Dropbox lowers 1TB storage price to $9.99 per month

Dropbox has just consolidated it three Pro accounts into one US$9.99 per month plan for 1TB of storage (which you can also get for $99.99 annually). It is now similarly priced to Google Drive’s 1TB offering but still higher than Microsoft (they charge $2.50 per user for 1TB per month through OneDrive or $6.99 per month with an added Office 365 subscription).

The Pro users also get passwords for shared links, the ability to set a time limit for shared access, and a view-only permission for shared folders. A remote wipe security feature is also available for those who lose or get a device stolen, meaning it stops syncing with the device and unlinks said gadget. New users will get the features now while those with existing Pro accounts will have access to them in the coming days.

Source: Dropbox | Via: Forbes Now

FireChat introduces fixed usernames for chat app

Clever messaging app FireChat is turning into a legitimate messaging app with the recent update it introduced—users will now get fixed usernames on the service. For those unfamiliar with the app, it lets you talk to other people on your mobile phone without the use of reception. The app makes use of iPhones and Androids as nodes to create a localized mini-internet or mesh networks. It works outside of traditional grids and are seen to be helpful in emergency situations when lines are down, places with no internet or cell infrastructure yet, or even in large festivals when reception is hard to come by. The update means people can’t impersonate another person again and it would be easier to continue communications.

FireChat | Source: GigaOm

Chrome 64-bit support for Windows now out of beta

Google has officially taken its 64-bit support for Microsoft Windows out of beta. This means the browser is now part of the regular stable release of Chrome. What would this mean for you? The browser increases graphics and media performance as well as decodes YouTube clips 15% faster. That’s incentive enough to update, we think. You can find the source link below.

Source: Google | Via: Engadget

LG debuts G3 Stylus ahead of IFA

LG isn’t waiting for IFA to drop a new version of its flagship device. The G3 Stylus can be seen as a Samsung Galaxy Note competitor but it seems to be a bit lower spec’d than Sammy’s offering. It comes with a Rubberdium stylus and is equipped with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage (with microSD support), 13-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing shooter, and 3000mAh battery. Unfortunately, it looks like it doesn’t have LTE capability. It will be available next month in Brazil first with other regions to follow. No details on pricing yet but it will come in black, gold, and white.

Source: LG | Via: SlashGear