Over a year ago, I wrote about how phone makers were starting to do away with headphone jacks. I’ve seen this unfortunate trend – which I hoped would just be a passing fad – continue to plague devices well into 2017, and it looks like we’re still in danger of losing one of the mo … | Continue reading
Another Google event has come and gone. While we drool over hardware and dream about AI, I’m left with a few questions. And the longer I think about it, the more elusive the answers become. In no particular order, here’s what’s boggling my mind. Why would anyone, in 2017, make a … | Continue reading
On the same day that Sonos announces a speaker with Alexa and (in 2018) Google Assistant support, Google announces a speaker that behaves a lot like a Sonos. Go figure. I had the chance to try out Google’s new Home Mini (a tiny Echo Dot competitor) and Max (the Sonos-like hi-fi s … | Continue reading
Apple’s gorgeous new campus in Cupertino is a techier version of the Wizarding World from Universal Studios — a magical-looking place that’s construction was keenly followed by its legions of devoted fans before it opened earlier this year. And now we know we have an idea how muc … | Continue reading
For all of mankind’s greatest achievements, each owes at least a modicum of credit to the one thing they have in common: sex. It could be the desire to have sex. Perhaps it’s an attempt to appear more attractive to the opposite (or same) sex. Or maybe it’s the perfect storm of ho … | Continue reading
Going into today’s Pixel event, I doubted I’d be impressed. So much had leaked about the phones beforehand, and so little of it seemed seemed remarkable in 2017’s onslaught of excellent phones. My draft for this post based on rumors and leaks was peppered with snarky skepticism. … | Continue reading
Apple announced Siri for iPhone six years ago today. Though Google is stealing the spotlight with its just-announced Pixel 2, Apple should be proud. And while its virtual assistant may not be the smartest, it’s arguably the most popular. Over the years techies have watched Siri g … | Continue reading
Over the last four years I’ve had the chance to see our team quadruple in size. But despite new opportunities that have arisen, in turn I’ve had to deal with more challenging times, including when people leave. Seeing a valued team member head off into the sunset raises a lot of … | Continue reading
Google announced today its competition to Apple’s AirPods: Google Pixel Buds. The wireless headphones integrate Google Assistant without the need of taking your phone out to check notifications, or to switch songs. All of the controls are built into the right earbud: you can swip … | Continue reading
At today’s Google event, all eyes were obviously on the second generation Pixel phone. Pixel certainly lived up to its expectations, but it wasn’t the only notable Google announcement today. Here’s what’s worth talking about. Google Home Mini & Max Up first was the Google Mini, G … | Continue reading
Google surprised audiences at its Pixel 2 event by revealing Clips, a small camera that takes pictures independently. A hands-free camera that helps snap, save and share like never before. Meet Google Clips. pic.twitter.com/8eJge82W5f — Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 4, 2 … | Continue reading
Google today showed off the update to its VR headset, the new Daydream View. The Daydream works with the new Google Pixel 2, using the phone’s front-facing stereo speakers and powerful cameras. The new Daydream is coming with 250 VR titles, and will include video content such as … | Continue reading
Google today gave us more information on its Lens smart camera mode — and that it’s giving Pixel owners a preview later this year. When you use Google Lens — which they referred to as “Lensing it,” during the show — you can look up anything you see, from a movie rating to the des … | Continue reading
Thanks to the digital revolution, the business world has evolved more rapidly than we ever could have imagined. From healthcare to entertainment, technology, and especially the Internet, has unmistakably changed the way we live our lives on a daily basis. Shopping is no exception … | Continue reading
After months of rumors and speculations Google’s answers to the iPhone 8 and iPhone X are finally here. Say hello to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Rumors have given us a pretty concrete idea of what to expect, but the devices still look pretty sweet for Android purists. The smaller … | Continue reading
Google today announced a new 2-in-1 laptop, the Pixelbook. The new convertible device will have a 12.3-inch display with 235 pixels per inch, and ship with an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with 16GB of ram. It will also feature “instant tethering” which will automatically connec … | Continue reading
Google announced today the newest additions to the Home family – the Google Home Mini and Max. Google Home Mini Same help, smaller size. Introducing the new Google Home Mini. pic.twitter.com/spyE3sS4UH — Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 4, 2017 The new device is designed to … | Continue reading
Just last month, Texas passed a law aimed at curbing the epidemic of cyberbullying in the state’s schools. All states have various laws that can be applied in certain bullying situations, but parents are finding with the new onslaught of cyberbullying there are loopholes that oft … | Continue reading
You might want to stay away from Google’s Inbox app for Android if you’re waiting on an important email – it turns out the software is suffering from a technical issue that is causing delays in notifications for new emails. A litany of miffed users have taken to the Google suppor … | Continue reading
Google is having its big hardware show today, where it’s expected to show off the latest Pixel phone among other things. The event begins at 9 AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET, and you can view the livestream on YouTube: The highlights of the event will probably the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 … | Continue reading
Invoicing, expense tracking and tax preparation are all areas most freelancers never thought about or wanted to face. Instead of hassling with shoeboxes of receipts and stacks of poorly-organized documents, get your own virtual administrative staff to handle it all for you with a … | Continue reading
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Earlier this week, Britain’s fifth-biggest airline, Monarch, entered administration. All flights were cancelled, and the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority was forced to charter a fleet of planes to rescue almost 110,000 stranded passengers, in a feat that’s been described as “Britain … | Continue reading
Anybody who struggles to keep their tabs under control knows how infuriating it is to close one by mistake – especially during stressful periods at work. But there is a handy shortcut you could use to re-open any closed tabs in Chrome without even missing a beat. The best part is … | Continue reading
