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This bluetooth gadget makes it easy to record your calls

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by on January 27, 2015 at 6:18 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider

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Recording phone calls is something that’s incredibly handy if you’re a journalist, have a bad memory or simply want to be able to prove a conversation took place, but it’s pretty hard even with smartphones. Bluewire, a new Bluetooth device, promises to make recording every phone call a whole lot easier. The device can function as a standalone headset or as an add on to the one you’ve already got. This is awesome, because it means it’ll work with car handsfree systems, along with your computer as well. When using with an existing headset, the device sits between your phone and existing bluetooth…

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Registration for Facebook’s F8 developer conference is open now

Jan27
by on January 27, 2015 at 5:36 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Facebook today started selling tickets for its F8 conference taking place on March 25 and 26 in San Francisco. One of the major selling points for the conference this year is the inclusion of all of Facebook’s major properties, among them Oculus, Messenger, Parse, Instagram, WhatsApp and, of course, Facebook itself. You can see the full schedule of events here. Tickets for the two-day event cost $495. These tend to sell out quickly, so make sure to register as soon as you can if you’re interested in attending. If you’d rather enjoy from the comfort of your home, you can sign up for a livestream feed of keynotes,…

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HotelTonight adds Bonus Rate and Rate Drop for cheaper reservations

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by on January 27, 2015 at 5:32 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

Accommodation-booking platform HotelTonight has today added two new features designed to help fill empty rooms at hotels, while delivering additional discounts to customers. The new Rate Drop feature offers special same-day rates that appear for nearby hotels after 3pm, while the Bonus Rate option can be used up to seven days in advance of your booking. Bonus Rate is available now in “select cities,” the company said, while Rate Drop is available globally from today. HotelTonight said the new features will result in prices up to 40 percent lower than the regular cost. Offering discounts to lure in new customers is a…

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Local discovery app Yeti gets big update to add search, place chat and more

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by on January 27, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Yeti, a mobile app that’s like Tinder for finding cool places near you, has received a big update today to help users connect with places around them easier than ever. The new update, labeled Yeti 2.0, lets you search by filter with a single tap inside Yeti. It now has a number of preconfigured categories you can choose to show nearby cafes or shops. The team also has made check-ins much easier for users. When you open Yeti at a new location, it shows you places relevant to you and learns from your check-in activity over time to show you the most relevant places automatically.…

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Pushbullet now lets you move files and mirror notifications between iPad, Mac and Safari too

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by on January 27, 2015 at 4:09 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Launches, Product Updates

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Regular readers will know that I’m a fan of Pushbullet’s Android, desktop and Chrome apps that allow you to push files, mirror notifications, control your phone and more between your different devices. Now, it’s the turn for Apple device owners, as the app is now available on iOS, Mac and as a plugin for Safari. While there was a version for the iPhone before, the changes ushered in by iOS 8 have meant that the team can now integrate more of the core features for iOS devices. For example, the new Share extension means you no longer need to copy-and-paste a link…

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