“The Darwin Project" launching to Open Beta this weekend with new interactivity features

“The Darwin Project,” a Hunger Games-esque, battle-royale game built around audience participation, will enter its first open beta period this weekend (Jan 19-21) on Windows 10 PC. The beta will include two new features that take full advantage of the interactive functionality of streaming platforms like Mixer, and enable viewers to control the way the contest unfolds.

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Will selfie cameras be hidden behind the screen? Samsung patent seems to think so

Patent drawings showing what it'll look like with the selfie camera, earpiece, and sensors placed behind the screen

With bezels continuously shrinking, placing key components are becoming a bit of an issue. We’ve seen recently how the fingerprint sensor is being moved behind the glass display, are front cameras next? A new Samsung patent suggests so. They take this a step further by moving even the earpiece as well as proximity and ambient light sensors. Xiaomi tried putting the earpiece below the screen with the Mi Mix but it apparently didn’t sound great. But no one has attempted to put the selfie camera behind the glass. We aren’t sure the technology exists just yet.

An early patent, which has been referenced by Samsung, Apple, LG, and others, suggests a transparent OLED that has a high refresh rate and could turn the screen on and off to let the camera have a look during inactive periods. But for now we have to wait and see if this ever comes into fruition. Perhaps it might but it’s too early to tell. For now we need to live with notches and weirdly placed cameras as a response to slimmer bezels.

Source: GSMArena

Visit Microsoft and SteelCase Creative Spaces where creative environments meet the latest tech

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto- We got a tour of the new Microsoft and SteelCase Creative Spaces in the heart of toronto's business district to get a better look at the future of the workspace designed to complement the changing landscape in Canada.

The event featured a panel discussion with Microsoft, SteelCase and Ipsos leaders as well as a tour of the facilities designed to improve productivity by fostering creativity as well as collaboration. The Microsoft and SteelCase Creative Spaces merge Microsoft Surface hardware and various solutions with a variety of traditional and innovative meeting and work spaces.

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New Instagram feature might show just how addicted to the social network you are

There’s a new feature that’s on by default on Instagram, and you may or may not like it. It shows people you private message or tag in your Instagram Stories when the last time you were on the app. It’s apparently showing up for both Android and iOS users. If you would prefer to keep how often you are on the app, you can just scroll to the bottom of the settings menu and turn off the toggle beside the “Show Activity Status” option. If you do this though, you won’t be able to see when other people were last online.

Source: Business Insider