Thursday
Mar172016

Facebook now lets you play basketball on Messenger

Here's another potential time waster on Facebook Messenger. The app will now let you play a simple pop-a-shot game. All you need to do to start playing is send a basketball emoji to a friend and then tap it. To shoot you just need to swipe. When you make 10 consecutive shots, the basket starts moving.

Facebook released a mini-game before. In case you didn't know, the app lets you play chess with friends. Just type @fbchess play to begin a match.

Source: BuzzFeed News

Thursday
Mar172016

Domino's unveils pizza delivery 'bot

This latest news just might be the end of the pizza delivery boy. Domino's Pizza, together with Australian startup Marathon Robotics, has unveiled the DRU (Domino's Robotic Unit), the world's first autonomous pizza delivery vehicle. The four-wheeled robot sourced from the military and its own technology includes GPS tracking data. It has a sensory system that uses lasers to move around obstacles in its path. It travels with speeds of up to 20km/h and can cruise on footpaths, trails, and bike paths. When it reaches the customer, all he or she has to do is enter a security code in his or her phone to tell the robot to unlock the storage compartment and deliver the pizza.

Source: The Guardian

Thursday
Mar172016

Cookie Monster, Jim Croce star in latest Siri-focused iPhone 6S ad

In case iPhone 6S users have forgotten, their device features an always listeing personal assistant that can be invoked by the 'Hey Siri' trigger phrase. The above ad shows Cookie Monster using Siri to time the cookies he is baking and also to access his playlist. Jim Croce's haunting "Time in a Bottle" plays as Cookie Monster agonizes over how long it is taking to get his treats baked. Its a simple, funny ad that appeals to everyone.
Thursday
Mar172016

Genesis teases its New York sedan concept

Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand has been relentless with its participation in auto shows and getting its lavish new cars some well deserved coverage. The latest bit is a teaser video for its New York sedan concept in time for the New York Auto Show. The four-door sports sedan concept reveals a lot of interesting and innovative touches but reinforces luxury and styling above all.

Manfred Fitzgerald, head of Genesis brand, said: "The New York Concept is a progressive concept car that showcases the design quality of the brand. With its expressive volumes and refined design, the New York Concept truly embodies the athletic elegance, which characterizes Genesis products."

The New York Concept will be unveiled at the Genesis Press Conference at 16:25-16:50, March 23 at the New York Auto Show's North Concourse.