Edward Snowden held secret talks with Joseph Gordon-Levitt for actor’s biopic role

Actors generally talk to the people they play in biographical movies. But what if you’re researching a high-profile fugitive? It would seem it’s still possible. Joseph Gordon-Levitt admitted to holding a secret four-hour meeting with NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden in Russia. The meeting was so secret that Gordon-Levitt was advised to not record the conversation and avoid acknowledging the talks even happened for a while. According to the actor, he believes Snowden acted out of genuine concern that mass surveillance in America was going too far. Gordon-Levitt will be playing Snowden in the upcoming biopic helmed by Oliver Stone.

Source: The Guardian | Via: Engadget 

Skype on Microsoft Edge will soon function without plug-ins

Soon enough you'll no longer have to worry about plug-ins to get to use Skype on Microsoft's new Edge browser. The latest build for Windows 10 Insider Preview has Object RTC API, which lets apps with real-time audio and video communication to work without any installation necessary. It'll work for things like Skype, Outlook.com, and any other WebRTC-compatible services. It's still in preview though so the experience might not be as seamless. It's said though that the tech should exit its preview phase and go live later this year. Other browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari also support WebRTC standards, but we don't know if Microsoft plans to offer the experience there or make it exclusive to their browser. 

Source: Engadget 

Launch Center Pro for iOS lets you launch apps from Notification Center

Launcher app and notification tool Launch Center Pro is making it easier for you to navigate your iPhone. The app now has a Today Widget that lets you launch apps and actions from your Notification Center. For example, you can call or message a specific person or get directions with Google Maps right from the Notification Center. The app supports over 100,000 apps you can create launchers for so many things. 

Source: Lifehacker | Download: iTunes App Store (US$3.99) 

Burberry to show off new collection on Snapchat

Burberry demonstrates how technologically adept they are. The British fashion house will be giving fans a glimpse of its Spring 2016 collection ahead of the London Fashion Week. The brand will even be showing behind-the-scenes snaps to show how they prepare for the big show. The snaps should start showing up on September 20th, Sunday, at 2 p.m. eastern. Burberry will even be making use of Snapchat's Live Stories feature, which has posts disappear after 24 hours, to show its followers what's happening at the fashion show. 

Source: Engadget