The office Twitter app for Windows 8 has been updated again.
As is the usual case for Windows 8 apps, the details on the update is vague – it just says “other improvements and fixes”.
Twitter for Windows 8 is available now in the Windows Store in 22 languages
Microsoft have updated it’s Xbox SmartGlass app for Windows 8 and Windows RT.
Xbox SmartGlass lets you use your Windows 8 device as a second screen to intelligently interact with your Xbox 360. It helps your devices work together to enhance your TV shows, movies, music, sports, and games. Control and interact with what’s on your TV with simple gestures on your Windows device.
This update includes:
Various performance enhancements and feature updates, including the addition of support for Internet Explorer on Xbox 360 and rich interactive experiences that can show new content related to what you’re watching on your TV at the moment.
You can download the Xbox SmartGlass app from the Windows Store.
bCODA has started to ship their Coda One Bluetooth handset and JAK streaming USB stick products. Read on for details.
bCODA has started to ship their Coda One bluetooth handset and JAK streaming USB stick products. The Coda One is a Bluetooth speaker solution that also can function as a handset, a very convenient idea for using VOIP communication. The JAK is a USB stick that allows for streaming of media; plug it into a USB port on a TV to give it the ability to stream content. Here is the press release:
LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2013 – bCODA, a manufacturer of wireless accessories and devices, announces the shipping of its CODA One Bluetooth hands-free handset and the JAK streaming USB products. Both products are currently available at NewEgg.com with more retailers being added; the CODA One has an MSRP of $99.99 and the JAK of $69.99.
The CODA One is a hands-free Bluetooth handset for smartphones. The slim and sleek Coda One can also double as a portable speaker for music from other Bluetooth-related audio devices. This dual-speaker device can be switched from handset mode like a standard phone or speaker mode for hands-free conversations.
Because of its Bluetooth-based capabilities, the CODA One can also be used for VoIP calls on tablets, notebooks and other products where traditional or built-in speakers aren’t enough. The CODA One delivers the wireless, hands-free flexibility of Bluetooth products, without additional bulk and weight.
The CODA One is Bluetooth V3.0/EDR compliant with acoustic quality, full duplex, wideband audio, as well as noise reduction and echo cancellation features. It can be paired with up to eight other Bluetooth devices and has a talk time of up to 20 hours.
The JAK multi-share, streaming USB is a portable content streaming device for Android-based smartphones and tablets. Wirelessly share content, such as music playlists, photos and videos onto a large screen television or projector, or even through a mobile entertainment system via the USB port.
Designed to look like a portable USB flash drive, JAK works with any USB 3.0-enabled host device and is backwards compatible with older USB versions. Connect the JAK to other electronic devices such as smart HDTVs, home or car stereo systems and computers for full HD (1080p) video and high-quality audio.
A simple plug-and-play interface, the app is available for free from the Google Play store. Create playlists for music and videos, sync the playlist to Jak and stream to a big-screen product. The JAK can be connected to as many as 20 other devices for continuous streaming with no loss in audio or video quality, and no need for extra cables or time to transfer files. The JAK only streams and contains data when connected, so there is no loss of data or worries of files and content being copied needlessly.
About bCODA:
bCODA is a division of Enustech, Inc., a leading supplier of Bluetooth devices. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea and its U.S. operations are based in Los Angeles.
Here’s the Coda One:
And the JAK:
These look like interesting products and we’ll keep you posted.
We first told you about Snapseed back at Christmas 2011 when Apple gave it away free for a day as part of it’s 12 Days of Christmas campaign. Now it’s been updated again.
Snapseed is the only photo app you’ll want to use every day. It makes any photograph extraordinary with a fun, high-quality photo experience right at your fingertips.
Anyone can enhance, transform, and share their photos with ease using incredibly advanced features from the leader in digital photography software.
• Reintroduced the ability to adjust frame width in the Frames app—use pinch / zoom gesture to adjust the width of the frame.
• Additional bug fixes to resolve crashes.
Google have just updated it’s Google+ app for iOS devices.
– New photo editing features: add filters, rotate and crop
– New profile design
– New notifications tray
– New set-up flow for new users
– Control the volume of posts that you see in your stream from individual circles/communities
– Filter search results by best or most recent
– Tell your friends about a community (by sharing it or sending an invitation)
– Reshare posts to communities
– Display counts for unread messages in your communities
– Additional community moderation features
Go get it now from the Apple App Store.
Bad Robot Productions released a really fun app for the iPhone called Action Movie FX that enables you to easily add cool special effects to whatever you might film. Now it has an update.
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– Back For a Limited Time: CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II FX! EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO 4 FX TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE GAME
— HELLSTORM MISSILE, EMP, DRAGONFIRE DRONES AND THE CLAW!
– 3 ALL NEW BLOCKBUSTER WINTER FX
*Free AVALANCHE FX
*BLIZZARD PACK: ICEMAN & SKIFALL
– HD Ready Versions of ALL FX
Witness the actions of Aiden Pearce in the city of Chicago through the eyes of ctOS.
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In Watch_Dogs, players will experience the realities of living in our fully connected society, where individuals and corporations are at risk of exposure by our ever-increasing reliance on networks and technology.
