Friday
Dec132013

Learn more about Google products through Google Tips

Google takes their love for the card-like interface and offers you some bite-sized advice on how to use the company’s products. Google Tips offers advice from saving documents on Google Drive, typing less to get directions from Google Maps, and even asking Google to get your stuff. It’s a one stop shop for all things Google but without the convoluted tech terms that might confuse our less techie brethren.

Friday
Dec132013

Teach kids about physics basics with Stephen Hawking app

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A new iPad app from Random House wants to help you teach your kids from the age of 9 and up about physics in a fun interactive game. Stephen Hawking’s Snapshots of the Universe uses the works and writings of the famous physicist and mixes it with mini-games, text and videos to learn about how the subject matter affects our life here on Earth and in relation to other planets and stars.

Friday
Dec132013

Skype updates Android app for tablets to allow multitasking while on video/audio calls

Microsoft updates the Skype for Android tablets to allow users to continue video or audio calls while they use other apps on the tablet. There is no word yet about whether they plan to bring the feature to smartphones. The tech company also improved video instant messaging capabilities and remedied bugs on various Samsung phones at the Nexus 5 device.

Friday
Dec132013

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 12/07-12/13