MobileNews

Google really wants iPhone users to switch to Pixel 7, boosts trade-in credits up to $1,000

October 13, 2022
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now widely available and shipping to early customers, but there’s a new bonus for iPhone users looking to switch as Google has boosted trade-in values. Starting today, the Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values on iPhone models with up to $1,055 in value towards the purchase of Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, which start at $599 and $899…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Why Vodafone needed an AI Booster to scale data science

October 13, 2022
Did you miss a session from MetaBeat 2022? Head over to the on-demand library for all of our featured sessions here. Telecom giant Vodafone is no stranger to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), having used the technology for years, with…
MobileNews

Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android app

October 13, 2022
Signal is removing the option to send and receive SMS messages in its Android app. Folks who currently use Signal as their default SMS app will receive alerts advising them to switch to a different one. You’ll be able to export your SMS messages and import them into another app (as long as the other one supports that option). The change won’t happen overnight. “You will have…
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MobileNews

Google made a wine-esque guide for pairing Pixel Watch bands with faces

October 13, 2022
The Pixel Watch is launching with an extensive band and face collection, and Google has delightfully created a pairing guide of sorts. For example, the default Active band is made of “waterproof fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating” that makes it “both durable and comfortable.” Google says it “goes well with” the Analog face that is described as “minimal yet chic,” while…
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GamingNews

Valve releases redesigned Steam mobile app with QR code login

October 13, 2022
You can finally say goodbye to your dated and clunky Steam mobile app. Valve has rolled out the redesigned version of its Steam mobile app for Android and iOS, which it’s been testing since at least August this year. When it was looking for beta testers for the…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Greece runs on 100% renewables for the first time on record

October 13, 2022
Greece was powered entirely by renewables for the first time ever last week, according to the country’s independent power transmission operator (IPTO). ?Based on #IPTO, electricity from #renewables in ?? hit an all-time record, covering 100% of electricity demand for 5 hours on October, 7 2022. ?See in more detail how the Greek electricity mix develops in our monthly “trends in…
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