[ad_1] The platform has more cast-related features in the works, as well. German site SmartDroid (via Android Community) has spotted what seems to an experimental feature rolling out to select Android users, which turns the mobile YouTube app into more of a bona fide remote control while you’re casting. At the moment, you can only […]
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Pokémon games are available to play on Facebook
[ad_1] Before you ask: there aren’t any in-app purchases, at least not at this stage. The Pokémon Company isn’t shy about its goals with producing Facebook titles. This is about making Pokémon games available to “people all over the world” who otherwise couldn’t (or wouldn’t) play. For Facebook, meanwhile, this is a big boost to […]
Twitter blocks animated PNGs after trolls used them to trigger seizures
[ad_1] “We want everyone to have a safe experience on Twitter,” the company said in a tweet. “APNGs were fun, but they don’t respect autoplay settings, so we’re removing the ability to add them to tweets. This is for the safety of people with sensitivity to motion and flashing imagery, including those with epilepsy.” Twitter […]
Verizon met its 2019 5G coverage goals, but only just
[ad_1] You see, the Columbus airport coverage only extends to parts of the main ticketing area — you can’t even use 5G at your gate. It’s not surprising given that ultra wideband 5G is short-ranged and sensitive to interference (it can’t cover a whole stadium just yet), but it could be a while before you […]
The best gadgets of 2019
[ad_1] Bigger, lighter ultraportable laptops Cherlynn LowReviews Editor Good lord, did laptops get a facelift this year. After all the progress that notebooks as a category made last year, I wasn’t expecting to see much more improvement in 2019. I was wrong. This year, Dell launched a new XPS 13 2-in-1, which my colleague Devindra […]
Samsung could unveil a Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite very soon
[ad_1] We have some other reports to chew on, too. WinFuture.de has revealed a slew of specs for the S10 Lite, for instance, that corroborate previous rumors and speculation. The phone will reportedly ship with a 6.7-inch display SuperAMOLED display that has a 2400×1080 resolution and a hole-punch for the 32-megapixel selfie camera. The site […]
The Morning After: ‘Cats’ gets a digital effects update
[ad_1] More than expected.Pixel 4 gets improved Face Unlock and other surprise updates Now the Pixel 4 Feature Drop for December has arrived, owners have noticed a couple of new features Google neglected to mention in its blog post. While Face Unlock still doesn’t check to see if your eyes are open, it has been […]
Pixel 4 gets improved Face Unlock and other surprise updates
[ad_1] First off, Face Unlock can now account for changes to your look like a new hair style or beard. “When it’s on, face unlock images are occasionally used to create improved face models,” Google’s update states. “This helps recognize you better over time.” The update also points out that these models are stored on […]
Richie Hawtin wants you to explore his DJ sets through a mobile app
[ad_1] As Hawtin explained to The Verge, the app is the result of a years-long process that culminated in the 2017 debut of his CLOSE show, which uses overhead cameras to record Hawtin’s mixers and modules. That results in massive downloads (you’re grabbing multiple video feeds and layered audio tracks), but it also lets you […]
Messaging app ToTok is reportedly a spying tool for the UAE
[ad_1] There appear to have been attempts to cover up ToTok’s roots. It’s officially developed by Breej Holding, but that’s believed to be a front for DarkMatter, a cyberintelligence company run by UAE intelligence officials and former operatives from the NSA and Israeli military intelligence. The software is also linked to Pax AI, a data […]