Smartduvet is the bed that makes itself

Technology has affected all aspects of our lives and we're all looking forward to the time when robots can truly look after us and even make our beds for us. While this is still a while away, the folks from Montreal's Smartduvet have the next best thing. Using a comnbination of inflators, a smartphone app and ingenuity to make existing beds more convenient.

"Smartduvet doesn't replace your existing bed or bedding, it simply makes them better. The patent pending technology uses a simple inflatable sheet placed between your duvet and duvet cover. This breathable layer is made of extremely light weight material that is seamless and resistant.

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All about Canada's thriving gaming scene

"Dragon Age Inquisition (48)" (CC BY 2.0) by MrRiddell

Recent figures from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada paint an encouraging picture of the video game industry in the country, with the last two years proving lucrative for the sector. As we already know, the profile of gamers has evolved quite a lot in the past few years – check out this article canadianreviewer.com wrote on the topic. As a response, the gaming industry had to adapt to the new trends. There are now a reported 20,000 people working at almost 500 companies, helping video games add $3bn to the Canadian economy in 2015, as indicated by the following article on theesa.ca.

Here’s a quick look at some of the homegrown companies, studios, and websites contributing to those numbers.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 might bring autofocus to front-facing camera

The rumour mill for Samsung’s latest flagship is steadily rolling out supposed specs for the device. One of the newest news items is related to selfies. According to Korean news site etnews, the Samsung Galaxy S8 might be coming with autofocus feature for its front-facing camera. It might sound a bit excessive but the added feature might be appreciated by the selfie-loving crowd. Of course, at the moment this is still a rumour. Is this a feature you’d want on your next phone?

Source: Android Authority

Waze adds the voices of ‘The Grand Tour’ boys to its roster

In the past life, you knew Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May as hosts of Top Gear. Now, they host a new Amazon original show called The Grand Tour (which you now have access to). And one way to promote the show and add a bit of entertainment to your drives is by lending their voices to Waze. Yes, there is now an option to hear these snarky and hilarious gearheads while you go through traffic. But the promotion will only last until February 5. Sign us up. We hope the update comes our way faster than access to Amazon Video (kind of) headed our way.

Source: Venture Beat