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Just this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted unanimously to go over a system that would basically let phone companies determine if a particular number calling a customer is legitimate or not. The main objective of this system, of course, is to crack down on unscrupulous callers, especially those that take full advantage of automated calls that make use of a fake phone number (disguised so that recipients will take the call).
While many tech companies nowadays continue to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be put to good use in our daily lives, there are only a few who actually try to experiment with how today’s AI tech can help those with physical or sensory limitations. One of these is Microsoft, whose new app -- Seeing AI -- is designed to help blind users get a better sense of their immediate surroundings.
According to a new report recently released by Verto Analytics just this week, Siri is still the most widely used virtual assistant in the United States, with 41.4 million active users on a monthly basis. However, Apple’s voice controlled assistant is seeing a 15 percent decrease in terms of usage since last year. That percentage is equal to 7.3 million monthly users.
Qualcomm is now requesting the approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with regards to an update to the chip maker’s current license so that it can include unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the license’s scope. The company has already utilized the 3560 to 3650 MegaHertz frequency range in trying to explore 4G LTE technologies under the call sign WH2XIN, but now it is looking to have its licensed updated to make room for 5G development trials.
Last year, virtual reality (VR) may have hit new heights in popularity, with various tech companies showcasing their cool new products and exciting breakthroughs in the field. But in 2017, many consider this year to be the year of augmented reality (AR), with some of the biggest tech brands in the world are certainly joining in on the party, including Apple, Samsung, Google, Microsoft, and even Facebook.
Digital or voice assistants have immensely improved in the last half decade or so, but for the average mobile user, it may still feel weird interacting with them, let alone rely on one. The results of a new study recently conducted by Adobe certainly indicates that voice assistants do not get that much love yet from consumers.
About a week ago, Facebook had announced that it was finally beginning to launch its Wi-Fi locator tool to all users around the world. Officially designated as Find Wi-Fi, the new feature basically allows users of the biggest social media platform in the planet to search for business establishments within the vicinity that offer public Wi-Fi service, free of charge.
Republic Wireless, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that leases network capacity from major US wireless carriers T-Mobile and Sprint, is now selling the fourth generation version of Motorola’s Moto E handset (most commonly known as the Moto E4). But fans of the Moto range of smartphone devices may be delighted to know that at Republic, the handset is offered for only $99, which is around $30 cheaper than the regular $130 price of the smartphone.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has chosen not to further expand the scope of its ban on laptop devices inside the cabins of commercial flights bound for America. What the DHS will be doing instead is implement stricter security measures for all airplanes coming to the US and for all airports.
It was back in March early this year when Google’s Area 120 first debuted Uptime, a mobile app that basically allows users to enjoy watching YouTube clips with friends while having the ability to post comments and reactions. Back at that time, the app was only made available to those who had invites. But recently this week, Google has since decided to eliminate the invite requirement in order to let everyone make full use of Uptime.
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