[ad_1] The relevant app dates are rolling out as of this writing, although you’ll have to wait until early February to see the first lists from individual creators. This probably won’t make you completely forget about Pocket Casts’ brief pricing dust-up from September, but it could give you a better reason to consider that Plus […]
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Project xCloud is coming to Canada
[ad_1] The company previously vowed to bring the preview to India, Japan and western Europe this year. Don’t despair if you’re not a Canuck, then. While a full-fledged launch is likely some ways off, Project xCloud is quickly becoming more than just a small experiment and might soon catch up to Google Stadia’s coverage. [ad_2] […]
Opera accused of offering predatory loans through Android apps
[ad_1] The conditions only got worse for borrowers who missed their payments. Falling short by just a day could raise the APR as high as 876 percent. Also, the apps reportedly scraped phone contacts to harass family, friends and others with calls and texts in hopes this would pressure customers into paying up. These same […]
Your iPhone now serves as a Google security key
[ad_1] You no longer need Android to use your phone as a Google security key. Google has updated Smart Lock for iOS to let you use your device’s “built-in security key” — that is, the Secure Enclave built into every iOS device with Touch ID or Face ID. From then on, you’ll just need your […]
Instagram’s Boomerang adds much-needed editing and effects tools
[ad_1] The rumors of Instagram spicing up Boomerang turned out to be true. It just introduced a host of creative tools, including an (arguably overdue) trimming feature. Much like the trim tool in your phone’s video editor, you can decide just where the animation loop starts and stops — no more re-recording a Boomerang or […]
Sonarworks brings a personal touch to headphone calibration
[ad_1] The basic idea behind SoundID is “perfect is personal.” What you think is the perfect sound, I might suggest could be improved. This new app is built on the same basic premise as True-Fi, but it’s a lot more user friendly and the interface is simplified. Like True-Fi, you begin using SoundID by selecting […]
Uber makes changes in California to brace for new gig worker law
[ad_1] Rather than show upfront pricing for all trips other than Uber Pool, Uber will now show passengers in California a range of prices. The final price will be calculated at the end of the trip. Passengers will also be able to add drivers to a “favorites” list, and the company will eliminate some Uber […]
Weber’s grilling hub equips any grill with WiFi smarts
[ad_1] Back in November, grilling giant Weber joined the WiFi-connected pellet grill game when it announced its upcoming SmokeFire grills. A fancy pellet grill is a nice thing to have, and while they’re versatile, not everyone wants to pay several hundred dollars, or even over a thousand or more, to buy one. At CES, Weber […]
Y2K-type glitch is causing NYC parking meters to reject credit cards
[ad_1] A software glitch is causing parking meters throughout New York City to reject credit and prepaid parking cards, The New York Times reports. The payment software was set to expire on January 1st, and the vendor reportedly failed to update the software before the new year. So, at the stroke of midnight Wednesday, the […]
Snapchat’s Bitmoji TV series will make your avatar the star
[ad_1] The company has declined to provide more details, including the frequency of releases, the presence of ads or whether there’s any top talent producing the show. However, a spokesperson told TechCrunch that a worldwide premiere is coming “soon.” This is partly about boosting the worth of Bitmoji. However, it’s likely also about improving the […]