Even if you’re careful to turn off the lights when you leave a room or pay for the lowest-tier internet plan, it’s safe to say these monthly costs are a pain. You shell out a lot for your service, and when it doesn’t live up to expectations, you can be left (literally) in the dark,
Read MoreWe all knew Google would announce its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL during today’s Made by Google 2019 event, but the company showed off a handful of other devices, too: a new Pixelbook Go laptop, an update to the Pixel Buds wireless earphones, and a new Nest smarthome speaker (and mesh wifi system). Read
Read MoreAmazon’s upcoming Echo Studio, which will support 360 Reality Audio. | Dan Seifert / The Verge Sony has announced that its new 360 Reality Audio technology will launch in late fall with several partners. The format involves object-based spatial audio that places various elements of a music track around the listener in a virtual spherical
Read MoreGoogle’s Pixel 4 is the newest example of how computational photography is driving the future of cameras. When You Take a Great Photo, Thank the Algorithm in Your Phone Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe company’s Starlink internet service could eventually dwarf the total number of satellites ever launched. SpaceX looks to rule space with 30,000 more satellites – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou might not know it from glancing at a Chromebook, but Google’s Chrome OS is in a constant state of evolution. The operating system receives minor updates every two to three weeks and major releases every six weeks. And at any given moment, Google’s staff is working on features and software enhancements that most people
Read MoreGoogle announced today that it will be rolling out a new version of its Nest Aware subscription service starting in 2020, with simplified pricing and new features. Since 2015, Google has offered Nest Aware as a premium subscription for its Nest security cameras for $5, $10, or $30 per month. The subscription gives you 24/7
Read MoreIt’s one of the “biggest and most important” discoveries in recent years. Ancient Egyptian necropolis unearths 20 coffins – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhat’s the secret behind the best phone cameras? Something called “computational photography.” Computational photography: Why Google says its Pixel 4 camera will be so damn good – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreShirin Ghaffary / Vox: Sources: Google staff are having a fiery debate on a mailing list about banning a Hong Kong protest game from Play; the issue also came up at an all hands — Many in Hong Kong want autonomy from the Chinese government. Vernon Yuen/NurPhoto via Getty Images Sources: Google staff are having
Read MoreA five-fingered feat could show important progress in A.I. research. It is also a stunt. If a Robotic Hand Solves a Rubik’s Cube, Does It Prove Something? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreStarting this week, Microsoft will start notifying users of non-domain-joined Windows 7 Pro devices about the looming end-of-support date for the operating system. Microsoft to start nagging Windows 7 Pro users about January 2020 end of support deadline Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGoogle helped kickstart people’s interest in virtual reality. Now it’s giving up. Say goodbye to Google's Daydream VR experiment – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWarner Bros. For $74.99 a year (£59.99), Harry Potter fans can get a new video series, discounted merchandise, special events, and all seven books in the main series. The offering, from Warner Bros. and Pottermore, is a premium addition to the Wizarding World app that launched in August. It’s called Wizarding World Gold. From a
Read MoreYou’ll need to find your own headphones. Google Pixel 4 doesn't come with headphones or a 3.5mm adapter – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Stephen Shankland / CNET: Pixel 4’s dual camera system adds better zoom capability, live-view HDR+ to fine-tune shots, revamped portrait mode, and extends Night Sight to astrophotography — Over the last three years, Google’s Pixel phones have earned a well-deserved reputation for photographic strength. Pixel 4's dual camera system adds better zoom capability, live-view
Read MoreOne of Sparkle Leigh’s favorite stories to read during Drag Queen Story Hour is The Story of Ferdinand. Ferdinand, published in 1936, tells the story of a Spanish bull who’s supposed to be a manly bullfighter, but all he wants to do is go sit in the flowers and take in the beauty. Read more…
Read MoreSome sample images ahead of a full review Continue reading… Pixel 4 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: a first look at camera photo samples Source: New feed
Read MoreOn November 12, Disney will officially launch its streaming service, Disney+, as a competitor against other major platforms like Netflix and Hulu. Read more… The Best Movies Coming to Disney+ Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Google has essentially abandoned its Daydream virtual reality platform. The company confirmed to The Verge that the new Pixel 4 phone won’t support Daydream, and Google told Variety and The Verge that it will also no longer sell the Daydream View mobile headset. It will continue to
Read More{$inline_image} The application that revolutionized and upended the music industry lived long enough to see itself become the villain. Thanks to the new macOS Catalina update, iTunes has finally been laid to rest. Read more… iTunes Is Dead, Long Live iTunes Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe much-hyped game streaming service will beat Microsoft to market. Google Stadia, the cloud-fueled game console you play on your browser, ships Nov. 19 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreApple’s Screen Time is meant to give customers a way to control their kids’ devices, but intrepid youngsters have exploited bugs and workarounds. Teens find circumventing Apple’s parental controls is child’s play Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreA new robot from a Boston start-up is designed to make walking easier by carrying your belongings for you. It’s never been easier to avoid walking. A cargo-carrying robot might change that. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreYouTube and Facebook added age restrictions. The Technology 202: Social media companies still airing violent Trump video Source: Washington Post Tech
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