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Volvo’s first EV will run native Android
Volvo is one week away from unveiling the first EV under its own brand, an all-electric version of the company’s popular XC40 SUV. On Wednesday, the Swedish automaker said the car will mark another first, too: it will be the first Volvo car with an infotainment system built on Google’s new embedded Android Automotive software. …
Windows 10 preview brings Android phone calls to your PC
You’ll have to be ready for potential glitches when this is pre-release software. Microsoft has warned that older versions of some anti-cheat game software can produce crashes on this Windows build, for example. Don’t try this if you absolutely depend on a reliable PC. If that’s no obstacle, though, you no longer need third-party tools …
Huawei forced to launch Mate 30 phone without Google apps | Technology
The launch of Huawei’s latest smartphone, the Mate 30, has been hampered by the ongoing trade war between China and the US, which has resulted in Google pulling its apps and services from the company’s new devices. Announced in Munich on Thursday, the high-end Mate 30 series, which features Huawei’s latest class-leading camera and 5G …
Technology Matters-Virtual Garage Sale Apps
Posted: Sep 14, 2019 / 04:17 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 14, 2019 / 04:20 PM EDT Nextdoor is a hyper-local social network intended to connect you with your neighbor and a great way to sell and buy stuff. Its as simple as creating a post in the “For Sale and Free” category. Decide who …
Is Technology Killing Sign Language (And Does It Matter)?
With advanced hearing aids, wearable technology and even mind-reading devices, the number of native sign language users is declining. But this might not spell the end for signing. More than one million people in Australia live with some form of hearing loss, yet National Disability Practitioners estimate that only around 20,000 people use Australian Sign …
How to try Android 10’s best new features
If you’ve got a Pixel or the Essential Phone, chances are that you’ve got — or are about to get — the full stable release of Android 10, which has a bunch of interesting new features that are worth checking out. But where do you find them? I installed Android 10 on my original Pixel …
Android 10 released: everything you need to know about Google’s update | Technology
Google has released its big new update to Android 10, and for the first time it is available for more than just a couple of Google-made smartphones. Announced in May, Android Q – known as Android 10 – ditches the pudding-based names that have been used for versions of Google’s software for the past 10 …
The iPhone-Hacking Sites Google Found Apparently Went After Android and Windows Users Too
Photo: Jenny Kane (AP) Those hackers Google’s researchers sussed out earlier this week apparently went after more than just iPhone users. Microsoft’s operating system along with Google’s own were also targeted, according to Forbes, in what some reports are calling a possibly state-backed effort to spy on the Uighur ethnic group in China. Google’s Threat …
Waterloo-based North’s Focals now shows native Android notification actions
Waterloo, Ontario-based North has rolled out a new feature to its Focals smart glasses that allows wearers to see native Android notification actions. Now, users can enable their Focals’ new ‘Android Notification Actions’ feature to display shortcuts that have been enabled by developers, such as delete or archive for Gmail. Additionally, the user can now …
‘Minecraft Earth’ beta is available on Android — in five cities
The Minecraft Earth beta recently reset its AR playing field and updated to version 2.0.0 on iOS. Crafters Earth reports that has brought familiar mobs like creepers and spiders to the game plus a number of challenges and adventures. Also, the in-game store is enabled so people can use the “Rubies” currency to buy build …
