If documents and photos submitted to the US Federal Communications Commission are to be believed, Samsung is prepping a new voice-activated Bluetooth speaker that looks an awful lot like a potential competitor for the Amazon Echo and the upcoming Google Home. First noticed by Ausdroid, the speaker is currently called “Scoop.” It’s about the same …
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Now playing: Watch this: New features in Android Nougat 1:14 Google on Monday announced that Android Nougat will begin rolling out to Nexus-branded devices over the coming weeks. The latest version of the Android operating system adds dozens of new emojis, multiwindow support, direct reply from notifications, improved battery life and other features. In addition to the Nexus 5X, Nexus …
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OK, Google, where do I vote? Yup, the search giant is adding information about how to vote in the upcoming presidential election in November. When people search for information about voting, they’ll get information, such as what’s on the ballot in each state, the ID requirements and deadlines for voting by mail. “We hope this customized state-by-state guide will help …
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Now playing: Watch this: How to use Google Maps hands-free 1:06 If you use Google Maps on your phone, a lot has changed recently — especially so over the last few weeks. There are lots of new features that are easy to miss and make navigating a lot more efficient, like these keyboard shortcuts. Here are 14 tips and tricks …
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If any one company knows how people consume video online, it’s Google, which claims people watch over 1 billion hours of video in Chrome every week, much of which is done via mobile. Video is easily one of the biggest reasons you blow past your monthly data allotment each month and, likewise, the cause of those awful overage charges on …
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Now playing: Watch this: Google Translate and the refugee who wants to be Justin… 2:22 This is part of our Road Trip 2016 summer series “Life, Disrupted,” about how technology is helping with the global refugee crisis — if at all. Of the memorable conversations I had with refugees in Greece, and there were many, this simple exchange stands out: …
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The BBC is putting the Rio in virtual reality with BBC Sport 360. When the 2016 Olympics kick off this Saturday, you’ll be able to choose your view of the worldbeating athletes with live 360-degree video of sports from boxing to beach volleyball. You’ll be able to get an all-round view of the opening and closing ceremonies, plus sports including …
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Using Microsoft’s new Edge browser? Now you can use a popular utility called Adblock Plus to sweep away advertisements that can pop in front of website content, slow loading speeds, drain your phone batteries, invade your privacy — and provide the revenue websites need to survive. Adblock Plus already has been available for other browsers, including Microsoft’s old Internet Explorer. …
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Google on Monday announced a new Android feature that alerts users of new devices and security events on their account via onscreen notifications. When a new device is added to a user’s account, native Android notifications — those that appear on the mobile device’ screen — will tell the user about the newly added device. The notifications will also alert …
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A bold plan to rid the web of obnoxious advertising just came one step closer to reality. Browser maker Brave said Monday that it has raised a seed round of $4.5 million, money that will go toward its browser and its technology for replacing conventional web ads with its own. The investors are Founders Fund, the high-profile venture capitalist firm …
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