When Google unveiled Google Lens last May, it was billed as the future of search. Typing a search was outdated. Now you could just point your camera at, say, a landmark and instantly learn about it. Take a picture of a book, and there’s all the info you need about where to buy it, who …
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Every device, no matter how much you like it, can have quirks and features that simply annoy you. The Pixel 2 ($98 at Amazon) and Pixel 2 XL ($249 at Amazon) are no different. Below are three annoying features — or lack thereof — and how to fix them. Now playing: Watch this: The Pixel 2 gets camera, Bluetooth and …
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To mark the one and only 359th episode of The 3:59 podcast, we’re running a marathon episode for our awesome fans. On Wednesday, our special edition will last 3 hours and 59 minutes, in honor of our typical 3 minute and 59 second daily podcast. We’ve also partnered with the nonprofit Mouse, which focuses on science and tech education, for …
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I love my home-built desktop gaming PC, but I also long for the day I’ll be able to give it the boot. That’s why cloud gaming services such as Blade Shadow, launching today in California, have always intrigued me. They promise to make all my games and apps playable on any old laptop or even a phone, thanks to YouTube-like …
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“Alexa, turn on my jacket.” I’ve never felt the need to say that, but sure enough, as I test it, my jacket’s app turns on. It’s starting to heat up. Ministry of Supply is a Boston-based apparel company, founded by three people who met at MIT and pursued more advanced material design in their products. I’ve never worn their clothing …
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If last year’s Mobile World Congress trade show was a Royal Rumble of phones, this year’s conference is more akin to WrestleMania — if Samsung is perennial winner Roman Reigns. The 2017 edition of MWC faced a giant hole when Samsung opted to launch its Galaxy S8 at a later, separate event at Carnegie Hall in New York. That vacuum …
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Google is in the process of rolling out an update to its wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds ($30 at Amazon). I first learned of the update via a post on Reddit, and like the rest of the users commenting on the thread, grew curious as to what had changed and how to apply the update. Now playing: Watch this: Pixel …
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Today, Google rolled out a new app, Google Pay for Android. In case the name doesn’t give it away, it’s designed to let you pay for things and track purchases via your phone. But that’s just the beginning; Google has loftier plans for Pay down the road. Ready to check it out? Here’s everything you need to know about the …
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Google’s Android operating system and screenshots have always had a weird relationship. In its infancy, Android didn’t even allow users to take screenshots without first rooting the device. But after it was added Google has more or less left the process alone. Now playing: Watch this: Android P will bring support for iPhone X-esque notch 5:04 Once a screenshot is …
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The Nokia phone lineup might get a bit longer. Renders have recently surfaced of what is rumored to be the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1. While the two phones are still unconfirmed, they may become a reality soon if these renders are accurate. The images were tweeted by mobile tipster Evan Blass, who has a track record of posting …
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