[ad_1] Of the three new data sources the chip has access to, the UWB radio is the most interesting. According to a recent leak, the company’s upcoming Tile-like tracking device will also feature the technology. Working in conjunction with a tracking device, UWB allows a phone to narrow the location of a lost item down […]
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Someone made a version of ‘Civilization’ that runs in Microsoft Excel
[ad_1] Called, delightfully enough, [Cell]ivization, the game runs in a spreadsheet and has the basic features of the original game like support for two players, the ability to move units or the camera around, and the option to build multiple types of units with their own statistics. And it wouldn’t be Civilization without the fog […]
Readers look back on Sega’s final console
[ad_1] Hardware Users were fond of the Dreamcast hardware — specifically the plethora of peripherals, along with the onboard LAN and CD playback. Jarcoz said that “the keyboard, mouse and VGA box — and the easy online access — made this console a huge step ahead and bridged the gap between PC and console gamers.” […]
Microsoft’s redesigned To Do app ties into more of its services
[ad_1] The visual refresh, meanwhile, is more colorful and includes more personalization options such as custom backgrounds for each list. Microsoft is even making a not-so-subtle grab for Wunderlist users by offering the Berlin TV tower background from their app. You’ll also find the seemingly inescapable dark mode option in the Android, Mac and Windows […]
What’s next for fitness wearables?
[ad_1] The simplest way a wearable can track your activity is by using a gyroscope (or similar) to track the position of your hand in three-dimensional space. It can then, algorithmically, infer where your body is, and what it — and you — are doing, using what is essentially very smart guesswork. Pedometers that count […]
Panasonic’s modular Toughbook 55 lets you swap out seemingly everything
[ad_1] That modularity assists with running time, too. You can hot-swap a second battery without shutting off the computer, giving you up to 40 hours of battery life. This might be ideal for field workers who don’t know when they’ll be near a power outlet. This is also a much-needed modernization of Toughbook hardware. While […]
Google’s Pixel 4 might handle your on-hold calls for you
[ad_1] Everyone has learned lessons from Samsung’s experience.Companies distanced themselves from foldable-phone hype at IFA Samsung may finally be ready to launch the Galaxy Fold, but other smartphone makers seem to be collectively experiencing commitment phobia. At IFA 2019, companies like Huawei, LG and TCL cooled their efforts in the foldable flagship race in various […]
Daimler starts testing self-driving trucks on public roads
[ad_1] The public tests fulfill a promise to start testing in 2019, and come right as Daimler is solidifying its strategy. It recently created an Autonomous Technology Group to handle the roadmap for self-driving trucks, starting with narrowly defined uses like this. Don’t expect to see these machines regularly hauling cargo, however. While testing is […]
Daimler and Geely back Volocopter to help launch its flying taxi service
[ad_1] In its latest round of funding, Volocopter has been backed by Geely, the Chinese automotive group which manufactures Volvo and Lexus cars as well as London’s electric black cabs. It has also secured the support of German automotive giant Daimler, which is looking to invest in back ride-sharing, autonomous vehicle and taxi services. Volocopter […]
Apple and Foxconn admit to hiring too many temporary workers
[ad_1] Many of those workers were student interns, but even discounting that, temporary workers still made up to 30 percent of the workforce. Apple confirmed to Bloomberg that “the percentage of dispatch workers exceeded our standards,” adding that it’s “working closely with Foxconn to resolve this issue.” Foxconn also affirmed that it was violating laws […]