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Mercedes & Microsoft launch ‘In Car Office,’ so you can work on the go
German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG, and Microsoft are partnering up to enable drivers to be more productive while on the road and away from the office. The new feature called “In Car Office” was announced at IFA 2016, currently underway in Berlin, Germany and will bring various productivity features to your Mercedes-Benz ...
Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall: How to back up your data and return your device
After much anticipation, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 went on sale two weeks ago and received positive reviews and feedback. Unfortunately, rumors emerged last week that Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. was preparing for a global recall of the device due to defective batteries. Regardless of the problem only affecting 35 devices so far, the recall of the ...
First Siri-enabled apps for iOS 10 using SiriKit: Uber, Cisco Spark, WhatsApp, more
Ahead of the upcoming release of iOS 10, Apple has revealed some of the apps that will be integrated with Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, thanks to the introduction of SiriKit. At WWDC in June, Apple expanded Siri with the introduction of SiriKit, which allows developers to incorporate the intelligence of Siri directly into their apps. ...
New Samsung Gear S3 classic & frontier: Larger display, LTE, built-in GPS & speaker
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has launched its next generation of smartwatches, the Gear S3, at its Unpacked event in Berlin, Germany. The company was inspired by traditional timepieces and has launched a minimalist, luxury Gear S3 classic model, and a rugged, outdoor model, the Gear S3 frontier. We look at how the Gear S3 ...
New 2-in-1 Windows laptops: Lenovo Yoga 910 vs. Acer Spin 7 vs. Surface Book| #IFA2016
IFA 2016 is only due to kick off on Friday, September 2 but already some big names, including Lenovo Group Ltd and Acer Inc. has presented the latest 2-in-1 laptops to be offered by the companies. These include the powerful Lenovo Yoga 910 with an edge-to-edge display and the thin and lightweight Acer Spin 7. We ...
Moo.do integrates with Gmail to combine your email and to-do list
Moo.do for Gmail allows you to manage your email together with all your other tasks like to-do lists, projects, calendar entries, contacts, documents and more all in one place. The tool is ideal for business users or individuals who are trying to get a handle on an out-of-control inbox, ongoing projects and to-do lists all ...
Google’s Crowdsource app lets you improve translations in seconds
Google is enlisting your help with the launch of an Android app called Crowdsource, that will allow them to improve its services like Google Translate, Google Search, and Google Maps. To help improve these services, users will perform short, 5-10 second tasks, including translation and translation validation, map translation validation, handwriting recognition, and image transcription. ...
Google Cast built into Chrome, allows casting with Hangouts
Google has made it easier to cast Chrome content onto supported devices, like TVs and speakers, with the announcement of full Google Cast integration with Chrome. The integration ensures that no user configuration or installation is required, unlike previously when users had to download additional software. Since launching two years ago, Google Cast (which ...
Apple’s iPhone 7 launch scheduled for September 7: How to watch & what to expect
After much anticipation, rumors and speculation on when it would take place, Apple has officially announced the date of its September launch event, which will take place on Wednesday, September 7, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. We look at how you can live stream the keynote, as well as what you ...
IFA 2016 preview: What to expect from Samsung, Lenovo, Sony, more
IFA, Europe’s largest technology show, officially starts on September 2 and runs until September 7, but major technology companies will be holding press conferences from Wednesday in the lead-up to the event. All the big names, including Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei, Sony, and Asus will be at the event to showcase its latest products and future ...