It was recently discovered that all smartphones from Samsung with the ultrasonic fingerprint reader, meaning the Galaxy S10, S10+, S10 5G, Note10, Note10+ and Note10+ 5G have a security flaw that lets unregistered fingerprint to unlock the device if you use some third party screen protectors. Samsung promised to fix it and here’s the first phone to get the patch – the Galaxy…
Google’s Pixel 4 ups the AI ante to offline language models
October 18, 2019
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Google’s Pixel phones are the company’s preferred way of showcasing its AI chops to consumers. Pixel phones consistently set the phone camera bar thanks to Google’s AI prowess. But many of the AI features have nothing to do with the…
Some of the best cases for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
October 18, 2019
The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are fantastic smartphones with a truly gorgeous design that you might want to protect with a case or multiple cases.
Considering just how much screen is on display and how expensive the Galaxy Note 10 is to buy, making sure it is protected…
Play Store redesign begins rolling out on Android TV
October 18, 2019
Following the Android revamp in August, Google is now beginning to roll out a Material Theme for the Play Store on Android TV. Compared to the current iteration, the redesign is gorgeous and makes use of full bleed cover art and large text.
For starters, there is a Google Play icon and wordmark in the top-left corner. This is followed by Apps, Games, and My apps being at the right instead of those…
Latest macOS Catalina beta hints at new 16-inch MacBook Pro
October 18, 2019
Rumors have been circulating for months that Apple is readying a new, 16-inch MacBook Pro model — some reports claiming as early as this year — and we might have just gotten a first look at it, thanks to a new image hidden in the latest macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta…
How to use Reader View on iPhone and iPad
October 18, 2019
Enabling one of Safari’s handy features in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 is a bit different than it used to be in iOS 12 and earlier. Read on for how to use Reader View on iPhone and iPad with the latest operating systems.
Reader View is a nice way to read web content as it…
Mark Hurd, former HP CEO, has died at 62
October 18, 2019
Mark Hurd, the now-former co-CEO of Oracle has died, according to CNBC. Oracle has yet to comment on Hurd’s death, and the email that the company sent to employees provides few clues. However, just last month, Hurd announced a medical leave of absence from the company. He was 62.
Prior to his tenure at Oracle, Hurd was the CEO of HP between 2005 and 2010. While he was able to…
Whether you like it or not, facial recognition is the next big thing in security for smartphones. Some companies are going all-in on sensors to ensure a secure experience, but Samsung is using just a camera. That’s resulted in a laughably insecure face unlock, but with…
IKEA begins selling its FYRTUR smart blinds in some US stores
October 18, 2019
The downright confusing saga that is IKEA’s rollout of its FYRTUR blackout smart blinds in the US continues. The company had initially planned to release them stateside on April 1st, before delaying the launch to October 1st. The appointed date then came and went and…
Where to buy the OnePlus 7T
October 18, 2019
The OnePlus 7T went official a few weeks ago, but today it’s finally launching in the United States. If you want to buy it, here’s where you can get the OnePlus 7T.
As is traditional with OnePlus smartphone sales in the US, there are only a couple of places to buy the device. One of those is directly from the OnePlus Store.
There, you’ll get the device for $599 with free shipping and…
