The White House today detailed the establishment of 12 new research institutes focused on AI and quantum information science. Agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have committed to investing tens of millions of dollars in centers intended to serve as nodes for AI and quantum computing study.
Laments over…
Watch the LG Wing and its flip-out second screen in action
August 26, 2020
Shortly after LG launched the Velvet, South Korean publications reported that LG is working on another dual screen phone codenamed “Wing.” Now, Android Authority has released a video showing what it says is “a near-final version of the phone.” LG has been…
LG’s swiveling ‘Wing’ phone allegedly revealed in video leak
August 26, 2020
Earlier this year LG was reported to be working on a dual-screen phone codenamed “Wing” with a swiveling design. Android Authority now claims to have an exclusive video of the phone in action.
While a previous Wing mockup showed a smaller screen at the bottom with the…
Users can now create Shortcuts to switch accounts on Apple TV with iOS 14 and tvOS 14
August 26, 2020
Apple announced some great new features for the Shortcuts app with iOS 14, including new trigger types, an Apple Watch app, and a redesigned interface for the iPad. Today, with the sixth beta release of iOS 14, Apple has added a new option in the Shortcuts app that allows Apple TV users to easily switch accounts on tvOS 14.
In order to use the new Shortcuts option, users must have an iPhone or…
iPhone: How to block texts
August 26, 2020
Whether it’s someone you know, someone you don’t, or someone you’d like to forget, unwanted text messages can be a drag. Follow along for how to block texts on iPhone.
Just like with email, it can be easy to get in the habit of deleting text messages from unwanted…
Apple releases iOS 14 public beta 6 with time picker changes, Spatial Audio toggle, more
August 26, 2020
On the same day as iOS 14 beta 6 was released to developers, Apple is also releasing the sixth public beta of iOS 14. This update is available to all users enrolled in Apple’s beta software program.
As we explained this morning, Apple is switching to weekly release…
Rumors: Images claim to show iPhone 12 Pro Max camera features, 120hz display settings, notch size
August 26, 2020
Newly leaked screenshots today claim to offer a look at several potential iPhone 12 Pro Max features. According to the screenshots, Apple is testing the iPhone 12 Pro Max with a 120hz display and adaptive refresh rate support, among other new camera features.
The screenshots were shared on Twitter by Jon Prosser, who has accurately predicted Apple product launch dates and features in the past. The…
A few months ago, a report from Korea claimed that LG was working on a completely unique smartphone with a new take on dual-displays. Now, the LG “Wing” phone has leaked in a video.
The folks over at managed to get their hands on a brief video showcasing this wacky…
Safari security breach can expose user browsing history, already fixed in iOS 14 beta
August 26, 2020
A new security breach found in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina can lead anyone to get the user’s navigation history in Safari. Due to an unexpected behavior, Safari Web Share API is able to access internal system files such as the browsing history database, which can be easily…
It’s easy to see why people have pegged the Oppo Watch as an Apple Watch clone. Squint your eyes and it looks like an Apple Watch. Say the name fast enough and it sounds like Apple Watch. Elements of the UI and packaging were clearly inspired by the Apple Watch, too.
That said, “clone” is a loaded word, intended to immediately bias people against something as inappropriately derivative. Once…
