Not all wearables will monitor your heart rate accurately. But out of the many devices out there, the Apple Watch (the 2015 version, at least) is one of the better ones, according to a study featured in the peer-reviewed medical journal, JAMA Cardiology. The heart rate sensor on the back of an Apple Watch Series …
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 might feature Viv’s AI assistant technology, a 4K and AMOLED display
After recently purchasing the artificial intelligence start-up Viv, it looks like the artificial intelligence known as Viv could replace Samsung’s S Voice in the alleged Galaxy S8, according to the latest leak. The California based Viv was co-founded by Dag Kittlaus, who helped create Apple’s Siri. Viv’s mission is to create an even better AI assistant than Siri, and its …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S8 coming in February?
The alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 could be officially released on February 26, according to the latest rumor. The Samsung Galaxy S7 was revealed February 2016. Sarah Tew/CNET A February release date for Samsung’s next Galaxy S device wouldn’t be unprecedented. Both the Galaxy S7 and S6 were revealed at Mobile World Congress earlier this year and in 2015, respectively. To …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S8 rumored to have two rear cameras, no home button
Samsung may have big changes in mind for its next flagship phone. While the tech giant has not officially announced the successor to the Galaxy S7 yet (which is expected to be named the Galaxy S8) a report from the Korean news publication ETNews is speculating that the next iteration will look a lot different. Several of the alleged changes …
Read More »LG V20 preorders start tomorrow on AT&T
Now playing: Watch this: The LG V20 is full of high-end specs and Android Nougat… 1:52 If you’re excited for the upcoming LG V20, you may be able to get your hands on it by the end of the month. T-Mobile just announced that it will sell the Android-powered phone beginning October 28. As part of a limited promotion, it’s …
Read More »Performance upgrade: The next iPad Pro could be powered by Apple’s new A10X chip
Apple is reportedly working on the A10X chip, a new super-chip that will likely power the next iPad Pro and blow its predecessors out of the water, according to a rumor post by Dutch tech blog Techtastic. Last year Apple unveiled its iPad Pro alongside the iPhone 6S. While the 6S was immensely popular, Apple intended the iPad Pro as …
Read More »Apple rumored to release 3 iPads next spring
In March, Apple released a more portable 9.7-inch version of its powerhouse device, the iPad Pro. But the rumor mill is churning out new speculation that the company may release more iPad Pro models, this time from the Japanese Apple blog, Macotakara. Current iPad Pro models Sarah Tew/CNET The post (written in Japanese) suggests that the iPad Pro will be …
Read More »Another potential look at Google’s rumored Pixel XL phone
Now playing: Watch this: Pixel phone, Chromecast Ultra, Andromeda: What’s next… 2:04 Google is expected to make a couple of big announcements during its upcoming San Francisco event, and there’s strong evidence that two new “Pixel” phones may be part of the unveiling. Although the event is scheduled for October 4, possible renderings of what is said to be one …
Read More »Apple’s App Store will get ads starting October 5
Starting October 5, when you search for a specific app in the App Store, you may be confronted with ads for another app, Apple said on its website. This is part of Search Ads, a program that has been in beta for a few months but will finally make its way onto your iPhone or iPad. The ad will appear …
Read More »Trump unveils ‘crooked Hillary’ Snapchat filter for debate
The first of four debates between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump will air tonight, but already punches are being thrown. Trump’s Snapchat geofilter. Courtesy of Robert Gottsegen On Monday, the Trump campaign rolled out a location-based Snapchat filter to tie in with tonight’s debate. The filter features a “Debate Day” header with a sub-header that reads …
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