‘Titanfall’ gets new features with update for Xbox One and PC

Titanfall is bringing a new game mode and features to the Xbox One and PC iterations of the game. What’s better is these updates are free throughout the lifespan of the game. The first “Featured Game Mode” introduced is one called Marked For Death. This will be replaced by a new mode called Wingman Last Titan Standing after an unspecified period. The update also comes with 14 new Titan-centric burn cards that boost the abilities of your Titan as well as Titan Insignias that are unlocked by challenges.

Source: SlashGear

Buffer introduces news and content sharing app

Buffer is getting in on the news aggregation and sharing business with its new iOS app called Daily. The app borrows concepts from Tinder when it comes to gestures. You can swipe right to queue content for sharing on the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn or swipe left to dismiss the story. As you know, Buffer is a service that lets you schedule and post stories across various social media channels so Daily is an extension of that.

Buffer said they curate the content at the moment with the help of an algorithm. Current topics available on the app are based on those shared by its current users including business and startups, marketing, inspiration, design, lifehacking, and “Buffer picks.” Hopefully they expand the topics further to cater to more people.

Source: TechCrunch

Google takes out plug-in requirement to use Hangouts on Chrome

Annoyed with having to download too many plug-ins to get sites or apps to run? Well, Google is making it at least easy for you to at least use Hangouts on the Chrome browser. Coming in a few weeks, Google’s group video chat service will run instantly on Chrome without the need for any plugins. Those on Chrome Canary or on other developer builds of Chrome have access to the update now. 

Skype gets Cortana integration

We have more voice recognition software news for you today. Microsoft has integrated its own virtual assistant Cortana into Skype on your Windows Phone devices to let users make calls by just asking Cortana. Microsoft said Thursday, “Now you can start Skype video and audio calls by simply asking Cortana something like ‘Skype, get Mom on the screen.” The feature is currently available in the 2.19 update for Skype on Windows Phone 8 and 8.1 in the U.S. The new update also added more language support (from 19 to 51 languages) and improved notifications.