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Apple Files for 2nd Foldable Phone Patent
While Apple has missed its shot to be the first foldable phone on the market, Apple’s second patent has been approved after it was filed two years ago.
Google to Start Charging a Fee to Android Manufacturers for Using Apps in Europe
Google has decided that in Europe they will be charging Android device manufacturers to use their suite of apps to strike back against regulators fining them.
Report Calls Out iOS App Store for Having Too Many Apps with “Sneaky” Subscription Tactics
It turns out subscriptions are becoming a large problem for the iOS App Store. These are offered to users in a very sneaky way that Apple actually encourages.
Why Is Google+ Shutting Down and Does It Matter?
Google identified a security glitch in Google+ back in March 2018 and is now shutting down the service. Here’s what you need to know and how it affects you.
Walmart Creating Shopping Carts to Spy on You
Walmart has applied for a patent for a smart shopping cart. Biometric, it will provide data on your shopping habits as well as your heart rate and when you slow down.
Facebook Gets into Smart Speaker Market with Portal; Can They Be Trusted?
Facebook is jumping into the smart speaker business with Portal. But can you trust Facebook Portal after all the social network’s missteps over the past few years?
Ford Patent Would Make Mobile Game Out of Controlling Autonomous Cars
Ford Motor Company has joined other companies on working on autonomous car plans. The Ford patient could leave the control of your car to a smartphone.
Fitbit Data Doesn’t Just Count Steps, Helps Solve a Murder
Fitbits can do more than just count your steps and provide other vitals. One woman’s Fitbit helped solve her murder, much to the assailant’s dismay.
Adobe Updates Acrobat and Adobe Scan, Modernizing the PDF
Adobe is now ready to give the PDF a lift, as it updated Adobe Acrobat DC, as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Scan to handle PDFs better.
Alexa in the Future Could Include Doctor/Patient Teleconferencing
Syncing Alexa with the V2MD interface could allow patients and doctors to handle appointments more easily and perhaps even provide teleconferencing in the future.
Facebook Security Breach Lands It in Trouble Again
Troubles have continued to mount after a Facebook security breach. It left the personal information of almost fifty million users vulnerable.
New Google Maps Feature for Planning Events Not New Idea
A new feature in Google Maps will help you plan events by allowing everyone to vote on a location of where to meet. However, it’s not a new idea.
Face Scanning at Airports Facing Difficulties
Face scanning at airports is being initiated by the Department of Homeland Security, but challenges are threatening the 2021 expected rollout date.
Google Announces Vital New Changes to Search Function
To go along with Google’s twentieth anniversary, they have announced some major changes to their search function.
Google to Allow Employers to Track Their Staff Using G Suite
The Google G Suite productivity apps will now show your employe if you’re using their apps with the help of the new Work Insights tool.
Microsoft Finds Uses for HoloLens Glasses with New Dynamics 365 Applications
The Microsoft HoloLens smartglasses seemed like they was in danger of being just a unique device, but now they are adding Dynamics 365 capability.
New AR Facial-Recognition App Could Help You Remember Faces You’ve Forgotten
SocialRecall is developing a new app that uses facial-recognition technology and will help people remember the people they have met before.