BlackBerry Acquiring WatchDox to bolster mobile content security and enterprise collaboration

BlackBerry Limited announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WatchDox Ltd. to further enhance BlackBerry's best-in-class mobile security and give enterprises unmatched control over their files even after data leaves the corporate network. WatchDox's technology will be offered as a value-added service that complements BlackBerry's Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) portfolio, and will be available with BES12, a multi-OS EMM solution.

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Twitter lets you get DMs from people you don't follow

Twitter looks to boost its messaging feature by now letting you receive direct messages (DM) from anyone and reply to anyone who DMs you. You will need to opt in though through the settings page of the app. Twitter is letting you know how serious this is by putting the Direct Message button front and center on your contact page on the Android and iOS apps.

Previously, you could only receive messages from your followers and send them to those you follow. We're not sure what flood gates this will open, especially with the amount of harrassment that happens on the app. But this might also be a good way to reach out to people. 

Source: Engadget

Android Wear update adds important features, including Wi-Fi support

Android Wear just received an important update. Google's wearable platform can now support Wi-Fi. This means if your Wi-Fi-ready Android Wear watch is connected to a Wi-Fi data and your phone has data connection on (whether it's on you or not), you'll still be able to send messages, get notifications, and use your apps. The platform also extends always-on feature for apps as well so these can stay visible for as long as you need them to.

Other new features include emoji support, wrist flick support to go through stream of notifications and news, and one-tap access to apps and contacts. The update will be coming to all Android Wear watches in the coming weeks, starting with the LG Watch Urbane.

Source: Google

Amazon.ca introduces store for drones

Amazon.ca is making it easier for you to search for drones and its accessories. The site just launched a store specifically for these Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. It boasts of a broad collection from top brands such as DJI and Parrot. There'll also be building kits, parts, and accessories as well as resources for responsible flying and buying guides.

Some new items on the store will be on sale this week to celebrate the launch. You can save up to $100 or more on SJI Phantom Quadcopters, $379 or more on DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopters, 40 percent off EZ RC Flipside Nano Quadcopter Ready to Fly, and 40 percent off EZ Fly RC 101S Flipside Quadcopter.

Source: Amazon