Industry
Security firm asks EU to investigate Microsoft
- June 06, 2017
Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab said it has filed complaints with regulators in Germany as well as the European Union as a whole against Microsoft , alleging the Redmond, Wash. Microsoft has been gradually improving its Windows Defender anti-virus software in recent years, and with Windows 10 the company has built it into the operating system and enabled it by default. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab said it has filed complaints with regulators in Germany as well as the European Union as a whole against Microsoft , alleging the Redmond, Wash. Microsoft has been gradually improving its Windows Defender anti-virus software in recent years, and with Windows 10 the company has built it into the operating system and enabled it by default. (more...)
FIFA 18 For Switch Won't Run on Frostbite, Won't Include Journey Mode
- June 06, 2017
The Journey is FIFA's version of a story mode and was introduced in last year's series release, taking players through the highs and lows of Alex Hunter, a budding superstar who was embarking on his career. We just can't help but think...why not make it even across the board? That might be borne out by EA's own press release for its upcoming E3 show, in which it continues to separate this year's FIFA outings into " FIFA 18 " and "EA SPORTS FIFA on the Nintendo Switch" - a ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The Journey is FIFA's version of a story mode and was introduced in last year's series release, taking players through the highs and lows of Alex Hunter, a budding superstar who was embarking on his career. We just can't help but think...why not make it even across the board? That might be borne out by EA's own press release for its upcoming E3 show, in which it continues to separate this year's FIFA outings into " FIFA 18 " and "EA SPORTS FIFA on the Nintendo Switch" - a ... (more...)
Elder Scrolls dev Bethesda Game Studios is working on a freemium game
- June 06, 2017
ZeniMax is Bethesda's parent company. Bethesda's development studio have just advertised for a new role on a "bleeding-edge freemium triple-A game", which tells us a bit about the third of their three current projects. First, it is developed in Maryland, not in Montreal, Canada. Considering how " Skyrim " was received with positive reviews with the only drawback being the cities and the civilizations, the game developers have set the bar high and it's up to the sixth installment to prove ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
ZeniMax is Bethesda's parent company. Bethesda's development studio have just advertised for a new role on a "bleeding-edge freemium triple-A game", which tells us a bit about the third of their three current projects. First, it is developed in Maryland, not in Montreal, Canada. Considering how " Skyrim " was received with positive reviews with the only drawback being the cities and the civilizations, the game developers have set the bar high and it's up to the sixth installment to prove ... (more...)
Nougat usage almost in double digits in latest Android platform distribution report
- June 06, 2017
That'll continue throughout June, so don't be surprised to see Nougat usage climb into the double digits the next time that we report Google's Android platform distribution stats. Also, the upcoming devices like Moto Z2 Play and Essential Phone are launching with the same version. However, the almost two-year-old operating system is now the most used version of Android. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
That'll continue throughout June, so don't be surprised to see Nougat usage climb into the double digits the next time that we report Google's Android platform distribution stats. Also, the upcoming devices like Moto Z2 Play and Essential Phone are launching with the same version. However, the almost two-year-old operating system is now the most used version of Android. (more...)
Apple officially intros support for virtual reality in macOS at WWDC'17
- June 06, 2017
In Google's case, the fact that the company is one of the world's largest advertising businesses and Chrome is the leading browser by market share makes some publishers and advertisers nervous. That means that when you perform a Spotlight search, relevant emails will show up at the top. Through adding on and refining macOS Sierra , Apple followed their own example set during the days of OS X Snow Leopard; if macOS High Sierra provides the same level of stability and improvement as ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In Google's case, the fact that the company is one of the world's largest advertising businesses and Chrome is the leading browser by market share makes some publishers and advertisers nervous. That means that when you perform a Spotlight search, relevant emails will show up at the top. Through adding on and refining macOS Sierra , Apple followed their own example set during the days of OS X Snow Leopard; if macOS High Sierra provides the same level of stability and improvement as ... (more...)
Apple's iOS 11 Won't Support These iPhones
- June 06, 2017
If there's one thing that the event did reveal, it's that Apple is not entirely happy with the state of Siri. Apple "can't afford to yield valuable real-estate in the heart of people's homes to Amazon, Google and others", said Geoff Blaber, research analyst at CCS Insight. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
If there's one thing that the event did reveal, it's that Apple is not entirely happy with the state of Siri. Apple "can't afford to yield valuable real-estate in the heart of people's homes to Amazon, Google and others", said Geoff Blaber, research analyst at CCS Insight. (more...)
