IT&Software
Amazon rolls out a new update for Alexa App with revamped UI
Right from day one, it seemed dated, and frequently used settings were hard to toggle between. The new app-level change comes days after the e-commerce giant brought its new Echo speakers as well as expanded Alexa to devices such as a microwave and a wall clock. [Full Article...]
Nintendo has patented a Game Boy case for smartphones
This may look like a GameBoy, but it has a touchscreen device inside. Since there've been DIY design sites for phone cases, there've been GameBoy cases. The top and bottom of the phone are not obstructed, so the user can still connect the device to a speaker or USB device. However, the company is underrepresented in the smartphone arena. [Full Article...]
Samsung sees record third quarter profit on chip demand
The smartphone and semiconductor giant reported a 20pc surge in profits for the three months ending in September to 17.5tn won and a 4.8pc increase in revenues. In particular, the memory chips and display business continue to do well. The firm is facing fierce competition from Apple and Chinese rivals, including device maker Huawei , which recently became the second biggest smartphone selle... [Full Article...]
Twitter announces data saver setting in South Africa
The feature will basically help you save your phone data by stopping the videos from autoplaying and loading images initially in a lower-quality resolution. Simply click on your Twitter app - whether you're on IoS or Android - and immediately go to "settings" on your profile icon. These include the ability to manage group chats, improved voice over for polls, and finally, better labels for adverti... [Full Article...]
Groups representing internet providers sue California over net neutrality
If that happens, the delay could be significant because the issue appears destined for the U.S. Supreme Court. Brown has not revealed his reasons for signing the bill or commented on the federal lawsuit . In that case, the FCC revealed that it could forestall state-level net neutrality laws. A federal agency tasked with setting airline routes and fares was abolished in the 1970s, but states... [Full Article...]
IPhone XS Max camera can’t beat reigning champ Huawei P20 Pro
Reports came in that some new iPhone XS and XS Max models are not charging via the lightning cable . Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are powered by the A12 Bionic chip with a 7 nm design, which allows for more than 6 billion transistors on the processor. [Full Article...]
Google Assistant can now help book rides from Uber, Lyft, and others
You can start things off with your voice easily enough, and Google Assistant will show you the information from within the app itself, rather than forcing you to switch to Google Maps to show off the pertinent details. So let's say you're without transportation (car in the shop, for example) and you need a ride-share service to pick you up and take you somewhere. The new feature will be availa... [Full Article...]
Facebook Marketplace turns two, bringing new AI features
For example, if you wanted to sell your home office chair, Marketplace could use AI to help you sell it even faster by suggesting you price it between $50-75 based on what similar chairs recently sold for. Marketplace was introduced in 2016 as a place for Facebook users to buy and sell within their local communities. Facebook said it had invested in detecting and removing inappropriate content... [Full Article...]