It’s been half a year since Spotify made its debut on Android, and that seems like as good a time as any for a major update. Though still in beta, the next version of the Spotify app is available for download on the company’s blog. Only subscribers can use the service on a mobile device, [...]

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the new iPad. The new display is a significant upgrade and, for people who use their tablets to view text frequently, well worth the price of admission. This may leave you with an old iPad (or other tablet) that’s no longer needed. Re-selling it is an obvious answer because tablets keep their value. But if you don’t need the money, there are some other ways you can re-purpose your now seemingly obsolete tablet.

I’m convinced that the animated GIF reveals something about humanity. Present your average person with a repetitive moving picture and they’ll become absolutely entranced. I’ve lost many hours of my life to dancing bears and dogs doing barrel rolls. Despite this, there’s no GIF-equivalent of YouTube. Browsing Google for sites offering animated GIFs will introduce you to website train-wrecks.

The cloud storage darling, Dropbox, has just unveiled a new partnership with Livescribe, the king of the smartpen world. Livescribe owners will now be able to sync its memory with Dropbox, making all notes available on any computer with Internet access. For those unfamiliar with Livescribe, here’s the nutshell. It’s an ink pen that records [...]

A new “No Permissions” application from Leviathan Security illustrates how easily Android applications can bypass user permissions. In a perfect world, Android’s permissions system would help users make informed decisions about the apps they install. But, as the new permission-breaking app shows, we don’t live in a perfect world. The goal of the “No Permissions” [...]

Craiglist is an interesting part of the Internet’s legacy. Founded over 15 years ago, the site has steadfastly refused to change its minimalist design and easy-to-use posting system. Though perhaps no longer as popular as it was a decade ago, Craiglist remains a popular and successful site. This success has spawned many imitators over the years.

The latest beta version of Google’s Chrome browser is now available for download. It includes a new open tab sync features that makes it possible for users to transfer open tabs from various devices including not only the PC but also Macs and Android smartphones. Users who update to the new Chrome beta will be [...]

Saving a webpage to your computer can turn into a bit of a mess, particularly if you’re looking to save the page to your local machine. If you try using the “Save As” feature of your browser you’ll sometimes end up with an unwieldy collection of files or more content than you needed, depending on [...]

Max Payne, the moody shooter that spawned a franchise which will soon see its third rendition arrive on major consoles and the PC, is now available on iOS devices. Android owners will have to wait until April 26th to enjoy some bullet-time action. The game is not a version of the latest incarnation (Max Payne [...]

Everyone wants to think that they won’t be hacked. Usually, they’re wrong. You don’t need to tempt fate by insulting Anonymous or documenting a particularly lulz-worthy obsession. Some hackers try to crack into websites at random as a badge of honor or to advertise their skills, so every site is at risk. Small sites are particularly vulnerable.