Nuance’s voice control going where Siri, Google Now and Cortana fall short
Nuance, the company behind some of the voice technology used for Samsung’s S Voice and Apple’s Siri, is ready to go where no other digital assistant …
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Microsoft’s new Windows 10 upgrade options: ‘Upgrade now’ or ‘Upgrade tonight’
Ever since Microsoft launched Windows 10 over the summer, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users have been pressured to upgrade to the latest version of …
4 cool features that Google just added to Google Now on Tap
Google Now on Tap is one of the very best things about having an Android phone and Google keeps making it better by adding more …
How to respond to text messages without touching your iPhone or Android phone
Whether you’re driving a car, washing the dishes or simply too lazy to pick up your phone and type, there are times when you’d prefer to listen …
The robot invasion has begun, but big barriers block progress
Some day, lifelike robots similar to Ex Machina’s Ava may walk among us, though the film paints a frightening picture of a future where robots …
World’s top Apple insider issues new report on iPhone 7
If you were looking forward to Apple’s 3D Touch technology making its way to the iPad, you might be disappointed in 2016. MacRumors obtained a research …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
We had some great options in Monday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, but Tuesday’s compilation might be even better. We have some terrific games …
Amazon’s 15 best deals of the day
Amazon is still home to thousands of killer deals right now for the run up to Christmas next week. The retailer has had a great season …
DHS will look at your Facebook activity before granting an entry visa
Revelations following the recent San Bernardino shooting prompted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to focus on implementing additional security measures for its visa application process. …
Netflix is working on new technology that will help Comcast users beat their data caps
Online streaming services like Netflix and Sling TV know that Comcast is trying to put the squeeze on them by implementing data caps for Internet …
13M customers of a Mac scareware app exposed to potential data breach
The chances are that if you own a Mac of any kind you have probably encountered online ads that promote MacKeeper, an application that promises …
Where to sell your used laptop for the best price
Getting rid of an old computer can be a difficult thing to do for a multitude of reasons. Not only did you likely spend a …
John Oliver offers sneaky tricks for regifting unwanted presents
Last year, my father-in-law gave me a Qbos USB-Powered Bladeless Fan Multi-Media Speak & Mic as a Christmas present. This was a gadget that he received as a …
Longtime iPhone user isn’t looking back after switching to ‘magic’ Nexus 5X
Switching smartphone platforms isn’t a simple matter and many users often find that they regret their decision shortly after picking up their new phone. This, …
8 paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free today
It’s the start of a brand new week, which means it’s also the start of five new days of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free. This week …
What can’t Google Maps do at this point?
Google Maps is no longer just about helping you get to where you need to go, and with the latest update to the app for …
12 best HDTV deals you’ll find for Green Monday – with some prices lower than Black Friday
Green Monday is finally here! Wait, what’s Green Monday? Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of this relatively new shopping event, which is basically little …
5 drones you can buy for under $100
Drones are everywhere you look these days, though the term “drone” is now used much in the same way “hoverboard” is used when it comes …
New smartphone with a battery that lasts up to 15 days launches next month
If someone told you that a smartphone was about to launch with a battery that could carry it through a full week without needing to …
WSJ reveals Galaxy S7 release timing, says Samsung will copy iPhone 6s’ best new feature
Samsung fans hoping that next year might bring us a completely revamped Galaxy S7 smartphone are in for a bit of a disappointment, according to …
How to try virtual reality today without breaking the bank
2016 might be the year that virtual reality finally takes hold in the tech world. Sony, Microsoft and Oculus VR are all planning to launch their …
Why rumors that Apple might acquire GoPro aren’t as crazy as you think
Would Apple actually consider buying GoPro? It seems like a ridiculous question except, as MarketWatch informs us, GoPro’s stock has actually jumped recently on speculation that …
MIT researchers create ‘untraceable’ text messaging that’s even more secure than Tor
Given recent news that popular online anonymity tool Tor might not be as completely secure as many of us had assumed, we were intrigued to see …
Google’s Reddit AMA for the new Pixel C couldn’t possibly have gone any worse
On Thursday, Google thought it would be a good idea to host a Reddit AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) session about the Pixel C. In case you don’t know what …
Ways Facebook and Google can fight ISIS without breaking encryption
The FBI and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies would like Silicon Valley firms to give them a “backdoor” to encryption to help better monitor …
BlackBerry’s former CEO is being sued for allegedly wrecking yet another company
To say former BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins left BlackBerry in a precarious state would be an understatement. He left BlackBerry in 2013 after overseeing the …
Amazon’s 5 best deals of the day for Friday
We’ve arrived at the end of a very long week, and we’re all still trying to recover from the insanity of Black Friday and Cyber …
These are the Android apps that kill your battery and use up all your data
Whether you’re a seasoned Android user or you’ve just purchased your first smartphone, it’s very likely you have quite a few apps installed on your …
Protect your Apple gear with these 5 Amazon deals
You spent hundreds of dollars — or even more than $1,000 — on that Apple product you’re reading this post on right now. Are you …
11 paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free right now
And so another week full of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free comes to an end, but not before we can squeeze in one last post — …
