Wednesday
Aug142013

HTC's new commercial with Robert Downey Jr. leaks online, and it's awesome

When news broke that HTC had signed RDJ on as their new spokesperson, I was elated. The man is a genius and one of the best character actors of our time. And with the official unveiling of their new joint campaign tomorrow, a leaked version of the first commercial found its way online and is absolutely hilarious. HTC "execs" and RDJ talk about a new direction and meaning of the HTC brand, boldly stating "It's anything you want it to be". They go on to talk about all the meanings that could work for the acronym, with a strong focus on "Heres to Change".

The quality isn't the greatest, but you can still watch it below:

Via YouTube

Tuesday
Aug132013

YouTube makes a Windows Phone comeback

After Google demanded Microsoft to take down their YouTube app due to the lack of ads, YouTube has finally returned to the Windows Phone platform—with ads included.

The updated version, which had Microsoft and Google working together, now also features video upload support, the ability to stream live video channels, voice search and activation, as well as access to playlists, uploads, video lists, and the ability to manage a YouTube account’s profile page. Windows Phone users will be able to pin Live Tiles of videos, channels, playlists, and search queries on the Start screen, too.

Source: The Verge

UPDATE (as of August 15, 2013):

Google seems to have disabled the YouTube app for Windows Phone yet again, citing that it still violates their Terms of Service.

Tuesday
Aug132013

Logitech debuts all-in-one keyboard TK820 with built-in touchpad

Taking out the need of a mouse, the Logitech Wireless All-in-One Keyboard TK820 comes with a large touchpad for easy typing and swiping. This keyboard takes up less space on your desk with its ultra-slim look. Its touchpad supports up to 13 Windows 8 multi-touch gestures. It makes use of Advanced 2.4GHz connectivity allowing you to use the keyboard in any position convenient for you without worrying about delays or dropouts. The TK820 is expected to be available this month at the suggested retail price of $99.99.

Tuesday
Aug132013

Samsung Galaxy Mega enroute to TELUS this Summer

Because we really need another oversized smartphone, Samsung's Galaxy Mega, which is a stylus-free phablet sporting a 6.3 inch screen, is coming to TELUS in time for the back to school season. Specs of the enormous phone are a 1.7GHz Dual Core processor, a 6.3-inch (159.7mm) HD Super Clear LCD, 4G-LTE, 16GB of storage, 1.5GB of RAM, a whopping 3,200 mAh battery and an 8 megapixel camera as well as a 1.9 megapixel front facing camera.