this article from this link PCWorld.com
YouTube is rolling out an updated to version 5.9.0.10, bringing with it a few changes for playlist management. While the changes in the latest version are on the subtle side, they bring a slightly cleaner experience. More info on this article from this link Greenbot.com
Samsung Electronics is expected to launch soon the Galaxy Note 4, in a bid to help improve its ailing fortunes in the high-end segment of the smartphone market. But the company’s problems run deeper with local vendors eating its lunch with cheaper devices in countries like China and India. Check out this article from this link PCWorld.com
Google has acquired Emu, a text-messaging app with a built-in virtual assistant created by a veteran of Apple’s Siri team. Check this article from this link PCWorld.com
The coming Internet of things (IoT) revolution may not run on batteries, but on power plucked from the air, according to researchers at the University of Washington. Check this article from this link PCWorld.com