Tuesday
Feb092016

Toyota's U2 concept focuses on urban utility at the Canadian International AutoShow

New to the Canadian International AutoShow this year is Toyota's U2 concept which is designed as featuring the best parts of an SUV, mail truck, and cargo van. Focusing on versatile functionality, the u2 concept only has one seat for the driver and everything else can be customized or added as needed. It's a clever concept, one that we would expect from Toyota's now retired Scion brand.

It's rare to have a concept vehicle that's so versatile and open in what sort of user or applications it can be used on and this is one of the concepts that we are looking forward to checking out when the Canadian International AutoShow kicks off this week in Toronto.

Monday
Feb082016

1Password for Android update introduces new Material Design look

1Password overhauls its Android app to match the Material Design look the operating system has going. Aside from that though, 1Password update its app to introduce a new fingerprint unlock feature. This lets you unlock both the app and the 1Password keyboard using your phone's built-in fingerprint scanner. Wi-Fi Sync has also been improved, a new toolbar runs across the entire app, and there are new icons for categories and settings. Those who use 1Password for Teams are also supported in the app albeit in beta.

Source: AgileBits | Via: Android Central | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Monday
Feb082016

Capcom shows off new 'Street Fighter V' trailer

Excited about the new Street Fighter 5 game? Here's something to get you more hyped up: a new fully CG trailer featuring 16 of the playable launch characters. If you weren't excited before, we think this might raise your anticipation for the game. It'll be coming out on February 16th and we have to say we're pretty pumped.

Source: Engadget

Monday
Feb082016

Google reportedly working on VR OS and new headset

There seems to be more coming from Google when it comes to the virtual reality front. According to Financial Times, Google is working on a more VR-friendly version of its Android operating system as well as developing a new headset that could rival the likes of the Gear VR. We know Google already has Cardboard but that US$10 VR headset can use an upgrade. The supposed new VR headset will also allow you to slide your Android phone in but will have extra sensors to give a more responsive and immersive experience for its user.

At least two of Google's top designers are working on their VR efforts. These include the design department now run by former head of Search Jon Wiley and Joshua To, who is design lead for the company's app design. We're excited to see what their work will produce. The new headset is said to be coming around September or possibly even later than that.

Source: Co.Design