Matcha: New Scene at the Apple-mistery

Apple has acquired a video discovery and recommendation startup called Matcha.tv, according to a report by VentureBeat. The company had abruptly shut down its service in May, claiming it had plans to take on a new direction, which apparently involved a lucrative deal with a major tech giant. As usual, Apple declined to comment on the aquisition, but a source speaking to VentureBeat says Apple … Continue reading Matcha: New Scene at the Apple-mistery

Lego's Toy for Adults

Architecture Studio, a new set from Lego, comes with 1,210 white and translucent bricks. More notable is what it lacks: namely, instructions for any single thing you’re supposed to build with it. Instead, the kit is accompanied by a thick, 277-page guidebook filled with architectural concepts and building techniques alongside real world insights from prominent architecture studios from around the globe.Read More >> Continue reading Lego's Toy for Adults

Google Updates Your Calendar by Voice

Unlike your ex, Google really is working hard to become a better listener. On Wednesday Google announced that its Voice Search function would now be able to return results for several new spoken commands and questions, based on information stored in your Gmail, Google Calendar and Google+ account. Per a post to the Google Inside Search blog, you can now voice search for information on … Continue reading Google Updates Your Calendar by Voice