In a study published this week on the preprint server Arxiv.org, Google and University of California, Berkely researchers propose a framework that combines learning-based perception with model-based controls to enable wheeled robots to autonomously navigate around obstacles. They say it generalizes well to avoiding unseen buildings and humans in both simulation and real-world environments and that…
Thanks to the recent OxygenOS Open Beta program, the new Instant Translation feature is now available for the OnePlus 7 series and 7T series.
While it has come bundled with the latest beta update for the flagship devices, OnePlus is now seeking beta testers to thoroughly put…
An upcoming version of the YouTube app for Android will let you set a preferred video quality for streaming. This feature was discovered in APK version 15.12.33 and given the all-caps “BETA” notes next to the new toggles, it seems that there might be a few bugs…
With the Honor 30S announcement drawing near (March 30), the company decided to tease the device a little. And the flagship-grade ISP is the center of attention.
It’s officially confirmed that the Honor 30S will launch with Kirin 820 on board, which happens to be a pretty capable chipset, at least according to these leaked benchmark results.
But raw performance isn’t the only…
Google Podcasts rolls out new design, launches on iOS
March 25, 2020
Google is starting to take its Podcasts app a bit more seriously today: the company is reportedly rolling out a more advanced design to Android users and launching the app on iOS for the first time (also featuring the new design), via Engadget. It’s a move that sets…
Meizu 17 live shot reveals back design
March 25, 2020
Meizu recently turned 17 and the company is close to releasing its next flagship aptly named the Meizu 17 next month. We’ve already seen shots of the device’s punch-hole sporting front and now we have our first look at the back side.
The new shot reveals a…
Google and the Oxford Internet Institute explain artificial intelligence basics with the ‘A-Z of AI’
March 25, 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) is infiltrating just about every facet of society, from detecting fraud and surveillance to helping countries battle the current COVID-19 pandemic. But AI is a thorny subject, fraught with complex terminology, contradictory information, and general confusion about what it is at its most fundamental level. This is why the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), the social and…
Dell now lets you control iPhones from its PCs
March 25, 2020
If you’re an iPhone user with a modern Dell computer, you can now mirror your phone’s screen to your PC and control it using Dell’s Mobile Connect app. Version 3 of the iOS app lets you control your phone using your PC’s keyboard and mouse, and you can also drag…
All iPhone production in India has been suspended as the country’s prime minister announced a strict 21-day lockdown to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
In the strictest rules seen yet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that almost nobody is allowed outside…
HP unveils advanced security for remote workers — and shows how to disinfect your laptop
March 25, 2020
HP has unveiled advanced security for businesses and their remote workforces and disclosed an extensive guide to disinfecting your laptop and other computer equipment.
The new offerings include HP Pro Security Edition, HP Proactive Security, and HP Sure Click Enterprise. These are aimed at the security threats that evolve and disrupt business every day.
With the recent surge of remote workers —…