Players will assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante who, with the help of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicago’s central operating system (ctOS) and control almost every element of the city. Aiden will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control systems such as traffic lights or public transportation to stop a chase, and more. The city of Chicago is now the ultimate weapon.
Here is the ctOS Threat Monitoring Report:
Watch_Dogs will be available on PS4 at launch, along with its release on the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii U system from Nintendo and Windows PC.
Stay connected to Watch_Dogs by visiting the official website: http://www.watchdogsgame.com
Jabra has announced a new line of three headphone products: the Jabra Revo Wireless, the Jabra Revo and the Jabra Vox. Read on for details.
Jabra has announced a new line of three headphone products: the Jabra Revo Wireless, the Jabra Revo and the Jabra Vox. Positioned as premium products, they start at $99 and go all the way up to $249. Jabra has partnered with Dolby to deliver a mobile app that enhances the sounds coming from your mobile device as well. Here is the press release:
JABRA ADDS A NEW DIMENSION TO ALWAYS-ON SOUND PERFORMANCE WITH A NEW LINE OF STEREO HEADPHONES
Taking the Listening Experience to Greater Heights with Excellent Durability and Design
Jabra today announced a new suite of corded and wireless stereo headphones that elevate music and multimedia experiences to a new dimension of sound performance. Specifically designed for hard-wearing, everyday use and portability, the new Jabra Revo Wireless, Jabra Revo corded and Jabra Vox in-ear earphones epitomize the ultimate balance in design, ease-of-use and outstanding sound quality that is expected from today’s discerning music lover.
With a worldwide reputation for delivering superbly engineered audio solutions, Jabra has upped the ante sonically with the addition of Dolby® Digital Plus technology which – together with Jabra’s exclusive Sound App for iOS and Android devices – creates a much richer and fuller sound that is often missing in digitally compressed audio. This full-spectrum brings new life, extra depth and dimension to music across genres.
The latest suite of stereo headphones will excite and impress pop and rock enthusiasts who want massive, high-definition sound clarity as well as serious jazz and classical audiophiles looking to take their favorite recordings to another level of performance and sophistication.
The global adoption of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices means more and more people are communicating on the move and taking their music with them. This ‘always on’ wave of mobile users is consuming an ever-increasing amount of entertainment, which results in a large amount of device wear and tear – particularly with headphones.
Jabra’s headphones are designed to be ‘used and abused’ and this new line is no exception. Both the Jabra Revo Wireless and Jabra Revo headphones are solidly constructed using an aluminum frame, steel hinges and a shatter-proof headband for extreme flexibility. The small but tough Jabra Vox is built from premium materials, comes with tangle-free, reinforced cables and is thoroughly tested for ultimate durability and performance.
“Headphones are subjected to a lot of wear and tear so consumers are demanding that they are designed to withstand the rigors of regular use,” noted Anne Raaen Rasmussen, Senior Vice President, Mobile Division at Jabra. “Jabra’s line of stereo products has been tested to the extreme, undergoing drop tests, bend tests, fold tests, cable tests, dirt tests and more. These headphones are built to last, without sacrificing style or sound quality.”
As with audio excellence, comfort and design are synonymous with Jabra products and that unmistakably under-stated, yet stylish Scandinavian design is reflected across this new suite of products. From padded headbands and plush, memory foam ear cups on the Jabra Revo to perfectly fitting, specially designed ColorCore EarGels™ for enhanced comfort and deep sound on the Jabra Vox, these stereo headphones are all engineered to rest comfortably for extended use and lifestyle fulfillment.
Check out this video that shows off the new products:
It looks like Jabra has a nice product line here; we’ll keep you posted on further developments.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag‘s Collector’s Editions have been announced.
Pre-orders at GAME in the UK and Xtravision in Ireland will see the standard edition upgraded to the Special Edition for free, giving players bonus campaign and multiplayer content at launch.
Also exclusive to GAME in the UK and Gamestop in Ireland is the Buccaneer Edition features a figurine, artbook, soundtrack, extra in-game content and a collector’s box.
All other UK retailers will offer The Skull Edition, which swaps the collector’s box for a jumbo steel case.
Finally, the Black Chest Edition is available to order exclusively from Ubisoft’s online Uplay store, also adding a 55cm diorama of lead character Captain Edward on the Jackdaw’s Bow, a world map and black flag, plus all other in-game bonus content.
Also announced was a VIP programme called ‘The Watch’, which is available with pre-orders from GAME, Amazon, GameStop in Ireland or Uplay.
‘The Watch’ is a portal that provides further, exclusive insight into the Assassin’s Creed universe, and to take part in an exclusive quest designed for VIP members. Fans can also take part in online discussions and upload and share content.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag has been given its first gameplay trailer.
The video provides an in-game look at sailing, combat and some of the 50 unique locations new to the franchise.
Assassin’s Creed 4 will be set in the Caribbean in 1715, with players taking control of Edward Kenway, the grandfather of Assassin’s Creed 3 protagonist Connor Kenway.
With Desmond’s story concluded, the player themselves will assume the hero in the present day setting, working for Abstergo and researching Kenway’s backstory.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag will release November 1 in Europe and October 29 in North America on Xbox 360, PC, Wii U, the PS3 and PS4.
