Ask Wiz was created to provide an alternative to the outdated call centers and tech-support services which are time consuming, costly, and cover only a limited scope of topics. Ask Wiz
uses artificial intelligence to match each user’s support case with a subject matter tech expert, and leverages these one-on-one conversations to learn and become more knowledgeable over
time. The platform covers a wide range of topics and helps fix issues related to mobile phones, computers, and smart home devices.
“Our mission is to break down barriers between people and their tech” said Matan Talmi, CEO of Ask Wiz. “We designed Ask Wiz to help remove the headache from the conventional
tech-support experience and provide a solution fit for today’s consumers”.
During Beta, the platform grew to 2,000 active experts, handling anywhere from a dozen to several hundred cases each. “Being able to help people enjoy their tech is one of the things I
like most about being an expert on Ask Wiz” said Jamie Taylor, one of the leading experts on the platform who has so far handled over 900 cases.
Experts earn tips for cases they resolve, with tips starting at $2 and going up to $10 per case. Later this year, Ask Wiz plans to introduce affordable subscription packages and expand its
service to additional messaging platforms, aiming to take on Geek Squad and the $6 billion tech-support market.
Ask Wiz (formerly Drippler) has helped millions worldwide make the most of their tech with the Drippler mobile app ( Android | iOS ). Ask Wiz, raised over $5M from Titanium Investments, TMT
Investments, iAngels, UpWest Labs and private investors.
Pokémon GO Trainers now have the chance to catch Ditto, a Pokémon with a curiously blobby shape and the capacity to mimic the looks and traits of other Pokémon. This means that a Pokémon you think you captured could be Ditto, which reveals its true form only after it’s caught. Also, when training or battling at a Gym, Ditto will copy the appearance, types, and moves of the first Pokémon it sees, and it will stay that way through the remainder of those Gym battles.
Ditto:
About Pokemon GO:
To learn more details about Pokémon GO, visit the official Niantic blog at PokemonGOlive.com.
This Halloween, players of Pokemon GO will experience exciting treats from Niantic Labs, Inc. and The Pokemon Company International. Beginning Wednesday, October 26 (today), through Tuesday, November 1, Pokemon GO Trainers will have the chance to catch some of the spookiest Pokemon available in the game with increased global encounters of Drowzee, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Haunter, Hypno, and, yes, Zubat. And, since it wouldn’t be Halloween without candy, Trainers will have the opportunity to earn more Pokemon Candy during this event as they explore the world around them in search of Pokemon.
During this period, every Pokemoncaught will earn Trainers six Candies—twice the normal amount. The professor will also give Trainers two Candies instead of one for every Pokemon transferred to him. In addition, Buddy Pokemon will award four candies instead of the usual one. Pokemon Candies enable Trainers to evolve or strengthen their Pokemon, so players will want to walk and catch all the Pokemon they can to get their fill of Candy during this special event.
Press Release: goGame, a subsidiary of SEGA, has announced that they will be launching the pirate-themed mobile game War Pirates: Heroes of the Sea globally.
Players take on the role of Pirate Captain to complete story quests and defeat rivals to lead their fleet and crew on a swashbuckling adventure. Players can also battle between themselves in real-time PvP duels.
Balancing strategy tactics, aim-to-fire battle and an elaborate storyline, the game offers seven maps, over 700 quests, 7 ship types and 150 pirate characters to achieve an immersive mobile gaming experience.
Soft launch for War Pirates has begun and the game will soon be available for free download on various app stores worldwide, including Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Appota and Aptoide. To be notified during launch, players can pre-register their interest from today at: http://gogame.net/games/war-pirates. All pre-registrants will gain a significant advantage during gameplay in the form of an in-game character reward—Alice, a 5-star pirate.
Looking for a fun, real time strategy (RTS) game? Well I recommend you take a look at Battleplans. The game has been out for a little while on iOS and just launched on Android. Now that is out for both platforms, I decided to take a look.
First off, from the press release:
“Battleplans sets itself apart from other RTS titles by using simple, intuitive controls that allow players to focus on making quick decisions in the heat of battle instead of navigating endless menus. The game also separates battle decisions from planning decisions, so players don’t have to master both aspects at the same time while also dealing with the pressures of PvP combat.
“Battleplans is a great strategy game for players interested in actually controlling the units they send into combat. It provides engaging gameplay but isn’t bogged down by micromanagement,” said Chris Lee, En Masse CEO. “From the first time you play, Battleplans is a joy to pick up and learn. Winning strategies come down to anticipating opponent’s plans, then outsmarting them.”
Key features for Battleplans include:
Real time tactics – Make decisions quickly to turn the tide of battle.
Competitive Play – Dominate the map. Plan, attack, and defend on your schedule.
Intuitive Controls – Easy to learn, and fun to master. Quick-thinking beats quick fingers.
Plan your Battles – Choose a mix of unique heroes and units for both attack and defense.
The bottom line is that the game is fun. The game walks you through the basics nicely and provides guidance as you go along. You command a number of heroes which you take into battle with you. You can fight other players online, AI controlled spots, and the work your way through the game’s chapters. You will need to work through the chapters to unlock new heroes, upgrades, additional troops etc.
Once you take over a location, you can set up its defenses so when it gets attacked, you hopefully can retain it. This is where the strategy comes in. Also when you attack a location, you can decide how you what to proceed. It is free to give it a try.
