According to new research, Google is working on a new Bluetooth tracker device to compete with Apple’s AirTags.
Since 2021, Google has included ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity in its high-end “Pro” phones like the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro. For now, the hardware has only been used for niche cases like unlocking a luxury car or sending files to a friend, but it’s been clear that…
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In a blog post this evening, Microsoft announced the general availability of Azure OpenAI Service, which allows businesses to power their apps with large-scale AI models, including GPT-3.5…
The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions
January 17, 2023
A viral tweet today highlights a somewhat frustrating limitation with the Apple TV software. As of a recent software update, tvOS expects users have access to an iPhone or iPad in order to do things like accept new iCloud terms and conditions, or update their Apple ID…
Netflix now rolling out refreshed interface to its iPhone app
January 17, 2023
Netflix on Monday released an update to its iOS app that brings a refreshed interface to the iPhone version of its platform. The new interface features new, more fluid animations, including parallax effects to move elements around as the user moves the phone.
Netflix app for iPhone just got a new interface
Now, when you open the Netflix app on your iPhone, you’ll see a big card promoting a…
Garmin brings Atari into its car cabin of the future
January 16, 2023
Garmin is showing off cool interior cabins for future cars, and it has partnered with Atari to bring gaming into vehicles.
The Swiss automotive equipment company showed off the cabin at CES 2023, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas.
Garmin is focused on technologies…
The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. It contends that the acquisition, if completed, would give Microsoft an unfair advantage over its competitors.
This morning, the four-person commission voted to issue…
Stable Android 13-based MIUI 14 now rolling out for Xiaomi 12
January 16, 2023
Although limited availability means that not every market is able to purchase Xiaomi devices, the Chinese firm has built a big following where on sale. For owners of the Xiaomi 12 series, the stable MIUI 14 update based on Android 13 is now beginning to roll out.
Spotted in selected regions at this stage, The Update Box notes that anyone currently enrolled in the “Mi Pilot Program” should be…
The Google Clock application doesn’t often gain new features, but a quiet update has added the ability for you to record your own custom alarm sounds.
Rolling out via a server-side update to Google Clock 7.3, custom alarm sounds are available for your regular alarms and…
Do you have the Android Auto ‘Coolwalk’ redesign yet? [Poll]
January 16, 2023
After some heavy delays, Google finally launched its latest major redesign of Android Auto, codenamed “Coolwalk,” to the general public early this month. But many users still have yet to get the update – have you?
What is “Coolwalk” anyway?
As a quick summary…
New Galaxy Watch 5 update is rolling out now with tool for checking battery health and more
January 16, 2023
Samsung is rolling out a new update to the Galaxy Watch 5 series that brings support for a new “Device Diagnostics” tool as well as delivering an updated security patch.
Rolling out as of today, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are both getting their first new update of 2023.
This update firstly includes mention of Samsung’s new pinch-to-zoom functionality for the “Camera…
