WhatsApp Messenger now available for BlackBerry Z10

At long last, the popular WhatsApp cross-platform messaging app is available for the BlackBerry Z10. Considered one of the first major third-party apps for BB10 and a must-have on any device, WhatsApp is available for free. BlackBerry Z10 users (and users of older BlackBerry devices) will now be able to join iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Symbian users in the biggest cross-platform chat experience available now. Hit jump for the full release.

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Deal! TigerDirect sells refurbed 32GB Nexus 7 Tablet for $199

TigerDirect.com has a great deal on refurbished 32GB Nexus 7 Android tablets for $199. Normally selling for $249 the refurbs are warrantied and the deal ends on March 14. Interested buyers should see terms. Restrictions Apply. NOTICE:Limit One (1) rebate per qualifying rebate offer, per person, billing address, company, house. Still a good deal for a super sweet 7-inch quad-core tablet running the pure Android OS.

Microsoft releases Kinect source code to Open Source

Microsoft just released some of the source code for its Kinect Motion sensor accessory into open source. The idea to get the community involved in pushing the potential of Kinect, already a highly innovative controller-free gaming experience, into other applications. Code that's been shared out of Redmond includes face tracking, audio capture, slideshow gestures and green-screen effects. For more information on Kinect for Windows and how to access the source code, check this blog post.

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First Impressions of Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 tablet

Text and photo by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I had the opportunity to check out Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet earlier today during a session with Samsung executives focusing on their and SAFE and Knox solutions. The Galaxy Note 8.0 fits squarely in between the Galaxy Note II and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. It also competes directly with the hugely successful Apple iPad mini and the famously disruptive Google Nexus 7 tablets. Here are my impressions on Samsung's midrange tablet.

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