Google's latest Pixel update improves captions, translation and Duo
While the Pixel 6 had a rocky finish to 2021 after its December software patch was pushed back to January, Google is looking to get back on track with the release of its 10th feature update for the...
View ArticleAndroid 12L is coming to tablets and foldables 'later this year'
When it announced the Android 12L beta in October, Google promised the software for larger screens would be ready early this year. Today, the company is officially introducing Android 12L, which it's...
View ArticleUAE’s Hope probe tracked a massive dust storm across Mars
When the United Arab Emirates launched the Arab world’s first-ever mission to Mars in the summer of 2020, its desire was that its Hope probe would help provide scientists with a better understanding of...
View ArticleBlizzard will reveal the next 'World of Warcraft' expansion on April 19th
Blizzard is gearing up to reveal what's next for the Warcraft franchise across multiple games. The studio is working on the next World of Warcraft expansion following 2020's Shadowlands and fans will...
View ArticleRiot Games will donate proceeds from in-game passes to Ukraine relief
Over the weekend, Riot Games announced it would respond to calls from its community to provide aid during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Until March 12th, the studio will donate all proceeds from the...
View ArticleInstagram pulls Boomerang and Hyperlapse from app stores
Instagram isn't just waving goodbye to its IGTV app. As TechCrunchreports, social media consultant Matt Navarra and various Twitter users (including KenSchillinger and WFBrother) have all noticed that...
View Article'God of War' is rumored to be getting a TV series adaptation
Amazon Studios and Sony’s PlayStation Productions unit are in talks to produce a live-action TV series adaptation of God of War, according to Deadline. The outlet reports that Mark Fergus and Hawk...
View ArticleRussia bans Zello's walkie-talkie app
Russia's ongoing campaign to block social apps during the invasion of Ukraine now includes voice clients. ZDNetreports Russia's telecom regulator Roskomnadzor has banned the walkie-talkie app Zello...
View ArticleAmazon suppliers reportedly have ties to forced labor camps in China
A number of Amazon’s Chinese suppliers are linked to forced Uyghur labor camps from China’s Xinjiang region, according to a new report from the Tech Transparency Project. The organization found that...
View ArticleWatch Apple's 'Peek Performance' event here at 1PM ET
Apple is holding its latest hardware event today (March 8th) and you'll be able to watch it right here. The event gets under way at 1PM ET. The stream is also available on Apple's website and the Apple...
View Article8Bitdo debuts a $45 Xbox gamepad with pro features
Over the years, 8BitDo has released a number of Xbox-specific accessories, including a controller designed for use with Microsoft’s Cloud Gaming service and a pair of media remotes for the Series X/S....
View ArticleLinkedIn and DeepMind co-founders form AI startup to help humans talk to...
Some of the better-known minds in tech are uniting to tackle one of computing's greater challenges. CNBCreports LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman (pictured...
View ArticleESL Gaming and Qualcomm team up for a $2 million mobile esports league
Esports tournament organizer ESL Gaming has teamed up with Qualcomm to run a mobile gaming league. The Snapdragon Pro Series will have three tiers of competition — Open, Challenge and Masters — and...
View ArticleInstagram is demoting Russian state media accounts and labeling their posts
Instagram is joining Facebook in its attempt to bury Russian state media in its app. The app will now down-rank posts from state media outlets in its feed and in Stories, and will add prominent labels...
View ArticleThe new iPhone SE adds 5G but keeps the home button
It's been two years since Apple launched the last iPhone SE and finally, a new model is here. At its "Peek Performance" event today, Apple unveiled the new iPhone SE, which like its predecessors is a...
View ArticleLive sports come to Apple TV+ with MLB's Friday Night Baseball
For the first time, live sports are coming to Apple TV+. Apple announced today during its Peek Performance event that it will carry Friday Night Baseball. Once Major League Baseball and the MLB Players...
View ArticleThe 2022 iPad Air is getting a big boost to performance thanks to Apple’s M1...
After almost a year and a half since its last refresh, the iPad Air is finally getting an update. And while its design hasn't changed a ton, new features on Apple's fifth-gen mid-range tablet include...
View ArticleApple adds green color options to its iPhone 13 lineup
Apple is updating the iPhone 13 lineup with two new shades of green: an unnamed dark green color for the iPhone 13 and "alpine green" for the iPhone 13 Pro. CEO Tim Cook showed off the new colors at...
View ArticleApple unveils the M1 Ultra, its most powerful chip yet
Apple rocked the computing world with its M1 chip, the first "Apple Silicon" hardware that turned the MacBook Air, Mac Mini and other computers into portable powerhouses. Last year, the company...
View ArticleApple's Mac Studio is a tiny pro-level desktop powered by M1 Ultra
The rumors were true: Apple has introduced a high-powered headless desktop that sits between the Mac mini and Mac Pro. The company has launched the Mac Studio, a compact machine with up to a 20-core M1...
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