Google Glass update XE16 starts roll out, brings KitKat to the specs

Google is bringing KitKat to Glass in the form of a new update. Android Community reports XE16 update is being rolled out at the moment. The tech site says the first update will be XE 12.1 to prepare you for that update. It will need Glass to be plugged in for around 20 minutes. It comes with a new boot animation and groups multiple photos into a collage layout in a single card to make scanning easier. Voice commands are also re-sorted in order of how often they are used and Video Calls have been take out of the command list. Bluetooth 4.0 LE is also now supported and volume is set at 100% after the update. The site also reports some app crashes and sluggishness though.

iPad dashboard Morning gets iPhone version

If you’ve been needing a new dashboard app for your iPhone, Morning is making its way from the iPad into the smaller iOS device. This dashboard app works much like Google Now. It shows you the weather, your to-do list, RSS feed, and the like on one screen. It is a customizable wake-up screen for your phone that provides you with a sneak peek of what your day is going to be like. The app costs US$3 in the iTunes App Store.

Source: Lifehacker

MakerBot Adds 3D Printable curriculum content to Thingiverse for Teachers

MakerBot is often known for its futuristic 3D printing technology that unleashes creativity. But today, MakerBot is taking a step back in time to the period of 2470 BC and is providing students a glimpse of ancient civilization through a unique 3D model of the Great Pyramid of Giza through its MakerBot Academy M educational initiative.

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New Roku 3 update brings search to smartphone

For those Roku users who don’t have the company’s HDMI Streaming Stick, you now have a chance to do searches on your smartphone with the upcoming update for Roku 3 devices. The rollout is expected to wrap up by April 22. So if the update hasn’t come your way, just wait a bit. Those using other models will also be getting the update in the coming weeks. And for the time being, be a bit more patient and suffer through typing with the remote.

Source: Roku Blog