Back in January, we heard that Android founder Andy Rubin would be launching a new smartphone with his new company called Essential. This announcement generated significant buzz in the tech community, as Rubin is widely recognized for his pivotal role in the development of the Android operating … [Read more...] about Softbank Cancels $100 Million Investment In Andy Rubin’s Essential Smartphone Company
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Instagram Update Lets You Save Live Videos To Your Smartphone
Instagram has announced a new update that brings the ability to save live videos to your smartphone. With this new feature, you will be able to save any live videos once the broadcast has ended, providing a convenient way to keep memorable moments from your live sessions. You will only be able to … [Read more...] about Instagram Update Lets You Save Live Videos To Your Smartphone
Samsung Bixby For The Galaxy S8 Is Now Official
We have been hearing rumors that Samsung would introduce a new voice activated assistant with its Galaxy S8 smartphone called Bixby and now Samsung has made it official. Samsung's Bixby will be available on both the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus when the handsets are made official … [Read more...] about Samsung Bixby For The Galaxy S8 Is Now Official
Youtube Scrapping Annotations Overlays On Videos
Late last week Google announced that they would be bringing an end to the ability for video creators to use annotations which are sometimes used to advertise other videos, highlight corrections or any other number of alerts and announcements. Google has decided that YouTube will scrap the … [Read more...] about Youtube Scrapping Annotations Overlays On Videos
Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform Announced
Qualcomm has announced the launch of a new processor, the Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform, which is an entry-level processor and platform. The company has said that the new Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform is designed for emerging regions and entry-level devices. Targeting Emerging Markets The Qualcomm … [Read more...] about Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform Announced
Nintendo Switch Equipped With Standard Tegra X1 Chip (video)
It has been revealed this week that Nintendo’s new console the Switch is equipped with a standard Tegra X1 chip, as fitted in the NVIDIA Shield Android TV console and set-top box. It was previously thought that Nintendo switch was equipped with a custom Tegra processor, but it now seems that after … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Equipped With Standard Tegra X1 Chip (video)
Google Announces Guetzli, A New JPEG Encoder That Reduces Files By 35%
Google has announced a new JPEG encoder that is capable of reducing the size of JPEG files by around 35%, it is called Guetzli. The new JPEG Encoder can reduce files by up to 35% without losing any of the image quality and the new files also work with all existing browsers and applications. … [Read more...] about Google Announces Guetzli, A New JPEG Encoder That Reduces Files By 35%
Google To Change Ad Policy On YouTube After Major Brands Pull Their Adverts
A number of major brands have pulled their adverts from Google's YouTube because their adverts had apparently appeared on extremist and anti-semitic videos. Both the UK Government and also the Guardian Newspaper have removed their adverts from YouTube and Google has now said it will make changes to … [Read more...] about Google To Change Ad Policy On YouTube After Major Brands Pull Their Adverts
New Swatch Smartwatch Operating System Under Development
Bloomberg is today reporting that watch manufacturer Swatch is currently developing a new in-house smartwatch operating system which will compete with the likes of Apple’s watchOS and Android Wear Swatch Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek explained that the company’s Tissot brand will introduce a … [Read more...] about New Swatch Smartwatch Operating System Under Development
Amazon Alexa Is Coming To The iPhone
Amazon has announced that it is bringing its Amazon Alexa voice assistant to the iPhone. Alexa is being added to the Amazon App on the iPhone, significantly enhancing the app's functionality and user experience. You will now be able to use Alexa to shop on your iPhone, play music, ask it questions, … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa Is Coming To The iPhone
Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors Are Now Called The Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform
Qualcomm has announced that it is changing the name of its Snapdragon processors, the company will now call the processor the Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform. The company says that they are dropping the processor word from their brand as it does not adequately describe their mobile offerings. … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors Are Now Called The Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform
Microsoft Windows Vista Support Ends April 11th 2017
Microsoft Windows Vista which originally launched 10 years ago at the beginning of 2007 preceded the popular Windows XP operating system and was then replaced by the improved Windows 7 operating system released in 2009. As announced previously Microsoft will be ending support for the outdated … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows Vista Support Ends April 11th 2017
