Twitter brings SoundCloud streaming to mobile

Listen to new SoundCloud music or podcasts as they are tweeted with the new feature on Twitter for Android and iOS. The social network has integrated SoundCloud streaming into its mobile apps. Called Twitter Audio Cards, it lets you stream audio as you browse through the app. You just need to tap on the embedded player for it to start playing. And then you can tap on the button in the upper right-hand corner to minimize the player while it continues to play.

Source: Twitter | Via: Lifehacker

Google Nexus 9 now up for pre-order

Google already announced the price for its Nexus 6 phablet. Now, they are announcing that the HTC-made tablet is up for pre-order. You can pre-order it from HTC, the Play Store, Amazon, and Best Buy. These orders will reportedly ship out on November 3. It will be available in three flavours: Wi-Fi only with 16GB and 32GB as well as an LTE version. The 16GB model retails for US$399, while the 32GB variant will be available for $479. The LTE tablet, however, will be available at a later date for $599. It will be available in black and white first but there will also be a “sand” colored model coming out later this year. With the announcement of the new Nexus tablet, Google has also discontinued sale of the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.

Source: The Verge

Facebook reportedly meets with Samsung for virtual reality

A report surfaced that Facebook and Samsung recently met up in South Korea. But before you think about whether Facebook is looking to develop another smartphone, it looks like they would rather focus on a new product segment. The two tech giants are reportedly talking about virtual reality technology. As you know, Oculus VR is owned by Facebook and it looks like they are helping Samsung develop its Gear VR headset. Samsung is said to launch the Gear VR in December. We have to wait and see if the Gear VR would bring Samsung the success it has brought them in the tablet and smartphone market.

Source: Ubergizmo

Moto 360 is coming on October 31 for $279

Motorola's Moto 360 will be available in Canada starting October 31 at Future Shop Online atwww.FutureShop.ca and in store at TELUS and on www.TELUS.com for $279. Moto 360 combines the conveniences of Android Wear such as notifications and the ability to run searches, navigation and manage apps as well as health tracking features. The watch will be available in Stone Gray and Black Leather. Check out our review of the Moto 360.