Google said today that its first-party apps offer over 30 widgets on Android. An upcoming widget from Google Maps will provide the latest on nearby traffic at your current location.
Update 7/7: The Google Maps Nearby Traffic widget is now widely rolling out via a server-side update. It can cover an entire homescreen or be as small as 3×2. The background abides by the system-level light/dark…
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
The heat of July is upon us, which also means we’re exactly halfway to…
NBA 2K23 will arrive on September 9th, and it comes with a solid perk for those who plump for the premium $150 Championship Edition. Among other things, the package includes a year of access to NBA League Pass. If you’re an avid NBA viewer who plays each year’s…
Inscryption, one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2021, is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. So far, it’s only been available on Windows, macOS and Linux but publisher Devolver Digital is bringing it to consoles.
At its core, Inscryption is a card game that’s dripping with horror. You’ll sacrifice certain animal-based cards to play more powerful ones against…
Meta Quest Pro VR/AR headset name found in iOS app; spec similar to Apple Headset reports
July 7, 2022
We knew that Facebook’s parent company Meta was working on a new high-end VR/AR headset, but a couple of new reports reveal both the name – Meta Quest Pro – and more about what to expect.
The broad specifications for the combined virtual reality (VR) and augmented…
Apple had big security news yesterday, announcing that iOS 16 will introduce a new iPhone Lockdown Mode designed to protect users from even the most sophisticated cyber attacks like those carried out by NSO’s Pegasus spyware.
Apple says that the mode offers an…
Tesla (TSLA) achieves best solar deployment in years, but solar roof is still at a crawl
July 7, 2022
Tesla has achieved its best solar deployment in the US residential solar market since back in 2017 after acquiring SolarCity, but its solar roof deployment is still at a crawl.
While Tesla fans and shareholders often like to say that Tesla is not just an “automaker” but a tech company, or even an AI-company based on CEO Elon Musk’s more recent comments, based on revenue, Tesla is very much…
3D renders of Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, have appeared online thanks to leaker Evan Blass and 91Mobiles, a month ahead of their expected launch in August. The renders show the two watches from every angle, and line up with…
How gamification and AI can revamp insurance
July 7, 2022
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Can a mixture of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer gaming upend the…
If you were unable to place an outgoing call with Google Voice this afternoon, that was due to a problem “affecting a majority of users.”
From around 4:12 p.m. to 5:04 p.m. PT, “Customers impacted by this issue may experience calls made through Google Voice to fail.” Specifically, those making outgoing calls heard a “number is not in service” message.
However, Google says SMS/MMS…
