[ad_1] Art Transfer is a new feature in the Google Arts & Culture app that lets you apply the characteristics of well-known paintings to your photos, from the bold swirls of Vincent van Gogh to the surreal brushstrokes of Frida Kahlo. It’s powered by an algorithmic model that doesn’t just blend images or overlay your […]
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FCC vote on 6 GHz WiFi will take place April 23rd
[ad_1] While those industries warned the FCC that giving WiFi devices access to 6 Hz can affect its current use, tech giants like Apple, Intel, Alphabet and Facebook threw their weight behind the proposed changes. According to The Wall Street Journal, they previously told the FCC in a letter that access to the band is […]
Nextdoor allows businesses to reach out about pandemic relief efforts
[ad_1] Facebook isn’t the only site that added ways for people to help out their community during the pandemic. Nextdoor is doing the same thing, with several new updates that’ll let you and fellow community members lend a hand to local businesses that might be in need. Starting today, local merchants can update their Business […]
Apple lets Amazon rent movies inside Prime Video’s iPhone app
[ad_1] In a statement, Apple said it was allowing this as part of an existing program that lets “premium subscription video entertainment providers” offer movies and TV shows using their own payment systems. Altice One and Canal+ users have had these options for a while. The same program also allows tie-ins with the Apple TV […]
YouTube may counter TikTok with a feed of video ‘Shorts’
[ad_1] YouTube declined to comment on the report. Google’s video service has borrowed social media features before, such as its Snapchat- and Instagram-like Stories. In this case, the goal would likely be the same — YouTube may be worried that it’ll lose viewers who are content to watch minute-long glow-ups and shuffle tutorials instead of […]
Apple Card holders can defer April payments, too
[ad_1] The offer is in line with efforts by banks and other financial institutions to address the sudden surge of people who are out of work or otherwise taking a monetary hit due to the pandemic. Apple, Goldman Sachs and others are still expecting customers to pay eventually, but don’t want to risk financial ruin […]
‘PUBG’ April Fools’ mode features fantasy characters and loot tweaks
[ad_1] Most people might not be in the mood for April Fools’ pranks this year, but PUBG is adding some silliness to its popular game to perk up gamers who are cooped up inside. Fantasy Battle Royale is an optional event that adds four sword-and-sorcery classes and changes up some mechanics. Gamers can choose to […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 buyback scheme promises half your money back
[ad_1] The deal means you could get from $500 off for the Galaxy S20 5G 128GB, up to $800 off of the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 512GB. That effectively gets you these expensive phones for as little as $500 for the entry-level Galaxy S20 — better than most OnePlus or Xiaomi flagships these days. It’s […]
Volvo’s app-based Valet maintenance service launches across the US
[ad_1] Customers who use the service only need to wait for an employee to pick up their car and to drop off a loaner vehicle if they need one. They’ll be able to track their vehicle’s journey and its arrival through the Valet app, and they’ll also get a notification when it arrives at the […]
FCC will require phone carriers to authenticate calls by June 2021
[ad_1] The agency says the widespread adoption of STIR/SHAKEN will reduce the effectiveness of illegal spoofing, help law enforcement agencies identify bad actors and, most importantly, allow carriers to identify spammers before they ever call your phone. The FCC estimates fraudulent call schemes cost Americans approximately $10 billion every year. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai started […]