Some Instagram users have started seeing a payments feature that enables transactions directly on the platform. The addition hasn’t been officially announced at this time, however a decision to add a payment feature wouldn’t be surprising. Parent company Facebook previously launched a tool for sending users money on Messenger, and recent changes to Instagram hint […]
In addition to introducing a number of new features, hidden gems and new and useful privacy settings, the Windows 10 April 2018 Update adds a fresh coat of paint to Microsoft’s web browser. You’ll see Microsoft’s Fluent Design in Edge’s title bar, where it now offers a pleasing translucent effect rather than drab gray, and […]
Google’s smartwatch platform, Wear OS, is getting several updates that should make interacting with Google Assistant more convenient with watches using the platform. Smart suggestions will soon be integrated, so when you ask Google Assistant a question, it will automatically populate an array of follow-up questions that are contextual to the conversation. If you asked […]
Google is reportedly helping young tech entrepreneur Michael Sayman build and launch a social gaming startup. Bloomberg reports that the project — called Arcade — won’t be tied to any existing social networks; instead, users will create accounts based off their phone number. The games might involve some trivia elements. Google confirmed Arcade’s existence to […]
Facebook has improved the capabilities of its computers to better categorize objects in photos by studying 3.5 billion Instagram photos. The social networking giant revealed its latest artificial intelligence project on Wednesday in San Jose, Calif., during the company’s annual F8 developer conference. Facebook (FB, +1.23%) chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer explained to an audience […]
Time and time again, Apple Watch has been credited with warning users of severe health problems. Now, a new story out of New York shows yet another case where a person’s Apple Watch was first to tell them to seek medical attention… As reported by NBC New York, William Monzidelis was working at his family […]
Oculus is only one day into the launch of a new, $199 VR headset, but the company has already begun hinting at the future of its higher-end line of Rift products. Wednesday saw Oculus reveal three interesting new developments for the company’s possible next headset—and the company gave us a visual hint at what it […]
Nintendo is under investigation by the US International Trade Commission, and the fate of the Switch hangs in the balance. Gamevice, the company behind the Wikipad and a line of snap-on controllers for mobile devices, says the Nintendo Switch violates its patents on attachable handheld gamepads and their related accessories. Alleging violations of the Tariff […]
Wall Street hasn’t been able to figure out whether Apple CEO Tim Cook’s gambit to sell higher priced iPhones is working. And it looks like it’s going to take more than six months to figure it out. On Tuesday, Apple reported results for the quarter ending March 31 that received a positive reception from investors. […]
The virtual reality market may be heating up, but its still a foreign concept to the vast majority of people who aren’t hard-core gamers or tech geeks. That’s something Oculus and Samsung worked together to try and change a few years ago with the smartphone-powered Samsung Gear VR, and even Google’s own Daydream View headset. […]
Facebook Inc is entering the dating game, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday, planning a dating service to matchmake millions of people on the world’s largest online social network and nudge them into spending more time there. The service, which Facebook had considered offering for over a decade and will launch soon, could help […]
Android P might end up getting a notification toolbar for quick actions if an update that went out to the ‘Reply’ app recently is anything to go by. Following a recent update to Reply’s Play Store listing, a screenshot was added which shows an incoming message notification, along with the smart reply suggestions options that […]
