Microsoft Band is a cross platform fitness wearable

Microsoft has taken the wraps off its anticipated wearable called Microsoft Band. The fitness tracker will work with competing Android and iOS as well as Windows Phone devices and features the ability to track  steps,your heartbeat, calories burned and sleep quality, you know, standard, fitness tracker stuff. it will also display notifications from your phone and can take notes and set reminders with Cortana. Some apps, like Starbucks, will allow added functionality, like the ability to generate barcodes to pay for coffee.

Micrsoft band, which features 10 sensors,  will be available to order only in the US for $199 and in limited quantities starting tomorrow. No news of Canadian availabilty or pricing yet. 

Source: Engadget

'The Wolf Among Us' makes its way to Google Play

Creators of The Walking Dead games are bringing their new title out of exclusivity with Amazon and into the hands of the larger Android base. Telltale has finally brought The Wolf Among Us to Google Play. The episodic game is free to download but you will need to make in-app purchases once you complete the first episode so you can move forward. You will play a man/werewolf that interacts with many famous fairytale characters. Like TWD, you walk around and click on various items to move the game forward.

Source: Droid Life | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Google+ gives your photos the Halloween treatment

Hoping to get you into the Halloween mood, Google+ has introduced a new effect for photos. Google calls it "Halloweenifying" your images and it takes a few minutes to get this done. You just need to open Photos app on your device, tap on the three star button in the top right corner and select "Spooky effect." Wait a few seconds and then you have a scary version of yourself ready to share on your social networks.

Source: Droid Life

Oakley introduces new lens technology to improve snow visibility

Oakley Canada has introduced its latest lens technology designed to help you see better as you ski and ride in the snow. Dubbed as PRIZM, the technology works to enhance visibility and contrast in the snow over a wide range of light conditions. It promises to let you see contours and texture of the snow. "This new technology takes the same approach as noise-canceling headphones," said Ryan Saylor, director of advanced product development at Oakley. "It tunes down the irrelevant colours and lets you focus completely on the colours that are most important to you sport."

PRIZM lens technology will be seen on the 2014 Oakley Snow Goggle Collection, which went on sale this month. It will be available in three different lens options: Black Iridium, Jade Iridium, and Rose.

Source: Oakley