Apple releases OS X 10.10.3 with new Photos App

The latest, greatest version of the Mac OS 10 Yosemite (version 10.10.3) which features the new Photos App that replaces iPhoto and is being pitched as a substiture to the discontinued Aperture application on notebooks and desktops. 

Other improvements in this update are 300 new emoji, among them ones with different skin tones, and the addition of Spotlight suggestions for the Look Up panel. Various bugfixes for Wi-Fi performance and captive network compatibility, Bluetooth devices disconnecting, and the reliability of screen sharing. Safari should have better stability and security, and no longer save website favicon URLs used in Private Browsing mode.

OS X 10.10.3 can be downloaded via the Updates tab in the Mac App Store app. 

Adaptalux is a miniature lighting studio for macro photography and videography

Adaptalux is a adaptable miniature lighting studio for macro photography, product photography and videography.

Created around modular design, it allows the user to easily ‘build’ a lighting environment around a subject with complete freedom. This allows for fantastic lighting to be created, which results in awesome photographs that are creative and stand out. Adaptalux has been designed to be used by photographers of all ability. Currently, we are raising the funds required for mass manufacturing through Kickstarter.

As of right now the inventors have raised £48,042 of our £100,000 goal on Kickstarter with 24 days to go.

HTC One M8 Google Play edition gets Android 5.1 update

Android 5.1 makes its way to HTC One M8 Google Play edition without much fanfare. The update clocks in at 244MB large. It tweaks how notifications interruptions are handled and it introduces animations and cosmetic changes. Of course, the usual bug fixes are in there as well. There isn't any word on how wide the rollout is but it should be coming your way soon. 

Source: Android Central 

BlackBerry Leap apps and features demoed in video

BlackBerry has produced a brief video showing the upcoming BlackBerry Leap as well as some of its features and apps on the new smartphone's 5-inch HD display. The BlackBerry Leap has been available for pre-registration and is coming to US and European markets this month. Canadian customers will have to 'stay tuned' for specific information but we've been told that we shouldn't have to wait long to see this new handset being offered by carriers. BlackBerry Leap is expected to cost CAD $349 without contract if bought directly from ShopBlackBerry.

Source: BlackBerry