Back in 2018, Google introduced the Cloud Anchors API in ARCore, which made it possible for users to share the same AR content across devices. Starting today, Google is making Cloud Anchors more widely available for developers with ARCore 1.20, allowing more apps to create AR content that can persist over a period of time. The nice thing about the Cloud Anchors API is that … [Read more...] about Google makes persistent Cloud Anchors widely available for developers with ARCore 1.20
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Galaxy Z Fold 2 subjected to durability test, makes for a cringey watch
Samsung came under plenty of scrutiny last year when it released its first foldable phone with the Galaxy Fold. The initial batch of the folding display was found to be easy to damage, forcing Samsung to rework the foldable's design and delay its official launch. Even after that concerns about durability remained and it's only now that the first gen devices have been used for … [Read more...] about Galaxy Z Fold 2 subjected to durability test, makes for a cringey watch
Google Duo makes its debut on Android TV: Check details, how it works
Google Duo is now compatible with big-screen Android TVs. The feature was being tested for TVs in beta mode for quite some time. But now, as per this report, users can actually download the app and use its calling functionality on their TV. The only catch is, you need to have smart TVs powered by the Android TV platform. The app is available through the regular Google Play … [Read more...] about Google Duo makes its debut on Android TV: Check details, how it works
Microsoft makes it difficult to disable Windows Defender on Windows 10
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the default antivirus protection on the company's Windows 10 operating system. If administrators don't install a different antivirus solution, Windows Defender Antivirus is enabled and will protect the system in various ways. Administrators may configure some settings of the program in the Windows 10 Settings application; this includes turning … [Read more...] about Microsoft makes it difficult to disable Windows Defender on Windows 10
CORSAIR Makes Custom Cooling Simple with Two New Hydro X Series Starter Kits
CORSAIR®, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, has released two new comprehensive kits in its Hydro X Series line of custom cooling parts: the CORSAIR XH305i RGB and XH303i RGB Custom Cooling Kits. Making custom cooling accessible even to beginners, these kits come with everything you need to build a stunning hardline loop for your … [Read more...] about CORSAIR Makes Custom Cooling Simple with Two New Hydro X Series Starter Kits
GNOME Boxes Makes It Easier to Test Drive Linux Distros
Creating Linux virtual machines on the GNOME desktop is about to get a whole lot easier. The next major release of GNOME Boxes is able to download popular Linux (and BSD-based) operating systems directly inside the app itself. Boxes is free, open-source software. It can be used to access both remote and virtual systems as it is built around QEMU, KVM, and libvirt … [Read more...] about GNOME Boxes Makes It Easier to Test Drive Linux Distros
A Beginner's Guide to SSL: What It Is & Why It Makes Your Website More Secure
Have you ever noticed that some URLs start with "http://" while others start with "https://"? Perhaps you noticed that extra "s" when you were browsing websites that require giving over sensitive information, like when you were paying bills online. But where'd that extra "s" come from, and what does it mean? To put it simply, the extra "s" means your connection to that … [Read more...] about A Beginner's Guide to SSL: What It Is & Why It Makes Your Website More Secure
New Samsung Galaxy Ad Makes Fun of iPhone X's Notch, Lack of Stylus Support, Dongles, and More
Samsung today posted a new video on its YouTube channel called "Samsung Galaxy: Growing Up," which follows the life of a young man as he purchases Apple devices over the course of ten years, and then decides to switch sides to Samsung on the eve of the iPhone X launch. The 1-minute commercial features the song "I'm Moving On" by Chyvonne Scott. The video begins at the iPhone … [Read more...] about New Samsung Galaxy Ad Makes Fun of iPhone X's Notch, Lack of Stylus Support, Dongles, and More
Mobile-first SEO Makes Search Console More Important
In 2018, Google will judge your desktop search ranking by the signals from your mobile site. Google’s mobile-first index, the algorithm update that will flip the importance of desktop sites compared to mobile, doesn’t have a launch date yet, but is said to be coming in 2018. While details have been foggy and speculation high, Google is communicating how it might roll out the … [Read more...] about Mobile-first SEO Makes Search Console More Important
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 makes $100 loss at MSRP, says report
The AMD Radeon RX Vega graphics cards for enthusiasts and gamers were launched just over a fortnight ago. Almost immediately after the RX Vega 64 became available there were reports of pricing shenanigans. In particular there was controversy about whether the entry level RX Vega 64 SKU's £449 price was merely an introductory special offer or launch pricing. After the initial … [Read more...] about AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 makes $100 loss at MSRP, says report