Google kills “Duplex on the Web,” an automated website navigation feature
Google wanted to click through websites on your behalf, but did that solve a problem? Enlarge / After you press the "buy tickets" button, the Google Assistant takes over. (credit: Google) Google is shutting down a rathe.....»»

YouTube TV: plans, pricing, channels, how to cancel, and more
Google's cable TV alternative gets more channels every year -- but at $65 per month, is it still a good value?.....»»
EA kills off Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile
After reviewing player feedback, game publisher Electronic Arts has chosen to end development on Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile.Apex Legends Source: The VergeApex Legends Mobile, which launched in May 2022, will continue to function until.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: January 31, 2023 – Apple Music Replay, foldable iPad next year
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
Here’s what the Apple Watch can tell us about a titanium iPhone 15 Pro
Among other changes, this year’s iPhone 15 Pro models are rumored to feature a new chassis made out of titanium for the first time. This could make for a lighter design, additional durability, and more. In fact, it could be one of the biggest desi.....»»
ChromeOS and Microsoft 365 will start playing nicer with each other this year
Microsoft and Google balance working together and competing with one another. Enlarge / ChromeOS will feature better OneDrive and Microsoft 365 support "later this year." (credit: Google) Google and Microsoft don't alway.....»»
Apple & Google will have to tighten health app requirements, say researchers
New laws mean any App Stores that include health or medical apps must be more rigorous gatekeepers — and perhaps should not distribute its own apps.Apple has already rejected health apps, at times facing lawsuits because of it, but researchers publ.....»»
New software enables automated analysis of biomedical image data without programming knowledge
The software JIPipe was developed by scientists at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) and significantly simplifies the analysis of images generated in research. Users can create flowcharts according.....»»
Instagram Notes launches in Europe, comes to everyone in the US
Instagram Notes – a short status message that floats above your profile and disappears after 24 hours – has now launched in Europe and Japan, and is rolling out to all users in the US. The feature was previously available to a limited number of.....»»
How to control your smart home without yelling at a dumb voice assistant
You can have nice, automated things without learning how to shout at speakers. Enlarge / We don't have to rely on megacorp obelisks to operate the things we buy. We don't have to learn their language. We can break free. (credit:.....»»
iPhone 14 Crash Detection helped rapid police response to crash that left victims unconscious
The iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature has been credited with helping bring about a rapid police response to a pickup truck crash in the early hours of the morning, which left one or more occupants unconscious. The crash happened on the island state.....»»
Google sets up engineering team in Taiwan, sources say
Google has already set up an engineering team in Taiwan for the vendor's in-house developed ICs, according to industry sources......»»
MusicLM: Google AI generates music in various genres at 24 kHz
Your musical wish is MusicLM's command, making audio from "rich captions." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of an exploding ball of music. (credit: Ars Technica) On Thursday, researchers from Google announced a new genera.....»»
Google’s new AI model creates songs from text descriptions of moods, sounds
Your musical wish is MusicLM's command, making hi-fi audio from "rich captions." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of an exploding ball of music. (credit: Ars Technica) On Thursday, researchers from Google announced a new.....»»
Apple Search could be part of a ‘silent war’ on Google; could threaten Google’s ad business
There have been suggestions for years now that the iPhone maker is quietly working on an Apple Search service, to compete with Google. That idea is back in the news today, in a report suggesting that it could be one element of a three-part “silent.....»»
Apple Support website gets a much-needed facelift with new design
Apple has given the Apple Support website a nice overhaul this week. The new design is much more modern with large images, new icons, and easy access to some of the most common Apple Support issues. Head below for a closer look. more… The post A.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: January 25, 2023 – AirPods Max delays, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
iOS 16.3 change review: Hardware security keys, HomePod feature updates, and more [Video]
Earlier this week Apple officially released iOS 16.3 updates for iOS, iPadOS, and HomePod. The update brings several noteworthy changes and enhancements to these devices, headlined by support for hardware security keys for Apple IDs and the global r.....»»
Poll: Which feature are you most looking forward to in a new-generation AirPods Max?
Apple’s high-end AirPods Max headphones were introduced in 2020 for the high price of $549. While they impress for their sound quality, there are a lot of controversies about the product. At the same time, Apple has never released a new version of.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: January 26, 2023 – Bad news for the new MacBook Pro
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podcast.....»»
Apple expanding China’s website warnings for users in Hong Kong
Apple’s Safari web browser has some filters to prevent users from accessing malicious websites, referred to as the “Fraudulent Website Warning.” In the United States and other countries, this warning is powered by the Google Safe Browsing serv.....»»