Philip Berne
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Google updates Location History privacy tools in Maps
By Philip Berne last updated
Google Maps has added new features on Android and iOS that offer better control over what is stored in your Location History and how easily it can be removed.
Genius raps Google with $50 million lawsuit over scraped content
By Philip Berne last updated
Genius is suing Google for $50 million or more over claims the search giant was directly scraping Genius content and repackaging as Google search results
The company that owns TikTok created a smartphone for China
By Philip Berne last updated
ByteDance, the company that owns the social network service TikTok, has released a smartphone for the Chinese market with a TikTok lock screen feature.
We're safe enough that we don't need doorbell security cameras
By Philip Berne last updated
Spotify can now create playlists for your upcoming road trip
By Philip Berne last updated
Spotify has launched a playlist creator that considers the drive time for a mapped route and your answers to some road trip-related questions
Google opens a .new domain to shortcut suggestions
By Philip Berne last updated
Google is opening its top-level .new domain to companies to create action-focused Web shortcuts for a specific task, like creating a playlist or starting a new blog post.
A Star Wars game show for kids is coming to Disney Plus in 2020
By Philip Berne last updated
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge will be a fun and active game show for kids, hosted by Ahmed Best, the voice of Jar Jar Binks.
Alphabet's DeepMind sends co-founder to Google for AI work
By Philip Berne last updated
DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman is leaving DeepMind, an Alphabet-owned company, to join Google directly to work on AI projects
This Tile Sticker bundle includes a free Google Nest Mini smart speaker
By Philip Berne last updated
Mini tracker-maker Tile is offering a bundle of eight Tile Sticker devices with a Google Nest Mini smart speaker at a great price.
Google's App Defense Alliance teams up to fight malware on Android
By Philip Berne last updated
Google is sharing technology and creating a partnership of mobile endpoint security companies to identify and control the spread of malware
Stadia Savepoint blog launches to keep users updated on new features
By Philip Berne last updated
The Navy is sharing its radio spectrum with wireless carriers
By Philip Berne last updated
The FCC is testing a program that will allow some wireless carriers to use CB radio bands for service at no cost, and will soon sell priority access licenses to these bands
OPPO announces ColorOS 7, will bring it to the Reno 3 first
By Philip Berne last updated
OPPO has teased the upcoming Reno 3 phone while showing off ColorOS 7, its updated Android 10 UI with improved looks and better performance
Netflix is testing variable-speed playback
By Philip Berne last updated
Some Android users are seeing a variable speed playback option on their Netflix app, according to a tip received by Android Police.
Ring found hiding coordinates in Neighbors posts that pinpoint its cameras
By Philip Berne last updated
Google Maps gets new features for better AR gaming
By Philip Berne last updated
Google has added new features to the Google Maps Platform with game developers in mind, hoping to improve the variety of experience as well as gaming performance for games that use Maps.
Waze lets you report snowy roads and icy conditions
By Philip Berne last updated
Waze has added a snow warning feature that lets you report weather conditions including ice on the road and unplowed roads.
The wireless headphone future needs a stronger connection, not noise cancelation
By Philip Berne last updated
PopPower from CES 2020 lets you charge wirelessly with your PopSocket on
By Philip Berne last updated
PopSocket is offering a compatible PopPower wireless charger that has a recess to perfectly fit the company's popular PopGrips.
You can finally customize your app layout in Android Auto
By Philip Berne last updated
Android Auto is getting some UI updates, including the long-awaited ability to customize the Android Auto home screen.
Samsung will fabricate Qualcomm's next 5G chipsets
By Philip Berne last updated
Samsung will fabricate Qualcomm X60 modems on a 5-nanometer process, according to company sources speaking to Reuters.
Google Stadia gaming finally works on every Chromecast Ultra
By Philip Berne last updated
After launching Stadia without support for Chromecast Ultra devices already in the market, Google has announced that all Chromecast Ultra devices will be updated and playable with the Stadia service.
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