[ad_1] The report, obtained by Sky News, is the first independent evaluation of the scheme since the technology was first used at Notting Hill Carnival in August 2016. Since then it has been used at 10 locations, including Leicester Square and during Remembrance Sunday services. Researchers measured the accuracy of the technology from six of […]
Category: Mobile
Our foldable future is running a little late, and that’s OK
[ad_1] I have no doubt that Samsung believed in the Galaxy Fold’s usability and potential. Even so, it’s clear in hindsight that the company was in a rush to get these things out the door, and didn’t think through some key design decisions. That top-most layer of protective plastic? Yeah, it shouldn’t have been made […]
Facebook and Instagram’s image outage
[ad_1] Instagram without the images.Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp outage lasted through most of Wednesday On Wednesday, Facebook’s service suffered an outage that screwed up image loading and even exposed some of the machine learning-generated tags it relies on to sort pics. According to a tweet, the issue was triggered during a “routine maintenance operation,” and […]
Relive the sound of the 80s with a Bluetooth cassette player
[ad_1] NINM Lab is introducing the “world’s first Bluetooth portable cassette player,” an update of the classic Sony Walkman that will play the collection of cassette tapes you still have buried at the back of your closet. The IT’S OK cassette player has Bluetooth built in, so you can listen to your cassettes on wireless […]
Google Photos will let you manually tag faces it doesn’t recognize
[ad_1] Hi Twitter! It’s no-meetings week at @googlephotos and I’ve got a couple hours free. Tell me what you want to see next from Google Photos! New features, bug fixes, performance improvements, you name it. (No promises but very open minds!) — David Lieb (@dflieb) July 2, 2019 According to Lieb, a few capabilities previously […]
Are headphones ‘made for women’ really necessary?
[ad_1] “Well, this is really interesting, I thought,” she told Engadget. “I must not be the only female that feels like headphones aren’t made for them.” After some brainstorming and partnering with manufacturers, she came up with the idea for Rosé Rockers, which are a pair of headphones with artificial flowers placed so it looks […]
Mobile game streaming service Hatch is available in the UK
[ad_1] Hatch teamed up with Vodafone for its official launch in the nation, which takes place just as the carrier starts switching on its 5G network around the British Isles. Vodafone subscribers get access to Hatch’s premium tier free for three months, then it’ll cost £6.99/month. The lineup of more than 100 games includes several […]
Android notifications arrive on Windows 10 ‘Your Phone’ app
[ad_1] Notifications have arrived! With the Your Phone app, you can now receive and manage your Android phone’s notifications on your PC. Get Your Phone app from the Microsoft Store here: https://t.co/E56Z8eVdIR pic.twitter.com/ovlKi1QOJy — Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) July 2, 2019 The feature was a much-hyped update to the Your Phone app, which also allows you […]
Apple’s new iOS 13 feature corrects your gaze during video calls
[ad_1] A video call is a great way to connect with friends and family when you can’t physically be together. But even if you’re staring directly at your loved one’s face, there’s still something a little off about the whole process. The way your phone’s screen display and camera lens sync up means you’re never […]
Apple reveals how often governments request App Store takedowns
[ad_1] Meanwhile, Russia sent in 10 requests specifying 11 apps and Norway sent in one requesting the removal of 37 apps related to illegal gambling investigations. Saudi Arabia also just sent Apple one request, but it called for the removal of 25 apps that reportedly violated its privacy law. In all, Apple granted 75 of […]