Consumer Tech Amazon cuts prices for Blink XT2 wireless indoor and outdoor security camerasDigital Trends - Bruce Brown Security cameras are among the most popular smart home devices because they deliver on both convenience and security. Amazon dropped the prices for …
Technology Citrix Managed Desktops moves into general availabilityZDNet - Stephanie Condon The Desktop as a Service offering simplifies the delivery of Windows apps and desktops from Azure to devices. Citrix Managed Desktops will be …
Grammar Gmail rolls out better, smarter spell check and grammar corrections for G SuiteThe Verge - Chris WelchServices like Grammarly are trying to up the quality of your email copy, but now Google is taking some initiative itself by bringing improved spell check capabilities and grammar suggestions to Gmail.
Nikon Nikon updates its SnapBridge app for faster image transfersEngadget - Amrita KhalidSnapBridge version 2.6 allows for RAW image transfers and more. Nikon has unveiled an updated version of its SnapBridge app with new features aimed at generally making it easier for photographers to share
Nvidia Nvidia releases big driver update with ultra-low latency mode, integer scaling, and moreThe Verge - Tom WarrenNvidia is releasing a big driver update for its graphics cards to coincide with Gamescom this week. Dubbed the “Gamescom Game Ready Driver,” the 436.02 update includes a new ultra-low latency mode, integer
Authentication This is the world’s first iPhone-ready security key for 2FA authenticationbgr.com - Chris Smith If you’ve been looking for a way to further improve security when it comes to managing all of your online accounts, and you happen to be an iPhone …
Technology The first Lightning security key for iPhones is here, and it works with USB-C, tooThe Verge - Jay PetersIf you’ve wanted to just plug a physical security key into your iPhone to log into apps securely — instead of problematic text messages or paging over to your authenticator app — now you can. Today, Yubico
Chromium Microsoft's Chromium Edge browser is ready for beta testingEngadget - Devindra HardawarIt should be more stable than the previous test builds. After testing its next-generation Chromium Edge browser for several months, Microsoft announced that it's now ready for a slightly more stable beta
Apple Card The Apple Card is now available to everyone in the US with 3 percent cash back for UberThe Verge - Tom WarrenApple launched its Apple Card as a “preview rollout” earlier this month, and the company is opening it up to everyone today. As promised, all qualifying iPhone owners in the US will be able to apply for
Technology Unpatchable security flaw found in popular SoC boardsZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs are normally used in automotive, aviation, consumer electronics, industrial, and military components. Security …
5G Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Camera improvements make their markCNET - by Jessica Dolcourt Our ongoing review of Samsung's 6.8-inch superphone continues.
Google Duo Google Duo’s new low-light mode will make nighttime chats easierThe Verge - Cameron FaulknerGoogle is introducing a low-light mode to Duo, its video chatting app, that can detect poor lighting conditions and automatically adjust the picture to illuminate the face in the frame. In a press release,
Windows 10 Microsoft rolls out two more Windows 10 19H2 builds, one with more new enterprise featuresZDNet - Mary Jo Foley Microsoft's testing of the Windows 10 19H2 test builds continues, and some Slow Ring Insiders will be seeing a few new enterprise features. Microsoft …
Technology IFTTT warns its Nest users not to migrate to Google accountsThe Verge - Thomas RickerIFTTT, the free service that uses conditional applets to extend the functionality of smart home devices, has issued both good and bad news to Nest owners. The good news is that IFTTT Applets designed the
Android News Realme 5 and 5 Pro announced with quad cameras and low pricesThe Verge - Sam ByfordRealme is continuing its breakneck release cadence today with the announcement of the Realme 5 and 5 Pro, its new mainline smartphones for India and the successors to the impressive budget-focused Realme
Apple Arcade No need to break the bank: Apple Arcade is reportedly $5 per monthCNET - by Shelby Brown The upcoming gaming service might actually be affordable.
Verizon Study finds US carriers aggressively throttle video streamsEngadget - Igor BonifacicThis happens regardless of how congested the network may be. US carriers engage in far more aggressive throttling practices than they've led their subscribers to believe, claims a new study. Verizon (Engadget's
Apple Watch Apple has some exciting surprises in store for the Apple Watch Series 5bgr.com - Yoni Heisler As is typically the case, Apple’s new trio of iPhone models will likely garner the lion’s share of attention at the company’s upcoming fall media …
Amazon Alexa Amazon Echo can control your smart home devicesCNET - by Katie Conner Turn those lights off without lifting a finger.
Google Chrome This Microsoft fix will help stop Google Chrome killing your device's battery lifeZDNet - Liam Tung Microsoft has always boasted that Edge was more friendly to a laptop's battery than Chrome. Now the company has brought its Windows-level power …
Mobile Technology Stop sending files with email and use AirDrop to wirelessly transfer photos, documents and more to Apple devicesCNET - by Patrick Holland We show you how to set up, use and even troubleshoot AirDrop.
700,000 Choice Hotels records leaked in data breach, ransom demandedampproject.org - Charlie Osborne Five million Bulgarians get their data hacked (the country only has 7 million!) 700,000 records belonging to Choice Hotels have reportedly been stolen …
James O'Keefe The Best Sports and Exercises to Avoid InjuryTIME - Markham HeidThe human body is made to move, and physical activity is a requirement for lifelong health. But exercise-related injuries are a significant concern few people think about until it’s too late. Even a mild
Spectre (Security Bug) Windows Quietly Patches Bug That Could Reverse Meltdown, Spectre Fixes for Intel CPUsampproject.org - Tom McKay Microsoft has fixed a “serious security flaw in Intel processors” that threatened to undo both companies’ work patching the Spectre and Meltdown …
Play buttonMobile Technology Scientists develop robotic shorts that make it easier to walk and runThe Verge - Jon PorterHarvard University researchers have developed a new powered exosuit that can make you feel as much as a dozen pounds lighter when walking or running. Scientific American reports that the 11-pound system,
Garmin The Best Fitness Trackers of 2019Forbes - Anthony KarczSure, there are dedicated running devices out there, but I leave them all on the charger when I hit the road. Why? Because I’ve not found a running companion more versatile or more transformative than
Google Assistant Google Assistant gets Assignable tasks feature, also known as weaponized naggingZDNet - Larry Dignan We all know Google Assistant wants to be helpful and keep families and groups on task. But the engineers behind Assignable tasks probably didn't …
Dental Care It Slices, It Dices, It Binds And It Stops Bugs: Dental Floss Is Your Secret MultitoolNPR - Suzette LohmeyerThis story is adapted from a Life Kit newsletter. Subscribe to get more helpful tips to make life better. Flossing is one of those things that you have to do but don't want to be asked about, especially
iPhone Latest iOS 13 beta reveals Sept. 10 as potential iPhone 11 launch dateZDNet - Jason Cipriani Apple is expected to announce new iPhones next month, and now we may know the exact day. Like clockwork, Apple has announced a new iPhone in Sept. …
Play button This free online tool uses AI to quickly remove the background from imagesThe Verge - James VincentIf you’ve ever needed to quickly remove the background of an image you know it can be tedious, even with access to software like Photoshop. Well, Remove.bg is a single-purpose website that uses AI to the
