Google’s new translate app. One step closer to a universal translator? Google Google is beaming a bit closer to Star Trek’s universal translator with the newest edition of its Translate app. Rolling out over the next few days for iOS and Android users, the latest version of Google Translate offers two key features — the …
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Facebook is looking to enter the workplace. Facebook Facebook is determined to be acceptable in the workplace. On Wednesday, the company announced a pilot launch of Facebook at Work, which enables organizations to create private social networks where coworkers can collaborate and communicate. The smartphone app, visible in iOS and Android App Stores, can only be downloaded by pilot partners. …
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The Apple Watch is scheduled for release this spring. James Martin/CNET Apple has already revealed a few tidbits about its upcoming smartwatch. But a leaked iPhone app may have exposed more details about how the wearable device will function. Known as the Apple Watch “Companion” app for iPhone, the software apparently will let watch owners manage settings for apps and …
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Skype wants the public’s help to improve the product. Nicole Cozma/CNET Microsoft wants your help making Skype work better on your iOS device. As it rolled out a new version of Skype for iPhone Wednesday, the company invited people who’d like to provide feedback on Skype for iOS to join a new pre-release program. Those who do will get access …
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Google’s Translate app could get smarter. google Google’s translation app will be updated so it can recognize any popular spoken language and automatically translate it into text, according to a report in The New York Times. Available in the Google Play store and Apple’s App Store, the Google Translate app offers spoken and written translation among 90 languages. You can …
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Amazon’s original series “Transparent” scores two Golden Globes Amazon Amazon and Netflix may not have won big at the Golden Globes but both showed that they can hold their own against traditional TV networks and cable channels. Amazon won its first-ever Golden Globes at Sunday’s awards ceremony. The online service’s original show ” Transparent” won the Golden Globe for best …
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Will Samsung try to top the Galaxy S5 with two variations of the S6? Josh Miller/CNET Samsung may try to challenge the competition with not one but two new variations of its upcoming Galaxy S6 smartphone. The company, whose current marquee phone is the Galaxy S5, will reportedly roll out one model with a metal design, a change from the …
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Uber sees demand for rides slowing during the winter months and hopes to counteract that with price cuts. Uber Car-hailing company Uber has cut fares in 48 cities across the US starting today and has offered its drivers a guarantee that the cuts won’t eat into their earnings. Uber, whose app connects those looking for a ride to drivers who’ve …
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Lollipop, where are you? Google Android phone makers and carriers are filling up more devices with KitKat. Lollipop? Not so much. In its latest Android Developers Dashboard posted earlier this week, Google revealed a 39.1 percent market share for Android 4.4 KitKat. Specifically, that percentage reflects the Android devices that visited the Google Play store during the seven days ending …
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Supply and demand are only now syncing up for Apple’s iPhone 6 line. CNET Those of you who order an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus via Apple’s online store will no longer face any wait time before it ships to your doorstep. Apple’s online store in the US shows every variety of the new phone now in stock, including …
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