Google has finally launched its long-awaited Find My Device network after . The technology leverages a crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices to help people locate lost gadgets, with a basic functionality in line with similar offerings from Apple and Tile. It’s rolling out today to Android users in the US and Canada, … Read more
Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, is reportedly seeking funding for an AI-powered, personal device – perhaps not unlike the Humane AI Pin – and ex-Apple design guru Jony Ive is apparently getting involved as well. This is as per The Information (via MacRumors), and the rumor is that Altman and Ive have … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive have officially teamed up to design an AI-powered personal device and are seeking funding, reports The Information. Little is known about the AI device at this time, but it won’t look like a smartphone. Altman is a major investor in the Humane AI pin, … Read more
Google‘s new Android Find My Device network has started slowly rolling out, according to some users – and that finally opens up the possibility of some Apple AirTags rivals landing on the platform for tracking your lost belongings. As spotted by Android tipster @Assembledebug on X (formerly Twitter), Google has seemingly started rolling out its new … Read more
The Galaxy SmartTag 2 is one of the best object location trackers around in terms of hardware and technology. It is compact, has a built-in key attachment ring, features UWB for ultra-precision finding, and lasts up to 500 days on a single charge. However, an object tracker is only as good as its network, and … Read more
Wearable electronics have a sweat problem. Most electronic materials aren’t permeable, and if a device isn’t breathable, sweat can start to build up on the skin. That’s uncomfortable for the user, and not great for the device which could lose signal quality, or just fall off. Read the paper here: A three-dimensional liquid diode for … Read more
TipTop, an app for trading in used devices and getting instant cash, today launched a new feature called Shop. With TipTop Shop, users are able to buy new, open box, and refurbished items, while also trading in old devices at the same time. The feature allows customers to sell items, trade them in, and/or buy … Read more
The SD Association has established standardized speed ratings for SD and microSD cards, known as Speed Classes, to ensure a minimum sustained write speed. These classes are essential for consumers to match their memory cards with the speed requirements of their hardware devices. When you’re in the market for an SD or microSD card, knowing … Read more
Apple’s new iOS 17.3 comes with a really useful security feature, Stolen Device Protection. Are you concerned about the safety of your iPhone, especially in unfamiliar locations? You’ll be pleased to know that with iOS 17.3, Apple introduces Stolen Device Protection, a feature designed to elevate the security of your device beyond the existing measures. … Read more
Samsung has introduced a new security tool for its devices called Auto Blocker. This new tool is designed to help you keep your device protected in a way that suits your individual lifestyle, the new tool is part of the One UI 6. Auto Blocker is not just a gatekeeper but a savvy sentinel for … Read more