The Google-owned maps app Waze is adding a new safety feature that aims to give drivers an idea of just how dangerous an upcoming stretch of road is. In a blog post on Tuesday, Google revealed the app is rolling out crash history alerts to inform users if a “crash-prone road” is a part of … [Read more…]
Apple is reportedly pausing development on new features for iOS 18 as part of an over-arching effort to stamp out the bugs early doors. While iOS 18 won’t be out until next autumn or even previewed on iPhone until next summer, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reckons Apple is encountering lots more bugs than usual, at this … [Read more…]
Samsung has launched a new premium stand-alone stylus called the Galaxy S Pen Creator Edition. The South Korean manufacturer announced the S Pen Creator Edition alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series of tablets back in July, and started rolling it out in South Korea last month. Now it appears to have started rolling out in … [Read more…]
YouTube is testing out a pair of interesting new experimental AI features. The Google-owned video service is tweaking things again, this time with a couple of AI-based experiments. One of these experiments involves using AI to organise large comments sections, providing helpful summaries that enable content creators to either jump into conversations or simply get … [Read more…]
Google is working on a version of the Pixel Watch with touch and pressure sensitive bezels, which would replace the current device’s crown. Although Google kept the Pixel Watch 2 design exactly the same as the original, a new patent filing suggests Google has plans for a greater evolution of the form factor. In the … [Read more…]
PlayStation is giving X (fka Twitter) the boot. Sony has announced PlayStation gamers will no longer be able to share their gaming clips and screenshots to the beleaguered social network. While Sony didn’t provide a reason for the decision, from this month it’ll be disabling and removing the Twitter integration on PS4 and PS5 consoles. … [Read more…]
Apple has quashed hopes of a larger 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon processors to replace the last Intel-based model that dropped off the map last year. While Apple revealed a new M3-based 24-inch iMac during its Scary Fast event a week ago, there are no plans to replenish the larger model. Get the new iPhone … [Read more…]
Police in Washington D.C. are distributing free Apple AirTag trackers in an effort to combat car theft in the U.S. capital. The mayor has announced a new program for resist ends in neighbourhoods that have been afflicted by vehicle theft. Those living in the neighbourhoods affected can turn up to a series of events to … [Read more…]
Microsoft owns Call of Duty now and, if you didn’t know that, you will next time you turn on your Xbox Series S or Series X. Users in North America have started seeing a full screen pop-up ad for the forthcoming Xbox version of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Amazon’s next-level smart home bundle … [Read more…]
Following the iPhone 15 Pro launch, it appears titanium is the smartphone metal du jour with Samsung set to follow suit. According to a new report, the premium Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will have a titanium alloy frame. With Apple opting for the metal to frame the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, … [Read more…]