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China reportedly blocked chat apps Line and Kakao Talk over terrorism concerns

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by on August 7, 2014 at 6:03 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, messaging apps

Trouble has been brewing in China since last month with several foreign internet firms experiencing accessibility issues in the country, including chat apps Line and Kakao Talk. Line’s service in Mainland China (provided in conjunction with a local operator under the name of Lianwo) has been plagued by a connection issue since July 1, while certain functions on Kakao Talk can’t be used. More light is now being shed on the reason behind this — Reuters reports that South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning said that China confirmed it had blocked a few foreign messaging apps through which “terrorism-related information” was…

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Amazon expands support for the companion app of its exclusive Fire TV game to Android tablets

Aug07
by on August 7, 2014 at 4:41 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, fire tv, Product Updates

Amazon has taken a surprisingly generous move by opening up support for its exclusive Fire TV game Sev Zero to Android devices other than its own Fire tablets, Android Police reports. The support comes in the form of a companion app called ‘Sev Zero: Air Support’ which allows for a two-player experience for the Amazon Game Studios’ Halo-esque Sev Zero on Fire TV. The app was only available on the Kindle Fire HDX, but has now been opened up for all Android tablets in Google Play. Of course, the app won’t work unless you have a Fire TV on which…

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Adobe builds out Photoshop 3D printing prowess

Aug07
by on August 7, 2014 at 12:03 am
Posted In: Around the Web

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A brand new update to Photoshop CC offers enhanced 3D printing capabilities and increased printing options. The app’s expanded 3D support lets you create print-ready 3D files for a broader range of printers and service providers, such as the fifth generation MakerBot Replicator 3D printer and Japanese online 3D printing service DMM. The app also supports new file formats, including VRML, U3D, PLY and IGES. Photoshop now includes better integration with CAD workflows and more support for 3D scanners. Plus, painting your 3D models just got faster and easier. You now can lay out multiple 3D objects on a single print bed to maximize…

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