Latest Xbox One update to speed up downloads by 80 per cent

The Xbox One is an amazing console but sometimes the need to download patches, firmware updates and add ons can take a lot of time. Thanks to a new software update, Microsoft promises speed boosts of up to 80 per cent if you'r internet connection is faster than 100Mbps. For slower connections clockedat less than 100Mbps, the update should still boost game and app downloads by 40 percent. This is a welcome update and it's great that Microsoft continues to improve the nuances of the XBox One experience.

Source: Engadget

Are you ready to take professional looking images with your smartphone?

Olloclip and  adventure photographer Chris Burkard are temaing uo for an insightful, 45-minute class on capturing incredible images — beaches, vistas, mountains, and extreme experiences — with the smartphone you carry everyday and the help of olloclip lenses. Chris has grown his Instagram community to over 2 million fans through sharing incredible images and experiences — and now he'll teach you how to do the same.Hit jump for the details.

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Amazon Prime Video streaming now showing in Canada

It took a while but the Amazon Prime Video streaming service is available in Canada to Amazon Prime subscribers. This means they are able to watch such acclaimed shows as The Grand Tour (only the most pirated TV show in recent history), Mozart in the Jungle and Transparent as well as a wide variety of other programs. The range of movies and TV shows is limited right now, certainly looks very sparse compared to Netflix, here's hoping for more parity to the US version of Prime Video.

Exisiting Amazon Prime Canada subscribers get the video streaming with their $79 yearly subscription. And, just like with Netflix, subscribers can download episodes for offline viewing.

Source: The Toronto Star

LockSmart Travel is a smart padlock with location tracking services

Dog & Bone, a leading brand in smart technology for mobile devices, today announced that the patented LockSmart Travel is now shipping. The LockSmart Travel is a TSA accepted, keyless, Bluetooth luggage padlock controlled by an iOS or Android app. It is equipped with a location tracking feature that allows users to track their luggage through the app when in Bluetooth range. Additionally, the location feature is designed to allow users to crowdsource through the growing LockSmart community in case luggage is lost or stolen.

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