Wednesday
Sep042013

SwiftKey raises 17.5 million in Series B funding to further its Android development

One of the driving catalysts in me becoming a devout Android user, aside from the customization, is having the ability to use SwiftKey as my on-screen keyboard. Simply put: it's the best money you'll ever spend on an app and should probably be the first thing you buy when you switch to Android and get yourself setup. SwiftKey is so good, in fact,  it also happens to provide the autocorrect software for onscreen keyboards found on BlackBerry 10 and Samsung devices.

Today, SwiftKey announced a new 17.5 million dollar Series B round of funding led by Index Ventures. This new round will help the UK-based developer further break into the North American market. 

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Wednesday
Sep042013

Review: Apple Airport Extreme (2013)

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple pioneered consumer WiFi when it launched the AirPort Base Station over a decade ago. The latest version of their latest Airport Extreme Base station looks odd as it resembles a tower of stacked AppleTVs that are bleached white, there's a good reason for that.

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Wednesday
Sep042013

Roku 3 now in Canada, cord cutters rejoice

Great news for Canadian TV lovers today! The Roku 3 – our fastest and most powerful streaming player to date – is now available up north. Tiny but mighty, the Roku 3 performs and responds faster, making it easier than ever to instantly access your favorite movies and TV shows.

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Wednesday
Sep042013

Sony unveils Cybershot QX10 and QX100 camera lenses that clip on to smartphones

An interesting concept, the Cybershot QX10 and QX100 are cameras built into lenses that integrate via Wi-Fi with smartphones for unprecedented control and zoom.

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