[ad_1] Rick Osterloh, Google’s head of devices and services, says that the deal is an “opportunity to invest even more in Wear OS as well as introduce Made by Google wearable devices into the market.” Which suggests that the company will, contrary to expectation, be used as Google’s wearable division. And that Fitbit’s hardware is […]
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Google update makes Chrome ready for web-based VR
[ad_1] The beta of Chrome 79 reveals the details about the support for web-based virtual reality (VR) experiences. Developers can create websites with content including games, 360-degree videos and immersive art using the WebXR Device API, with controllers supported by the GamePad API. Sites can be displayed on a smartphone or on a head-mounted display […]
Incognito Mode for Google Maps has arrived on Android
[ad_1] Open the Google Maps app Tap on your profile picture Tap on “Turn on Incognito mode” It’s not something you’ll want to use all the time as some features will be disabled, and it’s important to note that it doesn’t turn off all tracking. The places you go won’t be saved to your Location […]
DeepMind AI now keeps up with ‘StarCraft II’ Grandmasters
[ad_1] AI in reinforcement training is normally set to maximize its chances of winning, but that doesn’t necessarily make for strong training. The software may only learn to excel in a narrow set of conditions and leave itself open to exploits. Much like human experts, DeepMind’s new approach has one of the AIs focus on […]
YouTube Music now plays nicely with Siri
[ad_1] Siri can now play YouTube Music, meaning you’ll no longer have to choose between Apple Music or Spotify to listen through the Apple assistant. The change was made possible by iOS 13, and it works with Apple CarPlay, so you’ll get hands-free control of YouTube Music as you drive. [ad_2] Source link
Trick allows RCS messaging on virtually any Android phone
[ad_1] There are some clear caveats. You’ll need a current Android Messages beta (5.2 as of this writing), an app that can see Android activities (such as Activity Launcher) and WiFi turned off. And that’s assuming the feature stays on. It’s possible that Google can shut off access to this solution with little notice. Despite […]
Google Assistant is ready to find your Tile tracker
[ad_1] This works on any Assistant-capable device, although you will need the Tile app on Android or iOS for the initial setup. While Assistant’s support for Bluetooth trackers is still pretty slim (Chipolo is the only other brand we know to work at present), this is still a pretty big addition. You might be more […]
Leaked audio captures Sundar Pichai discussing leaks at Google
[ad_1] Tonight the Washington Post has published audio from a Google all-hands meeting that took place on Thursday, as execs responded to employee questions about a number of issues. Those include the hiring of a former Department of Homeland Security staffer who publicly defended a later version of the administration’s “travel ban” on citizens of […]
The Pixel 4 box is hiding an AR Easter egg
[ad_1] Should you try it out, you’ll see a photo of the phone morph into an animated welcome message. It’ll then display photos shot on Pixel, according to 9to5 Google. If you tap on the screen, a Lens card pops up that directs you to the Google Pixel profile on Instagram — that’s one way […]
Here’s everything you need for your new Pixel 4
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