Keeping abreast of shopping trends online is straightforward enough — whole categories of startups achieve this with predictive modeling. But what about when that shopping takes place in-store? Tracking the behaviors of mall, outlet, and department store shoppers is of critical importance to physical store brands, particularly considering that the percentage of brick-and-mortar sales increased…
Amazon researchers use AI to improve Alexa’s joke selection
December 9, 2019
What do Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa, and Cortana have in common? They tell jokes of varying cleverness, most of which are the work of writing teams operating behind the scenes. They’re entertaining, but preliminary research suggests they also play a part in making…
After launching in a limited, invite-only beta earlier this year, GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now available to anyone who wants to try it. You can join the open beta by visiting the GOG Galaxy website and downloading the new client on your PC or Mac.
As before, owner CD Projekt says…
Want to check in on your Safari privacy and security settings? Follow along below for a look at what you can customize on iPhone and iPad and an explainer on each option.
Apple offers a host of security and privacy settings across iOS and iPadOS and specifically within Safari settings, there are four options under Privacy & Security.
These include Prevent Cross-Site Tracking, Block All…
Last week, multiple retailers leaked the existence of a Bayonetta and Vanquish bundle for PS4 and Xbox One. Today, we have confirmation that the compilation is on its way and that the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X owners will be able to play the games in 4K at 60 FPS. Collectors…
AnTuTu announces the best performing Android phones for November
December 9, 2019
AnTuTu published two Top 10 charts listing the best performing phones in the flagship and mid-range segments. These charts are based on data collected between November 1 and November 30.
In the flagship segment, the Asus ROG Phone II climbed to the top, followed closely by a…
Are cheap Android phones worth it?
December 9, 2019
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Analyst: Apple cutting iPhone 11 Pro production by 25%, consumers focused on 5G iPhone 12 lineup
December 9, 2019
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Incognito mode in Google Maps for iOS is rolling out now
December 9, 2019
Google has announced that Incognito mode for Google Maps on iOS is rolling out today. Google first announced the feature at its I/O developer conference in May, and it’s already available for Google Maps on Android.
Incognito mode works a lot like it does in the Chrome…
Apple Podcasts app for iPhone crashing today for some users
December 9, 2019
We have received several reports that users are experiencing repeated crashes when using the Apple Podcasts app on their iPhone today. During playback of shows, the app is inexplicably crashing as frequently as once every two minutes in what appears to be some kind of bug relating to how the Podcasts app syncs progress between devices.
The issue seems to have been caused by some kind of…
