Tag: Twitter
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Steam Controller Returns With Thumbstick
The Steam controller, currently in development by Valve, has appeared and disappeared many times this year. Designed to work with the recently available Steam box standalone console, Valve’s controller has been through various iterations, with the most interesting feature being the inclusion of mini touchpads as one of the main input methods. However, it seems…
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Windows Phone 8.1 – Coming This Week?
After yet another leak/slip-up in an online support article, following on from previous slip ups involving Windows Phone 8.1 and the Surface Pro 3, Microsoft have done it again, this time outing a potential release date for Windows 8.1 to existing handsets on Twitter. Last time we heard about Windows 8.1 for mobiles some light was…
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Win Gold with HTC and Twitter
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but gold never gets old; and let’s be honest, who’d say no to a phone dressed in 24 carat gold?! Not me! Also See: HTC Sense 6.0 Now Available for HTC One in UK HTC are launching a competition on Twitter where by the winner will bag themselves…
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Surface Pro 3 Manual Confirms Surface Mini
A eagle eyed techie has spotted some confirmation of the Surface Mini in the online user manual for the Surface Pro 3. Silly Microsoft… Never underestimate the tech community, they really like to dig deep for exclusive info on new releases. The discovery came from Paul Thurrott of Supersite, be sure to follow him on…
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Apple allegedly in talks to acquire Spotsetter to improve its Maps app
We all know that Apple’s maps are not exactly anything to write home about, and I’m sure Apple is more than aware too. However, things might be on the mend for the Cupertino firm and their current map offering, as rumours circulating the web is that the multibillion pound company are in the process, or,…
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Loads of Popular Apps Coming to Xbox One and 360
A new selection of the most popular and user-requested apps are soon to arrive on the Xbox One at the end of the year. The console has suffered from the lack of a broader app selection of late, but Microsoft have shifted their sights onto the problem and hopefully this upcoming new selection has all…
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Cortana coming ‘soon’ to UK
Microsoft has hinted that Cortana, their voice-controlled personal assistant, is soon to be coming to the UK on Windows Phone 8.1 handsets. For those who aren’t aware, Cortana is a voice-controlled assistant, similar to the service offered by Apple known as Siri. Cortana is a replica of the hologram from the game Halo. The voice…
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Twitter Persue the Purchasing of SoundCloud
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Twitter has announced its interest in purchasing the music sharing service SoundCloud. The companies are currently in talks on the acquisition. SoundCloud is an online service where anyone from unknown individuals, to well-known artists can upload and share the fruits of their labour, musically speaking. Listeners can then add comments and “like” the clips they…
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Twitter’s new Facebook like layout is now live – How to get it?
Following the announcement of a redesigned layout for Twitter, which looks considerably inspired by fellow social network Facebook, the new look is now available to all users. You can view your personal page with less clutter and more generous spacing and also redecorate your Twitter web presence with a cover photo.. sorry.. that’s ‘header’.. simply…
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Sky TV and Twitter Bring ‘Watch’ and ‘Record’ Feature to Social Web
In co-operation with the Sky Go app on mobile devices, Twitter users can now Record and Watch a selection of top telly, using the hashtag #WatchOnSky
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Twitter Re-designed to look like Facebook?
Recently Twitter announced the roll out of a new design that has made Twitter look a lot more like Facebook. The new features include the addition of larger profile pictures, customised headers and a feature that makes your more popular Tweets appear in a larger font so they stand out on your page. Another feature…
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Twitter’s Vine app adds VM feature for private video and text messaging
Vine, an app which came to life in 2013 for both Android, iOS initially and Windows phones lets users create and post 6 second videos online, is about to receive an upgrade. Vine who are owned by social media giant Twitter are about to add a new messaging system, the feature “creatively” called Vine messages…