Twitter adds dockable videos that will play clips while you browse

If we had picture-in-picture before, now we get picture-in-Twitter. After offering dockable audio cards, Twitter is turning to the moving picture counterpart. You can now watch clips as you browse through Twitter on Android or iOS. It will either let you watch a view in full screen or dock it to the bottom of the screen (like what you do on YouTube’s mobile app). A white progress bar shows how long the clip is and its audio will keep on playing if you plan to compose a tweet.

The opportunity in this lies in long-form videos. People are used to live-tweeting events but what if you don’t have to look at a TV screen anymore and just focus on your device? Advertisers can also use it to run short commercials as well.

Source: Tech Crunch

Toca Boca’s Toca Boo brings scary, kid-friendly fun this Halloween

Halloween is just a few days away and what a perfect way to spend the spooky season than with a new scary yet kid-friendly digital toy app from Toca Boca. Toca Boo infuses a bit of scary excitement and humor into its game. It is inspired by traditional Swedish storytelling and Tove Jansson’s works. The game is set in a big old house as you play Bonnie, a girl dressed as a ghost to sneak around the house and scare her family. You must hide behind various objects and wait for your “victims.” When they show up, you just need to tap the person you want to scare and Bonnie will come out and scream “Boo!” The goal is to get as big a scare as possible.

Source: Toca Boca | Download: Apple iTunes App Store ($2.99)

Taves Consumer Electronics Show takes place in Toronto from Oct 31 to Nov 2

This October 31 to November 2, TAVES Consumer Electronics Show returns to Toronto at the Sheraton Centre Hotel.  Recognized as the ultimate event for Canadians who are passionate about technology, the show will astound visitors with the latest innovations from Canadian and global leaders and give them access to technology prototypes only read about online until now. 

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Evolutive Labs' Rhinoshield Crash Guard is highest backed iPhone case on Kickstarter

Evolutive Labs' Rhinoshield Crash Guard slim impact bumper for the iPhone 5/6/6+ has just broken a Kickstarter record as the highest backed iPhone case with 4,727 backers. Looking very much like a regular bumper case the  is unique because it offers extreme protection without any bulk.  With a minimal design approach, the Crash Guard bumper- style case allows for as much exposure of your device and Apple’s original design as possible including the front and back. Find out more about it here.