Spotify has acquired Podz, a startup whose technology generates preview clips of podcasts, the streaming service has announced. Unlike other services podcasters can use to manually create clips, TechCrunch says Podz automates the process of finding key moments from episodes using machine learning trained on over 100,000 hours of audio. The acquisition is aimed at improving podcast discovery, letting […]
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Tamagotchi’s new smartwatch lets you strap a Needy Digital Pet to your Wrist
Everyone’s favorite digital pet – or the digital pet that still haunts you because you neglected your duties, forgot to feed it and killed the darn thing – the Tamagotchi, is being reinvented for its 25th anniversary. The new Tamagotchi Smart puts the creature into a colorful smartwatch, allowing you to strap your digital pet — and […]
Ring is coming out with a Car Cam
Ring, makers of the widely popular home security Doorbell Cameras, are taking their technology on the road. Now you can take a look at Ring’s brand new dashcam, courtesy of The Tape Drive, which posted an image of a Ring-branded camera that looks like it’s made to fit on a car’s dashboard. Based on a support article […]
Google develops AI tool to help diagnose skin conditions
Google is launching an artificial intelligence tool that will help people to self-diagnose skin conditions and know whether they need to visit a doctor. The tech giant unveiled the plans to launch Derm Assist in Europe this year at its annual developer conference. It said 2 billion people suffered from dermatologic issues worldwide that there […]
Square Enix announces action-heavy spinoff Final Fantasy Origin
The next Final Fantasy spinoff is heavy on the action, and certainly doesn’t skimp when it comes to giant swords. At its E3 2021 keynote, Square Enix revealed Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin — yes, that’s the actual full title — which is billed as a collaboration between Final Fantasy veterans Tetsuya Nomura and […]
Microsoft announces Xbox streaming stick and a TV app for xCloud gaming
Xbox has quietly announced that it will be making streaming sticks that would allow gamers to play “on any TV or monitor”. The news came as part of an update the video game giant, owned by Microsoft, that was published just ahead of the E3 conference. Streaming sticks may not be the only way that […]
Microsoft just launched a bunch of new games on Xbox Game Pass at E3 2021
Microsoft has announced a whole slate of games that will be joining Xbox Game Pass, with 11 new titles available on the subscription service via Xbox and PC. The new Game Pass titles were announced during Microsoft and Bethesda’s joint E3 conference on Sunday. The lion’s share comes from Bethesda, which adds 10 more titles […]
AirPods Pro’s Force Sensor solves one of the trickiest parts of Earbud Design
The Verge reports that Apple’s AirPods Pro cleverly solves one of the trickiest parts of earbud design with a unique button — even if it’s not technically a button at all. Officially referred to as the “force sensor” (a title that makes the button sound far more interesting than it actually is), it’s technically nothing more […]
New AirPods and AirPods Pro are coming soon, with new design updates and features
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro will launch next year, following the release of an updated pair of standard AirPods this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The new AirPods Pro will reportedly feature upgraded motion sensors to allow for fitness tracking, while the entry-level AirPods will have an updated design similar to the Pro models along […]
Apple’s new TV remote is running into glitches with Disney Plus and HBO Max
The Verge reports that users are complaining both the Disney Plus and HBO Max Apple TV apps aren’t properly supporting the excellent new Siri Remote. Reddit reports that Disney Plus has yet to be updated to make use of the remote’s helpful scroll wheel scrubbing feature, which works on rival Netflix and Apple TV Plus apps. The HBO […]