Thursday
Jun192014

TomTom powers MapQuest’s core map data with new partnership  

TomTom announced a multi-year partnership with AOL Inc. to power its core mapping services for AOL’s MapQuest, Inc. MapQuest users will now have access to TomTom’s extensive digital map database, across all digital platforms including MapQuest.com and its smartphone and tablet iOS and Android apps

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Thursday
Jun192014

Dell contributes to smart building design and automation

Dell is introducing new research on smart buildings and will join Intel to discuss its findings at the Intelligent Buildings Conference (IBcon) in Las Vegas today. Enabling building automation is a key element of Dell’s strategy of supporting customers around the world and across various industries in realizing their vision for the Internet of Things (IoT). Dell and Intel are helping architects and organizations imagine the next generation of integrated, open-architected, IP-centric, connected, high-performance, sustainable, energy-efficient, operationally efficient, and intelligent buildings.

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Thursday
Jun192014

Video: A look at Samsung's SideSync 3.0 functionality on the Galaxy S5 and Tab S

Here's Samsung's SideSync 3.0 functionality which allows users of any KitKat enabled Samsung smartphone to use the Samsung Galaxy Tab S to send files and transfer calls as well as text messages. This makes up for the fact that Samsung's WiFi only tablets can't make phone calls but when paired with a smartphone, they are able to take over that smartphone's functionality.

Wednesday
Jun182014

BlackBerry to shut down music and video service by July 21

BlackBerry might be teaming up with Amazon to add its App Store to BB10 but they will also be shutting down one of its services soon. BlackBerry announced it will shut down its BlackBerry World Music and Video services on July 21st. Those who have bought and downloaded content from the service will still be able to access their content after July 21 through MyWorld. Since the company is opening its doors to Amazon, they believe his will give users access to third-party music and video services.

Source: Ubergizmo