Google revamps Drive apps

Google has updated the designs of Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, and Apps Script to make them “cleaner and more colorful.”

Some of the changes include the placement of product icons and the header redesign. Each editor product icon is now seen on the header and clicking on that will bring you back to files in your Google Drive. The header has also been streamlined to give you access to the things you need to focus on.

‘Start’ button makes debut on new Windows 8.1 ad

With the upcoming October 18 release of Windows 8.1, Microsoft has started to roll out ads for the new operating system.

The first ad for the new OS highlights the return of the Start button. It emphasizes your ability to start up your Windows device straight to the desktop and switch back and forth between the desktop and the Metro Start Screen by tapping or clicking on the start button.

Google updates search algorithm

Google has introduced a new algorithm, codenamed Hummingbird, for the first time in three years. It improves the way the search engine interprets your requests. It has been up and running for a month already and has affected 90 percent of Google searches.

The new algorithm is said to be particularly useful for longer, more complex inquiries and provides a more natural interaction with the search engine. The answers to your questions this time are based more on an intelligent understanding of your searches than an indexing of websites done by the previous algorithm Caffeine. Hummingbird understands the relationship and concepts of words rather than just taking these words at face value.

Source: BBC

Valve takes on game consoles with Steam Machines and Stream Controller

Valve wants a piece of the game console market with its newly announced Steam Machines and Steam Controller. The consoles and controllers will run on their also recently announced SteamOS and are part of its new product line for your living room.

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