ITV Player revamp brings ad-free TV rentals, keeps the free catch-ups
By Jon Fingas posted Oct 29th 2012 12:29PM As a profit-driven network, ITV has its work cut out in the online streaming world when the BBC’s iPlayer looms overhead. How do you compete with a cultural institution? Its solution these days is one of sheer choice: it’s launching a publicly available beta of its ITV Player refresh that offers TV show rentals. While viewers will have free, ad-backed viewing for the last...
Android 4.2’s Photo Sphere camera takes on iPhone’s panorama mode
By Darren Murph posted Oct 29th 2012 12:43PM Android 4.2 is teeming with new features and system improvements, but you can bet that Photo Sphere will be the one that’s talked about most amongst consumers. While Android phones on the whole have had panoramic modes for years, Apple’s iOS 6 update added even more fuel to that fire. Now, Google’s taking things to an entirely new level. With Android 4.2, users can snap...
T-Mobile unveils holiday lineup: Nexus 4, HTC 8X, Lumia 810 to land November 14th
By Joseph Volpe posted Oct 29th 2012 12:47PM T-Mobile was set to have its own splashy product unveiling today in New York City, but a certain Sandy put the kibosh on that. Now that Google’s let its trio of updated Nexus products out of the bag, Magenta’s ready to give us pricing and availability for the Nexus 4, HTC 8X and Lumia 810 which are set to hit the carrier’s shelves this November 14th. Both Google’s...
As Hurricane Sandy hits, social nets light up
As Hurricane Sandy roars up the East Coast, residents, news organizations and government agencies are using social networks to get their messages out. Follow this link: As Hurricane Sandy hits, social nets light uphave a look at this
Apps Now Key to Small-Business Savings
Small businesses are using technology to help them operate more efficiently and cost-effectively in an increasingly competitive environment. Each Monday, USA TODAY looks at new ways companies are gaining an innovative edge in a tough economy. Photos by Maxine Park,, USA TODAY Real estate brokerage owner: Krisstina Wise likes the app DocuSign, which enables digital signatures: “It’s rare that we need an ink signature...
