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Samsung Bixby Smart Speaker Release Date Slated For Second Half Of 2018
Samsung's mobile division president said that they are focusing on releasing a "premium" smart speaker.
Google Reportedly Launching ARCore To More Android Phones During MWC 2018
Google's ARCore is said to launch to more Android phones next week during MWC 2018 with the release of ARCore 1.0 in the Play Store.
Google I/O 2018: How To Register To Get Tickets
Here’s how you can register to get tickets for Google I/O 2018.
HTC Announces Layoffs In The US, Merges Vive VR & Smartphone Businesses
It's not yet clear how many people HTC laid off, but it could be between a few dozen and a hundred employees.
LastPass Down, Not Working? Password Manager Reports Server Troubles, Users Unable To Login
Users are reporting the popular password manager LastPass is down and they are unable to login to the service.
Facebook Messenger Update Allows Users To Turn One-On-One Calls Into Group Calls
Facebook Messenger will now let users add people to join a one-on-one video or audio call.
Android P Rumors: Update Will Block Background Apps From Accessing Camera, Microphone
Google's Android P update will strengthen smartphone security by blocking idle background apps from accessing the smartphone camera and microphone.
Spotify Job Listings Suggest It's Building Smart Speaker
With Apple's HomePod ditching native Spotify support, it looks like Spotify is interested in building its very own smart speaker product.
Google Maps Update: New Road Closures Reports, Packed Mass Transit Warning Uncovered
A teardown has revealed the things that Google is developing for its next Google Maps update.
Google Removes ‘View Image’ Button From Image Search Results
Google Images removed the view image button partly due to its licensing partnership with Getty Images.
Google's New Chrome Ad Blocker Release Date Is Tomorrow
Google's built-in ad blocker for Chrome will start blocking intrusive ads on Android and desktop computers.
HTC Smartphone President Chialin Chang Resigns
HTC says that Chialin Chang resigns as the company' president for smartphone and connected devices due to his "personal career plan."
Google Valentine's Day Game: New Olympic Doodle For The Holiday
The Google Doodle Wednesday celebrated Valentine's Day and the Olympics, but you can still play the Valentine's game from last year.
Google Experiment Brings Smart Replies Feature To Popular Messaging Apps
Area 120, an experimental division in Google, has revealed a project called Reply which is able to automatically suggest Smart Replies on messaging apps on Android.
Google Launches AMP Stories To Bring 'Story' Format To Mobile
Google's AMP Stories present news content in a format that's very much the same as Instagram Stories.
Philadelphia School Giving Money To Students For Not Fighting
According to reports, the school, Mitchell Elementary, is situated in one of the most violent areas of Philadelphia with 81 percent of the school's students living below the poverty line. Some of them are hungry and homeless while some are growing up on their own.
Android P Update: Google Adding Support For iPhone X-Style Notch
This could mean that more Android smartphones could feature a design similar to that of Apple’s iPhone X.
7 Facts About Paula Modersohn-Becker, Google Doodle
Paula Modersohn-Becker, today's Google Doodle, led a short life but it was interesting, here are seven facts about the artist.
What Is HTTPS? New Google Chrome Will Mark Sites 'Not Secure' Starting July 2018
Starting July 2018, Google Chrome will mark sites that do not have HTTPS encryption as "not secure."
Who Is Paula Modersohn-Becker? 6 Quotes From The Painter
Google honored German painter Paula Modersohn-Becker on her birthday with a Google Doodle.
How To See The Weather On Chromecast Using Google Home Speaker
Google Home now shows the weather on the user's TV if they have a compatible Chromecast connected.
What Is Project Yeti? Google Working On Live Stream Gaming Service, Console Project
Google is reportedly working on a project called Yeti that is looking into a Made by Google gaming console and live stream subscription service.
Apple Watch, Android Wear Can Detect Early Diabetes Signs Study Says
A study involving more than 14,000 Cardiogram app users found the Apple Watch and Android Wear devices can detect early signs of diabetes.
VSCO App Update Adds New Discover Feature Powered By AI Called Ava
VSCO's machine learning AI can identify objects in an image and can even tell what emotion a photo is able to convey.
Amazon Is Removing Lock Screen Ads From Its Prime Exclusive Android Phones
Starting on Feb. 7, all Amazon Prime Exclusive Android phones will be sold without any lock screen ads, but devices will have a $20 price increase.
HomePod Release Date News: Apple Delaying Deliveries For Speaker In Certain Locations
The HomePod is set to hit stores this Friday, but some places will see delayed delivery dates.
Facebook, Google Ex-Employees Start Tech De-Addiction Campaign
The Center for Humane Technology, which is dedicated to “reversing the digital attention crisis and realigning technology with humanities best interest,” launched a campaign Sunday.
Google Activates Pixel Visual Core For Pixel 2 Phones, Third-Party Apps
The Pixel Visual Core in the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL has been activated and will improve image processing for the built-in camera app and also for Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat and Facebook.
What Is CRISPR Gene Editing, And How Does It Work?
CRISPR harnesses the natural defence mechanisms of some bacteria to cut human DNA strands. Then the DNA strand either heals itself or we inject new DNA to mend the gap. This is gene editing.
Carter G. Woodson Facts: 5 Things To Know About Father Of Black History
Carter G. Woodson was the subject of Thursday's Google Doodle, a celebration of the pioneering African-American historian and the "Father of Black History."