Apple is reportedly going to add digital car key support in the Wallet app for some Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles. Currently, Apple’s digital car key support list includes vehicles from Kia, BMW, Lotus and several other manufacturers. The digital car key function allows iPhone and Apple Watch owners to access, lock or start vehicles… Continue reading Apple may be adding digital car key support for specific Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles
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Hilton and Be My Eyes team up to make hotels more accessible for blind and low-vision users
[embedded content] Hilton has teamed up with Be My Eyes to make hotel stays more accessible for blind and low-vision guests. The free app links users with sighted volunteers and companies who can help them navigate spaces and complete tasks using video calls. By going to the app’s service directory, selecting the “hotels” option then… Continue reading Hilton and Be My Eyes team up to make hotels more accessible for blind and low-vision users
You’ll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers
By now, most people know passkeys offer a better way to protect their online credentials than passwords. Nearly every tech company of note, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, supports the protocol. Moreover, despite a slow start, adoption has dramatically increased in the last year, with, for instance, password manager Dashlane recently noting a 400% increase… Continue reading You’ll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers
New Pixel updates include AI-powered theft protection
Google is rolling out a slew of updates for Pixel watches, smartphones and tablets. In many cases, their predecessors are also getting the new features, such as Night Sight for Instagram — available on all Pixel 6 or newer devices other than the A series. The tool allows you to take photos directly on Instagram… Continue reading New Pixel updates include AI-powered theft protection
Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers
Google is turning to nuclear energy to help power its AI drive. On Monday, the company said it will partner with the startup Kairos Power to build seven small nuclear reactors in the US. The deal targets adding 500 megawatts of nuclear power from the small modular reactors (SMRs) by the decade’s end. The first… Continue reading Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers
DJI’s Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal is cheaper than ever right now
There are few faster ways to improve your smartphone photo and video game than by snapping up a gimbal. This increases image stabilization, reducing hand shake to make for smoother shots and help ensure a still is framed just as you want it. DJI’s Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal is an option worth considering, especially since… Continue reading DJI’s Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal is cheaper than ever right now
Three Call of Duty games arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month
Microsoft is bringing the latest Call of Duty game to Xbox Cloud Gaming on day one. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available to stream for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at 10AM PT on its launch day, October 25. Modern Warfare III and the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone arrive on the… Continue reading Three Call of Duty games arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month
Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on October 17 at 1PM ET
Here’s a little something to liven up the week in gamerland: Xbox is hosting a third-party games showcase on Thursday, October 17 at 1PM ET. A 4K, 60 fps stream will be available on YouTube in English with live subtitles in 16 other languages (Xbox will add subtitles for more languages after the fact). The… Continue reading Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on October 17 at 1PM ET
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are back on sale at their lowest price yet
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones came out almost exactly a year ago and now Amazon is selling the Lunar Blue colorway for $329, which is $100 off the MSRP (other hues are full price). We saw this price last week for all four colors during Amazon’s fall sale. Lunar Blue looks to be a limited… Continue reading The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are back on sale at their lowest price yet
Craig Duncan to succeed Alan Hartman as Xbox Game Studios head
The head of Xbox Game Studios Alan Hartman is set to retire at the end of November, marking an end to 30 years working at Microsoft. Appointed to succeed him is Craig Duncan, the studio head of Rare, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2002. To fill in for Duncan’s eventual departure from the studio,… Continue reading Craig Duncan to succeed Alan Hartman as Xbox Game Studios head