Microsoft’s second-generation HoloLens augmented reality headset broke cover early this year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona but the tech giant conveniently didn’t mention when the device would go on sale. Now, we’ve got a rough time frame to go on. When announced at MWC, Microsoft revealed that the new headset would be more comfortable […]
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Huawei’s Mate 30 will launch without Google apps and services
Speaking to Reuters, a Google Spokesman said that “the Mate 30 cannot be sold with licensed Google apps and services due to the U.S. ban on sales to Huawei.” After being placed on an Entity List that prevents US firms from doing business with Huawei without a license, the US Commerce Department granted it a […]
Apple sends out invitations for September 10 iPhone event
Apple has sent out media invitations for an event scheduled to take place on September 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. Although the invitation doesn’t state as much, Apple is widely expected to unveil as many as three new versions of its popular iPhone. The latest intelligence suggests two of the three […]
Hulu’s refreshed Live Guide arrives on Roku and Apple TV
Hulu today launched a much-requested redesign of its interface for live TV programs on a few select platforms. The updated interface is now available on on the web, Roku devices and Apple TV. Earlier this summer, the company unveiled a revamped Live Guide strictly for desktop. The streaming service is working on bringing the new […]
T-Mobile eSIMs are finally available for regular phone plans
You no longer have to settle for prepaid service if you’re a T-Mobile customer hoping to use eSIM support. T-Mobile has expanded its eSIM support to allow use with postpaid (that is, regular) plans. You now don’t have to be quite so picky when you’re setting up a second line or freeing up your physical […]
Microsoft starts rolling out Dark Mode, starting with Outlook for Android and iOS and Office.com
It’s been more than a year in the making but a Dark Mode option for Microsoft 365 is finally here. Microsoft announced that Dark Mode is now rolling out for Android and iOS versions of Outlook as well as on Office.com. There’s a lot more coming in the near future. Dark Mode will be available […]
Apple will still review Siri recordings, but only if you opt in
Apple in the wake of a damning report regarding its Siri audio clip review process has announced major changes to the program. In a news release published on Wednesday, the Cupertino-based company said it conducted a thorough review of its practices and policies related to the Siri quality evaluation process, or grading. “As a result […]
Alleged Pixel 4 photos leak on Telegram
Images of the Pixel 4, which were reported by XDA-Developers, were shared in a “small channel” on messaging app Telegram and also posted in a private group. While their source is unknown, the Sprint logo suggest the phone is a prototype being tested by the carrier, meaning they may have come from a Sprint employee. […]
Sharp will show off the ‘world’s biggest’ 8K TV at IFA Berlin
If your looking at your 55-inch 4K TV and think it’s looking too small, Sharp wants you to know something to the tune of 120 inches is coming. Sharp announced it plans to showcase the world’s largest 8K TV at the upcoming IFA tradeshow in Berlin, Germany, which starts on September 6th. Other than the […]
Apple is already beta testing iOS 13.1 before iOS 13 is even out
We’re just two weeks away from September 10th, the day Apple is likely to announce the iPhone 11 which means there isn’t much time to finish its iOS 13 operating system before launch. The company published an iOS 13.1 developer beta version yesterday – marking the first time an iOS release has been in development […]
The BBC is developing its own voice assistant called ‘Beeb’
Smart speakers may be getting more and more popular, but there’s an issue continuing to hold them back voice assistants still have problems understanding accents. This is particularly true in Britain, which despite its small geographic size has a broad range of accents. This problem is being tackled by the BBC, which is preparing to […]
Yelp adds personalized search results to its iPhone app
Yelp is introducing a way to tailor search results based on user preferences. Users can set various preferences based on lifestyle, dietary restrictions, and accessibility options and have that reflected on search results and a custom home screen. This means that two users standing next to each other will have different results for the same […]
Google Maps will now suggest ridesharing, cycling options for ‘first and last mile’ transportation
Finding the fastest way from A to B across multiple modes of transport is about to get easier with the latest update on Google Maps. The app will now allow users to pair ride-sharing with other types of transport and movement into one journey as the tech giant aims to make the first or last […]
Microsoft to host Surface-focused event on October 2nd
Microsoft has started sending out invites to an event the company will host early in October. The event will take place on October 2nd in New York City. Notably, that’s the same date the company held its major 2018 fall hardware showcase. At that event, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface […]
Sprint’s 5G network goes live in NYC, LA, DC and Phoenix
Sprint this morning officially lit up four new 5G markets — New York City, Washington D.C., Phoenix and Los Angeles — bringing Sprint’s total to nine. When you include its original 5G markets in Texas, Illinois and Kansas, that brings the carrier’s total coverage area up to about 2,100 square miles, where some 11 million […]















