[ad_1] Calling all Photoshop experts.Is this the back of the Xbox Series X? Now we’ve seen the next Xbox from the front, everyone is wondering what’s hiding on the other side. Pictures posted to gaming forum NeoGAF appear to show an Xbox Series X development kit in the wild, complete with a back plate lacking […]
Category: Gadgets
Bloomberg: Apple will start making a smaller, cheaper iPhone in February
[ad_1] Kuo and Bloomberg previously reported that the upcoming affordable model will look like the iPhone 8 and will have a 4.7-inch screen. It will also reportedly be powered by Apple’s A13 chip, which also powers the iPhone 11. A separate Bloomberg report says the company recently asked its partners to increase their A-series processor […]
Alexa-powered Lego challenge winners include a game system and waffle iron
[ad_1] The other finalists are more… off the beaten track. Eric and Julie Hartye made Wafflebot, a connected waffle iron that uses Alexa to prepare and even dish out breakfast customized to your tastes. Annika Vuurzoon’s Puppy Training, meanwhile, gives you a robo dog you can teach to sit, stand or lay down. Neil Pollard’s […]
Microsoft’s well-designed 2-in-1 Surface Pro X is up to $200 off
[ad_1] The Pro X provides a great 2-in-1 experience and offers a speedy gigabit LTE connection. There are a few notable caveats: the software is buggy and there’s limited app compatibility. As we noted, if you must use Microsoft’s software, the Surface Pro X will get the job done, but many people would be better […]
The Morning After: Disney+ will debut early in Europe
[ad_1] Pricing will be £5.99 or €6.99 per month, or £59.99/€69.99 for the year.Disney+ is coming to Europe a week sooner than expected If you live in Europe and you’ve been patiently waiting to (legally) get stuck into The Mandalorian, we have some good news. The Walt Disney Company has confirmed it’s bringing the European […]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls for ‘sensible regulation’ of AI
[ad_1] After laying out his relationship with technology and offering a few examples where innovation has had unintended negative consequences, Pichai makes the case that while AI is powerful and useful, we must balance its “potential harms… with social opportunities.” Of course, this call for “balance” leaves some questions about how tight of regulation Pichai […]
The Morning After: Apple teams up with the creator of ‘Bob’s Burgers’
[ad_1] It’s also setting releases for ‘Amazing Stories,’ ‘Home’ and ‘Trying.’Apple unveils animated musical series from the creator of ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Apple’s latest announcement for TV+? Central Park, an animated musical comedy series from Bob’s Burgers creator Loren Bouchard, fellow BB producer Nora Smith and Frozen’s Josh Gad (who also helps produce). The series follows […]
Why your new smart home devices won’t work, and how to fix them
[ad_1] 1. Why can’t I get my device to connect to my home network? Most current Wi-Fi routers transmit using two wireless frequencies (bear with us): 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The problem is, almost all smart-home devices can use only the 2.4 GHz one, so if your phone is connected to your network on […]
Law enforcement is using a facial recognition app with huge privacy issues
[ad_1] Part of the problem stems from a lack of oversight. There has been no real public input into adoption of Clearview’s software, and the company’s ability to safeguard data hasn’t been tested in practice. Clearview itself remained highly secretive until late 2019. It’s certainly capable of looking at search data if it wants — […]
Amazon may offer hand recognition payments to other stores
[ad_1] Amazon’s cloud would store the data and might even tie it to Amazon.com spending to help target ads, although we can imagine some hesitation given that people are already concerned about creepy targeting. The company may also have challenges in safeguarding payment cars. It could blacklist people caught using stolen cards, according to tipsters, […]