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The New York Times’ NYT Now iOS app is going free to lure more millennials to use it

Apr15
by on April 15, 2015 at 2:37 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, ios, new york times, NYT Now, Product Updates

The last time we wrote about The New York Times’ NYT Now iOS app, which curates ‘must-read’ content from the newspaper and beyond, it was to note that the news organization was disappointed with how it was performing. It comes as no surprise then that the NYT has decided to can the current monthly subscription of $7.99 and relaunch the app as a free product. A rash of recent one-star reviews on iTunes suggests it’s a good move. The switch will take place on May 11 and current NYT Now subscribers will be get access to all the of the NYT’s digital…

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Huawei launches flagship Ascend P8 smartphone with 5.2″ full HD display

Apr15
by on April 15, 2015 at 2:17 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Launches

Huawei has announced the newest flagship to join its smartphone range today in the form of the Ascend P8, a successor to 2014’s P7 device. The handset keeps the same solid metal chassis as previous models. The company said it has a “completely flat” design to make it sleeker, stronger and more comfortable to hold. Hardware wise, it offers up a 5.2-inch full HD display and a 4-color (RGBW) 13-megapixel camera with OIS. Most cameras use a 3-color sensor, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, said. The camera also has three dedicated selfie modes, like helping you fit a group of…

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You can now judge people on Tinder by their Instagram photos

Apr15
by on April 15, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, instagram, Product Updates, Tinder

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Swipe-heavy hook-up app Tinder is rolling out a new update that integrates Instagram, so you can be judgemental with more than a few Facebook pictures and likes to go on. Hooking Tinder up with Instagram will display your most recent 34 pictures. Viewers can click through and see your whole profile. If that’s private, the app gives you the option to grant access to Tinder alone, though that slightly defeats the point of having a locked account in the first place. There is also a new ‘common connections’ feature which shows how connected you are on Facebook – whether you share a…

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Robo-chef is trained by the best and wants to cook you dinner

Apr15
by on April 15, 2015 at 1:20 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Investigations, Product Launches

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Taking on-demand services and laziness to a whole new level, a London based robotics company has created a robot for your kitchen that will cook you dinner from scratch. The robotic chef is the brainchild of Moley Robotics and will be ready for market in 2017 after it finishes training under MasterChef champion Tim Anderson. The robotic sous-chef will have 2,000 recipes programmed by then and you will be able to select what you’d like through an accompanying app. You can select and tailor your recipes to suit your needs by adjusting the time you have, listing your allergens, how many calories…

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Win an Apple Watch!

Apr15
by on April 15, 2015 at 12:15 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers, TNWDeals

The Apple Watch is almost here! Beautifully designed, perfectly crafted out of corrosion-resistant stainless steel. and armed with a gorgeous interface that’s powerful yet easy to use, this is the smartwatch other wearables will emulate. Track your workouts, monitor your heart rate, check the weather, navigate your way to your next destination, read your email, make calls, send texts, share scribbles, and stay up-to-date with all your phone’s notifications — all on a sleek timepiece that enhances your style every second of the day. Here at TNW Deals, we’re not just giving one away for free – if you win…

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