Sony PlayStation 4 gets official remote control

With the Sony PlayStation 4 not having an infrared sensor, you couldn't control it with a standard remote control. So, if you wanted to watch a Blu-ray on it, you still had to have the game controller on hand. Sony is fixing this issue with the release of its official PlayStation 4 Universal Media Remote. This remote can control three other devices, such as your TV and receiver, via IR. The remote will be available later this month for US$29.99. 

Source: PlayStation Blog | Via: The Verge 

Keep track of your little wagers with Parlay

Always up for a little friendly wager with your buddies or coworkers? Parlay can help you keep track of those bets. All you need to do is select you and your friend, set the "parlay," and the stakes. The stakes could be everything from cash, to picture challenges (maybe costumed punishments), to charity challenges, where the loser or winner has to donate to a specific charity. Parlay supports charities such as Girls Who Code, Charity: Water, Watsi, and Pencils of Promise. The Android and iOS app also lets you view what other people are challenging each other on. You can respond to those with emojis or encouragements.  

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Google Play Store (Free) + Apple App Store (Free) 

'Avatar' trilogy expands into comic books

Just in case you didn't get enough of James Cameron's Avatar and its upcoming two movies, the universe is expanding into the graphic novel market. The comics will cover "the time before, during, and after the events of the original Avatar film." So, it's basically a prequel and sequel all rolled into one or rather the stuff they couldn't put in the film. Of course, we're assuming those coming after the movie should be after the second and third movie, because that will just completely spoil the story for the upcoming films. 

Source: io9 

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 10/04-10/10

Google updates Photos app for iOS, doesn’t bring Chromecast support yet

Instagram pins blame on Apple for its anti-nudity stance

Adobe releases new mobile apps, updates desktop offerings at MAX

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Apple launches Apple Watch Hermès Edition starting at US $1100

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ASUS partners with Oculus, intros new gaming desktops

Roku releases OS 7 update and a new mobile app

Starbucks App brings mobile ordering and payments to Toronto iPhones on October 13

Meet the new Microsoft, a maker of premium hardware products

BBC and Yahoo partnership will bring 200 news video clips monthly to US and Canada

Masters of Code Hackathon Montreal

HP releases slew of new Windows 10 devices for the holidays

Print your own running shoes with adidas

Enhanced editions of all Harry Potter Books coming to iBooks for iOS devices

Best Buy brings together smart home and IOT partners

Logitech outs new z533 Multimedia Speakers

Facebook Messenger comes to the Apple Watch

Scotiabank becomes the first bank in Canada to offer a mobile wallet for credit and debit cards on both Android and BlackBerry devices

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