Facebook reactions now show up in 360-degree videos in VR

If you watch 360-degree videos while you use the Samsung Gear VR, you’ll now be able to share your emoji reactions there. At the same time you’ll be able to see the reactions of other users float by as you watch. Back in March, Facebook-owned Oculus let Gear VR users sign into their Facebook accounts on the headset for a more personalized feed of stories. Oculus also plans to bring the emoji reactions to 360-degree photos in the coming weeks. While we won’t get the full Facebook experience on VR anytime soon, this is another step in bringing social features to VR.

Source: The Verge

Evernote brings passcode lock to free users

Evernote is introducing to its non-paying users added security for their app with a previously premium-exclusive feature. Passcode lock keeps your notes password-protected so you don’t have anyone snooping around your notes when you leave your phone unattended. You can setup passcode lock for iOS, Android, and Windows. And here’s a quick guide on how to do just that.

Charge your phone and enjoy some chicken with KFC

KFC is known for its unusual gimmicks and their latest promotion in India lets you charge your iPhone or Android device with its new chicken box. The Watt A Box limited edition promo pairs your chicken 5-in-1 meal with a USB port and a 6,100mAh rechargeable battery. You get a Lightning USB cable as well as a mini-USB port for Android devices. And, of course, you can take out the battery and use it again, because what a waste that would be if you couldn’t.

Source: Cult of Mac

VLC for Android can now play videos from local network

VLC for Android adds a rather useful feature into its app. It now lets you watch the movies and shows you store on your local network. The latest version of the app also brings a pop-up video window to let tablets owner watch while they do other things. The Android TV version merges with the mobile app and gets a new look to accompany that. And it now allows you to create video playlists and lessened the amount of permissions you have to go through for it to work with your device.

Source: Engadget