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Latest technology news – from mobile, computing, gaming gadgets, gizmos & accessories to developments in fields like artificial intelligence & robotics.

Microsoft isn’t working on a streaming-only Xbox right now

August 16, 2019

Rumors may have pointed to Microsoft working on a cloud-centric Xbox console, but Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has confirmed that is not that the case. In an interview, the executive told Gamespot that his team is “not working on a streaming-only console right now,” but is instead focusing on its cloud-gaming platform, which will deliver “convenience and choice” on your…

Microsoft’s Xbox chief says no plans for streaming-only console

August 16, 2019

Microsoft’s head of Xbox and gaming, Phil Spencer, has confirmed the company isn’t working on a streaming-only console. Rumors previously suggested that Microsoft’s next-generation Project Scarlett console would ship with both a high-end version, and a “cloud…

Heart Analyzer for iPhone adds PDF exports, support for new metrics, and more

August 16, 2019

Heart Analyzer has grown to be an incredibly popular app for iPhone and Apple Watch, offering a handful of different ways to see your heart rate data. This week, the app has been updated to version 7 with PDF reports, a new Heart Home, and more. With support…

Apple files lawsuit against virtualization company Corellium for selling ‘perfect replicas’ of iOS

August 15, 2019

Apple has filed a lawsuit today against virtualization company Corellium. For those unfamiliar, Corellium allows users virtualize iOS, pitching it as a research tool for security experts. Apple, however, says Corellium’s “true goal is profiting off is blatant infringement.” Essentially, Corellium allows researchers to…

Report: iPhone 11 to use same OLED display materials as Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10

August 15, 2019

According to a South Korea industry report, Apple is set to use the same OLED display panel materials for the iPhone 11 as is found in the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Note 10. For the iPhone X and iPhone XS, Apple used a distinct set of materials — presumably custom…

iOS 13 beta asset suggests iPhone 11 Apple event on September 10th

August 15, 2019

Apple today released the latest beta of iOS 13 to developers, and in it is a piece of evidence that suggests when we might see Apple’s iPhone 11 event. An asset within the new iOS 13 beta, discovered by , suggests an event date of September…

Bluetooth inspection app sniffs out card skimmers at gas pumps

August 15, 2019

Gas stations are prime targets for credit card skimmers. A new app developed by scientists at the University of California San Diego can help law enforcement catch thieves before they take off with your card data. Known as Bluetana, the app works by detecting the Bluetooth signature of skimmers that are placed in the gas pumps. “All criminals have to do is download the data from the comfort…

AI & Robotics News

This hip-hugging exosuit uses AI to make walking and running easier

August 15, 2019

Robotic devices have been used to help people walk or run in rehabilitation settings, but until now, they’ve been tethered and limited to a single action, like walking or running. In a paper published in Science today, a team of researchers explain how they’re…

CBS will air the Nintendo World Championships starting August 25th

August 15, 2019

CBS is set to air the Nintendo World Championships later this month. The trio of esports tournaments — in which Super Mario Maker 2, Splatoon 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players duked it out — will debut on August 25th at 1 PM ET. The network will broadcast…

Apple releasing iOS 13 developer beta 7 today

August 15, 2019

Apple is releasing the seventh developer beta version of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 (possibly alongside new seeds of watchOS 6, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina) today. The release comes just over one week since the last round of releases — save for macOS Catalina which hasn’t been updated this month. Apple’s public beta builds should follow at a later date after the latest developer beta has been…