Microsoft updates OneDrive with automatic 'Pokémon detection'

A new feature bound for Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service identifies the species Pokémon from augmented reality game Pokémon Go.

Android         May 7, 2021

Google may offer an Android Nougat home-screen launcher just for Nexus devices

Google may be working on a home screen launcher exclusively for Nexus devices. It does away with a longtime Android staple: the Google search bar.

Android         May 7, 2021

Google announces winners of its 2nd annual Material Design Contest

Google's second annual Material Design Contest has concluded, and Google announced the winners in a blog post.

Android         May 7, 2021

New 'El Gato' Android ransomware may sound cute, but it packs a punch

McAfee cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android ransomware, dubbed 'El Gato,' which is capable of stealing SMS messages.

Android         May 7, 2021

Hub+ puts the best of BlackBerry on your Android phone … for a price

BlackBerry's breaking out the best of its software on Android. BlackBerry Hub+ is a subscription-based suite of its various third-party smartphone apps.

Android         May 7, 2021

Lime beats coconut: Google's Doodle Fruit Games make it okay to play with your food

Google's new Doodle Fruit Games pit fruit against fruit in mobile sports minigames inspired by the Brazil 2016 Summer Olympics

Android         May 7, 2021

You can now summon an Uber or Lyft directly from Google search

Google is making hailing an Uber easier than ever. It's added shortcuts to ridesharing services like Lyft, Uber, and others to search results on mobile.

Car News         May 7, 2021

Report reveals Apple trademark filings for 'AirPods,' 'Iris Engine'

An exhaustive report has revealed a number of previously undisclosed Apple trademarks, including several which refer to "AirPods" and an "Iris Engine."

News         May 7, 2021

Here’s a list of the best Google Assistant commands for iOS and Android

Google Assistant makes for a great secretary, but the virtual assistant is capable of far more. Here are the best Google Assistant commands.

Android         March 30, 2021

Google taking ARCore to next level with AR Stickers, more on Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

Google's ARCore is expanding. A new app, AR Stickers, will launch in preview alongside the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL later this year.

Mobile         March 19, 2021

Amazon’s Alexa can now keep track of upcoming tasks and countdown timers

Alexa, Amazon's artificially intelligent voice assistant, is gaining the ability to keep track of upcoming tasks and label running timers.

Mobile         March 15, 2021

Google Translate 5.0 makes deciphering restaurant menus much easier

Google Translate 5.0 brings a bevy of new features to the table, including Tap to Translate for Android 4.2 and above, and offline support for iOS.

Android         March 15, 2021

Google is recruiting Reddit users to improve speech recognition

Google is recruiting users of popular social network Reddit to improve the robustness of its speech recognition engine, according to sources.

Android         March 15, 2021

Facebook may launch a speedy millimeter-wave network in developing countries

Facebook's Connectivity Lab, the technology arm of its nonprofit Internet.org initiative, has applied for patents on millimeter-wave technology.

News         March 1, 2021

Thanks to a slew of sensors, Grovio takes the hassle out of houseplant care

Grovio, a smart indoor watering system, takes the hassle out of plant care by automatically monitoring up to three plants.

Smart Home News         February 25, 2021

The Asus ZenFone V is an impressive midrange smartphone exclusive to Verizon

The Asus ZenFone V is a Verizon exclusive that's worthy of your attention. Here's everything you need to know.

Android         January 22, 2021

OK Google, Where’s Barb? How to set up Google Assistant shortcuts to Netflix and more

Google Assistant shortcuts shorten complicated commands to simple words and phrases. Here's how to set them up on the Assistant.

Android         January 22, 2021

HTC U11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Which flagship reigns supreme?

HTC's new U11 is a heck of a smartphone. But how does it measure up to Samsung's Galaxy S8, the reigning champ?

Android         January 22, 2021

We listened to the world’s first graphene headphones, and they floored us

Ora, a Montreal-based startup, is the first to produce graphene-based headphones: The GrapheneQ. We checked them out ahead of their debut.

Audio / Video         January 19, 2021

What’s in Pandora’s box? A $10-per-month on-demand music streaming service

Pandora's taking on Spotify and others with the launch of Pandora Premium, a $10 a a month service with more than 40 million songs.

Mobile         January 19, 2021

Apple and the NFC Forum are bringing contactless payments to public transit

The NFC Forum, a standards body of which Apple is a part, has announced a partnership with APTA to spur the adoption of contactless public transit payments.

News         January 12, 2021

Snapchat lets up to 16 members meet on its new group messaging service

Now, you and your closest 16 Snapchat friends can have a candid conversation. The ephemeral messaging app has rolled out Group chat.

Android         January 11, 2021

‘OK Google’ voice commands coming to the stand-alone Android Auto app

Android Auto will soon respond to "OK Google" voice commands, according to an eagle-eyed Reddit user.

Android         January 11, 2021

Google shuts down Map Maker, to the chagrin of Google Maps trolls

Google will shut down Map Maker, the tool that allowed any Google Maps user to contribute edits to the company's Maps platform, by early next year.

Android         January 8, 2021

Gboard’s latest update for Android lets users translate in real time

Gboard, formerly known as Google Keyboard on Android, now lets you translate text in real time in the subject box.

Android         January 7, 2021

Google employs machine learning to boost translation capabilities to near-human level

Google's using a new method of machine learning to improve the quality -- and rapidity -- of Mandarin Chinese translations.

Computing         January 7, 2021

The Ozobot Evo is a cute, little bulbous robot that teaches kids how to program

The Ozobot Evo is a capable little robot. It's controlled via a smartphone companion app, and packs a bevy of kid-focused educational games.

Computing         December 9, 2020

The new Bose QC 35 II shut the world out to let Google’s Assistant in

Bose and Google have teamed up to create noise-cancelling headphones with one-tap access to the Google Assistant: Bose QC 35 II.

News         November 6, 2020

Bitcoin technology may power your next money transfer, if IBM’s plan comes to fruition

IBM is reportedly developing a system of transferring conventional currency with Bitcoin technology.

News         October 28, 2020

Instagram now has more than half a billion active users

Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network, has crossed the 500 million active user threshold. More than 300 people use the service "every day."

Mobile         September 28, 2020

Immerse yourself in Rio (minus the Zika) with Google’s new Olympics features

Google is introducing a slew of features across its various properties in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Mobile         September 25, 2020

Apple’s waterproof Watch Series 2 gets faster, brighter, and has GPS

Here's everything we know about the Apple Watch Series 2, including specs, design, and more.

News         September 25, 2020

Huami’s Amazfit PACE fitness tracker will launch in the U.S. at $129

Xiaomi's newest high-end smartwatch, the Amazfit, sports GPS, a heart rate sensor, and notification features at a palatable price point.

Android         September 25, 2020

The next Apple Watch? Latest patents describe a limb-detecting circular device

New Apple patents describe a smartwatch with a unique circular design capable of limb detection, or the ability to identify appendages.

Apple         September 25, 2020