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ParkJockey rides into London to ease the pain of finding a place to leave your car

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 11:05 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Product Launches, UK

ParkJockey, a service for finding a parking spot with the minimum of fuss, has launched in London today with the promise of cutting down the hunt for a vacant spot to two minutes or less. Available as a native iOS or Android app, the service lets users search for nearby spaces, compare prices, and then book and pay for the spot all within the app. Additionally, ParkJockey can also sync with your calendar and can estimate driving time and things like the walking distance from where you’ll be leaving your car to your next appointment. While it’s by no means the first service…

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Ouya game system will soon be streaming big-budget titles thanks to deal with Playcast

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 10:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Updates

Cloud gaming service Playcast has announced that it is running a beta trial of streaming games to Ouya’s Android-based consoles. Announced today, the move is a win-win for both companies. For Ouya it allows it to boast instantly streamable headline titles, and for Playcast it extends its potential customer footprint. Initially, a small set of games is available but this will be expanded “to the company’s full library of AAA titles in the coming weeks”. According to Co-optimus, Lego Batman 2 and Splinter Cell: Conviction are available to stream right away. ➤ Playcast Media Launches Beta Trials on Ouya [Playcast Media]

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Ouya game system will soon be streaming big-budget titles thanks to deal with Playcast

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 10:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Updates

Cloud gaming service Playcast has announced that it is running a beta trial of streaming games to Ouya’s Android-based consoles. Announced today, the move is a win-win for both companies. For Ouya it allows it to boast instantly streamable headline titles, and for Playcast it extends its potential customer footprint. Initially, a small set of games is available but this will be expanded “to the company’s full library of AAA titles in the coming weeks”. According to Co-optimus, Lego Batman 2 and Splinter Cell: Conviction are available to stream right away. ➤ Playcast Media Launches Beta Trials on Ouya [Playcast Media]

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Line brings its cheap calling service to iOS users in 10 countries, including the US

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 9:53 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Asia

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Messaging app Line launched its paid-for international calling service for Android users first, but now it has quietly expanded the Line Call service to its iOS app and made it available in an initial 10 countries, which includes the US. Line’s calling debuted in eight countries (on Android) last month, and now Line users with Apple devices in Columbia, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Spain, Thailand, Argentina, Australia, Malaysia and the US can sign up too. The Japanese company already provides free voice and video calls between Line users, but this service allows for calling ‘out’ to landline and mobile numbers across the world. The calling…

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Line brings its cheap calling service to iOS users in 10 countries, including the US

May01
by on May 1, 2014 at 9:53 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Asia

Messaging app Line launched its paid-for international calling service for Android users first, but now it has quietly expanded the Line Call service to its iOS app and made it available in an initial 10 countries, which includes the US. Line’s calling debuted in eight countries (on Android) last month, and now Line users with Apple devices in Columbia, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Spain, Thailand, Argentina, Australia, Malaysia and the US can sign up too. The Japanese company already provides free voice and video calls between Line users, but this service allows for calling ‘out’ to landline and mobile numbers across the world. The calling…

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