Mobile

The latest WhatsApp beta update hints that the highly anticipated companion mode is still in the works with evidence of a dedicated Android tablet (or foldable) linking screen. WhatsApp has made good on a number of promises in recent years, but in terms of features and functions, it still lags far behind many of popular third-party cross-platform messaging applications. With limits on the…

The traditional Chromecast is dead, now replaced with Google TV. However, the new Chromecast with Google TV (HD) lacks one feature from the previous generation – support for being powered by your TV directly. Most TVs have support for a USB port alongside their HDMI ports, with that USB connection allowing for powering small devices. These ports generally output 5W speeds, which is just enough…

To better highlight that the Play Store is increasingly home to more than just phone apps, Google is adding a prominent “Other devices” section for watch, televisions, and car apps. Going to the Apps feed of the Google Play Store on Android reveals a new top tab underneath the search field, with “Other devices” joining: For you, Top charts, Kids, and Categories. In a related note, Google…

NVIDIA is looking to take the sting out of creating virtual 3D worlds with a new artificial intelligence model. GET3D can generate characters, buildings, vehicles and other types of 3D objects, NVIDIA says. The model should be able to whip up shapes quickly too. The company notes that GET3D can generate around 20 objects per second using a single GPU. Researchers trained the model using synthetic…