Netflix to introduce new Marvel shows

While U.S. TV network ABC has Marvel’s Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Netflix is set to have four different 13-episode shows on the streaming site. The new shows will be based on lesser-known heroes: Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones. It will start streaming from 2015 onwards and then will also have a fifth mini-series featuring all the four characters and will be called The Defenders.

Source: BBC UK

Yahoo! adds multitasking capabilities to Mail

 

Yahoo! has updated its Mail app for the Web by adding multi-tasking support. There is now a “Recent” view feature that shows you three different sets of the most recent activities you’ve done, including composed messages, messages in drafts, search inquiries and recently opened mail. You can also use keyboard shortcut Ctrl+[ and Ctrl+] for Windows and ⌘+[ and ⌘+]. There is no announcement yet on when the feature will be available for Yahoo! Mail's mobile apps.

Google introduces video tutorial service using Hangouts

Google is now going to provide personalized assistance through live videos with  Helpouts.  If you have a specific question in mind, Google is using Hangouts to link you with experts via video conference and start a conversation to access the information you require. Google has partnered with certain organizations to tackle topics ranging from music, electronics, education, fashion, fitness, etc. Some services are free, while others will ask you for a certain fee anywhere from $10 to $100.

Apple Mavericks update fixes Gmail bugs

If you have been suffering from Gmail-related issues after you to OS X Mavericks, Apple has released an update to get rid of the bloated inbox issues, inability to manage mailbox, and inaccurate number of unread messages. The new release said they remedied an issue "that prevents deleting, moving, and archiving messages for users with custom Gmail settings" as well as the wrong unread count.

Source: Engadget