Security is an important part of our smartphones since they carry so much personal information, and as things advance, they’re only going to be carrying more. Today, Samsung is announcing a new “Secure Element” chip that’s a turnkey solution for securely storing this data, and it’s already being used on the Galaxy S20.
The S3K250AF is a new chip from Samsung that the company is not…
YouTube Music sending ‘new release’ notifications on Android
February 27, 2020
Like on the full video service, recommendations are at the heart of YouTube Music and its Home feed. The YouTube Music mobile apps now look to actually be sending out “New release for you” notifications.
There’s some history to notifications in YouTube Music, mainly…
IKEA’s new vegetarian meatballs will taste more like meat
February 27, 2020
A trip to IKEA isn’t complete without a plate of Swedish meatballs. While the company offers a vegetarian version of its iconic meal, the veggie meatballs don’t taste much like meat. Joining the trend set by fast food chains like Burger King and KFC, the…
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus — officially known as COVID-19 — is wreaking havoc on the tech industry, and now, Xiaomi is warning that the virus’ impact could slow down Android updates.
Xiaomi’s brand lead in India, Sumit Sonal, confirmed on Twitter (via ) that at least one of the company’s major updates has been slowed considerably due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Xiaomi…
Starting today, Spotify is rolling out a new look to its iPhone app. The changes prioritize universal icons and visual indicators over written words, which Spotify says makes the app a more accessible experience for users all over the world.
First, Spotify has ditched the…
Researchers propose AI that improves the quality of any video
February 27, 2020
Increasingly, researchers are using AI to transform historical footage — like the Apollo 16 moon landing and 1895 Lumière Brothers film “Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat station” — into high-resolution, high-framerate videos that look as though they’ve been shot…
Einride shows how AI will create new kinds of jobs
February 27, 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) will either destroy jobs or create new jobs — depending on which report you read. In truth, it’s probably a little of both — AI will undoubtedly replace human workers in some spheres, but it will also create new roles, many of which we can’t yet imagine. A recent report from PA Consulting, titled “People and machines: From hype to reality,” supports this…
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: shutter bug
February 27, 2020
Samsung has something to prove.
That’s the most obvious feeling you get when using the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which will be available in March starting at $1,399.99. If there ever was an embodiment of the chip on a tech company’s shoulder, this behemoth of a phone is it.
Spotify launches iOS app update with new shuffle play button, action rows, favoriting playlists
February 27, 2020
Spotify is out today with an update to the design of its iOS app. The latest release brings a new shuffle play button, easy to use action rows, and cover art for track rows. You can now also follow artists, heart playlists, and more.
Spotify highlighted three of the new…
Spotify’s revamped mobile app is ‘coming soon’ to Android
February 27, 2020
Today, Spotify announced a few notable changes to its mobile app and they’re already rolling out for iOS users. Are you an Android user who wants this redesigned Spotify? Well, all they’ll tell us is that it’s “coming soon.”
What’s new in this “revamped” Spotify mobile app? In a blog post, Spotify only shares a glimpse at the new UI, but highlights three key changes.
First…
