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Portaña is Cortana ported to Android, sort of

OrangeSec, a hacker group out of Italy, are out and about claiming that they have ported Cortana – Microsoft’s voice digital assistant and answer to Apple’s Siri – to Android. As we all know, apart from the meager features of Google Now, there is not a single official voice digital assistant for Android. So the group has ported Microsoft’s Cortana – naming it Cortaña – not to create a competitor, but to encourage the Redmond-based company to do an official port.

The hack/port does have some limitations, according to OrangeSec. One is that Cortaña only speaks Italian – which is a bummer for the English-speaking world. Also, the port doesn’t work offline because Portaña still needs to interface with Microsoft’s servers. Also, the port is at best a glimpse of what can be done – OrangeSec has not ported all of Cortana’s features, as Portaña still can’t naturally interface and integrate with Android like it is able to with a Windows Phone.

Microsoft has come out officially saying (in so many words) that while Portaña is a good hack, it’s still not Cortana. That much is obvious of course – with all the limitations the port has. “We believe the best way to enjoy the full Cortana experience is as designed by Microsoft and available through Windows Phone and the Windows 10 technical preview,” is the official statement from Redmond, which is corporate-speak for, “Yeah, Cortana is still better with Microsoft.”

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OrangeSec is actually just proving a point – that with a bit of work, Microsoft might be able to leverage on the lack of a unifying voice digital assistant in Android. Cortana might actually be a success if Microsoft offers it for Android. That’s a long shot as of now, but no one can say to OrangeSec that they didn’t try.

VIA: Venture Beat

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Tiny Guardians is a new spin on tower defense strategy game

Here's a new strategy game I'm sure not only adults will love. Kids will find the Tiny Guardians cute and easy to play. Perhaps this could be that game that will introduce the young children to the beauty of RPG and strategy games. You need to download this strategy tower defense game to know it's beyond adorable. Interestingly, this TD game has no tower. You just need to strategize. Choose to be a tiny hero and defend yourself from the enemies. It will be one epic adventure as you travel through the wilderness of Prism.

Be prepared to encounter enemies of all sorts from mysterious circus folks to molten enemiers to eerie creatures and wild beasts. You'll meet them along the way as you search for the Sorceress who is actually your missing aunt.

You're a tiny guardian who can summon other guardians to defend Lunalie against different enemies. Heed the call to unlock twelve guardian classes and more than 40 types of enemies so you can expand your collection of intricately-designed cards. Four levels are upgradable. All these and more will allow for diverse strategies needed to finish the game and make every gameplay a different but exciting experience. You need to come up with different strategies to defeat every one of them.

Some say this is very similar to Kingdom Rush and Anomaly 2. That description alone is enough for you to download and try playing game, only to see the uncanny similarities. Some levels even feature special event and unique fights as well. Game cards are gorgeously illustrated cards as described by the developer Kurechii. Your achievements are actually saved and integrated with Google Play services so you won't have to play each level over and over again.

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Become the “World’s Most Determined Stuntman” in Joe Danger

Becoming a stuntman may be the secret dream of a lot of people, but even if it isn't yours, you'd still enjoy playing a game like this. Joe Danger is a multi-award winning side-scrolling, racing and platforming game that was first available in the Sony Playstation back in 2010. But now, it has arrived on your Android mobile device, giving you the freedom to play it on your smartphone or tablet.

The eponymous hero of the game, which you can surmise from his name, is the "world's most determined stuntman" and he is out to dodge danger, jump through figurative hoops, and basically "race, ride, and defy death" all for the purpose of becoming the Master of Disaster once again. The gameplay is simple and the touch controls are pretty intuitive. For example, you can swipe him so he can "do a wheelie", flick those things that will stop Joe from advancing, hold to crouch and if you need him to jump, just tap the screen.

In terms of graphics, the game uses beautiful, colorful 60FPS 3D graphics to make your playtime more enjoyable. There are over 20 hours of non-stop playing in the continuous mode. If you play the Daily Challenge mode, you get to beat a different level everyday. There are also more than 25 characters that you can unlock and play, in case you get tired of just being the normal, plain ole Joe Danger.

If you don't think the touch controls are enough for you to play the game on your smartphone or tablet, you can play it using any of the most popular game controllers (Xbox 360 pads, MOGA, nVidia Shield among others). You can download Joe Danger from the Google Play Store for just $2.86, with some in-app purchases available.

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Android Wear's Biggest Update Ever Brings Wifi and Emoji Support

Apple Watch is finally entering the smartwatch wild this Friday, but Google is updating Android Wear to be an even more compelling competitor with wifi, new hand gestures, always-on apps and yes, even emoji support.

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Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night brings brutality to Android

When Auroch Digital was asked what made Chainsaw Warrior such a great game, they said that the game delivered on a level of brutality and that most gamers won’t see in a mobile game. So if that’s what floats your boat, then we’re happy to report that the sequel to that first game, “Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night”, is now available for Android users.

The original game itself is an adaptation form a very successful board game, and Chainsaw Warrior: LotN continues on the tradition of its predecessor. Now you don’t just get to save New York City, your mission is now to save the world in 60 minutes. If that doesn’t trigger any anxiety attacks in you then we don’t know what will.

As Chainsaw Warrior, the developers say that in this sequel you will have to fight through jungle, face Aztec Zombies, dodge traps, and hunt down an extra-dimensional horror known only as Darkness. It sounds like a lot of work for some 60 minute gaming time. If you don’t complete your mission, you die.

Of course, as your player dies and dies again, there will be the possibility of learning something more about the game to help you defeat it the next time around. The game is available via the Google Play Store for USD$5.99. Check out our download link below to pick it up.

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