GoPro debuts compact Hero4 Session

GoPro cameras aren’t exactly space hogs but sometimes you still need something smaller to carry around. That’s where the likes of the new Hero4 Session comes in. The compact action cam is 50 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than the current Hero4 Black and Silver models. You can set it up via the iOS/Android app or the optional Smart Remote. Yes, it has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It can shoot 8MP single, time-lapse, or burst stills. Video resolutions are at 1080p/60fps, 720p/100fps, and 1440p/30fps. It also has the single-button mode you’ve seen in the current GoPro lineup.

What differentiates this (aside from its size) is that it’s completely waterproof without needing an additional case for it. You can submerge it down to 33ft. And it has a two-mic audio recording system, which automatically switches between the mics to minimize wind noise. It’ll be available starting July 12 for US$400.

Source: Gizmag

Setup quicker lunch/dinner dates with friends with Microsoft Tossup

Microsoft’s Garage group just unveiled a new app for iOS and Android that’ll make it easier to set up gatherings with your family or friends. Called Tossup, the app helps you and your loved ones figure out what to do and when to meet. You start it off with asking a question like “Who’s available for dinner tomorrow?” and then your contacts can reply through the app or via SMS if they don’t have the app. The polls you create can be simple yes or no questions as well. Yelp ratings are even integrated into the app so that should help you decide your meeting spots. With the app’s calendar integration, you can also see when the best time to meet for everyone is.

It’s currently just available in the U.S. though. We hope it somehow makes its way here. Sad to say there isn’t a Windows Phone version of the app, too.

Source: The Verge

Onyx Motion introduces basketball coaching app for smartwatches

Onyx Motion Inc., a developer of sports technology, launched its funding campaign for Swish, the world’s first digital basketball coaching app for smartwatches. This new sports-tech uses motion sensors to analyze an athlete’s technique and provides easy-to-understand tips. With a goal to bring high caliber coaching to players at all levels in training, Onyx Motion has partnered with NBA Athlete, Ben Gordon, as Swish’s director of innovation.

“Here at Onyx Motion, we are building the next generation of AI for sports coaching,” said Marissa Wu, CEO of Onyx Motion. “Swish allows mobile devices to break into physical interaction to a point where it can tell you what to do to get better. Our goal was to create a health and fitness device that would give personal recommendations, not just churn out numbers.” 

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July 15 is Amazon Prime day with bigger sales expected than Black Friday

Amazon.ca shoppers, specially those that have Prime accounts should take note that the biggest shopping event on the popular e-tail website is coming on July 15. Celebrating Amazon's 20th year, the Prime Day sales are expected to be enormous, with various items at heavily discounted prices although, likely, in limited numbers. Amazon.ca is saying the sales will be bigger than Black Friday.

Prime Day is a global shopping event, offering more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members. On Wednesday, July 15 new and existing members will be able to shop hundreds of Lightning Deals, Deals of the Day, and will receive unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping. Members will find deals starting at midnight PST. Not a Prime member?Try Prime today and get immediate access to deals on July 15.

On Prime Day (July 15), Prime members will find $60 savings on the Fire HD 7 and $30 savings on the Kindle as well as find a Bose headphone at the lowest price ever on Amazon.