Author: Randall

iFixit peeks inside the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL to see what’s missing

[ad_1] Now that Google has come back to the midrange phone market, the folks at iFixit have peered inside the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL to see what you do (or don’t) get for your money. Just like their more expensive Pixel 3 counterparts, both of these pack Samsung OLED displays, as well as […]

The $70 Fitbit for kids is now available

[ad_1] Like the original, Ace 2 tracks activity and sleep and comes with step challenges, encouraging one hour of activity per day. You can also set bedtime reminders, alarms, timers and call alerts. The new version looks a bit more durable, with chunky wristbands in watermelon and night sky. It claims to be swim-proof, and […]

The new Android Q beta is a mostly cosmetic update

[ad_1] Dark Mode The most obvious new feature, which got a loud, welcoming response during the keynote, is Dark Mode. It’s not just a night-friendly mode that saves your eyes; it saves your phone’s energy, too. Go into Settings and search for “Dark” and select the Dark theme (as opposed to the Light alternative). This […]

With Android Q, Google is pushing for more elegant, standardized gestures

[ad_1] To Google’s credit, though, it’s offering users a choice. When new Android Q devices start going on sale later this year, they’ll all have the classic three-button navigation system and the new swipe-centric system we’ve been talking about. And to be clear, I do mean all new Android Q devices will have these options. […]

Jeff Bezos reveals his ‘Blue Moon’ lunar lander

[ad_1] Blue Origin says the cargo variant it has just revealed can carry 3.6 metric tons to its destination. It’s also working on another variant that’s capable of carrying a “6.5-metric-ton, human-rated ascent stage.” While Bezos didn’t mention particular dates, the company believes it can meet the government’s goal of putting Americans back on the […]

Ever quietly trained facial recognition AI using its photo storage app

[ad_1] Ever hasn’t kept its facial recognition component a secret, at least from potential buyers or government agencies. Ever’s facial recognition tool was even applauded by NIST, the U.S. agency which sets standards for technology, back in November. Ever placed number one in the US in a ranking of facial recognition vendors by NIST, scoring […]

Livescribe is giving the smartpen another shot

[ad_1] Aegir can store 1,200 pages of notes before it’s connected to the Livescribe+ mobile app, which can digitize handwritten notes as text, PDF, image or vector. The new app also brings additional features, like audio recording and the ability to tap anywhere on your notes to begin play back from that moment. Plus, the […]

Sonos will finally launch Google Assistant on some speakers next week

[ad_1] There weren’t many other details on the forthcoming launch in Sonos’ press release; it still remains to be seen if the Assistant will work with other Sonos speakers via a Google Home device. But at the very least, it won’t be long before we can start playing around and finding out just how this […]

‘Ghost Recon Breakpoint’ pits you against killer drones

[ad_1] As with Ghost Recon Wildlands, Breakpoint is an open-world game. You’ll get to explore 11 biomes on Auroa including mountains, fjords, the jungle and futuristic cities, while you can engage in battle via land, sea and air. You might slip and fall down slopes, or be slowed down by water or snow, so you’ll […]