Thursday
Mar132014

Facebook now auto-plays video ads for all users

Facebook has been testing auto-play video ads for some users. Now, the feature seems to be available for everyone. Facebook says the video ads will only download when your mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi but will play no matter what connection you use. Like Instagram, the videos will play without sound first until you tap on them.

Source: Lifehacker

Thursday
Mar132014

Microsoft Bing adds search image matching

It took over two years but at least Microsoft finally lets you search using images. Bing will let you conduct search using a particular photo through an Image Match button that shows different sizes of a picture. This will be helpful for those who need specific image resolutions to work with.

Source: Engadget

Thursday
Mar132014

Samsung Galaxy S3 to reportedly receive Android KitKat update

The Galaxy S3 wasn’t included in the official list released by Samsung to receive the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. But according to a leaked document shown by Android Headlines, the older Galaxy device will receive the update sometime around April or May. The Galaxy S3 was not included in the list because it had low memory, which was said to be unsuitable for the 4.4.2 update. But seems Samsung had a change of heart.

Thursday
Mar132014

Nikon evolves new 1 V3 mirrorless camera for prosumers

Nikon's been the Johnny-come-lately of the mirrorless camera set. Its small and consumer-focused Nikon 1 line has gone for small sizes, cutesy colours and a simple approach to taking great photos. This all changes with the new Nikon 1 V3 which is decidedly prosumer-focused. The Nikon 1 V3  sports a built-in viewfinder, a new 18.4MP , built-in WiFi, 1080/60p video capability plus can manage an unprecedented 20 frames per second shooting for stills and 120 frames per second slow motion video. The 1 V3 with a grip and 10-30mm kit lens will retail for IS $1,200.00 this April. Exciting stuff!

Source: Engadget