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Titanfall is headed to the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC on March 11, 2014 and as each day passes, the higher the anticipation for the game becomes. Respawn Entertainment certainly isn’t helping the situation each time it releases new information regarding the game, such as this weekend’s debut of the Ogre and Stryder Titan classes. (more…)

Titanfall Debuts Ogre, Stryder Titan Classes In New Trailers original content from Ubergizmo.

If you’re into 3D printing as much as we are, then you’re probably aware 3D scanners are pretty expensive. We’ve seen the affordably-priced Sense 3D scanner, which retails for around $400, but a smartphone app can make 3D scanning even cheaper as you’ll be able to produce 3D scans straight from your device. (more…)

This App Can Turn Your Smartphone Into A 3D Scanner original content from Ubergizmo.

Getting someone to smile for a photo when they’re not feeling chipper can be rather difficult. Sure – you can try tickling them, promising them their favorite treat or a date with their favorite celebrity, but there are some people who won’t crack a smile, no matter how hard you try. If you own this digital mirror, then you won’t need to persuade your subject as it’ll make them smile for you.

The digital mirror was created using a large LCD display along with a camera installed just above the screen that is used to capture footage of someone’s face. Once detects the subject’s face, it can then deliver subtle changes to the person’s face in real-time to change their expression. (more…)

Digital Mirror Changes Your Expression To Look Happier In Real-Time original content from Ubergizmo.

Microsoft today launched its Xbox Video service on the web, prior to launching the service’s app for Windows Phone devices. Just like the Xbox Video app for Windows 8.1, the web version will offer users access to TV shows and movies through video.xbox.com. The web version of Xbox Video looks quite like the Xbox Music’s web version. The service has actually been developed to replace Microsoft’s outdated Zune video service, which no longer allows customers to access media content.

Through the web version, users can stream TV shows and movies in the browser itself, though Microsoft’s Silverlight plug-in is going to be required. Content already purchased through the Windows 8.1 app or through Xbox One console will be available for streaming via the web version immediately. Users can also purchase content through Xbox Video on the web, the purchased content will then automatically and immediately become available for streaming through the Windows 8.1 app and Xbox One. While the service supports HD playback on both the console and Windows 8.1, unfortunately Xbox Video’s web version doesn’t support it. The Windows Phone app that is going to be launched soon will also not support HD quality playback. Microsoft was expected to launch the Windows Phone app alongside the web version, but it appears that the app isn’t ready for primetime just yet.

Xbox Video Launched On The Web, Windows Phone App Coming Soon original content from Ubergizmo.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer had made a number of bold decisions ever since she took over as leader of the company, decisions such as the $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr and several other multi-million dollar acquisitions. The company also has a new logo now and has refreshed the look and feel of many of its services. Under Mayer, Yahoo continues to push into the media landscape and the company has now signed someone to become the face of that push. Mayer announced through a blog post that Yahoo has signed Katie Couric as its “global anchor,” and that she will start early next year.

Katie Couric is a well known media personality, already having worked at ABC News, NBC and CBS. While she will cover “the world’s most interesting stories and newsmakers” as Yahoo’s global anchor, she will also continue her daily talk show on ABC called “Katie.” Though there have been rumors that perhaps ABC won’t renew the show for a third season. Mayer’s blog post doesn’t detail exactly what else Couric will be tasked with at Yahoo, but she’ll most likely be on the front page, as the CEO says Couric is going to be “the face of Yahoo News.” Couric joins other media personalities Yahoo has already picked up, personalities like David Pogue, Megan Liberman and Matt Bai. Mayer says that the company is investing in bringing its users “the absolute best content and video experiences available,” and that Yahoo is just getting started.

Yahoo Signs Katie Couric As Global Anchor original content from Ubergizmo.