[ad_1] In a support page detailing the final update, Google says users will need to manually download, unzip and install the file. Doing so will allow them to pair Glass with their phone — MyGlass will no longer work, but Bluetooth pairing will stay — as well as take photos and videos, as usual. Those […]
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Apple plans software fix for 16-inch MacBook Pro ‘speaker popping’
[ad_1] The memo reads: “If a customer hears a popping sound when playback is stopped on their MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) When using Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, QuickTime Player, Music, Movies, or other applications to play audio, users may hear a pop come from the speakers after playback has ended. Apple is […]
Magic Leap reportedly only sold 6,000 AR headsets in six months
[ad_1] While 6,000 is a modest sales figure by almost any metric, it’s made worse by Magic Leap’s initial targets. The Information writes CEO Rony Abovitz had told investors he hoped the company would sell “at least” 1 million units of the Magic Leap One in its first year of availability. Eventually, he was reportedly […]
Boss wants to replace your practice amp with wireless headphones
[ad_1] Sure, almost any modern amplifier will have a headphone jack, but the Waza-Air headphones do more than pipe a basic signal to your ears. A gyro sensor tracks your head movements, and the amp’s circuitry adjusts the volume and tone to create a sense of space, rather than just having sound blasted directly into […]
The media streamers and soundbars to buy this holiday season
[ad_1] Apple has gone to great lengths to ensure that its media services work on a number of set-top boxes, but for iOS or Mac users, the Apple TV 4K stands out as the streamer of choice. The box is tightly integrated with all of Apple’s services, and it has support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10 […]
These Coca-Cola bottles use OLEDs to light up Rey and Kylo Ren’s lightsabers
[ad_1] If you’re wondering what kind of space magic allows a bottle to light up, the answer is organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). Yes, the same technology that likely powers the display on your phone or high-end TV — and inspired Engadget’s favorite K-pop song — is at work here to allow Rey and Kylo Ren’s […]
Google Assistant will place Dunkin’ Donuts orders, finally
[ad_1] If you have the Dunkin’ App on your Android phone, you can now place orders through Google Assistant. Alexa has been serving up Dunkin’ drinks and donuts for more than a year, so really, it’s about time that Google Assistant caught up. Google Assistant now works with Google Keep, Any.do, AnyList or Bring! too. […]
The Morning After: Spotify wrapped up 2019’s music
[ad_1] Post Malone, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande were the most streamed artists of 2019.Spotify Wrapped showcases your top tracks of 2019 and the past decade Spotify has released 2019 Wrapped, its latest showcase of the most popular songs, artists and genres. On the website or app, it’ll show you infographics about what you were […]
The National Archives preserve JFK assassination bullets with 3D scans
[ad_1] To create the replicas, the National Archives enlisted the help of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its ballistics team, which employed a technique called focus variation microscopy. It involved using a microscope with multiple lenses at different focal lengths to photograph the artifacts. By analyzing the images, and seeing which […]
Qualcomm teams up with ‘Pokémon Go’ developer to make AR glasses
[ad_1] Their reference hardware and software design will of course be optimized for Qualcomm’s XR2 platform, which the company says is the first 5G-enabled extended reality system and the first one capable of 8K, 360-degree video playback. It will help Qualcomm figure out the standard features and specifications of a pair of XR2-powered glasses. In […]