Minuum keyboard challenges the QWERTY layout

Toronto-based startup Whirlscape not only wants to replace the native keyboard on your Android device, they want to change the way keyboards look by completely disregarding the QWERTY layout. The three rows layout is gone and it has been replaced by a single line of letters. The app compensates for the inherent imprecision of typing the layout brings about with an intelligent prediction algorithm that figures out what you are typing at the same time minimizing the number of taps on the screen. Its compact design even leaves you with more space to see the displayed content.

Minuum is currently available on the Google Play Store for $3.99.

Motoring: Tesla Model S gets 5-star safety rating

Just in case you needed another reason to justify buying a sweet Tesla Model S sedan, it just received a 5-star safety rating from the US Department of Transportation. Gorgeous, fast, electric and superbly safe, the Tesla Model S doesn't need space for a traditional engine, so it houses additional crumple zones that can absorb impact. The heavy battery pack also lowers the centre of gravity for a smaller chance of rollovers. This is good news not just for Tesla but for all electric cars in general.

Source: Venturebeat

Rogers Trade-Up program takes in old devices for credit on new gadgets

On the market for a new phone and don't feel safe using the internet as a tool to unload your previously loved gem? No worries! Rogers has officially launched their in-store or mobile-only program for reselling or "Trading-Up" your old phone. Simply click this link from your device, the tool will automatically detect what you're using, and subsequently offer a quote based on Rogers' perceived value of it. For a more personal approach, you can always go into a Rogers store and have them check for you. Easy-peasy. Once you've received your Trade-up quotes, it becomes valid for up to 30-days. 

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Mailbox users can get an extra gig of space from Dropbox

Here’s a nice little Easter egg for you, Mailbox users. You can get an additional 1GB of storage for free by simply linking your Mailbox account with Dropbox.

To activate this, you just need to head to the Settings menu on your Mailbox iOS app, select Dropbox, and then add your account information. If your accounts are already linked you just need to unlink them and reconnect to get that free 1GB. 

Source: The Next Web