“In general any new software release should be “better” than its predecessor, and while sadly this isn’t always the case (I’m looking at you Windows 8.x), it is generally true. So, as you would expect, Android 8.0 Oreo is better than Android 7.”
Google and Walmart are joining forces to take on Amazon
“Google and Walmart are teaming up to take on Amazon’s Prime shipping service. Starting in September, Google’s commerce platform, Google Express, will count America’s largest retailer among its list of vendors, the company announced Wednesday.”
Google shows how easy it is for software to remove watermarks from photos
“Google’s research division today detailed just how easy it is for computer algorithms to bypass standard photo watermarking practices, stripping those images of copyright protection and making them vulnerable to reposting across the internet without credit.”
Apple hid a job listing on its website that you need serious computer skills to find
“For example, if you direct your browser to us-east-1.blobstore.apple.com, you’ll find a hidden plain text job listing looking for a distributed systems engineer. “Hey there! You found us,” reads the job listing.”
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Pre-Order Package Is A Sweet Deal
“The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will finally be unveiled in less than a week, along with its availability and pricing details.”
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The Pixel is a real testament to good software
“For years now the importance of smartphone software has taken a back seat in the arms race known as the specs war.”
Galaxy Note 8: Samsung leaks handset on its website
“The Galaxy Note 8 has been leaked so many times already that it appears as though Samsung wanted to join in on the fun. Although the page was taken down shortly after it was spotted, the unlocked 64GB Galaxy Note 8 was available for all to see on the company’s website…”
Evergrow for iPhone proves matching-based puzzle games are actually super exciting
“These days, keeping up with games can be a full-time job. So how do you separate the signal from the noise, the wheat from the chaff, the Temple Runs from the Temple Jumps? Allow us to help by regularly selecting a game You Should Play.”
The pros and cons of a cellular Apple Watch
“As summer wends on, so too do the rumors of upcoming Apple products. This time it’s the Apple Watch that has gotten the spotlight, with word that the next version of the wearable might include cellular connectivity.”
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Exchange Heated Words Over AI. Whose Side Are You On?
“Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are engaged in a very public disagreement about the nature of artificial intelligence (machines that can think) and whether it’s a boon or bane to society.”
