Tag: breaking tech news
Shazam Expands iOS Integration to YouTube and Instagram
Image: Gary L Hider (Shutterstock) Shazam is one of those genius apps that have stood the test of time and then some. Now, it’s getting a huge improvement on iOS. You can now use the music-identifying app on your phone while you have TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram open. Nobody’s Really Watching Reels 9to5Mac first caught the update. Previously, if you wanted to Shazam a song on a platform like YouTube, you would have to open the video on a separate device and use Shazam on your phone in order to track down the catchy tune. Apps …
AI-powered toys may soon entertain your kids. How to keep them safe.
In the not-so-distant future, you could walk in on a teddy bear reading a bedtime story to your child. And it wouldn’t be just any story – it’d be a saga tailored to everything the toy knows about your child, including likes, dislikes and even their deepest secrets. In the 1980s and ’90s, Teddy Ruxpin and Furbys were creepy, but they have nothing on the fast-growing world of artificial intelligence-powered smart toys coming soon. We’re bound to see a slew of AI ChatGPT-powered toys hitting the scene this holiday season. When the kids start asking for them, you’ll already know…
Stakeholders see technology as the catalyst for growth and economic agility
New Delhi: On National Logistics Daywhich is celebrated annually on June 28, key industry stakeholders have come together to rally behind the National Logistics Policy and its associated platforms, which they say could become the cornerstone of economic progress.’ “National Logistics Day serves as a reminder of the profound impact of logistics in connecting people, businesses, and communities,” said Zaiba Sarang, Co-founder, iThink Logsitics. “As we talk about the significance of National Logistics Day, let us also not forget the Policy which stamped the backbone of the logistics infrastructure, paving the way for streamlined operations, enhanced efficiency, and accelerated …
Garmin Epix Pro review: Should you buy it?
Garmin swings the door wide open on its Epix Pro lineup with more options for more wrists. Now available in three case sizes, the AMOLED display-touting devices feature a built-in flashlight, a completely revamped heart rate sensor, and multiband GNSS across all models. Garmin even added a few new training metrics, 30 new sport modes, and helpful improvements to its onboard maps. Garmin Epix Pro review: At a glance What is it? The Epix Pro is the half-step successor of the Epix Gen 2. Not quite an Epix 3 but boasting major upgrades, the device is referred to as the…
Crypto weekend slump compounds jitters of investors already on edge
A sharp weekend crypto selloff led by a slump in smaller digital tokens set off a fresh wave of anxiety among investors, following a week in which a crackdown by the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the sector gained significant pace. Altcoins including Cardano’s ADA tumbled as much as 25% on Saturday before paring a sliver of the decline, while tokens including Solana’s SOL, Polygon’s MATIC and Avalanche’s AVAX posted double-digit percentage drops. Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, slid about 3% as of 11 am in New York. Second-ranked Ether earlier shed 5.6% to hit its lowest level since…
Apple Stock A Buy Right Now? AAPL Stock Chart Shows This
Consumer electronics giant apples (AAPL) has seen its sales hindered by weakening macroeconomic conditions, which have rocked Apple stock. Still, many investors might be wondering if AAPL stock is a buy right now. X Apple Stock News: iPhone 14 Sales Apple introduced its third-generation 5G smartphones, the iPhone 14 series, on Sept. 7. It also debuted its Apple Watch Series 8 smartwatches and second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. Apple stock rose 0.9% on the news. Analysts praised the innovative new devices but some worried that the premium products would be a tough sell in the current economic climate. However, demand…
Apple Stock A Buy Right Now? AAPL Stock Chart Shows This
Consumer electronics giant apples (AAPL) has seen its sales hindered by weakening macroeconomic conditions, which have rocked Apple stock. Still, many investors might be wondering if AAPL stock is a buy right now. X Apple Stock News: iPhone 14 Sales Apple introduced its third-generation 5G smartphones, the iPhone 14 series, on Sept. 7. It also debuted its Apple Watch Series 8 smartwatches and second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. Apple stock rose 0.9% on the news. Analysts praised the innovative new devices but some worried that the premium products would be a tough sell in the current economic climate. However, demand…
5 smart home gadgets to lower costs and energy use
Sustainability is one of the biggest buzzwords in the tech industry this year, with just about every gadget maker on the planet making big commitments to saving the environment. The good news for us, aside from actually protecting our precious planet, is that it’s nothing short of amazing just how much money the latest tech tools can help save on monthly household bills like electricity, water, heating and cooling, and a myriad of other increasingly expensive utilities. What’s even more surprising, though, is just how much the tech industry’s past evolved smart thermostats, lightbulbs and power plugs in the past…