Firefox Beta for Android offers new home screen customization
Firefox Beta for Android is making it easier to customize its launch screen and quickly access favorite web sites. Check this out from Greenbot.com
Chrome Beta for Android update shows us what Google’s browser will look like with Material Design
Android L is undoubtedly going to be one of the biggest Android updates in years. To ensure it’s a smooth rollout, Google has already begun slowly transitioning its many Android apps and services to follow the new Material Design interface principles. The Google Play Store already received a half-makeover, and now Google is testing out the new design on its Chrome Beta app. Check this out from Greenbot.com
5 ways to use social media to boost your career prospects
Face it: Employers, both current and future, look you up online. And not just your LinkedIn profile—most of them will also click any public social network links that are floating around. But don’t panic. With a little effort, you can polish your profiles so your personality shines through and makes you a more attractive candidate to recruiters. Here are five tips for leveraging your social networks to give your career a competitive edge. Check out how on this article from PCWorld.com
Mobile ads help Facebook report a big sales jump
Facebook’s quarterly sales rose 61 percent on the strength of mobile advertising, the company said Wednesday. Check out more on this article from PCWorld.com
What Does Facebook Selling Your Data Mean For Privacy?
Facebook has been the subject of a number of very concerning news stories over the past few years, from not deleting user data to conducting and publishing emotionally manipulative research. But the social giant is getting ready to take it to a whole new level: selling your browsing data directly to advertising companies. Check this out from MakeUseOf.com
Chrome OS warms up to touchscreens with latest updates
Good new, touchscreen Chromebook owners: The latest stable version of Chrome OS now supports pinch-to-zoom on Web pages. This feature had only been available in the developer and beta Chrome OS channels before, though Chrome for Windows added pinch-to-zoom earlier this year. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Google may bring Wi-Fi to New York City pay phones
Google may be among the hopefuls vying to turn the New York City phone booths of the past into “communication points” of the future with free Wi-Fi and cellphone charging. Check out this news from PCWorld.com