ZTE and the U.S.: Everything you need to know
Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE announced that it was ceasing operations following a ban imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. After making changes and agreeing to deposit $400 million in escrow, ZTE is on the brink of making a return to business. Here's everything you need to know.
iBeat Heart Watch detects when you go into cardiac arrest, is now available
While many wearables and health trackers on the market are capable of tracking heart rate, devices that can detect when there's an emergency are extremely rare. With the iBeat Heart Watch, users can wear it to not only monitor for cardiac emergencies but to alert first responders when there's something wrong.
How L’Oréal designed the UV Sense to fit on your fingernail
The L’Oréal Technology Incubator is constantly finding new ways to bring personalization and precision to its products by infusing it with technology. In time for summer, L’Oréal is releasing a pilot program for the UV Sense -- a battery-free wearable electric sensor that can measure your UV exposure.
Yahoo Mail revamps its mobile web experience, releases Android Go app
In an effort to provide an enjoyable and efficient experience regardless of storage capacity, network speeds, or location, Yahoo has launched two new initiatives. Users will now have access to a newly revamped Yahoo Mail mobile web experience, along with an optimized app for Android Go phones.
Notion productivity app can now turn even Android users into serial notetakers
This week, we have an app that can help you get organized. With Notion now on the Google Play Store, Android users can keep of all of their notes and tasks stored neatly on their devices. The productivity tool offers tons of customizable options for tailoring your to-do lists, calendars, and more.
New patent reveals Apple is continuing to work on waterproof iPhones
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office made a new patent available to the public that shows Apple is continuing to make sure its future iPhones are waterproof. Using new sealing technology, the company could be working on an accessory that will provide an IP68 rating on its electronic devices.
A cure for phone fatigue? Apple’s Screen Time vs. Google’s Digital Wellbeing
Both Apple and Google have recently introduced their own smartphone tools to help reduce the amount of time we spend on our devices. But how do the two compare? We break down the various features, benefits, and differences of Apple's Screen Time in iOS 12 and Google's Digital Wellbeing in Android P.
Google plays guidance counselor with its new college search feature
Choosing which college to attend is stressful. To help make it easier, Google's new search tool provides an overview of what students can expect from attending a specific four-year school, including the cost, student life, graduation rates, and more. The feature is currently rolling out on mobile.
Privacy’s virtual credit card service adds cash back for online transactions
Worried about all the places online your debit card information is stored? With Privacy, you can use virtual or "burner" cards for all your online transactions, making your financial details anonymous online. The company also launched a cash-back program, giving users a percentage back for purchases.
Your Bitmoji sticker can now include a friend with Friendmojis for iOS
Is your Bitmoji feeling lonely? Well, with the app's latest update it no longer has to. Using the new "Friendmojis" feature, you can send stickers that combine your Bitmoji with your friends'. Originally available in the Snapchat app, users now have access to Friendmoji within the iOS Bitmoji keyboard.
Smart wearables see big spike as ‘basic’ devices drag down overall market growth
According to the International Data Corporation, wearables' market growth has slowed down. Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 1.2 percent during the first quarter of 2018 -- with shipments reaching 25.1 million units. Of the top five wearable companies, Apple continues to take the lead.
‘Wingman’ matchmaking app makes dating less dreadful for you and your friends
For those who are still too hesitant to jump on the online dating train, we have an app that might give you the nudge you need -- with the help of a friend. Wingman isn't your typical dating app. Rather than signing up on your own, you get to recruit a friend to sign up and create your profile for you.
You can now add Polls to your Stories on Facebook Messenger
In an effort to make Stories more interactive, Facebook Messenger now has an option to add Polls -- allowing users to post questions for their friends to vote on. Since your Story on Messenger is also shared on Facebook, you're able to open up your questions to even more of your Facebook friends.
Here are Moto G6 tips and tricks to help you master your new phone
This year's Motorola line-up consists of three different Moto G series phones -- the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus, and Moto G6 Play. Each smartphone is different in its own way, but they all share similar features. Regardless of which Moto G6 you have, we have some handy Moto G6 tips and tricks for you.Â
Handy OnePlus 6 tips and tricks to get the most out of your phone
If you're now the proud owner of a OnePlus 6 , you've made a good choice. The device offers super-fast performance, a stunning all-glass body, and the largest display in the OnePlus family so far. We're here to help you get the most out of your new smartphone with these OnePlus 6 tips and tricks.
It’s easy to get serious about self-care with the quirky, fun Aloe Bud app
Life can be busy and stressful -- which means self-care gets put on the back-burner. This week's app helps make it easier to check in with yourself each day. With Aloe Bud, a self-care companion app, users receive gentle reminders via push notifications they can customize themselves.
Stellina smart telescope on sale exclusively through Museum of Modern Art
With app connectivity, Stellina makes collecting gorgeous images of the night sky easier than ever before. This new-age telescope makes collecting gorgeous images of the stars easier than ever before. Introduced at CES 2018, the Stellina is now on sale exclusively at The Museum of Modern Art.Â
New ‘Interests’ feature recommends products you’ll actually want to buy on eBay
A new "Interests" feature is now part of eBay's mobile app for iOS and Android. By answering a few questions, users are able to personalize their shopping experience based on their own hobbies, style preferences, and more. Shoppers will see product recommendations appear throughout the app.
Qualcomm smartwatch chip may include eye-tracking support for AR glasses
Qualcomm will release a new smartwatch processing platform later this year, which it says will make wearables smaller, with improved features and better battery life. Touchscreen smartwatches are in desperate need of a revival, and this could kick-start one. Here's what we know about it.
With ChroMorphous technology, clothes may soon change color with a tap of a phone
What if you could use your phone to alter what your clothes looked like? Developed by a team of research scientists at the College of Optics and Photonics at The University of Central Florida, ChroMorphous technology allows users to control and switch up the pattern on a fabric using a mobile app.Â
The Google News App fuels your interests, provides a balanced perspective
At Google I/O 2018, the company announced a variety of new features to come for its Android P operating system, Google Assistant, Wear OS, and more. Google also introduced its all-new Google News app, which uses artificial intelligence to bring you news from all different perspectives.