Apple once again rumored to revamp Apple TV, this time for WWDC in June.

The specs are pretty much the same as previous reports — a modern chipset, an App Store, HomeKit, and Siri. Which makes sense given the last update was March, 2012 and Apple has updated a lot of their core technologies since then. John Paczkowski, writing for BuzzFeed:

As for the new Apple TV box itself, expect an updated design and new innards: the company’s latest A8 system-on-chip — or a variant of it: a dramatic increase in on-board storage to accommodate app downloads — well beyond the 8GB in the current device; and an improved operating system that will support Siri voice control Apple TV, and enable it remotely for a selection of Homekit-enabled home automation devices.

It’s all in line with what Rene wrote earlier this week on the future of Apple TV. (Though there’s no indication “Apple TV Direct” has gotten any traction.)

Apple has been reported to be making some big moves in TV recently. The company will be the exclusive launch partner of HBO Now, the standalone streaming service from HBO, and they have been said to be working on their own subscription TV service to debut this fall.

The new Apple TV has been rumored for launch several times over the last couple of years, hopefully this time’s the charm.

Tubecast for Windows Phone is one of our top YouTube apps. But not only can it handle various levels of playback quality it can also ‘cast your videos from your phone to your Xbox One, DLNA device, Chromecast or Apple TV (and soon Roku). That feature is super handy when you want to share a video with the room and not have to type on the TV.

Today, we are super excited to announce that the Windows 8.1 version of the app is now live in the Windows Store!

The developer behind the app, Stephane, tells us he spent “5 months doing the migration from Silverlight to WinRT, was not easy at all” to make it a universal app. Now that the job is done though, things are smooth sailing. Heck, it is even Windows 10-ready.

A post on the official Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff Twitter account indicates that the popular free-to-play game may no longer be updated for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. This development follows a number of reported issues with the game that have yet to be addressed.

Need help planning your wedding? These iPhone apps are sure to help you plan the perfect day you’ll never forget!

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, for both you and your partner. For most of us that also means a ton of things to get done between now and then. That’s why I’ve gathered together the very best iPhone apps to help make planning your wedding as stress free as possible. From finding the perfect dress to picking a venue and everything in between, we’ve got you covered!

1. Appy Couple

For getting the word out

The first thing you have to do is let people know the good news! Appy Couple is an easy and elegant way to design your perfect wedding website right from your iPhone. From sharing your story to keeping guests updated about events, Appy Couple does it all.

• Free – Download Now

2. The Knot Wedding Planner

For tracking all the details

The Knot is a gorgeously designed wedding planner that does everything from track guests, give vendor suggestions, and lays out a task list so you know what has to be done. There’s also an inspired section that can help you come up with great ideas for everything from cakes to table decorations and more.

• Free – Download Now

3. WeddingHappy

Planning for the most detail oriented couple

WeddingHappy is another planner just like The Knot, so you don’t need both. However, WeddingHappy is very much chart, graph, and task oriented. If you like to keep track of even the tiniest of details, WeddingHappy may be a better choice for you and your partner. You can even export and plan with others for an additional $5 in-app purchase.

• Free with IAP – Download Now

4. Wedding Party

To share all your guests photos and memories

If you want as many photographs to remember your special day as possible, and who doesn’t, Wedding Party lets your friends and family join in on the fun. Share all the photos from your event in one place with everyone. Afterwards, you can even upload one batch to Facebook if you’d like.

• Free – Download Now

5. Wedding LookBook

For help finding a dress, wedding rings, and more

Every bride wants to find the perfect dress and Wedding LookBook by The Knot pulls in tons of collections for all over. You can also browse wedding bands and other items you may need for your big day.

• Free – Download Now

6. RightGift

Your one stop gift registry

Wedding registries can take up a lot of time. RightGift helps you create one registry to rule them all. With a huge barcode database, you can add items across hundreds of stores all in one place. When your guests purchase items, your registry is updated, leaving much less room for error and duplicate gift purchases.

• Free – Download Now

7. Pinterest

For everything in between

Pinterest may not be a wedding specific app but it’s one of the biggest databases of creative projects in the world. From table coverings to cake ideas to bachelorette party ideas, you’ll find it all and then some. Seriously, search Pinterest for whatever you’re looking for and I can almost guarantee you won’t come up empty handed, ever.

• Free – Download Now

Your favorite wedding planning apps?

If you recently planned a wedding with the help of your iPhone, or are currently in the process, let me know in the comments what apps you found to be the most helpful and why!

More details, along with some leaked screenshots, have been posted showing off more of “Project Spartan”, the code name for Microsoft’s next web browser that will be included in Windows 10 for PCs and smartphones.

A weekly look at new, exciting, and cool apps to try

Howdy CrackBerry nation! Hope you all are ready for the weekend. This week we not only saw OS 10.3.1.2582 update files available for download and the announcement of the BlackBerry Care Protection Plan, but the introduction of the Porsche Design P’9983 graphite. In case you missed it, if you haven’t had a chance be sure to listen to the BerryFlow Upstream Podcast – Freak where a variety of topics are discussed including the BlackBerry Leap on Vodafone UK and the upcoming BlackBerry earnings report

Now on to the more important topic of the day. It is time to bring you this week’s picks for all your passionate BlackBerry addicts out there. You can find each app and game I’ve rustled up for you by clicking through the gallery below. If your favorite did not make the cut this week, remember you can help by offering your suggestions at the end.

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The Microsoft Band is one of those super fascinating accessories that has a ton of potential. Venetasoft is one of those companies, experimenting with the Band and even teaming up with hospitals to use the wearable with patients.

Today, Venetasoft’s app Band Sensor Monitor goes to version 1.2.7.0 and with it comes the ability to stream your Microsoft Band’s sensors to the web for remote viewing. This app is a super neat implementation of the Microsoft Band, your Windows Phone, and Azure cloud computing.

Game Troopers appeared out of nowhere mid-last year with a mission to bring quality mobile titles to Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 with full Xbox integration. Thus far, the team have published cutesy top-down shooter Tiny Troopers and the addictive virtual money generator Make it Rain.

Not content with stopping there, Game Troopers have today announced that they are working with Craneballs and Plunge Interactive to bring popular Android/iOS shooter Overkill 3 to Windows and Windows Phone.

The Microsoft Store site is currently selling the Lenovo Flex 2 15 Windows 8.1 laptop for just $499, which is $200 less than its normal price. It is also selling the same laptop with a one year subscription to Office 365 Home for $578.99, $220 less than its normal $798.99 price tag.

With the ever-growing number of apps and games in the Windows Store, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with what’s out there.
For that reason, every Friday we showcase some apps that have piqued our interest.

They may have been in the news recently, they may be new to the Windows Store, or they could simply be old apps that we just stumbled upon.

They are the 5 Intriguing Apps of the Week.