The European Commission has concluded that Amazon received “undue tax benefits” in Luxembourg to the amount of around €250 million. The Commission says that Luxembourg must make Amazon pay back the entire amount as substantial tax benefits are considered to be illegal aid. The Eu … | Continue reading
My family went on plenty of road trips when I was a young lad, and they made for some of my happiest childhood memories. One of those I recall fondly was a game we played to pass the time as we covered hundreds of kilometers driving to and from our favorite destinations – and I r … | Continue reading
Free Wi-Fi is available in many public places these days, but getting access can be nerve-wracking. You need to find the right network and be careful not to fall for a scam. You might have to go through an authentication process that asks for your email address. If you are lucky, … | Continue reading
Scientists last week published research indicating that, by current means, it would be impossible for us to live in a computer simulation. It turns out reality is natural and this is, evidently, the only universe that exists. Then again, classical computers are on the verge of be … | Continue reading
Microsoft’s mixed reality headsets have the unique trick of being able to track your position in space without external cameras, but the actual specs have lagged a little behind premium competitors like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in order to reach a low price point. Samsung’s n … | Continue reading
At an event meant to show off new mixed reality headsets from Microsoft’s partners – including a real nifty Samsung one – Microsoft quietly snuck in an announcement that it had created the first Halo game for mixed reality. It’s called ‘Halo:Recruit,’ and before you get excited, … | Continue reading
Polly has been on a roll of late. Today, though, that roll may be slowing. A Snapchat integration for polling, the popular third-party app connects to the platform and allows users to add simple multiple-choice polls in Stories, the ephemeral hotbed of millennial activity. Instag … | Continue reading
Last year, Yahoo revealed it’d suffered a massive data breach in 2013. It copped to a billion people affected by the breach. Today, the company has admitted that the number was actually 3 billion — a.k.a all of Yahoo’s accounts at the time. According to a statement from Oath (the … | Continue reading
AT&T, a group of other companies, and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai continue the assault on the free and open internet by asking the Supreme Court to intervene. | Continue reading
Founded in 2011, Amsterdam-based startup and cloud-communications platform, MessageBird, just nabbed the largest early-stage venture capital investment into a European software company in history. The $60-million “Series A” round of funding was led by venture capital firms, Accel … | Continue reading
I’ve been hiding from the Papyrus haters for three days now. The font was thrust back into the spotlight over the weekend. SNL made a skit about Papyrus and its overuse — particularly its use in the film “Avatar” — starring Ryan Gosling (because there’s a person who wouldn’t know … | Continue reading
Samsung today announced that it would be making the HMD Odyssey VR headset for Windows 10. The announcement came during a Microsoft event along with several other headsets revealed. The South Korean company has its screens in Apple’s iPhones, now it’ll have its devices on Windows … | Continue reading
Microsoft promised to bring affordable VR headsets to the market way back in 2015, and we’ve only been teased with information on a few models ever since. Now they’re finally starting to materialize. At an event in San Francisco today, the company announced you can pre-order any … | Continue reading
Zenkit today released its first iOS app. The app is a welcome addition, and could put Zenkit firmly ahead of Trello in a battle of competing services, at least for iOS users. Sorry Android fans, your app isn’t yet available; but the Zenkit team assures me it’s close. I’m told the … | Continue reading
The Irish High Court released its judgement in a case against Facebook. The court agreed with the Irish Data Protection Commissioner’s (DPC) concerns and found that channels that Facebook and other companies use for data transfer from the EU to the US might be illegal. The reason … | Continue reading
Instagram is becoming friendlier to retailers and shoppers by partnering up with ecommerce sites such as Shopify and Bigcommerce. With the new tools it’s introducing, you can buy products advertised on a company’s Instagram page within seconds of seeing them. Businesses which wan … | Continue reading
Equifax today admitted that an additional 2.5 million people may be affected by an August data breach. This is in addition to the 143 million people already known to be exposed. Meanwhile the company’s former CEO Richard Smith is in the Capitol testifying before congress live on … | Continue reading
Popular game software developer Unity has finally revealed the trailer for the next instalment of its award-winning short movie, Adam. The upcoming sequel chapters will be directed by none other than director Neill Blomkamp, who took Hollywood by storm with his 2009 sci-fi pictur … | Continue reading
It’s the background of the 21st century, and you can start down that lucrative career path now with the Zero to Hero Cyber Security Hacker course bundle. It’s available for only $29 (over 90 percent off) from TNW Deals. | Continue reading
Soon conversational chatbots won’t just live in phones and computers, but assist industrial workers from within HoloLens. Microsoft is big on bots. Last year, during Microsoft’s Build Developer Conference, CEO Satya Nadella declared that “bots are the new apps” and the company fo … | Continue reading
When it comes to learning a foreign language, there’s no doubt that some are just more gifted than others. However, with a tried and tested new approach and the help of a fully funded app, learning a new language might become a whole lot easier. Gabriel Wyner is an opera singer a … | Continue reading
Anyone who is anyone knows that it’s Werner Vogels’ birthday. The chief technical officer (CTO) of Amazon is the most famous CTO in the entire company and here at TNW we thought it would be appropriate to see if we could find him the perfect gift on eBay. We ended up buying all t … | Continue reading
The African tech scene rightly receives much praise for its pace of development, but in some months positives can be outweighed by negatives. September was such a month. A multitude of African governments have been suspicious of the merits of bitcoin and other digital currencies, … | Continue reading
Everyone who’s ever given a talk on stage remembers the feeling afterward: you’re happy it’s over, you think you did OK – but to be honest, you have no real recollection of what was said. “Many people describe pitching as an out-of-body experience,” says pitch trainer David Becke … | Continue reading