[ad_1] In a paper published by the IEEE Computer Society, the researchers say how quickly, how far and when we walk — and if we pick up our phones during the night — reveals telling patterns. By correlating physical activity to personality traits, the team determined that “agreeable” people have random activity patterns and are […]
Category: Mobile
Are period and fertility tracking apps effective?
[ad_1] With so many options for women to track their menstrual cycles, the question remains: Are they actually effective? Is using an app any better than using an old-fashioned calendar? Perhaps most crucially, what can technology teach women about their bodies that they don’t already know? According to the experts, it all depends on why […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 may have a touch-sensitive bezel
[ad_1] This could also be helpful if you tend to wander away from your phone. The Active 2 is reportedly Samsung’s first Bluetooth 5.0 watch, promising up to four times the range, support for two audio targets and lower power consumption. You might reliably receive notifications at the gym while your phone stays safe in […]
Starbucks licensing deal could let franchises offer its app rewards
[ad_1] As CNBC notes, less than half of Starbucks’ 80 global markets has access to the company’s mobile app. This deal can potentially expand the app’s availability to countries that don’t have it yet — in fact, Brightloom and Starbucks expect franchisees abroad to be among the first to sign up. The first ones and […]
Team Rocket is now prepared to fight Pokémon Go trainers
[ad_1] You’d have to perform a purification ritual to cleanse the shadow creature, but it could be worth the trouble. According to Polygon, players are reporting that purified monsters appear to require less dust to power up, as well as fewer candies to evolve. Based on the responses on the official Pokémon Go Twitter account’s […]
Apple in ‘advanced’ discussions to buy Intel’s modem division
[ad_1] We’ve asked both Apple and Intel for comment. There have been not-so-subtle hints this might happen. Apple poached Intel’s 5G leader weeks before the Qualcomm deal, for one thing. It has also signaled more than once that it wants to develop its own cellular chipsets between job listings and a decision to add jobs […]
Sneaker marketplace GOAT has an app just for China
[ad_1] “The sneaker community has grown tremendously in China, especially with the rise of basketball and hip hop culture. So it’s no surprise the demand for sneakers has grown as well,” said Eddy Lu, co-founder and CEO of GOAT Group, in a press release. Currently, the GOAT group has an office in Shanghai and a […]
Huawei allegedly developed a spy-friendly phone network for North Korea
[ad_1] It’s well-established that Koryolink enables spying on users, although the new details suggest the system is more elaborate than previously thought. While it’s known that the network is highly restrictive for locals (who can’t make international calls or reach the internet) and loosened for visitors (barred from local calls and the state intranet), the […]
ASUS’ ROG Phone II combines high-spec power with accessory spectacle
[ad_1] The most interesting part here is the accessories. The ROG Phone II still comes bundled with a clip-on fan (this still uses the phone’s side port), but this new and improved AeroActive Cooler II is apparently four times quieter, and it can reduce the surface temperature by up to 5 degrees Celsius lower. Another […]
Google Pixel 4 leak fuels rumors of hand gesture control
[ad_1] The other holes are effectively spoken for. You could expect dual selfie cameras on both Pixel models, a central speaker and what’s believed to be a face recognition or depth sensor. Outside of Google’s teaser, you’re unlikely to hear official news about the Pixel 4 and its sensor layout until early fall. Should this […]