Apple announces new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, refreshes 12.9-inch model
- June 06, 2017
Apple has unleashed a bunch of new products today including the Radeon Pro Vega-powered iMac Pro with its 5K display and can be configured with an 18-core Intel Xeon CPU, the new MacBook and MacBook Pro units, and now the new iPad Pro refreshes. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Apple has unleashed a bunch of new products today including the Radeon Pro Vega-powered iMac Pro with its 5K display and can be configured with an 18-core Intel Xeon CPU, the new MacBook and MacBook Pro units, and now the new iPad Pro refreshes. (more...)
New iPhone feature can block texts while driving
- June 06, 2017
With an upcoming software update for iPhones and iPads, Siri will learn your habits based on what articles you might be reading, for instance. The Siri watchface uses machine learning to determine what information is most useful to you at a given point in time. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
With an upcoming software update for iPhones and iPads, Siri will learn your habits based on what articles you might be reading, for instance. The Siri watchface uses machine learning to determine what information is most useful to you at a given point in time. (more...)
Apple announces "HomePod" smart home speaker
- June 06, 2017
The moves announced Monday escalate Apple's technological battle of wits with Google , Amazon , Microsoft and Facebook. A prototype Apple HomePod is seen during the annual Worldwide Developer Conference ( WWDC ) in San Jose, California, U.S. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The moves announced Monday escalate Apple's technological battle of wits with Google , Amazon , Microsoft and Facebook. A prototype Apple HomePod is seen during the annual Worldwide Developer Conference ( WWDC ) in San Jose, California, U.S. (more...)
Apple announces two new iPad Pros
- June 06, 2017
Interestingly, the new iPad Pros have the same cameras as the company's current-generation iPhone 7, which means a 12-megapxiel camera on the rear with f/1.8 aperture, OIS and 4 LEDs, and a 7-megapixel camera on the front. WWDC 2017: Apple unveiled the all-new App Store, designed from the ground up to make discovering apps and games easier. iMessage also features a redesigned app drawer at the bottom of the text box for easy access to apps and stickers. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Interestingly, the new iPad Pros have the same cameras as the company's current-generation iPhone 7, which means a 12-megapxiel camera on the rear with f/1.8 aperture, OIS and 4 LEDs, and a 7-megapixel camera on the front. WWDC 2017: Apple unveiled the all-new App Store, designed from the ground up to make discovering apps and games easier. iMessage also features a redesigned app drawer at the bottom of the text box for easy access to apps and stickers. (more...)
Apple App Store Is Getting A New Design
- June 06, 2017
While there were tons of announcements made at the conference, we narrowed it down to the most important, starting with Siri, the company's smart virtual assistant. With the next version of the iOS system for mobile devices, messages will sync in the cloud. The App Store has also been overhauled. Create a lovely long exposure effect that is usually possible only with DSLR cameras. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
While there were tons of announcements made at the conference, we narrowed it down to the most important, starting with Siri, the company's smart virtual assistant. With the next version of the iOS system for mobile devices, messages will sync in the cloud. The App Store has also been overhauled. Create a lovely long exposure effect that is usually possible only with DSLR cameras. (more...)
Apple's official video introduction of the HomePod
- June 06, 2017
In fact, we couldn't even touch the pristine white table it sat on, and trying to activate it with "Hey, Siri" didn't work either. The $349 HomePod Wi-Fi speaker has seven beam-forming tweeters, a custom subwoofer, multi-channel echo cancelling and acoustic modeling in an Apple-y little futuristic shell, trumpeted VP Phil Schiller . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In fact, we couldn't even touch the pristine white table it sat on, and trying to activate it with "Hey, Siri" didn't work either. The $349 HomePod Wi-Fi speaker has seven beam-forming tweeters, a custom subwoofer, multi-channel echo cancelling and acoustic modeling in an Apple-y little futuristic shell, trumpeted VP Phil Schiller . (more...)
Apple Unveils iOS 11 At WWDC 2017
- June 06, 2017
Also, on the other hand, the company has claimed that the Retina display found in this iPad is the company's brightest iPad display until today. Starting at $649, and shipping next week, the 10.5in iPad Pro comes with the A10X six-core processor and 64GB storage - but if that sounds stingy, you can upgrade it to a eyebrow raising 512GB if you wish. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Also, on the other hand, the company has claimed that the Retina display found in this iPad is the company's brightest iPad display until today. Starting at $649, and shipping next week, the 10.5in iPad Pro comes with the A10X six-core processor and 64GB storage - but if that sounds stingy, you can upgrade it to a eyebrow raising 512GB if you wish. (more...)
