But there are other pieces of data that Facebook gathers behind your back. Generally, you have the option to turn it off, but social media platforms rarely tell you about it. Why? Well, it helps them pinpoint your location or interests to serve you with targeted advertising. Keep reading to find out how much information Facebook has on you and ways to get some privacy back. Here’s the backstory Targeted advertising happens when Big Tech companies have data sets on your habits....

And because so many of these robocalls come from locations overseas, regulating them through the letter of the law is nearly impossible. Tap or click here to see more reasons why robocalls are so hard to stop. But mobile subscribers need not suffer robocalls forever. As part of its “Un-carrier” initiative, T-Mobile announced it’s bringing the fight directly to robocallers on the network-level, and all T-Mobile, MetroPCS and Sprint subscribers will be able to reap the benefits....

Talon, one of the most popular Twitter applications for Android, has been updated with plenty of improvements, both user-facing and not, and has the extensive changelog to improve it. The update to version 2.6 brings a new icon to the fore, and it’s certainly one that will stand out on any one of your Android-based desktops. Other than that, though, for anyone who has been using Talon for their Twitter fix will notice a tweaked, and slightly improved Compose window for their tweets....

According to Businessweek, I/O 2014 will become the home of the next major version of the Android operating system, with head of Android, Chrome, Apps, Sundar chai saying “I want the world to underst what we are doing sooner.” If the next version of Android, possibly called llipop, is to be shown off at I/O this year, there’s seemingly going to be more focus on ‘s mobile OS than previously anticipated....

The most disappointing aspect of the original announcement was that those who signed up for the new unlimited plans would have to suffer with anemic 2G data speeds when tethering (kids: ask your parents about dial-up Internet). T-Mobile is now bumping tethering up to 3G speeds while keeping it unlimited. ile it’s a good change, 3G is still going to be slow for those who need to get real work done....

Most of the time, this is thanks to ad networks. An ad network is made up of companies that share information they know about you so you see ads you’re more likely to click on. While that’s scary, it also means you can opt out in one place and it applies to many companies, as in the case of Facebook and the Digital Advertising Alliance; however, Google has another ad-targeting system you need to know about....

Knowing that the most influential physicist since Einstein left us the last contribution to scientific knowledge before dying would be newsworthy in itself, but the issue acquires even greater relevance when we discover that such contribution could, according to those who have already read the article, lay the theoretical foundations for the discovery of a parallel universe. The article in question is a work that seeks to demonstrate the theory of the “multiverse” (which presumes the existence of many universes besides ours) developing the necessary mathematics to send a probe into deep space capable of gathering evidence of the existence of multiple universes....

The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge may not be available to buy just yet, but that isn’t stopping T-Mobile from sweetening the deal anyway. On Wednesday, March 25, both the official T-Mobile Twitter account (@TMobile) and the carrier’s CEO, John Legere (@JohnLegere) tweeted that the Magenta Carrier will offer one year of Netflix to those who pick up a Galaxy S6 and/or a Galaxy S6 edge, whenever they become available....

A few weeks ago, the SwiftKey team released the first beta of SwiftKey 4.3 – Layouts for Living. Today, the team has released the final version of the update on the Play Store as a free upgrade for existing users. Among the major changes included in the update are three new layouts – Compact, Thumb and Full – for quick and easier typing. The full change-log of the update are as follows -:...

However, some older phones are also getting their hs on llipop, such as the G2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4. So let’s explore who is getting a new treat with their device this week. It’s part of our weekly roundup of major software updates for the biggest devices, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, even wearables. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes....

Cannot wait to get your hands on the Galaxy S5? Well, to make your wait less painful, T-Mobile has started taking pre-orders for its variant of the Galaxy S5 from today. Potential T-Mobile Galaxy S5 customers can book the handset from the carrier’s website for either a monthly fees of $27.50 for 24 months or an upright payment of $660. Your card won’t be charged until the device is shipped so you can always change your mind later on if you feel like....

The US F&B chain sent email messages to multiple customers on Friday, notifying them that it had detected “unauthorised activity online” as well as “some unauthorised access to customer details”. These included names, dates of birth, mobile numbers, and residential addresses, if the personal data had been provided to Starbucks. It said details related to its Rewards customer loyalty programme, such as stored value and credits, were unaffected. Credit card data also had not been compromised since it did not store such information, according to Starbucks....

Google has just announced, via Google+, that when Android tablet owners click on the Play Store icon, the first thing they’ll see is tablet apps. What did they see before? Phone apps. Now the tablet apps have been there for a while, but you had to navigate to them, which in my opinion provided for a negative user experience. This new way of doing things, by showing tablet apps first and then having to navigate to phone apps, is how Android tablets should have worked from day one, but I digress....

But, Who will win the “Tablet War” ? Apple is over confident; or is it the fans who believe in Apple blindly? Compatibility is an un-known word in Apple’s dictionary. You cannot have replacements for software, file manager, browser plugins, non-approved software – nothing. And can you go with non-expandable storage with your device? With Apple you have to! Don’t you feel controlled or limited? Sure, at-least I do feel claustrophobic....

National Work From Home Day occurs on the last day of June, and if you’re looking to improve your productivity this summer, more software might not be the answer. Multitasking is much easier with an extra screen in tow, and we have an option worth considering. This Desklab Portable Touchscreen Monitor is already on sale for more than 55% off at $289.99, but you can save an extra 20% off the sale price during our 4th of July sale using code JULY20....

While some are holding on to their favorite CDs for dear life, most of us have cleared up space by getting rid of them. Now, we’ve moved onto streaming services like Spotify or Pandora. There are tons of music streaming services, but how do you know which one is right for you? We’ve put together a guide to help you decide and we’ve even created a helpful comparison chart that goes over price, audio quality, exclusive songs/artists and more....

SwiftKey has a hy new solution, however. Rather than statically bind the keyboard to the bottom of the screen, SwiftKey now has different keyboard modes to help you type in any given situation. It’s called “youts for ving” you can choose between a variety of layouts sizes. The “undock” mode lets you move the keyboard around to screen to place it where you thumb can reach it the best. There are also three new keyboard modes to choose from that work with this feature:...

But when you get older, you have meetings, doctor appointments, kids to pick up from daycare, and so much more to remember. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. With the help of technology, you can have a digital to-do list in your hand at all times. While many to-do list apps are available, some have unique features that you’ll want to check out. Keep reading for details on five of the best to-do apps out there....