Google Lens’ new dining and translation features are now rolling out
Google announced a series of new features for Lens at Google I/O 2019, and now some of the coolest of those features are finally rolling out. Notably, Google Lens is gaining the ability to recognize menu items at a restaurant and show reviews and photos of dishes you might find interesting.
Amazon is reportedly building a wearable that can track your emotions
Amazon may be looking to enter the wearable space. According to a new report, Amazon is looking into building a wearable device that can track a user's emotions -- which would be a first for a fitness-tracking device. The device would also likely offer Alexa and track other fitness metrics as well.
Google Duplex sounds a lot like a human — and sometimes it is one
Google revealed Google Duplex at Google I/O 2018 as a way to make bookings at restaurants and other locations. At the time, the service was hailed for sounding a whole lot like a human, but according to a new report from the New York Times, the reason for that might be because sometimes it is a human.
FCC could require carriers to block robocalls. Here’s why they didn’t before
The FCC is considering making legal protections for carriers that want to block robocalls, and perhaps even require them to be blocked by default. In the past, carriers were worried about the legal implications of blocking legitimate robocalls, but these new protections could help make that less of an issue.
Google is bringing new ad formats to its products on mobile devices
Google's core business is advertising, and it's about to make ads a little more prominent on mobile. The company has announced a few new ad formats for mobile, which will show up in Google Discover, on YouTube, and in other Google products. New ad formats should start to show up later this year.
Apple might have to open iPhone to other app stores — here’s what that means
The Supreme Court ruled that an antitrust case against Apple can go ahead. The case is over whether or not Apple is a monopoly because of the way that it operates the App Store, and prevents the iPhone from being able to download apps from other stores. Here's what the ruling could mean for you.
Google’s ARCore is getting better at tracking moving images
Google has announced a series of updates to ARCore that should make the augmented reality experience a whole lot more fluid. For example, ARCore is getting better at tracking moving images through Augmented Images, plus you'll soon be able to view augmented reality objects directly in Search.
Here’s where you can buy the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
The highly anticipated Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are finally here, offering the smart machine learning and artificial intelligence of Google's flagship phones at an affordable price. Interested in getting the Google Pixel 3a for yourself? Here's where you can find it right now.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: How to buy Google’s latest smartphones
Google has finally unveiled the new Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL, arguably the best Android phones currently available. Now that they're official, you might be wondering how to get them for yourself. Here's everything you need to know about Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL pricing and availability.
Google celebrates Star Wars Day with discounts on games and content
Google announced a series of discounts on the Google Play Store for a number of Star Wars-related apps. There are also a ton of discounts on content in Star Wars Android games, so if you're a fan of games like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, you can get discounts on in-app purchases and more.
Facebook says the future is private, but what does that mean?
At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the company emphasized its desire to take a more hands-on approach to privacy over the future. But what, exactly, will a more privacy-focused Facebook end up looking like? Here are the six core pillars that the company wants to base the "new Facebook" on.
From Oculus Quest to a Facebook redesign, everything announced at F8 2019
Facebook F8 is finally here, and Facebook has taken the wraps off of a number of new products and services, including a major Facebook redesign, a Messenger desktop app, and more. Here's everything Facebook announced at Facebook F8 2019, its annual developer conference, held on April 30 and May 1.
Amazon cuts prices on Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 3 smartwatches
In the market for a new smartwatch? The Apple Watch is the best one, and right now it's a little more affordable than it usually is. The Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch Series 3 are both available at discounted prices straight from Amazon -- meaning now is probably the best time to buy one.
The Avalon V is Alcatel’s first Verizon-exclusive smartphone
Alcatel is has announced a new phone, the Avalon V -- but this budget device isn't what makes the announcement special. It's Alcatel's first phone on the Verizon network, and it's available now. The company, which is owned by TCL, has sold phone on other major U.S. carriers before like AT&T and T-Mobile.
The FCC and White House want to bring high-speed internet to rural areas
The FCC and the White House have unveiled new initiatives to bring high-speed internet to rural areas, including offering $20.4 billion in incentives to companies to build out infrastructure. The FCC also announced new initiatives to speed up the roll out of 5G -- including a new spectrum auction.
Android phones can now be used as a physical security key to your Google account
Google wants to make your online life a little more secure. The company has released a new feature to its two-factor authentication that allows users to use their phones to log in to their Google account on a computer through Bluetooth. The feature is available to users with Android 7 or later phones.
