“Google has confirmed it acquired WIMM Labs last year, a company that previously made an Android-powered smartwatch before shuttering operations in 2012.”
Sony Lens Camera May Be Called Smart Shot, Prices Start at $250
“As expected, more leaked information has been released about Sony’s all-but-confirmed lens cameras. This news is once again coming our way from SonyAlpha Rumors, whose sources say these new products will carry a new brand called Smart Shot. Up until now, potential pricing has eluded us.”
Researcher: Snapchat names, aliases, phone numbers vulnerable
“A security advisory published by Australian researchers claims that Snapchat names, aliases, and phone numbers can be discovered and harvested via the Snapchat Android and iOS API — even if the user’s account is private.”
Apple’s iPhone trade-in program hits its retail stores today
“Well folks, it seems the rumblings we heard earlier this week were indeed true. CNBC has confirmed that Apple’s iPhone trade-in program — officially labled the iPhone Reuse and Recycling Program — is starting up in the outfit’s retail stores today.”
Pressy : the one-button Android controller so cool it was Kickstarted in under a day
“If Kickstarter had a 24-hour funders club, Pebble and the Bolex Camera would be welcoming Pressy today.”
Waze Updated in Google Play, Sets Google as Primary Search Provider – Droid Life
“Back in June, Google acquired Waze for reportedly over $1 billion. Today, the official Waze app is finally starting to see some Google-esque changes, with a Google-powered search bar now visible whenever you are viewing the application’s map.”
Google moves Hangouts to VP8 to offer 720p HD video
“Some of us may have noticed an increase in Google+ Hangouts quality in recent weeks, but the bump to 720p HD video is more than a simple settings change — it’s the move to a brand new video codec called VP8. Prior to this transition, Google was using the more widely-known H.”
1 Second Everyday App Now on Android
“Back in February we showcased the 1 Second Everyday app. The app allows you to record 1 second of video per day, building up a mini movie over time that includes every day of your life. At the time, it had recently released for iDevices after a successful Kickstarter campaign.”
Galaxy Note 2 and 3 screens side-by-side: A larger display in nearly the same space
“Leaked images of the Galaxy Note 3 screen suggest what we’ve been hearing all along: The Note 3 will have a larger display compared to its predecessor but the device won’t increase much in overall size.”
