Sunday
May112014

Google Search adds YouTube recaps to NBA scorecards

Google and the NBA have collaborated to enable YouTube video recaps to appear in NBA scorecards on Google Search. This means you can get quick updates and recaps on postseason games plus the  video highlights. Want to see that Wade to James alley oop dunk, you get the video plus other game information. This will hopefully be the start of a new way to condense and package replayable content for all sports.

Source: Android Police

Sunday
May112014

Twitter boosts account security with new password recovery system

Twitter is working to keep your accounts secure with new password recovery system and new method to catch suspicious logins. Twitter users can now be alerted through their mobile numbers and email address when a password reset request is sent. You can change your password through Twitter’s website or through the Android or iOS apps.

The microblogging site is also now employing a new way to track any suspicious logins. They now track login history, device used, and location to weed out any potentially suspicious login attempts. If there are any of these fishy logins, you will be alerted through your email.

Source: Twitter Blog

Sunday
May112014

Side-scrolling game ‘Dark Lands’ arrives on Android

Looking for a new game to play on your Android device? Bulypix brings a new side-scrolling game called Dark Lands. The game comes with different playing modes but it will start you off in Survival. This involves side scrolling action that will have you avoiding traps and killing different kinds of enemies ranging from baby orcs to minotaurs. You also gain power ups and coins to level up your character as well as his armor and weapons.

Source: Droid Life

Saturday
May102014

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 5/4-5/10