Instagram introduces five new filters

A new significant update for Instagram brings five new filters that are said to be inspired by its community. Called Slumber, Crema, Ludwig, Aden, and Perpetua, the new filters are supposed to complement the capabilities on today’s smartphone cameras. The filters are said to “soften and subtly shift colors to achieve the look and feel you want for your each photo.”

There is also a new way to find your favorite filters now. The filter tray now shows blurred previews of your images on them to make it easier to decide which ones to use. You can even rearrange the order of filters by selecting the Manage button so you can put your favorites first and hide those you don’t use. The update is coming to both iOS and Android apps.

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Robin Williams tops Google Canada’s 2014 trending list

With over two trillion searches done around the world in 2014, what got Canadians talking this year? The passing of Robin Williams had Canadians looking him up and making him the highest-trending search term for the year. The World Cup and Winter Olympics also made it to the Top Trending Searches list. Listed below are some of the highlights of Google Canada’s year in search:

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Google adds Nest integration to iOS and Android apps

Google’s bringing Nest further into its fold with its latest update for its iOS and Android apps. The Google app can now control the Nest thermostat system outside of the standard Nest app. You can even use Google Now voice commands to change the temperature. You just need to say “Ok Google” within the Google app and indicate, for example, “Turn the temperature to 70 degrees.” The Google app will even add a Now card notification according to your location to let you adjust temperature of your Nest thermostat even when you’re not at home.

Source: VentureBeat | Via: MacRumors

SoundCloud introduces new hub to centralize your favorite tunes

Taking one more step to developing its own subscription service, SoundCloud introduced a new interface to make the service work. Its new hub called Collection has been brought to iOS and web apps (Android version is coming in 2015). It is designed to bring all your favorite audio in one place. The Collection shows you the artists you follow and liked tracks and playlists without having to jump between sections. It’ll let you shuffle your favorite songs and find out if a new DJ mix or radio show pops up.

Source: SoundCloud | Via: Engadget