Visa announced on Monday a new pilot program to test transaction settlements using cryptocurrency. The new payment trial will not actually impact end-users who operate debit cards from the crypto exchange platform Crypto.com. Users will be able to pay for goods without worrying about what happens in the background — the Crypto.com cards do support …
It might not be immediately obvious, but augmented reality (AR) glasses are the kind of device that could “kill” the smartphone in the future. Once the technology allows AR device makers to release products that look more like traditional glasses, the AR glasses could extend the phone’s screen right onto the wearer’s face and potentially …
When it comes to hardware, Apple knows how to balance style and functionality. The iPhone, iPad, and MacBook are all impressive products with sleek, striking designs, and those designs continue to improve over the years. One of the few products that never received quite as warm of a welcome was the remote that ships with …
One of the main reasons why many people were initially skeptical of Apple’s car plans is that the infrastructure required for automotive manufacturing is immense and requires billions of dollars in capital. And while Apple certainly has billions to spare, the buildout of a facility capable of manufacturing cars at scale can take years when …
Xiaomi introduced its first foldable phone at its 2021 spring hardware launch event on Tuesday in Beijing, China. The Mi Mix Fold is the first device in the Mi Mix series since the Mi Mix 3 5G launched in 2019, and as the name suggests, it is equipped with a flexible display that opens like …
The annual Worldwide Developers Conference is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, where Apple unveils the next-gen versions of the operating systems that power its various devices. WWDC is the place where Apple showcases its newest innovations for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and TV, although it’s iOS (and iPadOS) that …
Apple is already working on foldable iPhone prototypes. At least, that’s what several leaks have claimed over the past few months. The company is supposedly testing several foldable iPhone designs similar to devices from the competition, according to previous rumors. Apple has reportedly developed a dual-screen concept like the Surface Duo from Microsoft as well …
Google Maps is a feature-rich mapping app that lets you do more things than getting you to your destination as fast as possible. The app lets users discover everything around them, from restaurants to popular activities, offering timely information about what’s going on. Google Maps integrates with various other apps, whether it’s a ride-sharing app …
T-Mobile and Google announced a surprise partnership on Monday, with the carrier ready to support various Google software and hardware products better than ever. The two companies reminded Android users that it was T-Mobile the first carrier to sell the first Google Android phone in the world back in 2008, the G1. T-Mobile said it’s …
The blockchain industry had a massive year, despite the health crisis that impacted the world’s economy. Bitcoin and all of the other digital coins plummeted alongside the stock market in the first week of March 2020 as panic set in. COVID-19 had been declared a pandemic, and most of the world was preparing for a …
