If you’re trying to decode the feature list of the latest tech product, you can probably appreciate the snarky tech saying, “There are only two hard things in computer science: cache invalidation and naming things.” You probably won’t lose any sleep over cache invalidation, but names can indeed be a problem if you’re buying a …
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28 February
Galaxy S10 and 10 Plus will come with a $30 screen protector
Samsung’s newest pair of flagship phones, the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10 Plus, will come with screen protectors preinstalled on the display, the company confirmed on Monday. This is a shift compared to past S-phone launches, which did not come with screen protectors. And because the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus start at $900 (£799, AU$1,349) and $1,000 (£899, …
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28 February
Why AR is going to give you ‘superpowers’ in the future
The HoloLens 2 reboots augmented reality for Microsoft. It’s got a new fit, larger field of view and adds detailed hand and eye tracking. But one thing it’s still not is a consumer device. Alex Kipman is a Microsoft technical fellow and inventor of the Kinect and the HoloLens. During a visit to Microsoft’s Redmond campus to try the HoloLens …
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28 February
5G is here as Galaxy S10, Mate X and other phones debut. But it’ll cost you
When Huawei and Xiaomi showed off their first 5G phones at Mobile World Congress, the crowds at both press conferences gasped. What caused the reaction was the price — but for very different reasons. Huawei said its Mate X will cost a jaw-dropping 2,300 euros ($2,600) when it goes on sale in the middle of the year. That’s pricier than feared, …
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28 February
Apple uses Siri Shortcuts to catch up to Alexa, Google Assistant
While Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant got busy over the past few years creating oodles of new skills and capabilities, Apple’s Siri seemed to be asleep. Alexa came out with food delivery via voice commands back in early 2016. Siri, meanwhile, didn’t offer the same feature until last year. Considering that contrast, it’s no secret Siri has fallen far behind …
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28 February
TikTok adds online safety videos and comment filters to its app
Popular video and livestreaming app TikTok, which has reportedly reached more than 1 billion downloads, is facing some criticism over user security. To try to make the lip-synching app safer, TikTok launched a new educational video series Wednesday called “You’re in Control.” The series puts safety guidelines in videos instead of in text. In a blog post, TikTok said the …
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28 February
Facebook lets you share events in Stories
Facebook is doubling down on ephemeral content. The social network said Thursday it’s releasing a new tool globally that lets users share events in Facebook Stories, a format that allows users to post photos and videos that vanish in 24 hours. Facebook announced in January that it was testing the events feature in US, Mexico and Brazil. The release of …
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28 February
Nokia 9 PureView shipping March 3, $100 off at launch
Who needs an anticipatory buildup? The Nokia 9 PureView phone, notable for its five-camera ring, will start selling this Sunday, March 3, for $599 — $100 off its nominal $699 price — through March 10. Nokia’s parent HMD Global announced the camera just three days ago, telling us the phone would be a “limited edition,” offered in “a limited run,” …
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28 February
Samsung Galaxy Buds sold out with Galaxy S10, S10 Plus preorders
If you were hoping to score a free pair of Samsung’s totally wireless Galaxy Buds with the preorder of a Galaxy S10 or S10 Plus, you’re out of luck. Sort of. The ordering page on Samsung’s site says that due to high interest, Samsung sold out of the its supply of Galaxy Buds dedicated to the promotion. However, your preorder …
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28 February
CRISPR explained with crisps (and assorted snacks)
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