Curiosity brings Wikipedia article to your current location

Going sightseeing and want to learn something about the area? Curiosity is the app for you. This iOS app makes use of geolocation to share Wikipedia articles with you based on what’s in your area. Of course, you still have to be careful when reading Wikipedia articles but it’s still a good way to learn things about a new place or even your neighbourhood. You can read it immediately or bookmark or share it so you can read it later. The app can also share articles on current issues or trending topics, if you want to stay in the know.

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Apple App Store ($2.29)

Snapdrop is a simpler AirDrop replacement

If Apple’s AirDrop feature has ever acted out on you, Snapdrop is just the tool you need. This website will make it easier for your to transfer files to and from your iOS device to your OS X computer. All you need to do is open Snapdrop’s webpage on both devices while you’re on the same network. After that you can just transfer files between the two with just a few clicks or taps. Just make sure the webpage is open on both devices, they don’t even have to be using the same browser.

Source: The Next Web

Video: See how BlackBerry's PRIV gets built

BlackBerry PRIV is possibly the most intriguing Android device in the market right now and has apparently been selling out because people really dig the combination of Android ecosystem and apps as well as security and privacy plus the convenience of a QWERTY keyboard. The video above shows a PRIV being put together and it is interesting to see all the elements and components that make it into this rather slim device.

Source: BlackBerry via YouTube

Lebron James stars in latest VR adventure from Oculus and Samsung

Lebron James is front and centre of Oculus and Samsung's "Striving for Greatness," Samsung VR experience which shows the two-time NBA champion in a downloadable film and Samsung Milk VR app which shows King James training in immersive VR which is the next best thing to being present in the gym. The 12-minute experience makes for a great demo of what's coming to VR in 2016