[ad_1] Just last week a report by The Guardian dug into a program where third-party contractors listened in to anonymized recordings of Apple users asking Siri questions to judge the assistant’s responses, and now Apple has shut it down. In a statement to TechCrunch, the company said that while it conducts a “thorough” review, it’s […]
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Save $30 on a Philips Wake-up Light alarm clock
[ad_1] Philips Wake-Up Light HF3520 Street price: $105; deal price: $75 Our top pick from our guide to the best sunrise alarm clock, the Philips Wake-Up Light HF3520 is down to a new low price of $75. It still typically sells for $105, making this is a very nice deal. Prior to this we’ve never […]
Google is bringing a one-tap SOS button to some Android phones
[ad_1] When you make an emergency call, the feature will let you tap “Medical,” “Fire” or “Police.” It will then send an automated voice message to the appropriate emergency service provider. It will gather your location using your phone’s GPS and plus code. It won’t require a data connection, and it will allow you to […]
Is Samsung’s Galaxy S10+ a superb flagship?
[ad_1] Currently the Galaxy S10+ has five user reviews on its product page, and an average score of 76 (ouch). If you own a Galaxy S10+, tell us what you think: Is the S10+ worth a 91 or a much more pessimistic 76? How long did the battery last, how fast does the phone complete […]
Giphy is bringing GIF stickers to TikTok
[ad_1] For TikTok, any new features will continue to give it an edge over its competitors. The Chinese app last year outpaced Snapchat and Instagram in number of downloads. The partnership between TikTok and Giphy makes sense, although the 2D stickers join a crowded field of visual editing tools on the platform. Teens can already […]
Google ‘Play Pass’ is a $5 monthly Android app subscription
[ad_1] The service is fully fleshed out and appears to be in the final stages of testing. Google is promising “puzzle games to premium music apps … [with] access to hundreds of premium apps and games” — though the emphasis appears to be on games. Some of the titles included are the $7.99 Stardew Valley, […]
FAA’s new B4UFLY app makes it easier to know where drones are allowed
[ad_1] Currently, most hobby drone pilots are forbidden from flying drones near special use airspace, controlled airspace (unless you get prior approval), critical infrastructure, airports, national parks and military training routes. Temporary flight restrictions can also apply in certain situations. The sheer number of restrictions makes regularly checking the FAA website a necessary — though […]
‘Pokémon Go’ has racked up 1 billion downloads
[ad_1] It is true that many of those downloads came shortly after the game’s launch. The creators were celebrating the 500 million mark in September 2016, or just weeks after its debut. Growth has clearly been much slower since — it’s just that the game managed to keep and foster its player base well after […]
Verizon expands its 5G network to Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and DC
[ad_1] As has been the case in Verizon’s other 5G cities to date, service is initially available in select areas, typically around public spaces like stadiums, parks and college campuses — though Verizon plans to expand to other parts of town soon. In Washington DC, for instance, coverage areas include landmarks such as the White […]
Simply the best true wireless earbuds
[ad_1] The Headphones app will also allow you to change the Adaptive Sound Control settings, turn off that DSEE HX tech and change the function of the buttons on each earbud. However, your options are super limited there. You can choose between playback controls (play/pause and skipping tracks), Ambient Sound modes (on, off, noise-canceling) and […]