IBM and Toronto Raptors team on cognitive analytics to evaluate player's talent

IBM and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) have introduced a first of its kind solution called IBM Sports Insights Central (US). The solution is designed to transform the Raptors’ talent evaluation processes by reimagining data through cognitive and analytics technology.

IBM Sports Insights Central was developed with input from the Toronto Raptors to provide a comprehensive platform to view, organize and surface relevant data important in evaluating individual and team performance. The platform extends beyond current roster players to include all NBA players and NBA prospects.

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Kindle Voyage eReader now available on Amazon.ca

Amazon's Kindle Voyage is now available in Canada via Amazon.ca for the price of $299.99. Kindle Voyage is super thin—at just 7.6mm—and light—weighing less than 180 grams – making it easy to hold and read on for hours.

With a flush-front bezel for a clean, streamlined design, Kindle Voyage was crafted to come one step closer to a sheet of paper. It features a high-resolution 300 pixel per inch, high contrast, and high brightness display and has an adaptive front light which automatically adjusts the brightness of the display based on surrounding light. Kindle Voyage also features reimagined page turns with PagePress making it easy to turn a page without lifting a finger—simply rest your thumb on the bezel and turn the page by lightly pressing.   For more information check out www.amazon.ca/voyage.

Source: Amazon 

LG announces Stylus 2 mid-range smartphone

LG has announced the midrange Stylus 2 which boasts a 5.7-inch 720p HD display as well as a 1.2 GHZ quad-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage and a 13MP rear facing camera backed by a 8 MP front-facing camera along with a 3,000Ah battery. Expected to be fully revealed at Mobile World Congress, the LG Stylus 2 features a stylus pen, although what sort of specific apps or functionality this accessory offers is still a mystery as is pricing and availability.

Source: Phandroid

Twitter adding the ability to search for and add GIFs to tweets

Sharing GIFs in tweets and direct messages is even easier with the new GIF search feature. Whenever you’re composing a Tweet or Direct Message, you can search and browse the GIF library. So if you’re looking for the perfect cat yawn or dance move to express exactly how you feel, just click the new GIF button. You can search by keyword, or browse categories of different reactions. People can now spice up tweets with hysterical GIFs.

Starting today, GIF search will roll out over the coming weeks to everyone around the world on iOS, Android, and twitter.com. To learn more, check out Twitter's Help Center.