Facebook has confirmed the acquisition of live filters and face swap app MSQRD by Masquerade Technologies. The move will help Facebook compete with Snapchat and other similar apps.The company announced the acquisition in a blog post…At Masquerade, we’ve worked hard to make video more fun and engaging by creating filters that enhance and alter your appearance. Now, we’re excited to join forces with Facebook and bring the technology to even more people. Within Facebook, we’re going to be able to reach people at a scale like never before. For starters, we’ll be able to bring our technology to Facebook’s audience of nearly 1.6 billion people. This is a scale of audience we never imagined was possible.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Sacha Baron Cohen, the man behind Ali G and Borat, has posted a new video parodying an Apple product launch to announce his film ‘The Brothers Grimsby’.Sacha Baron Cohen presents the latest innovation from the team responsible for Ali G, Borat, and Bruno. Get ready for Nobby. “The Brothers Grimsby” opens March 11.Take a look below!Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Microsoft is continuing its attack on Mac with a new series of Surface ads. The company’s previous series of ads for Windows 10 were also aimed at Mac.The new Surface ads feature Tim Flach, a animal photographer.Surface Book. The laptop that does more. Just like you. No matter what you’re creating, do it better on Surface Book. With the power to run the software you need in an incredibly light body, plus a Pen and beautiful touchscreen, Surface Book is revolutionizing the way you work. Just ask first-time Surface Book user Tim Flach, a photographer using Surface Book to make his animal portraits look almost human.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
George Hotz, a well known hacker, has secured funding for ‘Comma’, his self-driving car startup based on artificial intelligence.Hotz first demonstrated his self-driving car technology last December. It was built as part of a bet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Hotz promised Musk that he would be able to create a better system than the one Tesla currently gets from Mobileye. If successful, he wanted a lucrative contract with the electric car maker. The deal fell through when apparently, Musk tried to insert an out into the contract.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Photos of an alleged iPhone 7 case have been posted online by @OnLeaks corroborating rumors about the upcoming smartphone from Apple.The case is missing a cutout for a headphone jack. It’s been widely rumored that Apple plans to drop this port in favor of wireless and Lightning headphones. The decision is a controversial one; however, it will free up a lot of internal space.With the headphone jack gone, it appears as though Apple plans to improve the speakers on the iPhone 7, equipping it with two stereo speakers, one on either side of the Lightning port.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Madame Tussauds will unveil a wax figure of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak at Silicon Valley Comic Con on March 19th.Wozniak’s wax figure will be located next to Steve Jobs’ in the tech room.Madame Tussauds San Francisco’ figure artists recently measured the Apple co-founder to create his new wax figure. The team took more than 350 measurements so they can create the highly accurate finished product. The new figure will be unveiled at Silicon Valley Comic Con on March 19. He’ll take a place of honor next to Steve Jobs in the attraction’s tech room.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Lookout, an app that helps protect your iPhone from data loss and theft, is now available on the Apple Watch. Lookout for Apple Watch enables useful new features. From the Apple Watch you can check the distance to your iPhone, receive alerts if you’re about to leave your iPhone behind, make the iPhone scream (emit a loud alarm), and more.Features::- Locates your lost iPhone or iPad from anywhere, on any Internet-connected device- Automatically saves your device’s location before it runs out of battery – Backs up your contacts automatically- Notifies you if you have an out-of-date or insecure version of iOS – Shows you the distance between your iPhone and Apple Watch, and notifies you if they’re about to lose connection.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
OWC has unveiled an all-new Aura SSD for mid-2013 and later MacBooks. This long awaited upgrade lets users increase the stock storage that came with their original MacBook.Available in 480GB and 1.0TB capacities, Aura SSD upgrade kits are the first and only PCIe-based flash storage upgrades available for MacBook Pro with Retina display (Late 2013 and newer) and MacBook Air (Mid 2013 and newer) models.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
The Google Docs app for iOS has been updated with iPad Pro support and a word count feature. Google Sheets also gained iPad Pro support today.Create, edit, and collaborate with others on documents from your iPod, iPhone, or iPad with the free Google Docs app. Features:* Create new documents or edit any that were created on the web or on another device * Share documents and work together with others in the same document at the same time* Open, edit, and save Microsoft Word documents* Get stuff done anytime — even without an internet connection* Add and respond to comments* Never worry about losing your work — everything is automatically saved as you type * Protect your documents with a 4-digit passcodeShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
According to a ‘pre-publication’ note in Digitimes, Taiwan based Apple suppliers reveal the company has “plans to launch a 5.8-inch iPhone featuring rigid AMOLED display panels in 2018 or even earlier in 2017.” Currently, the iPhone 6s Plus features a 5.5-inch display.Samsung is believed to be the first supplier of these panels followed by LG Display and Japan Display. While LG Display will be ready to produce OLED displays in 2017, Japan Display is targeting 2018 for production.Digitimes expects that about 50 million of these AMOLED-equipped iPhones will be sold in the first year of availability.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
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