‘Start’ button makes debut on new Windows 8.1 ad

With the upcoming October 18 release of Windows 8.1, Microsoft has started to roll out ads for the new operating system.

The first ad for the new OS highlights the return of the Start button. It emphasizes your ability to start up your Windows device straight to the desktop and switch back and forth between the desktop and the Metro Start Screen by tapping or clicking on the start button.

Google updates search algorithm

Google has introduced a new algorithm, codenamed Hummingbird, for the first time in three years. It improves the way the search engine interprets your requests. It has been up and running for a month already and has affected 90 percent of Google searches.

The new algorithm is said to be particularly useful for longer, more complex inquiries and provides a more natural interaction with the search engine. The answers to your questions this time are based more on an intelligent understanding of your searches than an indexing of websites done by the previous algorithm Caffeine. Hummingbird understands the relationship and concepts of words rather than just taking these words at face value.

Source: BBC

Valve takes on game consoles with Steam Machines and Stream Controller

Valve wants a piece of the game console market with its newly announced Steam Machines and Steam Controller. The consoles and controllers will run on their also recently announced SteamOS and are part of its new product line for your living room.

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SlowCam brings slow-mo video recording to other iOS devices

If you feel envy over new iPhone 5s users and their ability to create slow-motion videos on their phones, you can also do it now with your iOS device. SlowCam works on iPhone 5 or older Apple devices as long as it runs on iOS 7. You can record 60 frames per second videos on iPhone 5, 5c, and other older devices, while you can record 120 fps videos on iPhone 5s. The recordings are saved in the Camera Roll in 30 fps, which saves you space.

The SlowCam app is available on the iTunes App Store for $1.99.