What have you Spotted?

A new social media app makes its way to the iPhone. Spotted is a social discovery and media mapping app that lets you share in real-time that things you “spot.” When you see something that interests you, you can write a description, add an optional photo, set a Mission Impossible-like self-destruct time limit, and press Spot. The app then combines all the user data to create an augmented map of the world. It takes out your discovery once the predetermined time limit lapses. Spotted currently links with Facebook and Twitter.

Honda's new tech aims to reduce Vehicle-to-Pedestrian collisions

Honda  showcased two experimental safety technologies aimed at reducing the potential for collisions between automobiles and pedestrians and between automobiles and motorcycles. These advanced Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) and Vehicle-to-Motorcycle (V2M) technologies, while still in the research and testing phase, demonstrate Honda’s vision to advance safety for all road users, including pedestrians and motorcycle riders, as well as automobile occupants. These new technologies are part of a comprehensive effort being undertaken by Honda to develop leading-edge safety and driver assistive systems that can help predict and avoid traffic accidents through advanced sensing and communications technologies.

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Nintendo bringing out new 2DS handheld for $129

Always one for unconventional product design and moves, Nintendo expected to launch a new 2DS handheld on October 12th. This dual-screen and dual-camera console will play all exisiting 3DS games but without the 3D element and it will ship with a 4GB SD Card. Geared towards younger users, the 2DS has an unusual non-clamshell form factor.

Source: Nintendo UK

Chromecast app launches for iOS

Today Google announced that a companion app for their Chromecast dongle would launch on iOS, making it easier for users to connect, manage and use the streaming service. The app can be used to pair a new Chromecast with a nearby Wi-Fi network, as well as change the name assigned to the device and the network it connects to by default. 

Download Chromecase for iOS here