Google debuted the ability to have themed icons on the homescreen in Android 12, designed to help go all-in on Material You theming. Now, in Android 13, third-party apps can get in on the fun of themed icons; here’s an ongoing list of apps that support the functionality.
Themed icons are designed to create a uniform look for homescreen icons that match the system theme. Available in Android 12…
When will my Galaxy Watch 4 or 5 get an update? Here’s how to check and Samsung’s schedule
September 6, 2022
With Samsung’s regular One UI Watch updates, there’s often a good chance one is waiting to be installed. In the event that’s the case, this guide will show you how to check for software updates on your Galaxy Watch 4 or 5.
Why just the Watch 4 and 5?
When the Galaxy…
6 AI companies disrupting healthcare in 2022
September 6, 2022
Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here.
Investments in AI-enabled healthcare have exploded over the past few years. But even with belt-tightening in 2022, digital health startups using…
Hands-on: CardPointers maximizes your credit card rewards with iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps
September 6, 2022
Over the last year, I’ve jumped deep into the world of credit card rewards, maximizing redemption values, collection points and cash back, and taking advantage of lucrative welcome bonuses. One of the apps that I’ve used to learn more about all of this is CardPointers, an excellent app from the indie developer Emmanuel Crouvisier.
I got a chance to talk to Crouvisier about CardPointers, iOS…
Tesla is still having some issues in ramping up production of its new 4680 battery cell and especially its dry-coating technology, according to an interesting albeit strange new report.
Reuters is out today with a new report on Tesla’s effort to ramp up production of its…
Gogoro launches sales of its battery-swapping electric scooters in Israel, also enters Singapore
September 6, 2022
Gogoro can’t seem to slow down these days, announcing expansion after expansion. The two latest major moves involve the company’s first retail expansion, which just launched in Tel Aviv, and a selection for Singapore’s first EV battery swap pilot.
Gogoro (Nasdaq…
Chrome Custom Tabs are now more explicitly labeled on Android
September 6, 2022
In an ideal world, all Android apps would use Custom Tabs over in-app browsers (WebViews). Google is now making it more apparent when you’re “running” a Chrome Custom Tab (CCT).
With Chrome 104 or earlier, you’d see “Powered by Chrome” at the bottom of the three-dot overflow menu. Version 105 of the Google browser is rolling out new “Running in Chrome” text for Custom Tabs…
Dumb AI is a bigger risk than strong AI
September 6, 2022
Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here.
The year is 2052. The world has averted the climate crisis thanks to finally adopting nuclear power for the majority of power generation. Conventional…
After successfully launching the all-electric Taycan, Porsche is ready to take another giant step into the EV market. The German automaker plans to introduce its Porsche Panamera EV, a full-size luxury car, as part of its plans to speed up its electric transition.
Porsche…
Five of Asia’s biggest economies are expected to see exponential growth of solar, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power, according to independent energy think tank Ember.
Ember analyzed existing national power sector development plans across China, Japan, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines. It found that solar capacity is expected to grow an average of 22% annually…
