The future of Google’s enterprise communication services is tight integration with Gmail. That said, there will always be a need for the standalone Meet app, which Google is now redesigning to look like the recently added Gmail tab.
We’re updating the user interface (UI) of the Google Meet mobile apps for Android and iOS. The new mobile UI will have the same look and feel as that of the…
Xbox Series S won't apply Xbox One X enhancements to older games
September 12, 2020
When Microsoft detailed the Xbox Series S earlier this week, it said the console is four times more powerful than the Xbox One. Notably, the company didn&apost compare the upcoming console to the Xbox One X. With its ability to play next-generation titles, the Series S…
Crysis Remastered will beat next-gen consoles to the punch with ray tracing on Xbox One and PS4
September 12, 2020
We already knew that Crysis Remastered would support ray tracing if you had the PC hardware to run it. However, ahead of the release on PC and current-gen consoles, Crytek announced this week that, for the first time, in this console generation, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X…
AI Weekly: What ML practitioners are doing about climate change
September 12, 2020
A lot happened this week deserving of attention in the AI space. wrote an article with GPT-3 and again demonstrated that no matter what OpenAI paid to train and create the language model, the free marketing might be worth more. After losing the JEDI cloud contract appeal with the Pentagon, Amazon appointed Keith Alexander to its board — the man who oversaw the National Security Agency mass…
Motorola stealth launches the Moto G9 Plus in Brazil
September 12, 2020
Motorola has quietly released its new budget phone, the Moto G9 Plus, in Brazil. As leaks previously mentioned, the new smartphone includes a 6.81-inch display screen, a quad-camera setup on the phone’s back, plus a 5,000mAh battery.
The Moto G9 Plus is powered by a…
Android 11’s audio output switcher will work w/ cast devices once apps are updated
September 12, 2020
One of the most useful new features in Android 11 is the ability to quickly switch audio output without diving into your settings. In its current state, though, it only works with Bluetooth devices, making it considerably less useful. In the future, though, the audio output…
Apple allows game streaming on iOS, but demands approval and a 30% cut
September 12, 2020
Apple loosened its restrictions in the iOS app store for streaming games from services such as Microsoft xCloud, Google Stadia, and Nvidia GeForce Now. But Apple still has restrictions on how users pay for the games and that it still gets its 30% cut on game sales. Apple made the changes in its App Store Review Guidelines today.
While the move helps Apple keep up with the world of game streaming…
Gary Marcus: COVID-19 should be a wake-up call for AI
September 12, 2020
The global pandemic has been cited as a “wake-up call” for many things — the environment, economic and social rights, and general global inequalities. However, scientist, author, and entrepreneur Gary Marcus thinks that the COVID-19 crisis should also be considered a…
Note 20 Ultra: 5 reasons to pick up this pricey powerhouse Android
September 11, 2020
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra might be one of the most expensive smartphones on the market right now, but it comes with some serious hardware and is arguably one of the best devices you can buy, period.
Although the full price is quite eye-watering, that unlocked, upfront price…
Podcast: Surface Duo review, Xbox Series S and Apple's upcoming event
September 11, 2020
The Surface Duo reviews are in and the verdict is a resounding meh. Devindra and Cherlynn talk about what excited them about Microsoft’s dual-screen debut, and explain why using it in the real world was frustrating. Then, UK bureau chief Mat Smith joins our hosts to discuss the Xbox Series S and X versus Sony’s Playstation options, as well as what Apple might have in store for the September…
