Siri creator introduces Viv AI powered virtual assistant

Viv AI assistant

Siri creator Dag Kittlaus has showed off a next generation virtual assistant at the TechCrunch Disrupt. Dubbed as Viv, the smart virtual voice assistant is powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Periscope to soon get broadcast search, live streaming from drones and more

Periscope broadcast

Periscope is adding a number of important features to its platform. The Twitter owned live streaming service will now let users search for live streams, save broadcasts forever and there is also an integration with DJI drones. Continue reading “Periscope to soon get broadcast search, live streaming from drones and more”

Netflix rolls out better cellular data controls for mobile apps

Netflix cellular data

Netflix has rolled out a new feature that allows users better control over their cellular data usage at the time of streaming. The new tool is based on study of various streaming habits and kinds of mobile data plans used.  Continue reading “Netflix rolls out better cellular data controls for mobile apps”

Instagram testing business profiles featuring ‘Contact’ button

instagram biz profile

Instagram had announced earlier this year that it was developing special profiles for businesses. Now a screenshot of one such business profile has surfaced.

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Apple Music revamp to feature black and white UI, lyrics integration and more

Apple Music

Apple Music is set to receive a major design overhaul, according to two new reports. The music streaming service from Apple will add a number of new features and improvements in June. Continue reading “Apple Music revamp to feature black and white UI, lyrics integration and more”

Twitter rolls out Connect tab for easier discovery of relevant accounts

Twitter Connect tab

In a bid to make it easier for users to find accounts that are relevant to them, Twitter has launched Connect tab. The tab will offer personalized recommendations for accounts they should follow.

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