Snapchat is now accessing its users’ offline purchase data to improve the targeting of its ads, despite its CEO having previously deemed this kind of advertising “creepy.” Followi…
Apple Pencil 2 could finally stick to your iPad Pro
Yes, yes, yes – the iPad Pro’s Apple Pencil probably is the smartest digital stylus out there, what with its lag-free input, palm rejection (letting you rest on the screen without your …
Google app for Android now comes with offline search feature
Google has been trying to tackle the problem of unreliable data connections for a while, by providing new offline features for its various services. Now the company has introduced such a feature fo…
Baidu Names Former Microsoft Executive as COO in Artificial Intelligence Push
China’s Baidu Inc said it has appointed a former Microsoft Corp executive as chief operating officer, part of a push into artificial intelligence as earnings from its core search engine busin…
Download of the day: Google Earth
Google Earth Google Earth’s name is a little misleading these days, because in addition to modelling the entire world, it also enables you to explore bits of the moon and Mars. It’s an …
Your Apple Watch becomes a mini Macintosh with this charging stand
Need a functional yet stylish stand for your Apple Watch with a throwback flare? The Elago W3 may be just what you’re looking for. Going for $15 on Amazon, this stand’s look is self-exp…
Facebook Acknowledges Battery Drain Issue on Main App and Messenger; Says Fix Already Available
HIGHLIGHTS Facebook claims that the battery drain issue was fixed Those experiencing the issue can restart the apps Facebook says the issue was fixed server-side Facebook and the social giant&rsquo…
Marissa Mayer to quit following Verizon takeover, but Yahoo isn’t dead
Verizon is moving forward with a $4.8 billion (£4 billion) deal to acquire Yahoo, which will see Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer step down and the company rename itself to Altaba Inc. The internet fi…
ZTE Said to Slash About 3,000 Jobs
Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE, which is facing US trade sanctions that could severely disrupt its supply chain, is slashing about 3,000 jobs, including a fifth of positions in its struggling …
Google Acquires Limes Audio to Improve Audio Quality in Its Products
HIGHLIGHTS Google has confirmed acquisition of Limes Audio Google aims to enhance its Gsuite communications services The company also looks to launch new audio-related products After acquiring smar…