November, 2016

• 2 November

  Microsoft Teams: 7 things you need to know

  

  Now playing: Watch this: Microsoft Teams’ tricks should make Slack nervous 1:41 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduced the new Teams software at a New York press conference. John Falcone/CNET Microsoft unveiled its long-rumored collaboration tool Wednesday at an event in New York. Dubbed Microsoft Teams, it’s a forthcoming Office 365 component that adds a group …

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• 1 November

  The iPhone 8 could have wireless charging

  

  The “iPhone 8” could have wireless charging. While it has been previously reported that Apple will introduce wireless charging into its phones, Foxconn Technology Group, one of Apple’s main manufacturing partners, is making wireless charging modules for the 2017 iPhone, Nikkei Asian Review reports. Wireless charging has been around for a few years, and manufacturers such as Samsung have been …

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• 1 November

  5 Android navigation apps for those who are sick of Google Maps

  

  Now playing: Watch this: 5 Google Maps alternatives for Android 3:02 Don’t get me wrong: Google Maps is the king of the online mapping industry, but that doesn’t mean that the Google Maps app is the best navigation app for your Android phone. There are plenty of other navigation apps on the market, and most of them are just as …

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• 1 November

  Twitter joins bot battle with automated messages in DMs

  

  The next time you “direct message” a company on Twitter, the reply could be so instantaneous it doesn’t even seem human. Maybe, that’s because it’s not. On Tuesday, Twitter said it was rolling out the ability for companies to set up automated customer service messages in DMs, like welcome greetings and replies meant to direct you to a quick solution. …

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• 1 November

  Microsoft’s Surface godfather hints that Dial is just the start

  

  Microsoft and Apple faced off with different ideas of the creative computing future last week, and in many ways Microsoft looked like more of the innovator. The new wheel-like Surface Dial, a larger Surface Studio touchscreen computer, an improved Surface Book, and a bold attack strategy regarding affordable virtual-reality headsets as a patient build-up to a broader mixed reality future …

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• 1 November

  Samsung’s Galaxy S8 could be mostly screen

  

  The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 could have a whole lot of display, at least according to a report published Monday. The report in The Investor based in South Korea comes after the iMiD 2016 Display Exhibition that took place in Seoul last week. According to the report, Park Won-sang, an engineer for Samsung‘s display manufacturing unit, said that the front …

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• 1 November

  Instapaper Premium now free for all users

  

  Instapaper said Tuesday the premium version of its article bookmarking app is now free, and it strongly hinted its new owner made it possible. Thanks, Pinterest. Starting today, Instapaper users get access to features previously available only via a paid subscription, the company said in a blog post. That includes an ad-free website, full-text search for all articles, unlimited notes …

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• 1 November

  Google’s Pixel phone delayed? Here’s $50 in Play store credit

  

  Google is trying to make good on the Pixel delays. The company has struggled to meet demand for its phone, leading to long wait times for eager customers. In exchange, the company is offering $50 in credit to its Google Play store. Reddit users got an email saying their credit would arrive (also via email) once the phone was delivered. …

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• 1 November

  Hulu’s virtual live

  

  In a less-than-shocking turn, Hulu will include channels from joint owners 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney in a virtual live-TV service coming next year. Disney networks that will be on the new service include its sports powerhouse, ESPN, as well as broadcast network ABC, among others. Fox channels include its broadcast network of the same name, plus Fox News, …

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• 1 November

  It takes 3D to Tango (The 3:59, Ep. 133)

  

  Google Tango is here. The 3D-sensing camera technology is available on the new Lenovo Phab 2 Pro phone, offering users the chance to play augmented-reality games, measure objects by pointing a camera at them and adding virtual objects into real-world images. More Tango-powered phones are expected next year. Also on the podcast, we consider other accessories Microsoft could come out …

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