Major Nelson announced on Monday that the latest Xbox One system update is now available to download. The May update, much like the last few updates, is relatively minor, but features one significant addition that Xbox One owners have been expecting for quite some time. This month, that addition is voice messages.
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All the X-Files fans who were hoping FBI agents Mulder and Scully would one day return were probably more than excited to hear that Fox committed to a new X-Files series, albeit a short one. Now, the TV network has revealed more details about the debut of this six-episode X-Files run.
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Here’s how you knew the first-generation Google Glass had problems: Many of its early adopters were extremely vocal about brutally trashing it. This was particularly damning because the kind of people who were willing to shell out $1,500 for Glass in the first place were generally well-off tech enthusiasts who love trying out new technology and incorporating it into their lives. When these people stated in no uncertain terms that they “*hate*” Google Glass, it was a really bad sign.
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Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film Minority Report now has a TV series that further expands on the story in the original movie. The upcoming new show is also called Minority Report, and will air this fall on Fox. While many details about the plot have not been made available yet, Fox has released its first trailer for its upcoming series, and it offers some clues about what’s going to happen on the show.
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Facebook isn’t the only company that’s bringing more and more complex features to its messaging app that go beyond the app’s main purpose. Just like Facebook, other apps are considering similar features, with particular emphasis on e-commerce capabilities.
Tango, a messaging app that has more than 300 million users, on Tuesday released an update to its mobile applications that brings shopping features to users, integrating products from two major partners: Walmart and Alibaba.
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As we’ve observed recently, McDonald’s hasn’t been doing so well. Whether it’s been releasing defensive informational videos explaining why its french fries need to contain 19 (!!) different ingredients, or whether it’s tried to lure foodies into its restaurants with promises of kale, the iconic Golden Arches are undergoing a profound brand identity crisis.
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Like their rivals AT&T and T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint have also agreed pay back their customers who got hit with bogus cramming charges. The Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday that Sprint and Verizon would fork over a combined total of $158 million to settle the matter and most of that money will be going directly back to consumers.
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On Monday, we shared the cancellations and renewals for the five major networks: NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and The CW. There weren’t too many surprises on the list, but it doesn’t really matter, because what we’re really interested in are the new shows that will be premiering over the next 12 months.
This time, let’s take a look at all of the trailers that Fox has released so far.
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Have you ever wanted the ability to transform your smartphone into a tablet? If so, there’s a new accessory called Isocase that’s trying to raise money on Indiegogo that you might be interested in. The concept behind the case itself isn’t new, and it’ll immediately remind some smartphone fans of the Asus product PadFone X hybrid smartphone/tablet, but it certainly appears to be more daring, at least on paper.
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Apple Watch shipments are really expected to pick up in May. While it will likely still be quite some time before supply actually manages to catch up with demand, people are finally beginning to get their hands on their watches en masse. Interestingly, especially considering that this is a brand new product, people appear to be overwhelmingly happy with their Apple Watches, and we’ve seen precious few real complaints.
There are some Apple fans experiencing buyer’s remorse in one regard though, and a new website hopes to provide the fix.
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