While Pioneer did announce at CES 2013 that its AppRadio 2 smartphone-powered in-dash unit would support the iPhone 5, the company was hush on any additional updates. Now, however, it has finally unveiled AppRadio 3, which is set to arrive in two models oh-so-descriptively named SPH-DA110 and SPH-DA210. Both retain the same functionality as the AppRadio 2 but add compatibility with MirrorLink enabled devices, thus expanding AppRadio's repertoire of supported products. Other notable features include integration with Siri Eyes Free for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 owners, Google Voice Search for those... Read similar

It's back to the smaller acquisitions after Yahoo's buzzy buyout of Tumblr Monday for $1.1 billion. Today, Yahoo has announced its latest acquisition, PlayerScale. The price has not been disclosed, but it probably wasn't as cheap as some of the talent acquisitions Yahoo has made previously. PlayerScale reaches 150 million users worldwide, and Yahoo says it wants to continue building on the platform's technology, not shut it down. PlayerScale helps push games across social and mobile platforms seamlessly. It also gives game developers a way to track revenue and users across multiple platforms. ... Read similar

When a TV, movie or games series is a big deal, it deserves, no, demands a limited edition box-set, preferably including either artwork or an article of clothing -- something that shows your commitment to the cause. Fortunately, Rockstar's decided to prep two different collector editions for Grand Theft Auto 5 players. The $80 version will include the physical game, artbook, and a blueprint map, alongside in-game ability boosts, stunt plane trials, bonus outfits and weapons. Dial the price up to $150, and you'll also get a branded security deposit bag, logo key, cap and even more extra content... Read similar

What’s apparently Evernote‘s “most-requested feature” is now available on the company’s note-taking app for iOS, Mac, and the web. The app has been updated to include reminders that give you the ability to notify yourself of a note that you posted in Evernote, making sure that you don’t forget about it at a later time. Read The Full StoryRead similar

Understanding why people are actually using your product is one of the most important metrics for startups to measure. "Founders don't spend time identifying what their users are gaining from their product and what their core product value is," Alaister Low, director of customer experience at Freelancer.com, writes on his blog.  You could do this in a few different ways: surveys, cohort analysis where you study what your users are actually doing with the product, or just talking to them in real life.  The first step is to identify your most engaged users. Set up a simple survey with ... Read similar

It's well over a year since the GTX 680 came out, but given how that card was a strong contender it may feel too early for an upgrade. NVIDIA knows the score, which is why it's made a particular point of pitching this year's card at owners of the GTX 580 instead. Upgraders from that GPU are pledged a 70 percent lift in performance, which is about double the gain a GTX 680 owner would see. On the other hand, something more people might notice -- if NVIDIA's slides prove to be accurate -- is a 5dBA drop in noise pollution, as well a new approach to fan control that attracts less attention by var... Read similar

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and his team are launching a new video content promotion tool called Twitter Amplify. The launch partners include A&E, Bloomberg TV, Clear Channel, Discovery, MLB, New York magazine, NCM, PGA Tour, The Audience, Time Inc., Vevo, Vice, Variety, and Warner Music Group. The new product allows media companies to push small video clips on Twitter — such as sports highlights or tornado footage — out to followers, accompanied by a brief video ad as a pre-roll or post-roll. Ford has already been doing work with ESPN's college sports properties on Twitter, with ... Read similar

Plans to launch the HTC First “Facebook phone” in the UK have been axed, with Facebook now focusing on finessing Home instead. A poor reception to the Android handset in the US, where carrier AT&T unexpectedly slashed the cost from $99.99 to $0.99 on contract after just a few weeks of sales, has been blamed Read The Full StoryRead similar

After a series of rumors about the HTC First not selling too well in the States, we've now heard that the customized Facebook / Android handset won't be coming to the UK. Mobile News initially reported that UK pre-orders will be cancelled and we've just confirmed this with our own sources, who said that it was Facebook itself who made the decision, rather than HTC or either of the European carrier partners (EE and Orange). We've reached out to HTC and EE for confirmation and will update if we get a response.Update: We've just heard back from EE, who confirmed the rumor and attributed Facebook'... Read similar

So, it turns out that making a smartphone operating system is hard. Facebook's first attempt at doing a pseudo operating system with its Android takeover "Home" is an unmitigated flop. The latest proof comes from HTC and carriers in the UK. Sharif Sakr at Engadget reports the HTC First, which is the first (and only) smartphone with Facebook's software built-in, is not going to be released in the UK. The reason: It's been a dud in the U.S. More than that, Sakr is told by a carrier that Facebook is going to tune up Home after negative customer feedback. UK carrier EE told him: "Following custome... Read similar