Google Hangouts update creates single thread for text messages and chats from same sender

Google updated its Hangouts app to consolidate your text and chat messages from the same sender into a single thread. Just in case you get confused about what kind of message your contact sent you, Google has color-coded the messages. You can also reply using either method and separate the messages as well. Google has also split your Hangouts and phone contacts list to make it easier to search through them. The company has also updated video call quality and the home screen widget.  

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Waterloo uses BlackBerry tech to mobilize disaster recovery efforts during emergencies

After seeing Toronto’s recent issues with flooding, the City of Waterloo created a better way to centralize communications with the disaster recovery teams (transportation team, parks and forestry teams etc.) on the ground, the mayor, the head of public works and other incident groups. They found communicating via email made communications disjointed and delayed.

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Review: Hyundai Veloster Turbo 2014

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The sporty compact segment seems to be thriving with various entries from the likes of VW, Mini, Fiat, Volvo, Scion, Mazda and Nissan shooting for the fun yet practical market. Hyundai's Veloster Turbo mixes it up with many longtime veterans, but brings a fresh perspective and degree of utility to the segment while continuing Hyundai's revitalization as a brand.

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Apple's 'Better' video kicks off company-wide commitment to the environment

As we approach Earth Day, Apple has put out information of how they are leading the charge towards caring for the evironment in the Environmental Responsibility section of their website. Starting off with a video above, narrated by CEO Tim Cook, Apple has revealed the various company-wide steps they have successfully taken to reduce their impact on the environment. Some examples of this are reducing the amount of packaging that goes into their products, having a new manufacturing facility that runs 100% on renewable energy, data centers that are powered by the sun and wind, and updated recycling program at Apple Retail Stores as well as eliminating toxins from products and processes.

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