Tag Archives: apple-ios

GoPro QuikStories removes a big video

GoPro just made frictionless video editing with your phone a thing.  As part of an update to its GoPro (formerly called Capture) and Quik editing apps for iOS and Android available today, the camera maker has introduced QuikStories, a feature that automatically pulls video and photos from a paired Hero5 camera and turns them into …

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Your future AR home movies will look like 80s music videos

In the near future, reality’s going to be transformed through your phone camera. Get ready for some weird memes. A quick video shot using Apple’s upcoming ARKit tools on an iPhone shows a pretty jaw-dropping augmented reality take on the A-ha video “Take on Me.” Someone (that looks more like a video game character than an actual person) is dancing …

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Why I switched to Firefox on my iPhone

Now playing: Watch this: 5 reasons to switch to Firefox on your iPhone 1:38 I generally use Apple hardware and Google software. I use Chrome for my iPhone browsing needs, for example, but that has changed recently. I’ve dropped Chrome not for Apple’s Safari but a surprise contender — Firefox. At least at night. Nighttime screen dimmer With Firefox 8.0 for …

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eBay will let you shop using photos from your phone

Soon, eBay will let you shop on its app by snapping pictures. The e-commerce company on Wednesday said it’s developing two new image recognition tools for its mobile app. They’ll only be available in the US and are set for release this fall, with a desktop version arriving later. The first feature, simply called Image Search, will let you take …

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6 tips from a podcast addict

“S-Town,” am I right? And “Missing Richard Simmons”? “Science Vs”? “The Truth”? And, oh, man, don’t forget the impossibly awesome “Battlestar Recaptica“! (I know one of the hosts. Charming, handsome fellow.) Welcome to the golden age of podcasts, where suddenly long commutes and traffic jams don’t seem so bad. Quite the opposite: They give you a chance to listen to …

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A new cochlear implant directly streams sound from iPhone

This is part of CNET’s “Tech Enabled” series about the role technology plays in helping the disability community. Mathias Bahnmueller is using his iPhone 6 to hear again. Several years ago, Bahnmueller began losing his hearing. He was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that causes vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. Last month, the 49-year-old auto …

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Siri vs. Google Assistant and Bixby Voice

Now playing: Watch this: Siri vs. Google Assistant vs. Bixby 4:46 “Hey Siri, who’s the best voice assistant?” Talking to your phone can be way easier than typing in many situations. Siri, Google Assistant and Bixby Voice are the three big voice assistants available on phones so let’s see how they compare. Siri’s only on iOS, while Google Assistant is …

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Google keeps a screenshot of your Android searches, here’s how to delete them

Now playing: Watch this: How to delete Google search screenshots from your Android… 1:34 The Google search app has gone through some visual tweaks recently. Odds are your feed has either already updated or it will very soon. When it happens, you’ll also find a section where your account history is put on display. More specifically, your search history, complete …

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Hulu’s making its way to your Amazon Fire TV devices

The Hulu app on your Amazon Fire TV device is about to get an upgrade. The streaming service is rolling out its redesigned app as well as its Live TV service to Amazon Fire TV  and Amazon Fire Sticks Friday, Hulu said in a blog post. Hulu updated its app in May and launched on Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Chromecast, …

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New Firefox for iOS is easier on your eyes at night

Mozilla released Firefox 8.0 for iOS on Thursday, adding a dark mode to make nighttime reading easier on your eyes and the ability to scan QR codes from the browser. The new dark mode dims the screen automatically, Mozilla said in a blog post, though it doesn’t change white backgrounds to dark or make other more dramatic changes. The QR …

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