You probably can play this on your phone, but I like it better on the large screen. This is a game you can play over time and one you can quickly pick up and put down, as the battles do no last more than about 3 minutes. So if you enjoy RTS games, Battleplans is one try.
Wake up in the morning refreshed, track the number of steps you have taken, edit photos, type faster, and access all your social media accounts from a single log-in with the following apps. These apps were recently added to the app stores. Check out the features and watch a video demonstrating each app.
This app wakes you up in the morning. It works by displaying light. Since the body’s biological processes are in the sleep mode, it will take gradually light absorption to wake up properly. That is what this app does. When the app turns on and brightens the display, either on a tablet or smartphone, the body will respond to the light over several minutes. The result is a restful, refreshing wake-up call. Here’s a list of features:
Fading sunlight simulator lets the sun rise and set
Multiple alarms and clocks
Snooze function with time limit
No loud alarm at beginning while still sleeping
Display will illuminate with sunshine slowly for a soft waking
This is a step counter for iPhone and Apple Watch. It utilizes the motion processor in iPhone 5s and later versions. Unlike other pedometers and apps, Activity Tracker 2 doesn’t use GPS, so the battery life is saved. The app also takes into account the gender, weight, and height of a person. It also sets weekly targets and daily goals for activity.
Here’s a list of changes in version 2:
Completely revamped user interface with new fonts & icons
ToolWiz is a photo editor for Android devices. It has several features that appeal to photographers including a toning perfect color toolkit. It has several customization options including:
Brightness/Exposure/Saturation
Color Level/Curve/Color Balance
Color Temperature/Highlight and Shadow
The app has other editing options as well including underwater color correcting, defog, underexposure fixing, HDR, night mode, sketch, and one-click photoshop effects. There are three one-click photoshop effects including:
Auto Tone
Lens Blur
Brighten
The app contains over 100 unique filters and AI face editing options including Auto Makeup, Face Swap, and Beauty Score. There’s also 20 music themes that includes over 100 songs.
This app also has the basics including: Crop, Patch, Rotate, Healing, Perspective, Cutout, Reshape, Mixing, and Double Exposure.
This app lets you access all your social media accounts with one password. It also secures your social network and hides your activity on these websites.
Here’s a list of features:
Access all social media networks from a single user interface
Single access lock
Three types of authentication methods are available including: Password, unique PIN, and Complex Pattern
Hacker deterrent & monitor that tracks down unauthorized access attempts
Panic switch that quickly changes the display when others try to look at the screen
Stealth mode that removes all traces from phone
Built-in private browser that makes Internet surfing private
This keyboard app promises faster typing with less error. The keyboard is shaped like a honeycomb and features large keys. The app learns the way you type and optimizes the keyboard over time. It is based on the Qwerty keyboard layout, but typical users increase their typing speed by 20 to 70 percent. There’s personalized auto correction and much more. Here’s more details:
Swipe up to capitalize
Swipe left to delete
Swipe right to restore
Quick access to special characters in over 30 languages
Crusaders of the Lost Idols is the award-winning game where you unlock new Crusaders, level them up, collect gear, and earn achievements as you progress through a fantasy universe. Kongregate will serve as the game’s publisher on mobile platforms.
Features:
Formation Strategy: The only clicker/idle game to feature a formation system. Crusader specific abilities, buffs, and gear challenge the player to find the best formation for every campaign and event.
Unlock Crusaders: Collect an unusual host of over 30 characters such as The Bat Billionaire, Emo Werewolf, and RoboTurkey inspired by the world of video games and popular culture with more added every month.
Over 10,000 Levels: Master six campaigns with dozens of objectives with deep playability and challenge; more campaigns released regularly.
Collect Gear, Buffs, and Trinkets: A cornucopia of content with hundreds of unique upgrades for each character, including unique gear, and buffs are available to collect.
Daily Quests & Monthly Events: Each day players are challenged to complete mini-objectives, and limited time events featuring special objectives and exclusive new content are released every month.
Missions: Send your idle Crusaders on side missions to unlock past Event Crusaders, new gear, earn Enchantment Points and jeweled chests plus more!
Simultaneous Play on PC: Continue your adventure seamlessly between mobile and desktop. Log-in with your Kongregate account and play Crusaders simultaneously wherever you are.
Crusaders of the Lost Idols now available for iOS devices via the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play.
The game is current on Steam too:
About Kongregate
Kongregate is a leading mobile game publisher and web gaming portal. Kongregate’s mobile publishing focuses on free to play mid- and hard-core titles. Working closely with mobile game developers Kongregate provides consulting, analytics, marketing, launch support, and game features such as cross promotion, guilds, and chat. Kongregate’s mobile games have been downloaded over 50 million times and have hundreds of millions of gameplays. Kongregate’s web portal features over 100,000 free games played by millions of gamers each month. Kongregate is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GameStop Corporation and is based in San Francisco. The company was founded in 2006 by brother-and-sister team Jim and Emily Greer.
About Codename Entertainment
Codename Entertainment was founded in 2008 in Victoria, B.C. by David Whittaker and Justin Stocks. They started making games for Facebook and evolved into making games for platforms like Kongregate.com, ArmorGames, and Steam. In 2015, the company launched Crusaders of the Lost Idols.
