Google adds Hangouts plugin to Microsoft Outlook

Google is making it easier for office workers to start Hangouts session at work with its new plugin. The Hangouts plugin is designed to let you start or join Hangouts sessions directly in Microsoft Outlook’s mail or calendar functionality. The condition is you would need to have a Google Apps account.

You will need to download and install the Hangouts Plugin. After installing you will then see an icon that lets you schedule a new Hangout or join an existing one. You can find out more information here.

Source: Android Central

Evernote celebrates 100 Million users

Everyone's favourite cloud note-taking service Evernote has just celebrated the 100 million users in 190 countries milestone. A message sent to users reads:

"It's pretty amazing to know that we've become part of so many people's lives. It validates the belief we had when we first started out: that the way we work was about to undergo a monumental shift.  Since then, we've made it our mission to become the modern workspace that inspires you to achieve more every day.  Thanks for being an Evernote user. More great things are ahead." Are you an Evernote user? How has the service helped you at work or in your personal life?

HYPER launches iStick USB flash drive for iPhone and iPad via Kickstarter

Sanho Corporation recently announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for iStick. iStick is a USB flash drive with both a USB connector as well as an Apple MFi Certified Lightning Connector that connects directly to recent iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models. iStick allows users to easily, quickly and safely transfer data between computers, iPhones, iPads and iPod touches without the need for iTunes, Internet, wireless networks or the Cloud where hackers and others (like NSA) may gain access. HYPER is seeking $100,000 via Kickstarter to fund the iStick product. Funding begins May 12, 2014 at 8am PST/11am EST ends on June 17, 2014. Upon successful funding, HYPER aims to ship the iStick in August, 2014. This is HYPER’s 2nd Kickstarter project after the successful CloudFTP which was the 3rd highest funded Kickstarter Technology project when it ended.

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iPacking - Easy Trip packing list for iOS is a must-have app for travelers

iPacking - Easy Trip Packing List from developer Nexti Inc. lets users create, customize, save and even print as many packing lists as they need, and then either refer to their printed list or tell the app to walk them through each item until they're done packing. The must-have new app for both personal and business travelers makes packing fast, simple, accurate and fun, and has been acclaimed by both Lifehacker.com and enthusiastic downloaders around the world.