Discontinuation of BlackBerry Classic means the end of an era

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The announcement earlier today that BlackBerry would discontinue the BlackBerry Classic in favour of Android powered devices marks an end of an era in the smartphone market. Much considered a throwback to iconic BlackBerry devices, the BlackBerry Classic was launched in 2014 as a device for Blackberry loyalists, businessmen and government users and brought back the iconic QWERTY keyboard.

The BlackBerry Classic showcased the best of what BlackBerry devices had to offer. High-end and innovative hardware with a rock solid QWERTY keyboard typing experience as well as security and no nonsene encryption in heaps and bounds.

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Apple introduces new emoji sticker packs for iOS 10 beta users

One of the new things coming to iOS 10 is that third-party developers can develop emojis or gif packs for iMessage through an API Apple’s releasing. Getting the ball rolling, Apple’s released four new emoji sticker packs for iOS 10 beta users. If you’re on the beta program, you can download 3D Smileys, Hands, Classic Mac icons, and Hearts from the App Store. From the app, you can view the collections under a tab that has the App Store icon.

Source: 9to5Mac | Via: Mashable

BMW now steps closer to producing its autonomous car thanks to new partnerships

While Tesla is being investigated following a driver’s death while under Autopilot control, BMW is pushing ahead with its autonomous vehicle initiative with the new partnerships the brand has entered into. BMW is planning on delivering its iNEXT autonomous car by the year 2021 and to help make that happen, they’ve partnered with Intel and Mobileye. They’re working towards developing “future-proof solutions that will allow the drivers to completely shut off behind the wheel.

Intel will be providing the processors needed to handle the constant stream of information the sensors and cameras bring in. Meanwhile, Mobileye will help BMW create systems that can produce an accurate picture of what’s happening around the iNEXT. In case you didn’t know, Mobileye developed the technology behind Tesla’s AutoPilot system.

Source: Gizmag

Google to let you Cast tabs on Chrome sans extension soon

The latest update coming to Chrome 51 will allow you to Cast the browser to your TV or another Cast-supported monitor without having to use the Google Cast extension. The update bakes the functionality into the browser and it has an option you can select from the tool menu. You can even right click on browser to Cast a specific page.

This new Cast feature will take out the ability to determine bitrate, video quality, and resolution since it’ll automatically adjust this for you depending on your bandwidth. The existing extension won’t go anywhere though, this just gives you the ability to Cast much faster. The update is rolling out to users in the coming weeks.

Source: The Verge