[ad_1] When Google announced its first change of plans earlier this month, the company said it would “explore other ways to evolve Google I/O to best connect with our developer community.” At the time, it seemed like the company would host online presentations and workshops, much like Apple announced it would do at WWDC later […]
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Get $100 off Google’s already budget-friendly Pixel 3a
[ad_1] Frequent Engadget readers will know all about our love for the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. When he reviewed the phone last year, Senior Editor Chris Velazco said, “none of the compromises [Google] made in producing this cheap Pixel actually feel like compromises.” He praised the Pixel 3a and 3a XL for their excellent […]
Waymo suspends all services until at least April 7th
[ad_1] This is “a temporary measure to keep our riders, trained drivers, and the entire Waymo team safe,” the company said. Waymo will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation to determine when it’s safe to kickstart its ride services again. The company noted it will help its partners pay staff who had been scheduled to […]
Engadget Podcast: Can telehealth save us?
[ad_1] On this week’s episode, Cherlynn and Devindra explore the rise of telehealth during the global coronavirus pandemic. With Medicare expanding coverage to include telehealth, as well as the attention around Verily’s efforts to launch a screening site, the industry is gaining momentum. This outbreak could make telehealth mainstream, and we need to understand its […]
YouTube follows Netflix by reducing video stream quality in Europe
[ad_1] Most countries in Europe have introduced confinement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. That means folks working at home or kids taking classes via teleconferencing will be using bandwidth-hungry services like Skype or Zoom. As such, EU industry czar Thierry Breton has asked streaming platforms to reduce video quality in order to keep […]
Senators ask Alphabet how it will protect COVID-19 screening site data
[ad_1] The senators are concerned that any shortfalls in protection could leave people vulnerable to “identity theft, negative credit decisions, and employment discrimination,” pointing to data breaches at companies like Equifax as an example of what can go wrong. They also asked who exactly was in charge, with “specific concerns” about Google given its extensive […]
Google pauses Chrome updates to limit issues while teams work remotely
[ad_1] Last week, Google told all of its North American employees to work from home until at least April 10th, in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. With its teams scattered and working remotely, the last thing Google needs is to push a Chrome or Chrome OS update only to have bugs pop […]
Android 11 developer preview offers more control over robocalls
[ad_1] DP2 is better-suited to modern hardware, too. Games and other apps can set a preferred refresh rate if you happen to have a phone with a speedy screen, like the Galaxy S20 or Pixel 4. Android 11 will also support hinge sensors so that foldable phones can react to an open phone’s specific angle. […]
Google Translate’s transcription mode is now available on Android
[ad_1] According to The Verge, the feature will be available to all Android users by the end of this week. At launch, there’s support for eight languages — English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai. What’s more, the app is capable of translating freely between them. Once you’ve updated to the latest version […]
Waymo goes dark except for fully driverless rides
[ad_1] The freeze is taking effect in the context of not only widespread closures and shutdowns to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, but also hesitation within Waymo’s ranks. One backup driver for Waymo One refused to pick up a passenger at Intel’s Chandler, Arizona office after hearing reports of a COVID-19 case at […]