Skype update fixes app-crashing messaging bug

Skype has been hit by a bug recently that causes the messaging app to crash when an instant message with “http://” and nothing else is sent. It affected Skype on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. The workaround involved having to reinstall the app after asking the sender to delete the original text. The latest update from Skype though is said to remedy this. You no longer have to do a fresh install to get rid of the bug.

Source: Apple Insider | Download: Skype

TELUS extends appointment service to the entire country

TELUS has great news for subscribers across the country. It has extended its appointment service beyond Ontario to help out its customers across the nation. The program lets subscribers schedule in-store appointments beforehand with sales representatives for anything from activation, renewals, to repairs. This service guarantees you’ll be accommodated at your chosen schedule and will help the sales reps familiarize themselves with your account and any requirements you many need. You can book online from this link.

Thermador showcases virtual reality cooking demos at Canadian Furniture Show

Thermador Canada is showing what else can be done with virtual reality with its latest prototype: 3D 360-degree coking videos using the Oculus Rift platform software. It’ll be showing off the experience at the upcoming Canadian Furniture Show from June 4 to June 7.

The demo makes use of Stereoscopic 3D 360-degree video to show the three two-minute videos in French or English by Chef Daren Bergeron and Chef Nikko Jacino. The lessons also feature Thermador’s Gas Cooktop, Freedom Induction Cooktop, Pro Grand Steam Range with BBQ, and Professional Series Steam Oven. After the trade show, the VR experience will be offered at select Thermador dealers in Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City.

Source: Thermador 

Microsoft buys Wunderlist

Productivity software company Wunderlist just got acquired by Microsoft, according to Founder and CEO Christian Reber in a post on Wunderlist’s site. He didn’t specify how much it cost the Redmond-based tech giant to acquire their brand. It looks like things won’t be changing at the moment though. Reber said that their team in Berlin will continue to build Wunderlist, Wunderlist Pro, and Wunderlist for Business on platforms like iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows, and the web. He also promises that new features will be added in the future.

Source: Wunderlist