Author: Randall

Google Nest could rule the smart home, if it can get privacy right

[ad_1] As Google and Nest were once separate entities, one of the reasons this rebranding makes sense is that it allows the company to put up a unified smart home front. Nest has been an established brand in this space for years, thanks to the early success of its thermostat and smoke detector. That’s one […]

Waze integrates Pandora for seamless road trip tunes

[ad_1] Pandora users can now access their music through Waze, meaning you won’t have to flip between the apps as you drive. From the Waze app, iOS and Android users can simply click the music icon in the top right corner and select Pandora. If you’re in the Pandora app, you’ll also see the next […]

FCC denies China Mobile’s bid to provide services in the US

[ad_1] In a statement, Pai further argued that China Mobile was “vulnerable to exploitation, influence, and control” by virtue of the Chinese government’s ownership. And when the Chinese are involved in both hacking campaigns and stealing intellectual property, there was a good chance China Mobile would “seriously jeopardize” American interests through surveillance and other activities. […]

Google’s Android app-shrinking tool rolls out to all developers

[ad_1] The feature comes with new delivery options: on-demand, which installs features only as they’re needed or in the background; and conditional, which controls which parts of an app to install based on the user’s country, device features or minimum SDK version. Instant experiences are now fully supported, too, so you only need to upload […]

Samsung sensor paves the way for 64-megapixel smartphone cameras

[ad_1] In normal usage, the Bright GW1 will function as a 16-megapixel sensor by merging four pixels into one, in the same way that current 48-megapixel sensors from Samsung (and Sony) combine 4 pixels to create an effective 12-megapixel sensor. By doing so, the effective pixel area quadruples, allowing you to take clear, sharp photos […]

Futuristic ‘Fortnite’ Season 9 arrives with slipstreams and hover platforms

[ad_1] There are new locations, such as Neo Tilted and Mega Mall, and new attractions like Peely’s Banana Stand and Nugget Hut. Get around quickly using the new slipstream wind transportation system, and use new air vents to navigate from building to building, or build your own landscapes using futuristic-looking prefab sets and hover platforms. […]

Roku has 29.1 million active users (and no profit)

[ad_1] The company has grown to 29.1 million active users, who in the last three months collectively streamed 8.9 billion hours of content. Between device sales and platform fees, Roku pulled in a gross profit of $100.9 million, although that wasn’t enough to cover its operating expenses. Consequently, the company wound up making a loss […]

Samsung promises more Galaxy Fold launch details by tomorrow

[ad_1] The Galaxy Fold arrived with a lot of fanfare and immediately sold out in the US. It was originally set to launch on April 26th, but reviewers soon discovered that the device was fragile, apparently because of a screen gap that allowed debris to enter the display, causing bulges, tears and other issues. iFixit […]

Google’s subscription music numbers reportedly top 15 million

[ad_1] Even as subscription services eat up an ever-growing portion of the overall music business, Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal report that Google’s packages are not expanding at the same rate. RIAA numbers showed subscription services added more than a million customers a month during 2018, meanwhile the Wall Street Journal cites sources claiming […]