Sick of typing out Instagram Direct messages like a chump? Well, you’re in luck, because the latest version of the popular photo sharing app (ver. 73.0.0.22.185) now allows users to send thei…
PlayStation Classic now supports wireless DualShock controllers thanks to 8Bitdo
Sony’s PlayStation Classic retro console certainly takes its inspiration from Nintendo’s miniaturized machines – right down to the ‘nostalgia factor’ of bundling the b…
SJCAM’s Gimbal 2 promises super-smooth footage on any action camera
Despite the advanced image stabilization features on some action cameras like the GoPro Hero7 Black, a gimbal is a must if you want to ensure super-smooth footage. For GoPro users there’s alr…
China grants Qualcomm a ban on some iPhone sales, Apple files appeal
A Chinese court granted Qualcomm an injunction against Apple that halts sales and imports of most iPhone models in the country. The court ruled that several devices, including iPhone X, violated tw…
Google’s messaging app strategy is still a mess
The rumors were true. Google is killing Allo, its smart messaging app, for good. The platform will “continue to work through March 2019,” the company said in a blog post, and users can …
Google is using AI to curate personalized news for smart speakers
Every morning, without fail, I ask my closest smart speaker to play NPR. That’s convenient, but it’s only slightly better than turning on an old-school radio. Clearly, there’s muc…
Xiaomi co-founder teases 48MP smartphone camera
Earlier this year Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi announced it had established an in-house camera division. Now it seems the initiative is bearing its first fruits. Xiaomi co-founder and President …
Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser will be available on Mac
With its share of the browser market dwindling despite coming pre-installed on Windows machines, Microsoft is calling an audible with Edge. Following rumors earlier this week, the company announced…
Goodbye Windows? Microsoft building simplified ‘Lite’ OS to take on Chrome OS
Early in 2018, we discovered that Microsoft was working on a lightweight version of Windows codenamed Polaris, intended to be optimised for tablets and 2-in-1s as well as desktop and laptops. Accor…
Xiaomi surges past Apple in global wearables shipped as the market grows overall
2018 seems on track to be a big year for wearables as global shipments rose 21.7% in Q3, according to a report by industry research firm IDC. But that growth happened in regions outside the US as t…