[ad_1] Shopping can read barcodes and currency, giving users a way to, say, make sure they’re truly holding a $5 bill. Finally, Quick Read can read signs and labels, making it easy to find Exit doors or goods in a grocery store. In other words, the app can be especially useful for learning the layout […]
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Microsoft reminds everyone about Project xCloud with a live demo
[ad_1] As the host played Forza Horizon 4 streaming from one of Microsoft’s datacenters to a phone it certainly looked similar to the usual console experience. With a standard controller connected to the phone via Bluetooth, it still played as intended, but we’ll need some time on the sticks to see how latency and picture […]
Google Drive apps get a redesign to match its look on the web
[ad_1] It bases its decision on several factors, such as the last time you edited the file, who specific files are frequently shared with and what files you access at specific times of day. The app’s bottom navigation bar is now more intuitive and makes it simpler to switch between the Home, Starred, Shared (files […]
Xbox One ‘Phantom’ controller lineup adds an option in White
[ad_1] If you need a new controller for your Xbox One, Microsoft has just introduced the second model in its “Phantom” series, this time as a white special edition release. It’s slated to go on sale for $70 April 2nd, following the black Phantom controller released late last year. Both of them feature a two-tone […]
Google’s real-time speech recognition AI can run offline on Pixel
[ad_1] Voice recognition traditionally works by breaking apart the words you speak into smaller parts known as phonemes, according to Science Line. The speech recognizer would then analyze the order, pattern, and context of the phonemes in order to generate a sentence. This would usually result in a lag as you waited for the software […]
Chrome now supports your PC’s media keys
[ad_1] Mac users, meanwhile, might be happy to hear that Progressive Web Apps are finally available for the platform. As elsewhere, they bridge the gap between websites and native apps with their own launchers, windows and distinct notifications. More than anything, this is about providing consistent access to PWAs across platforms — you’ll know that […]
Gearbox teases 'Borderlands 3' reveal on March 28th
[ad_1] Yes, an honest-to-goodness Borderlands sequel (not a pre-sequel) appears to be on the horizon. Gearbox has posted a teaser for what's likely to be the Borderlands 3 reveal at PAX East on March 28th. It doesn't say much about the game, but there's n… [ad_2] Source link
Chrome’s ‘Lite Pages’ now work with secure sites
[ad_1] You’ll know if Chrome is optimizing a page because an icon will appear in front of the URL, and you’ll have the option to load the original version if you can stand to. Google says it will use the feature sparingly — only when loading the full page would be “painful to users.” In […]
Windows 7’s first DirectX 12 game is ‘World of Warcraft’
[ad_1] Microsoft has tried to remain firm on the end of Windows 7’s lifecycle, which is scheduled to end in January 2020. Windows 7, first released in winter of 2009, is still a popular desktop OS for many PCs despite no longer being sold on new computers. According to Net Applications, Windows 7 still holds […]
The Master Chief Collection’ heads to PC with ‘Reach’ included
[ad_1] The staggered release is meant to ensure that each title is “right” without forcing players to wait until the whole collection is ready, 343’s Brian Jarrard said. Don’t worry, Xbox One owners, you aren’t left out. Reach is coming to the console, albeit in a split offering. Anyone who owns MCC will get the […]