Google might be working on a standalone AR headset

Now that commercial VR experiences are finally picking up in popularity and receiving wider acceptance and adoption, it seems like a pretty opportune time to start pushing the boundaries further with augmented reality as well. While definitely not a new concept, AR is still mostly confined to labs, specialized use cases and only a few really rare and/or professional grade hardware offers, like Microsoft's HoloLens or the Magic Leap One. That could all change pretty soon, since industry insiders claim that Google is working on some AR hardware of its own. As far as rumors go, the device...

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Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 2 get new updates

A couple of Nokia-branded HMD smartphones have started getting new updates. The devices in question are the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 2, and the updates they are getting include Android security fixes for the month of May. The Nokia 8 Sirocco update - which is currently hitting units in India - weighs in at 82.5MB, while the size of the Nokia 2 update - which is rolling out in both India and the US - is 88MB. The change-log only says May patch, so it's reasonable to assume nothing else is included. OTA roll out happen in phases, so be patient if your unit hasn't received the update...

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Google Duplex AI software will inform callee the call is being recorded

Google's demo of Duplex AI calling system at this year's IO conference kicked up a storm, and it's refusing to settle down. First there were questions on the deceiving nature in which the AI system talks. Google answered those questions by confirming the AI calling system would identify itself as a software so there's no confusion. Then came concerns about the line being recorded. According to a new Bloomberg report, the company - at its weekly TGIF staff meeting - confirmed that Duplex will inform the person on the other end that the call is being recorded. This assumes...

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Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) gets quietly listed on official website

Huawei has made sort of a habit out of quietly revealing its new Y-family devices, without any announcement or fanfare. While we do get that there's not a lot to rave about the Y5 Prime (2018), a little heads-up would still be nice, since we do like to stay on top of things. Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) Anyway, the Y5 Prime (2018) is a relatively compact handset, measuring 146.5 x 70.9 x 8.3mm and tipping the scale at 142 grams. Inside that frame, Huawei managed to fit a 5.45-inch HD+ display. Naturally, of the trendy extra-tall variety. Under the hood, you get 2GB of RAM and 16GB...

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Samsung Galaxy J4 full specs, photos and pricing leak

The Samsung Galaxy J4 and Galaxy J6 have been sticking to a pretty standard leak and rumor scenario so far. After a few benchmark listings and support page leaks, the two devices popped-up on a certification website, as well. So, it's pretty clear that the Korean giant is flushing out its budget lineup for 2018 even further. Samsung Galaxy J45.5"1280x720Super AMOLEDExynos 7570Mali T720 MP12/3GB RAM16/32GB ROMAndroid 8.0 (Samsung Exp 9.0)MicroSD up to 256GBRear 13MP f/1.9Front 5MP + flash3000 mAhUAH 4799 = IDR ±2,600,000#Samsung #GalaxyJ4— 📱 🖥️ 🇮🇩...

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Google Home now lets you navigate touch-tone menus during calls

Just yesterday, we told you that Google Home can now play content from Play Movies &TV, and today, it has come to light that another feature feature has been added to the smart speaker: ability to navigate touch-tone menus. Yes, those "if ... then press [number]' menus that businesses usually have in place for their customers. Now you can just say "Okay Google, press [number]," and the speaker will do the needful. See the feature in action in the video below: Google Home got the hands-free calling feature last year. The company took its sweet time, but its good to see the tough-tone...

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BlackBerry Keyone gets May update, Oreo coming soon

A new update recently started rolling out the BlackBerry Keyone. It's basically a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of May. Currently, the update is hitting the unlocked units, so those who carrier models will have to wait for some time. Moving on, if you've been waiting for the Oreo update, there's good news: the update is set to arrive soon. At-least Rogers in Canada has updated its software update schedule to reflect this. Agreed, an exact date or month isn't yet available, but it's still better than having no information at all. Source | Via 1...

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Honor Play 7 announced - 18:9 panel on a very tight budget

Amid all the commotion around the Huawei Honor 10 and it's May 15 launch event, some less spectacular Honor news appears to have slipped under the radar. A new entry-level Honor Play 7 was unveiled on the local Chinese market, with an impressively low MSRP of CNY 599, or just shy of $95. Of course, pricing outside of Honor's local market will likely be a bit higher. But even so, there appears to be quite a bit of value crammed in the affordable Play 7 package. For one, there is a 5.45-inch, 1440 x 720 pixel display, in the new and trendy, extra-tall 18:9 aspect ratio. The FullView...

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