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Netflix is testing a new way to help users find something to watch and stay connected with favorite shows with the introduction of an “Extras” tab in its mobile app. The tab, spotted first by Variety, is only a test at this time and is not showing to all users. On iOS, the “Extras” tab […]
Amazon has unveiled the latest version of its Prime Air delivery drone, a hybrid aircraft that’s capable of vertical takeoff and landing as well as sustained forward flight. The company says it wants to launch a delivery service using the drone in “the coming months,” but has not said where this might take place or […]
Rumors of a pair of Apple over-ear headphones have been circling for a while now, with numerous outlets reporting that the San Cupertino company is planning to release a pair of studio-quality cans this year. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple’s over-ear headphones, which some are calling the Apple StudioPods, could arrive in the […]
Apple is facing a new class-action lawsuit from iOS developers who claim that the company uses its monopoly in the App Store to impose “profit-killing” commissions. Filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in San Jose, the lawsuit argues that the tech giant’s practice of instating a 30 […]
Gaming lifestyle products have slowly but surely crept from the realm of clothing and specially designed furniture to food and drink. Perhaps you’ve seen Gamma Labs’ G Fuel or heard rumblings of Razer’s new Respawn energy drink mix. The latest springs from a partnership between Microsoft and Unilever, the maker of the Axe line of […]
It’s no secret that Mozilla sees privacy as a differentiating feature for its revitalized Firefox browser. Today, the Firefox team is launching one of its broadest sets of releases that aim to keep advertisers and others from following you across the web, while also making it harder for Facebook to track you. In addition, the […]
Spotify’s Pandora-esque Stations app has arrived in the US after it previously emerged in Australia. It’s officially an “experiment” for now, though you can grab it from the App Store or Google Play. The Stations app is designed for those who want a more radio-like experience, rather than having to seek out music or customize […]
The Mega Drive Mini / Genesis Mini launches worldwide on September 19, costing $80 / £70 / AU $140. It’s based on the Model 1 version of the original console, except approximately 55% smaller. The box contains the console, a power adapter, two replica three-button USB controllers, one USB to micro-USB power cable, and one […]
Samsung has delayed the release of its Galaxy Home speaker. The Bixby-powered device should be on shelves sometime between July and September. Samsung CEO Hyun-suk Kim who manages the company’s consumer electronics division has given yet another release window for the product: sometime in Q3 2019, according to an interview with The Korea Herald. CEO […]
Apple is going to help people track their things and their loved ones with a new macOS and iOS app called Find My. At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, the company announced that the new app will combine Find My Friends and Find My iPhone. The idea is that Find My will be a single […]
Microsoft has started to demonstrate new dual-screen Surface hardware inside the company. The outlet claims sources familiar with Microsoft’s internal plans recently showed off a “sizzle” video to employees, which displayed a new line of Surface devices, and “dual-screen prototype hardware.” The video was so popular, The Verge claims, that employees formed “long lines” just […]
Apple’s CarPlay will get a significant update when iOS 13 drops later this year, including an updated visual design and new features like improved Siri support and a “light mode,” Apple is overhauling the in-car entertainment system’s dashboard to display more relevant information. Users will be able to see a map with directions, music controls, […]
Apple is unveiling a big software update for iPads today, and it’s now splitting up iOS to form a new iPadOS for the company’s tablets. Apple has long been tweaking iOS to include more multitasking features, including a split-screen feature, / Slide Over and multitasking improvements, and changes to the dock. These updates have gradually […]
Apple introduced a new single sign-on (or SSO) tool known as “Sign In with Apple,” developed to authenticate customers to apps though sharing a minimum of private information with third parties. It’s a direct competitor to easier solutions supplied by Facebook and Google, which had been known as out by name on stage, and element […]
While Siri sounds decent most of the time, it still comes off as a little robotic. With iOS 13, however, Siri should sound a lot more human. At WWDC, Apple said it’s taken a “huge step forward” by incorporating a neural text-to-speech transmitter that makes Siri a lot more natural than before. It has a […]