[ad_1] The researchers didn’t explain why the tablet world contracted over the course of the whole year, but its fourth quarter stats offered some clues. Apple was particularly aggressive in updating tablets in 2019, and its lower-cost models were particularly successful — the 10.2-inch iPad reportedly represented almost 65 percent of Apple’s shipments. Amazon has […]
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Ads invade Byte with a campaign from Nike
[ad_1] Like it or not, the Vine revival app Byte is bringing in a staple of modern social networks: prominent ads. The looping video app has launched its first ad campaign with Nike, which is running a rathe conspicuous “Self Hail Mary” sponsored section alongside the usual categories. It’s easy to avoid watching the videos […]
Bird-inspired wings could help small drones fly four times longer
[ad_1] Where the leading edges of aircraft wings are typically smooth and focused on keeping airflow glued to the wing as much as possible, the scientists’ design has s a sharp leading edge (much like that of small birds and insects) with a completely flat wing, separating the airflow. That lessens the peak aerodynamic efficiency, […]
Apple is offering onsite repairs in some US cities
[ad_1] We’ve asked Apple if it can elaborate on the service, including when it started and whether there are expansion plans. The company already offers onsite fixes for enterprise customers, and they’ll get better service in key areas. They get one-hour response times for key problems, for instance. There are also some repairs that will […]
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing Nintendo secrets
[ad_1] In Hernandez’ renewed campaign, which ended when the FBI seized his devices in June 2019, he apparently broke into “multiple” Nintendo servers and stole a host of secret info, bragging about it on Discord and Twitter while leaking some of the data elsewhere. He even shared potential vulnerabilities in Nintendo’s network with his community. […]
Ring update gives you more control over police video requests
[ad_1] On top of this, you’ll see an Active Law Enforcement Map that shows the police departments that have joined the Neighbors app, including those nearby. You’ll know whether opting out of video requests will have a meaningful impact. The update also makes it easier to keep tabs on which users, devices and third-party services […]
Amazon Echo Show now scans barcodes for your grocery list
[ad_1] According to VentureBeat, the feature is available for Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8 smart speakers with displays. To start the process, just say “Alexa, scan this to my shopping list,” and instructions will show up, asking you to align the product barcode with its digital counterpart on the screen. It worked well […]
Apple is closing all mainland China stores due to coronavirus outbreak
[ad_1] Key suppliers like Foxconn have said they don’t expect problems meeting production goals for companies like Apple. Caution is still the order of the day, however. Apple chief Tim Cook said that expectations for the start of the calendar year were unusually vague due to virus-related uncertainty. Sales at stores had dropped across China […]
A look back at the triumphs and stumbles of the original Kindle
[ad_1] Weight The first Kindle was a far cry from the company’s modern Paperwhite reader: The original clocked in at 10.3 ounces (for reference, the 2019 model comes in at 6.1 ounces). However, our reviewers commented on how light it still feels to them, with Peter1110 calling it “easy to hold” and Kevin stating “10 […]
The Morning After: Fox, Roku and Super Bowl LIV
[ad_1] And DIY music making.The Engadget Podcast: Why Clearview AI’s facial recognition is a privacy nightmare This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into how ClearView works, and what unchecked access to powerful facial recognition means for the future of privacy. (It’s good for cops, not so much everybody else!) Also, managing editor Terrence O’Brien joins […]