Category: tile
A new Senate bill would totally upend Apple and Google’s app store dominance
With two giants calling the shots and collecting whatever tolls they see fit, mobile software makers have long complained that app stores take an unfair cut of the cash that should be flowing directly to developers. Hearing those concerns, a group of senators introduced a new bill this week that,…
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Shopify brings on team from augmented reality home design app Primer
In Friday acquisition news, Shopify shared today that they’ve acquired the team from augmented reality startup Primer, which makes an app that lets users visualize what tile, wallpaper or paint will look like on surfaces inside their home. In a blog post, co-founders Adam Debreczeni and Russ Maschmeyer write that…
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Apple launches an app for testing devices that work with ‘Find My’
Apple has launched a new app, Find My Certification Asst., designed for use by MFi (Made for iPhone) Licensees, who need to test their accessories’ interoperability with Apple’s Find My network. The network helps users find lost Apple devices — like iPhones, AirPods, and Mac computers, among other things —…
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Tile’s next-gen tracker could use ultra-wideband tech
With the lost-item tracker space likely to get crowded in the next few months, Tile is reportedly working on a new device that could help keep the startup at least competitive against the likes of Apple and Samsung. According to TechCrunch, the compa… Source
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The best deals on computer and phone accessories for Black Friday
Many of us tend to buy computer and phone accessories at the last minute — a charging brick when you forgot yours at home, a wireless mouse on a whim when you’re sick of using your laptop’s trackpad and the like. But investing in a few solid tech acc… Source
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Tile’s new service will offer up to $1,000 if it can’t find your stuff
One of the defining features of Tile’s Bluetooth trackers is the ability to tap into a crowdsourced network to help you find your things. Any users’ Tile app, not just your own, can ping the whereabouts of your tracker, allowing you to locate your st… Source
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