[ad_1] The H1 chip also enables Hands-free Siri. I won’t dwell on this since it isn’t new, but the ability to summon the virtual assistant without reaching for your phone or tapping an earbud remains an underrated luxury. Especially when you have your hands full or are otherwise occupied. Other companies may beat Apple in […]
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Barsys Smart Coaster tells you how to pour the perfect cocktail
[ad_1] Barsys wants to make mixing a cocktail as easy as grabbing a beer or pouring a glass of wine. “Most people don’t realize how many great cocktails they can make from just a few simple ingredients. All they’re missing is the know how to put it together,” Barsys Founder and CEO Akshet Tewari said […]
UK introduces mandatory drone registration and pilot test
[ad_1] The registration system is a way to connect drones to their owners, both to return drones which get lost and to ensure that operators are flying their drones responsibly. The registration is cheap, at just £9 ($12), but operators will need to take an online education course and test as part of the process. […]
The Morning After: Microsoft unveils a new mobile Office app
[ad_1] Microsoft still hasn’t perfected the Windows on ARM experience.Surface Pro X review If you must have Microsoft’s software to get work done on the go, the Surface Pro X is a solid choice. But the entire Windows on Snapdragon platform is plagued by limited app compatibility and bugs. Plus, adding the Slim Pen stylus […]
The Polestar 1 is a beautiful ode to driving
[ad_1] While the new company’s first vehicle — the $155,000 hybrid Polestar 1 — might not look the supercar part, it’s targeting a more sophisticated driver that wants to spend a lot of money and have something that’s in limited supply. It’s also the last hybrid to be released from the new automaker. Going forward, […]
Lasers can silently issue ‘voice commands’ to your smart speakers
[ad_1] The team has published a paper detailing the light flaw after seven months of experimentation. They were able to hijack smart speakers 230 to 350 feet away by focusing lasers using a telephoto lens. In fact, the Google Home they tricked into opening a garage door was inside a room in another building. The […]
Surface Pro X review: Gorgeous hardware marred by buggy software
[ad_1] Keyboard and trackpad The consolation, I guess, is that at least you’re getting a superior typing case for the money. Microsoft makes the best tablet keyboard in the market, and the version for the Pro X is just as comfortable and well-spaced as some laptops. There’s plenty of travel here, and honestly if not […]
What's on TV this week: 'Death Stranding'
[ad_1] Hideo Kojima's next game is almost here. Later this week you can finally play Death Stranding on your PS4 and probably either be confused about what exactly the game is, or thoroughly enjoy being confused about exactly what the game is. Other options… [ad_2] Source link
Adobe Illustrator is coming to the iPad in 2020
[ad_1] The details are scarce for now, and even Adobe admits the process is “still in the early stages.” The company did say that it’s “reimagining the Illustrator experience,” which includes leveraging the “unique capabilities” the iPad offers — things like touch and the Apple Pencil. Adobe says what you create in Illustrator on the […]
The Morning After: Russia’s ‘sovereign internet’ law takes effect
[ad_1] Its policy is about to get an early test.Facebook will let politicians run false ads during UK elections Facebook’s loose policy of allowing politicians to run false ads is going to get tested in short order. The social network won’t fact-check candidates’ ads in the weeks ahead of the forthcoming UK elections on December […]