The plot thickens. Last week, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple has been working on over-the-ear headphones in addition to new AirPods. Today, Bloomberg confirms this information and adds that these new headphones could also feature noise-canceling capabilities. KGI said that this new product should be available at some point in Q4 2018, just in time for the holiday season. But… Read More
Google Drive provides 15GB of storage space for free, making it a good option for backing up and syncing files. Accessing your Google Drive account on Windows and macOS is easy, but using Google Drive on Ubuntu is different. It’s not hard to access your Google Drive files in Ubuntu Linux, you just have to know how to do it. Here’s how to do this using Gnome Online Accounts. Install Gnome Online Accounts The System Settings in Ubuntu includes an Online Accounts section, but that’s not the one we’re going to use. We’re going to install Gnome Online Accounts into...
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Every major tech company is looking at quantum computers as the next big breakthrough in computing. Teams at Google, Microsoft, Intel, IBM and various startups and academic labs are racing to become the first to achieve quantum supremacy — that is, the point where a quantum computer can run certain algorithms faster than a classical computer ever could. Today, Google said that it… Read More
Microsoft has released an optimized version of Skype for anyone running older Android phones. Specifically, handsets running on Android 4.0.3 to 5.1. However, this optimized version of Skype is completely separate from Skype Lite. Which isn’t confusing at all. The Rise of Lightweight Apps With more parts of the developing world coming online, tech companies are bending over backwards to appeal to this influx of new users. However, people in developing countries are likely to own low-end Android phones incapable of running the latest apps. My mom gave me her old iPhone and I DON'T KNOW HOW ANYTHING WORKS. I've...
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In today’s episode of ‘wtf was the tech industry thinking’, Facebook has been caught asking users if they think it’s okay for an adult man to ask a 14-year-old girl for “sexual pictures” in a private chat. Read More
Employees of French startup Devialet just learned this morning that they would get a new CEO. Co-founder and (former) CEO Quentin Sannié is going to focus on the long-term vision, while Franck Lebouchard is joining the company to become CEO. While the board of the company elected Lebouchard as CEO on Friday, this change has been in the works for months. Lebouchard has worked at McKinsey… Read More
Massive chipmaker Qualcomm, currently targeted by aggressive acquisition attempts by Broadcom, is now delaying a pivotal meeting with shareholders this week that would determine its fate going forward by at least a month to comply with regulators regarding the deal. The CFIUS — the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States — has requested that Qualcomm delay the… Read More
Don’t use your phone while driving. It’s dangerous. A car phone holder allows you to safely follow GPS, listen to music, and even monitor performance. If you’ve never tried Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, you’re in for a treat. A car phone holder lets you keep the phone at eye level while driving. Let’s discuss the available types of car mounts and recommend some for each. Windshield/Dash Mount The classic form of car mount has a suction cup that you can cling to your windshield or dash of your car. They’re typically adjustable, so you can swing them in a...
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Seven years after picking up Zagat for $151 million, Google is selling off the perennial restaurant recommendation service. The New York Times is reporting this morning that the technology giant is selling off the company to The Infatuation, a review site founded nine years back by former music execs. The company had been rumored to be courting a buyer since early this year. As Reuters noted… Read More
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| Bristlecone is Google’s newest quantum processor (left). On the right is a cartoon of the device: each “X” represents a qubit, with nearest neighbor connectivity. |
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| 2D conceptual chart showing the relationship between error rate and number of qubits. The intended research direction of the Quantum AI Lab is shown in red, where we hope to access near-term applications on the road to building an error corrected quantum computer. |
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| A Bristlecone chip being installed by Research Scientist Marissa Giustina at the Quantum AI Lab in Santa Barbara |
Finbarr Taylor and Nick Raushenbush had started a little side project that was making just about enough money to keep the site’s lights on while they were working on their next plans. Then, a few months later, Shogun — a tool to help small businesses build shopfronts for sites like Shopify — started making a bit more. After a few months, it went from a nice dinner to a… Read More
No, “Cortana, cook my dinner and iron my shirt” still isn’t a valid command. But it does feel like we’re inching closer to the world of tomorrow. And there are some very cool new Cortana commands you can try. Cortana has been a work-in-progress since Microsoft launched the app in 2014. Every time the company releases a new major upgrade for Windows, the virtual assistant gets a host of new commands and settings. The last major update—dubbed the “Fall Creators Update”—was rolled out in October 2017. It brought one of the most significant overhauls to Cortana that we’ve seen so...
