Google’s self-driving cars to hit California roads

If you find yourself in Mountain View, California this summer, you might be greeted by Google’s self-driving vehicles. The tech company is gearing up to test their prototype vehicles. These prototypes are using the same software on Google’s existing fleet of self-driving Lexus RX450h SUVs. The new prototypes have their speed capped at 25mph. These cars will also have safety driver aboard with a removable steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal.

Source: Google Official Blog

Android and Windows users get smooth time-lapse videos thanks to Microsoft Hyperlapse

Microsoft announced its Hyperlapse technology a few weeks before Instagram outed its Hyperlapse app on iOS. But now, Microsoft is ready for its app to go primetime and help Android (still in beta though), Windows Phone, and Windows desktop users out. The Microsoft Hyperlapse app is designed primarly to transform your shaky GoPro videos and other fast-paced shots into smooth time-lapse videos. The great thing is you can use old videos and process them, which is a feature not available on the Instagram app.

While you can only make basic time-lapse videos on the mobile app versions, Hyperlapse Pro for Windows opens you up to more editing capabilities. The app is simple to use and you can control the speed and resolution results with ease. A trial version of Hyperlapse Pro is available and all footage you create will have a watermark for now. Microsoft plans to release a paid version of the app but there aren’t any details on availability and pricing yet. If you’re wondering where the iOS version is, Microsoft doesn’t have plans yet to release this version.

Source: The Verge | Download: Android + Windows Phone + Microsoft

Canary's all-in-one home security camera and sensor now available in Canada

Canary offers an integrated all-in-one home security and monitoring solutoon with its compact home security system. Not much bigger than a smartphone or a tablet, the Canary has a 1080p HD camera with night vision, motion sensor, temperature sensor and air quality sensor which can alert homeowners remotely through a smartphone app. This compact and convenient solution is ideal for apartments and homes and is now available in Canada through Best Buy for $299.99. Stay tuned for a full review on the Canary security solution right here.

Telus says Canadians should Expect More from their carriers with new intiative

Telus is asking Canadians to expect more from their telecom providers with the launch of a new platform. Expect More highlights the dissatisfaction many Canadians share with their telecom providers, and challenges them not to settle.  Telus believes its service, user retention and user satisfaction is leading the competition so it is putting itself out there and challenging Canadians to take a good hard look at what they are getting. Hit jump for the full release and details. 

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