IT&Software
Google Android P developer beta opens to specific non-Pixel devices
Another thing worth noting is that at the moment, Vivo has taken down the links to Android P beta for the two X21 phones. They're a lot less strict about meeting certain standards, so if you're a new Android app developer, you can test the market with your product and then as you learn, you can tweak, update and improve that initial design. [Full Article...]
With iOS 11.4, Apple is making it harder to hack your iPhone
Beta testers are now testing the fourth iOS 11 .4 beta which means a release is inching closer and some believe it could take place in and around Apple's announcements at WWDC 2018 in early June. It means they will only have seven days to attempt to unlock an iOS device to extract the information it contains. The changes radically reduced the timeframe for law enforcement action after seizure... [Full Article...]
Google's human-like Duplex voice AI will now identify itself before conversations
Voices that criticized the feature, saying it mimics human voice and effectively deceives the person who's on the other end of the call. It is far superior to the stiff robotic voice one has come to associate with such cases including the voice that is presently heard in Google's home speakers. [Full Article...]
Researchers Reveal 'Hidden' Messages Siri Can Hear But You Can't
Inside university labs, the researchers have been able to secretly activate the artificial intelligence systems on smartphones and smart speakers, making them dial phone numbers or open websites. These subliminal techniques are created to "exploit the gap" between recognizing speech from humans and machines, the Times notes . As the Times points out, voice recognition systems are set up to ... [Full Article...]
Lenovo's new Windows 10 laptops are cheaper than most Chromebooks
For graphics, the 14-inch model comes with integrated and GeForce MX130 GPU options, whereas the 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch models up the ante with GeForcxe MX150 and GeForce GTX 1050 discrete GPUs. The keyboard is backlit, and the stereo speakers are slightly more powerful, at 2 watts. All IdeaPads come with USB-C and USB-A ports, HDMI connectivity and a 4-in-1 card reader. [Full Article...]
Moto Z3 Play Renders Reveal Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
If you live in the USA and have your mind set on buying one of the new Moto G6 or Moto E5 phones , you might want to know in advance which stateside carriers and retailers will be offering these devices. Pre-paid carriers offering the device will include Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless (where it will carry the Moto E5 Cruise name), Verizon Wireless and Virgin Mobile. [Full Article...]
'Raazi': Alia Bhatt thrills with her performance
His colleague naturally finds the idea rummy, and is expressing objections when the officer's wife insists they have dinner. She is present in nearly every scene post her character's introduction and she shines throughout even when the film stutters near the end. [Full Article...]
Microsoft now supports PC digital game gifting through its store
At long last, the Microsoft Store, a.k.a. Windows app store, has caught up with the times and is finally allowing gifting digital games and downloadable content. Microsoft does note some limitations to prevent users from gaming the system. Gift purchasers can only buy two discounted products - and a total of 10 discounted products - every 14 days. [Full Article...]