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 […]
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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 […]
The story behind every Xbox One controller ever made
Microsoft is very, very fond of special edition Xbox One controllers, to the point where it encourages you to make your own. But did you ever wonder about the history behind a given controller, or how many models have never seen the light of day? If you did, you might just have your answer. Microsoft […]
Netflix has shipped 5 billion discs
Streaming dominates Netflix’s universe, but don’t think its disc-based service is dead yet in fact, it just marked a big milestone. The other part of Netflix’s business just shipped its 5 billionth disc. It was 21 years ago when Netflix began delivering DVDs to customers, reaching its first billion back in 2007. As reported by […]
Android 10 reportedly arriving on Pixel devices next week
Google revealed last week that it has finally decided to ditch dessert monikers for its next Android release, which was previously known as Android Q. Instead, the next Android version will simply be called Android 10. While Google hasn’t announced when Android 10 will be released, a report from PhoneArena claims it could begin rolling […]
Microsoft offering some customers an extra year of free Windows 7 updates
Reported by The Register, the Windows 7 and Office 2010 end of support FAQ reveals that companies running Windows 10 Enterprise E5, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 E5 Security, and Government E5 plans will receive the first year of Windows 7 ESUs free. The offer will save businesses a lot of money. Those using Windows […]
Apple reportedly shelves ‘walkie talkie’ iPhone feature
Apple has shelved a “walkie-talkie” feature that would have allowed iPhone users to communicate with each other in areas without cellular coverage, such as while skiing or hiking, according to The Information. The technology would have allowed people with iPhones (in a certain vicinity) to send messages over long-distance radio waves when cellular networks weren’t […]