Google testing out Wi-Fi only mode for Maps

Google Maps might be helping out lessen your cellphone bill with the new feature they're testing. They're trying a new Wi-Fi only mode to take the place of Offline areas. What this does differently is it will use smaller amount of data than offline mode. The existing offline mode stops using the pre-loaded amaps once it's able to connect to your mobile data, so unless you turn off the radios, it'll use up some of your data.

Source: Engadget

Apple posts Q3 revenue of $42.4 billion and quarterly net income of $7.8 billion

Apple held its third quarter earnings call and reported revenue of $42.4 billion and quarterly net income of $7.8 billion, or $1.42 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $49.6 billion and net income of $10.7 billion, or $1.85 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.  A 15 per cent decline. Gross margin was 38 percent compared to 39.7 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 63 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

Apple's big earner was its services with the App Store growing in sales by 19 per cent, reflecting an all-time record. The shrinkage is expected to continue, despite a lot of anticipation for the upcoming iPhone refresh, the company projects its fourth-quarter sales between $45.5 billion and $47.5 billion, compared with $51.5 billion this period last year.

Tesla and Mobileye part ways following fatal Tesla crash

Tesla and Mobileye, which created the collision-avoidance technology for the automaker, are parting ways after their contract ended. Mobileye wants to protect its reputation, according to CTO Amnon Shashua. “There is much at stake here, to Mobileye’s reputation and to the industry at large,” Shashua says. Tesla has been under scrutiny following a fatal crash that happened with a Tesla Model S that had Autopilot engaged.

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What's coming to Netflix Canada in August

Summer has me in Netflix mode with new releases lately that are more than binge-worthy! Did I mention  I had started watching Stranger Things on the eve of me jetting out to Salem? Creepy. If you haven't started watching now is the time. This paranormal thriller is another Netflix hit! But what else is new? Here are some of the shows & movies that will be released to put on your end of summer watch list...Hit jump to see them all.

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