CEA: Majority of US online users own tablets

A report coming from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) says that more than half (54 percent) of online U.S. consumers indicate they own tablets, a four percentage point increase since January, according to research released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®. Consumer Outlook on Tablets (August2014 Edition), a semi-annual report examining trend information on consumer behavior and sentiment regarding tablets, also shows tablet owners' purchase intent for all consumer electronics devices increased to 62 percent since January – a nine percentage point jump.

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PayPal adds in-store payments and other features to Windows Phone app

PayPal is updating its Windows Phone app to be up to par with its Android and iOS counterparts. The new version of the app now offers support for in-store payments, check-in to pay, searching and redeeming offers, and ordering ahead for local businesses that accept PayPal. The company also said participating restaurants will let you pay while you’re at the table by viewing the bill on your smartphone, meaning you don’t have to wait for the end of the meal to pay. 

Microsoft updates Skype to only send you chat notifications on one active device

If you have Skype on your smartphone, tablet, and computer, we’re pretty sure you get annoyed by the simultaneously pinging of those devices when you get chat notifications. Microsoft is fixing the problem with a new update. Skype has a new “active endpoint” feature that will only send you chat notifications on the device you are using. For example, if you are chatting on your phone, then the notifications will only show up on your phone. At the same time, the chat history is still synced across multiple devices so if you want to pick up the conversation on another device, you can do just that.

Want to get into High-Res audio? Sony's got the goods, for a price

High Resolution audio is coming up as the audiophiles format for enjoying music as it was recorded and intended to be enjoyed in its glorious and uncompressed form. Sony's just released a trifecta of devices for the discriminating High-Res audio enthusiasts.

To discover the true difference between hearing music and listening to it, Sony has introduced three Hi-Res technology products. These premium audio devices lets consumers experience the best in Sony sound at home or on-the-go. Hit jump for the details.

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