Apple WWDC showcases HomePod smart speaker and new operating system
- June 06, 2017
That left analysts such as Pacific Crest Securities' Andy Hargreaves unimpressed. Speaking of driving, this genuine safety feature is good news for drivers too easily distracted by notifications and alerts. Apple stock was up 0.3%, near 154.35, in morning trading on the stock market today . CFRA analyst Angelo Zino said the news out of WWDC is positive and he reiterated his strong buy rating on Apple stock. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
That left analysts such as Pacific Crest Securities' Andy Hargreaves unimpressed. Speaking of driving, this genuine safety feature is good news for drivers too easily distracted by notifications and alerts. Apple stock was up 0.3%, near 154.35, in morning trading on the stock market today . CFRA analyst Angelo Zino said the news out of WWDC is positive and he reiterated his strong buy rating on Apple stock. (more...)
Apple unveils new 'HomePod' speaker
- June 06, 2017
Tapping Apple's Siri digital assistant, such a speaker is expected to serve as a butler as well as an outlet for listening to music. With an upcoming software update for iPhones and iPads, Siri will learn your habits based on what articles you might be reading, for instance. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Tapping Apple's Siri digital assistant, such a speaker is expected to serve as a butler as well as an outlet for listening to music. With an upcoming software update for iPhones and iPads, Siri will learn your habits based on what articles you might be reading, for instance. (more...)
WWDC: Apple's 10.5-inch iPad Pro Updates at 120HZ
- June 06, 2017
The base 21.5-inch iMac will have an Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 with 64MB eDRAM, the iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch will have a Radeon Pro 555 or 560 and the powerhouse 5K 27-inch iMac will come with a Radeon Pro 570, 575 or 580 with up to 8GB of VRAM. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The base 21.5-inch iMac will have an Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 with 64MB eDRAM, the iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch will have a Radeon Pro 555 or 560 and the powerhouse 5K 27-inch iMac will come with a Radeon Pro 570, 575 or 580 with up to 8GB of VRAM. (more...)
Apple introduces new iMac Pro and updates iMac and MacBook Pro line
- June 06, 2017
There's also up to 50 percent faster SSD, and support for up to twice the memory. In addition, Apple revealed its new desktop computer called the iMac Pro , which is said to be the most powerful Mac it has ever built. The space grey iMac Pro , "the most powerful Mac ever". The company also introduced a new iMAC PRO , as well as upgraded iMACS and MACBOOKS. First off, the iMac Pro starting price is not going to be cheap, coming in at $4,999USD. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
There's also up to 50 percent faster SSD, and support for up to twice the memory. In addition, Apple revealed its new desktop computer called the iMac Pro , which is said to be the most powerful Mac it has ever built. The space grey iMac Pro , "the most powerful Mac ever". The company also introduced a new iMAC PRO , as well as upgraded iMACS and MACBOOKS. First off, the iMac Pro starting price is not going to be cheap, coming in at $4,999USD. (more...)
Apple to Introduce Feature That Will Block Notifications While Driving
- June 06, 2017
Once it does, it will suggest turning on "Do Not Disturb While Driving". The user will not even be able to access the home screen to open an app, unless they have finished driving. In a counter argument , many critics assert that the Do Not Disturb While Driving mode won't serve its objective as a user can easily disable the feature. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Once it does, it will suggest turning on "Do Not Disturb While Driving". The user will not even be able to access the home screen to open an app, unless they have finished driving. In a counter argument , many critics assert that the Do Not Disturb While Driving mode won't serve its objective as a user can easily disable the feature. (more...)
Look out Alexa: Apple announces 'HomePod,' a smart home audio speaker
- June 06, 2017
It is the first new device Apple has announced in nearly three years. The event has been in San Francisco in recent years. The HomePod is powered by an Apple A8 chipset, which enables real-time acoustic modelling, audio beamforming, and multi-channel echo cancellation. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
It is the first new device Apple has announced in nearly three years. The event has been in San Francisco in recent years. The HomePod is powered by an Apple A8 chipset, which enables real-time acoustic modelling, audio beamforming, and multi-channel echo cancellation. (more...)
Apple iOS 11 adds 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' feature
- June 06, 2017
He claimed this year's WWDC is the largest of the kind for the technology company. Apple then introduced a music speaker, its first hardware since Apple Watch was rolled out two years ago. MacBook Pros will be shipped with Intel's Kaby Lake processors and faster SSDs. Apple also introduced a brand new Files, file management app for the iPad Pro which supports nested folders, spring-loading, list view, favourites, search, tags and a recents view along with supporting iCloud and even ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
He claimed this year's WWDC is the largest of the kind for the technology company. Apple then introduced a music speaker, its first hardware since Apple Watch was rolled out two years ago. MacBook Pros will be shipped with Intel's Kaby Lake processors and faster SSDs. Apple also introduced a brand new Files, file management app for the iPad Pro which supports nested folders, spring-loading, list view, favourites, search, tags and a recents view along with supporting iCloud and even ... (more...)
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