Microsoft has no plans to release Cortana to other platforms anytime soon

If you’ve been waiting to get Cortana on your Android or iOS device, then we’re sorry to disappoint but the digital personal assistant will not be leaving Windows Phone platform anytime soon. Marcus Ash, group program manager for Windows Phone at Microsoft, tweeted that the company prioritizes development of Cortana for Windows Phone products around the world. Cortana will reportedly make its way to China and the U.K. in the coming weeks. According to Ash, the company will only consider releasing Cortana to another platform once they’ve met all their objectives for Windows Phone platform are met. It is best you don’t hold out for hope that you’ll hear Cortana’s voice on your iPhone or Android smartphone in the near future.

6. Only after we execute on #1 - #5 do we consider #Cortana anywhere other than Windows devices which are only thoughts/questions, no plans.

— Marcus Ash (@marcusash) June 14, 2014

Source: Ubergizmo

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 6/8-6/14

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‘Magic: The Gathering’ to get a movie, gets a writer from ‘Game of Thrones’

We’re getting one more game turned movie in the future in the form of Magic: The Gathering. Fox said the script is only in its first draft at the moment and there is no director yet but it has gained a writer from the Game of Thrones named Bryan Cogman. While his name isn’t that familiar to some, he has been working on the show since season one. He has written “The Laws of Gods and Men” episode where Tyrion Lannister was on trial.

Source: The Verge

BMW and Mini make it easy to record on-road adventures with your GoPro

BMW and Mini have made it easier to integrate your GoPro with your car. The action cam now works with BMW’s infotainment system. It lets you configure the camera, choose from the pre-set modes, and start and stop recordings right on the in-car system’s screen.

There are a few requirements though. It only works on 2012 or newer BMW and Mini models that come with BMW Apps or Mini Connected option. You can only use Wi-Fi-connected GoPro a.k.a. HERO3+ and you would need to connect to an iPhone 4 or later to the car via USB because this will be the only way to communicate with the entertainment suite using GoPro’s iOS app.

Source: Engadget