At CES 2020, Google’s goal is to make “Assistant the most helpful digital assistant throughout your day.” On your phone, this involves a preview of an upcoming “read it” command that features natural text-to-speech.
Since 2018, Google Go — a Search app for RAM-constrained devices in developing nations — has featured a TTS functionality that allows you to listen to webpages. The…
Google Assistant passes 500 million users, will get longform reading and deeper smart home integration in 2020
January 7, 2020
Google Assistant is now used by 500 million monthly active users, and today Google is previewing features on the way in 2020 like a new voice that reads articles and web pages aloud to users with a more natural and humanlike voice. Later this year, saying “Hey Google, read…
Debugging machine learning (ML) models isn’t a walk in the woods. Just ask the data scientists and engineers at Uber, some of whom have the unenviable task of digging into algorithms to diagnose the causes of their performance issues.
To lighten the workload, Uber…
How to use YouTube in picture-in-picture mode on iOS
January 7, 2020
The iPad is a real multitasking beast these days, with simple split-screen app functionality and a super-handy picture-in-picture mode for apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV. Sadly, the YouTube iOS app doesn’t support this feature, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a workaround.
The iOS YouTube app is, in general, the best way to enjoy YouTube on an iOS device — except for…
OnePlus officially unveils the Concept One smartphone, but you won’t be able to buy it
January 7, 2020
OnePlus has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Concept One smartphone at CES 2020, but despite some cool tech, it probably won’t ever be sold.
The firm had previously teased the smartphone, made in collaboration with supercar manufacturer McLaren, which comes…
No, that’s not a Razer Phone 3 in the photo, but it’s a Pixel 3a XL wedged between two halves of a new Razer gamepad. Following the Junglecat, Razer chose CES to launch the Kishi controller, which plugs straight into your Android (via USB-C) or iPhone for lower…
Realme had a big event in China today, where the Realme X50 5G was announced, and the arrival of the Realme Buds Air in its domestic market. During the presentation, the founder and CEO of the company, Sky Li, revealed the ambitious plans of the brand – to ship twice as many phones in 2020 compared with 2019.
Sky Li, Realme Global CEO
Realme pushed 25 million smartphones in the past 12…
Satechi launches Trio Wireless Charging Pad with room for iPhone, AirPods Pro, and versatile Apple Watch puck
January 7, 2020
has launched its latest Apple accessory at CES today, the . The new multi-device wireless charger has an integrated two-position Apple Watch charger and room for iPhone and AirPods or AirPods Pro. The company is also offering a launch promotion giving customers $20 off the…
Philips unveils new lines of Android TVs including model w/ Stadia optimized ‘Gaming Mode’
January 7, 2020
It’s the first official day of CES 2020, and the product announcements are flowing like water. Today, Philips is rolling out a few new series of Android TVs, including one model that’s optimized for gaming, and especially Google Stadia.
Last year, a leaked timeline…
The FBI has asked Apple to unlock another shooter’s iPhone
January 7, 2020
The FBI has asked for Apple’s help in unlocking two iPhones linked to a shooting at a Pensacola naval base in December, according to a report by NBC News. In a letter sent to Apple on Monday, FBI general counsel Dana Boente said the bureau has obtained court approval to search the device, but was unable to unlock the device using available tools.
“Investigators are actively engaging in efforts…
