[ad_1] The end of XS.Rumors point to iPhone ‘Pro,’ new iPad and 16-inch MacBook Pro As usual, we’re expecting a slew of new hardware from Apple this fall, and according to Bloomberg that will include a new Pro variant of the iPhone to replace the XS and XS Max. So what could make it worthy […]
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Porsche streamlines the Taycan EV’s infotainment system
[ad_1] To stay true to the Porsche’s sportscar DNA, the Taycan will ship with the company’s brand new streamlined infotainment system. The automaker still has the three main customer-placed widgets on the home screen, but the data and how it’s displayed has been optimized to keep the driver’s eyes on the road instead of searching […]
HP CEO Dion Weisler will step down in November
[ad_1] Weisler will continue to serve on HP’s board of directors until the next annual meeting of shareholders. “Serving as CEO of HP is the highlight of my career, and I want to thank the entire HP team for the support they have shown me. I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved and equally […]
Lenovo’s Smart Clock becomes a more capable home hub
[ad_1] Thanks to an automatic software update rolling out this week, the Lenovo Smart Clock will allow natural conversations with Google Assistant. If you opt into this setting, you’ll be able to have continued conversations without having to say “Hey Google” before every question. Lenovo previously worked with Nest cameras, but now it works with […]
Save $60 on an Acer Chromebook 11
[ad_1] Acer Chromebook 11 C771T Street price: $330; deal price: $268 Available for just under $270, this matches the low we’ve seen for our budget Chromebook pick, in stock 9/11. A smaller, cheaper alternative to our other picks, the Acer Chromebook 11 C771T offers a worthwhile combination of performance, battery life, and build quality. While […]
OtterBox reveals a portable and stackable wireless charging system
[ad_1] The base charging system starts at $129.95 and includes one wireless battery. Additional batteries and charging bases cost $69.95. OtterBox is also offering a Wireless Charging Pad, $49.95, and a Charging Stand, $59.95. The charging devices will work with Qi-enabled phones like the iPhone XS, Samsung Galaxy S10, Google Pixel 3 and others. These […]
Chicago will test Samsung’s DeX in-vehicle solution in cop cars
[ad_1] The pilot test will first roll out to officers from CPD’s 11th district this year. According to Samsung’s announcement, the DeX system will allow them to accomplish tasks like accessing computer-aided dispatch and other CPD systems to conduct background checks from their cars. Further, they’ll be able to immediately attach any photo or video […]
Apple warns against storing its titanium credit card in leather
[ad_1] Accordingly, the same guide advises against putting it in direct contact with other credit cards or loose items lest you scratch that pristine titanium surface. And if there’s a stain you can clean off, you’ll want to wipe it down using a microfiber cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. This isn’t functional issue on the […]
Microsoft tests more control for apps that restart with Windows 10
[ad_1] As part of the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build (build 18965, if you’re counting), Microsoft is testing a new setting that gives Windows users more explicit control over whether their apps automatically launch when they restart their PC. Outside of the latest Preview Build, the option that controls app restart behaviour is bundled […]
Google Play Store redesign makes it easier to find games
[ad_1] The Play Store now distinguishes between apps and games, a likely response to the increased prominence of mobile gaming. Mobile games account for 33 percent of app installs, according to a report released this summer by App Annie. But while users may not install mobile games as frequently other apps (or spend as much […]