Chrome to start blocking Flash ads on September 1st

Constantly bugged by Flash ads popping up in your Chrome browser? Starting September 1^st, Google Chrome will make Flash-blocking a default setting for its users. Google’s encouraging its advertisers to switch to HTML5 so they won’t be affected by this. For users though, this might better the browsing experience on Chrome and maybe even help it use up less power. Chrome is known to be a power hog so hopefully this change might make things better.

Source: Google | Via: Engadget

Knog creates flash accessory for smartphones

While smartphone cameras have been improving, the flash units on them still leave much to be desired for. That’s why the likes of Australian company Knog are there to create accessories like the Expose, a dedicated flash unit for smartphones. Expose pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth. It is built with nine LEDs capable of 130 lumens output. It can last for an hour before it needs to be charged.

This compact flash unit can be clipped onto a keychain so you can always have it with you. Its accompanying app will let you toggle between various modes such as flash, continuous, strobe, etc. You can even adjust white balances and brightness right from the app. Expose costs US$60.

Source: Knog | Via: Ubergzimo

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment launches Injustice: Gods Among Us

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment  announced the North American launch of Injustice: Gods Among Us for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and the Wii U system.

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Adobe to end Flash on Android today

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Adobe Flash plugin, once touted to offer "the full web experience" on mobile devices is officially terminated on Android devices starting today. Adobe hasn't been developing Flash for mobile devices and today it completely pulls out of the Android marketplace. Adobe made the announcement late last year by stating that, "HTML 5 is best solution for creating and deploying content in the browser across mobile platforms." 

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