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In today’s world, you no longer just head over to the bar or public place to meet someone. Now we rely on online apps and services to find the perfect match, a casual hookup, or a new friend. The most popular dating app still seems to be Tinder (but there are plenty of free alternatives), which the younger generation loves. Previously, Tinder required Facebook accounts to make a profile, but now any email account may be used. Still, the easier way is using Facebook Connect, as it’s one less password to worry about. But do you ever wonder which Facebook...
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Smart home products are supposed to make our lives easier. Despite this lofty expectation, these products aren’t for everyone. Before considering bringing even one smart product into your home, there are a few important points worth considering. In this article, you’ll learn six crucial lessons about owning smart home gadgets. After reading this, it’s our hope that you’ll be much more likely to have a successful installation! Lesson 1: You Need a Reliable Internet Connection How many devices in your home rely on an internet connection? Is that connection fast enough to handle all of those devices at the same...
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Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard application for graphic design. It’s the best tool for working with vector-based files. Sadly not everyone has Illustrator, but lots of people do have Photoshop. And Photoshop has basic support for vector images. In this guide, we’ll take a look at how to work with vector graphics in Photoshop as an Illustrator replacement. What Is a Vector Image? Photoshop is primarily designed for raster images. These are polygonal images drawn pixel by pixel. They support huge amounts of detail, so are used for photos. The file sizes can be big, though, and you can’t...
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Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi could make its debut in the U.S. as soon as this year, according to its CEO. Lei Jun, the serial entrepreneur who leads the phone maker, told the Wall Street Journal that the company — which is being linked with an IPO this year — plans to finally begin selling phones Stateside within the next twelve months. “We’ve always been… Read More
YouTube recommendations are a great way to discover new channels and videos you might otherwise miss, but if there’s a channel you’re just not interested in and it keeps popping up in your recommendations, it can get quite annoying. Fortunately, you can banish it for good. One option is to get rid of YouTube recommendations altogether. The other option, which we’ll explore in this post, is to use a browser extension that lets you block specific channels or topics. How to Block Channels in YouTube Recommendations The browser extension Video Blocker (Chrome, Firefox) makes it easy to block YouTube channels, topics, or...
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It’s hard to feel like Gmail isn’t due a major overhaul. Many of Google’s other productivity apps—such as Calendar, News, and Keep—have been redesigned in the last 18 months. Surely Gmail is next? When the upgrade eventually happens, Google will hopefully include some additional filters and inbox management tools. Until then, you’ll need to memorize a few search terms if you want to perform some “inbox gymnastics.” Here are some useful search tricks every Gmail power user should know. 1. Find Large Files Type size: in the search box followed by a number of bytes to find emails with massive...
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Cortana is one of Windows 10’s most underutilized features, but she can really do a lot if you take the time to work with her. With just a few voice commands, you can open files, navigate to websites, change settings, and so much more. But what if Cortana’s native skills aren’t enough for you? If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to know that you can create your own custom Cortana skills. It takes a bit of work, but we’ll show you what you need to know. How to Create Cortana Commands in Windows 10 Here’s how you can make...
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“Timing”, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel said cryptically when asked what the greatest threat was for Snap Inc. “I think the big risks are always the really big product ideas that we’re investing in that are just hard to get right” he told the Goldman Sachs conference two weeks ago. The statements got lost amongst flashier quotes. He defended the Snapchat redesign… Read More
“Timing”, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel said cryptically when asked what the greatest threat was for Snap Inc. “I think the big risks are always the really big product ideas that we’re investing in that are just hard to get right” he told the Goldman Sachs conference two weeks ago. The statements got lost amongst flashier quotes. He defended the Snapchat redesign… Read More
