Logitech today has announced that it is acquiring Blue Microphones, a leader in studio-quality microphones. Since Logitech products are used on various occasions like video calling, G Webcams to stream and more, audio quality also plays a big role. Continue reading “Logitech acquires Blue Microphones for $117 million”
According to the research data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone vendors shipped a total of 342.0 million units in the Q2 2018, resulting in a 1.8% decline when compared to the 348.2 million units shipped in the second quarter of 2017. With this drop, it is the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year decline for the global smartphone market. Continue reading “Huawei surpasses Apple to become second biggest smartphone vendor worldwide with 54.2 million shipments in Q2 2018: IDC”
Google is rolling out an update to its ARCore and this time it brings support for Chrome OS with the recently released Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Also joining the list are the codenames associated with the Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL; blueline and crosshatch. Continue reading “ARCore v1.4 brings support for first Chromebook, Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL”
iBall today has launched the Aasaan 4, the latest addition to the Aasaan series. The Aasaan series phones are targeted at senior citizens. The company says that the Aasaan4 focuses on the holistic needs of seniors with a bigger screen. Continue reading “iBall Aasaan4 with 2.31-inch display, Talking keypad launched for senior citizens”
Google Maps for iOS is getting a new update that brings a new feature ‘match.’ This feature will help you by suggesting new restaurants that it thinks you might enjoy. Google will collect the data including the places you’ve visited and interests you provide, to predict if you would like a particular restaurant. Continue reading “Google Maps ‘Your Match’ for iOS uses machine learning to suggest places you might like”
Uber today announced that it is shutting down its self-driving trucks unit, and instead, the company will focus its efforts on self-driving cars. However, Uber Freight; a business unit that helps truck drivers connect with shipping companies is unaffected by this decision. Continue reading “Uber shutting down self-driving truck division”
Google today is introducing a new feature to its Calendar application that enables users to schedule meetings more efficiently. Now each guest you invited to meetings can propose a new time, and the organizer can easily review and accept time proposals. Continue reading “Google Calendar now makes it easier to reschedule meetings”
Google today is launching Chrome on Google Daydream View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream. This will let you open and browse Chrome directly from the homepage to interact with any webpage while in VR. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Daydream VR headsets launched”
T-Mobile and Nokia today has announced a $3.5 billion agreement to accelerate the deployment of a nationwide 5G network. Nokia will provide T-Mobile with its complete end-to-end 5G technology, software, and services portfolio. Continue reading “T-Mobile and Nokia sign $3.5 billion multi-year 5G network agreement”
Asus today announced that it is rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo to Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL just as it had promised. This update brings Zen U.I 5.0 and brings the version number to V15.0200.1807.406. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out”
Google is finally working on bringing native e-mail scheduling of its own without making users go through with any workarounds to schedule emails. Since Google is working on e-mail scheduling for mobile, it should be coming to the web as well. Continue reading “Gmail update for Android hints at email scheduling”
A new beta update of Google app is now rolling out and like always, there aren’t any major changes right out off the bat, but it does hint at some upcoming possibilities. The latest additions include an upcoming Pixel Stand Smart Dock, settings for a YouTube TV content filtering, and finally in what appears to be an enhanced voice-controlled feature for the car. Continue reading “Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more”
YouTube today has announced it is pushing an update to the YouTube video player on the desktop. The player now automatically adapts to provide the best viewing experience based on the video’s size and your screen size. After Android and iOS, this update is now coming to the desktop. Continue reading “YouTube web player updated to adapt to different aspect ratios”
Twitter today announced financial results for its second quarter 2018. The company’s Q2 revenue totaled $711 million that is a solid increase of 24% year-over-year. Twitter’s Advertising revenue was around $601 million, a growth of 23% YoY. it reported a net income of $100 million in Q2 2018. Continue reading “Twitter reports $711 million revenue, 24% YoY growth in Q2 2018, has 335 million monthly active users”
Amazon is introducing a new feature called ‘Alexa Cast’ which will let users control the songs or media that is playing on Alexa-enabled devices from their phone. However, it only works with Amazon Music app to control music playback at the moment. It might eventually bring the ability to control playback of music, movies, podcasts, and more. Continue reading “Amazon ‘Alexa Cast’ can stream music to Alexa speakers”
