Supported by The ‘Neo-Banks’ Are Finally Having Their Moment ImageChime, part of a new wave of alternative banks, has opened two million fee-free online checking accounts. Other so-called neo-banks include Aspiration, Empower and Varo.CreditCreditCayce Clifford for The New York Times By Nathaniel Popper Nov. 20, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO — After the financial crisis 10 years […]
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There's finally a way to summon Google Assistant on your iPhone using your voice
Google The latest version of Google Assistant for iOS lets you summon Google Assistant via Siri. You have to say “Hey Siri, OK Google” to open Google Assistant. Then say “OK Google” again to use your voice with Google Assistant. It’s an imperfect workaround, but it helps break down the barrier that Apple built around […]
Samsung finally unveiled details about its foldable smartphone – here's how it works
YouTube/SamsungSamsung’s foldable smartphone can unfold like a book from a smartphone into a tablet. Samsung unveiled the first look of its foldable smartphone using its new foldable display technology called “Infinity Flex.” The device is running on a special version of Android developed in partnership with Google designed around foldable display designs. Mass production is […]
As deaf gamers speak up, game studios are finally listening to those who can’t
There’s a mission early in the first Destiny game where you are plunged into darkness when fighting a group of enemies called ‘The Hive’. It’s about an hour in and requires players to listen closely for nearby enemies since the game’s torch and motion sensor are limited. This may seem like a simple challenge typical […]
Skype finally gets built-in call recording so you can ‘capture special moments’
Skype Skype has finally gotten around to adding call recording to its service. The Microsoft-owned company said the feature is available now on the latest version of Skype for desktop and mobile. But somewhat surprisingly, it’s not yet ready for Windows 10. Hang in there though — it’s coming for Windows 10 in “a few […]
Microsoft is finally going to make the Skype UI good for the things people use
Enlarge / The new mobile interface, with its buttons along the bottom. Skype In July, Microsoft made the surprising announcement that it was going to add useful new features to Skype: built-in call recording, along with the end-to-end encrypted messaging and NDI API support previously announced. Today, that drive to make Skype a better client […]
Google Duo is finally coming to iOS and Android tablets
A little over two years after its launch, Google Duo, Google’s FaceTime competitor, is getting an upgrade — it’s finally coming to Android and iOS tablets, meaning that you’re not limited to just your smartphone if you want to use the service. The update is rolling out to users starting today, so if you don’t […]
Twitter Has Finally Taken Action Against Alex Jones, But Only For 7 Days
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was suspended from Twitter for a week after urging his viewers to get their “battle rifles” ready in a video posted to his personal account. The comments, posted last Thursday, violated Twitter’s rules banning the incitement of violence. For the next seven days, Jones won’t be able to tweet or retweet, […]
Canon finally makes 4K mainstream with the $400 40x zoom PowerShot SX740
Previous Next Canon’s longstanding PowerShot compact camera series has a new first — 4K video. On Tuesday, July 31, Canon announced the PowerShot SX740 HS, a 40x zoom compact camera that brings long-awaited 4K to Canon’s series of compact cameras. The launch is the first time Canon has brought 4K to its compact PowerShot series, […]
Tempest 4000 finally lives after delays, legal threats—but what’s up on PC?
Enlarge / This is a 2018 title screen, we swear. Atari / Llamasoft Ever since 1994’s Tempest 2000, British game developer Jeff Minter has been inextricably linked to Atari. Published by Atari for its Jaguar system, Tempest 2000 was easily among that notorious console’s best, and it combined the spirit of the original Tempest with power-ups, […]