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Digital assistants hone skills to deliver the news

Rob Lever, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 12:47 PM

Devices such as Amazon's Alexa-powered speakers, Google Home and Apple HomePod are increasingly delivering news flashes and summaries, and giving users the option to get more in-depth news, just by asking. Read more »

Four cameras? Samsung sets new Galaxy device launch

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 12:46 PM

The invitation offered few details but the mention of "4x fun" led to speculation the about a new smartphone with four cameras or possibly a foldable handset. Read more »

Apple Watch sports new design, health features

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 13 05:01 PM

The smartwatches are able to detect hard falls, and an electrical heart rate sensor can take an electrocardiogram. Read more »

iPhone X sequels set for debut, here's what to expect

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 10:05 AM

Apple will unveil its 2018 iPhones the Steve Jobs Theater in California at 10 a.m. Wednesday US time (1 a.m. Thursday in Manila). Read more »

Google Pixel 3 smartphones expected in Oct. 9 event

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 08:43 AM

The update to the Pixel line-up would also come on the heels of an Apple event next week that is likely to star new iPhone models. Read more »

Snoring partner? There's a tech fix for that

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 04 08:48 AM

Long-suffering partners of snorers can seek relief from technology, too, with earbuds from startup QuietOn -- founded by two former Nokia engineers -- generating white noise to drown out unwelcome nasal outbursts. Read more »

Tech nostalgia on show with instant cameras, turntables

Daphne Rousseau, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 04 09:37 AM

The 'new trends' section of the fair, which often showcases upcoming Christmas-season blockbusters, is dominated by a stand belonging to Polaroid, the household-name camera firm that not so long ago appeared near death. Read more »

iPhone X sequels coming with larger screens, more colors: report

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 30 10:44 AM

Apple is planning a 6.5-inch iPhone X successor, as well as a cheaper and more colorful 6.1-inch model. The two could support 2 SIM cards at once, Bloomberg reported. Read more »

AI to seep further into everyday life at Berlin's tech fair

Daphne Rousseau, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 29 12:04 PM

Samsung, through a new connected speaker, Home Galaxy, equipped to respond to spoken commands, may send its voice assistant Bixby into battle with Google's Assistant, Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri for dominance of living rooms and kitchens. Read more »

Startup delivers groceries in self-driving cars

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 28 07:36 AM

AutoX services will kick off this month in parts of the California city of San Jose in a partnership with e-commerce company GrubMarket.com which sources food from producers as well as retail shops such as Amazon-owned Whole Foods. Read more »

Nova 3, iPhone X camera shootout: Does pricier mean better?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 21 06:29 PM

Shenzhen-based Huawei, which recently surpassed Apple to become the second largest smartphone maker in the world after Samsung, is touting the 24 and 12 megapixel lenses on the Nova 3. Read more »

Huawei Nova 3 review: Quiet power in a loud shell

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 18 10:13 AM

The Nova 3 is the flagship phone for consumers who don't want to pay big money and don't want to feel shortchanged after.  Read more »

Samsung seeks sales boost with Galaxy Note 9

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 10 08:26 AM

Boosting the power and the price, Samsung hopes to win back customers in the competitive market.  Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 touts more power, juice in a familiar shell

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 12:18 AM

Samsung on Thursday unveiled the Galaxy Note 9, hoping to lure consumers with improved cameras, a larger battery and a souped up stylus inside a familiar glass and metal shell. Read more »

Chinese tech 'wolf' Huawei stalks Apple and Samsung

Dan Martin, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 07 12:10 PM

Despite being essentially barred from the critical US market, Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world's number 2 smartphone maker in the second quarter of this year and has market leader Samsung in its sights. Read more »

Easy as Pie: Google reveals name of Android 9

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 09:12 AM

Artificial intelligence is the headline feature of Android 9 Pie, wherein the system adapts battery allocation and screen brightness based on how the device is used, Google said. Read more »

Nova 3i review: Midrange looker with little compromise

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 04:03 PM

As with all mid-range phones, the compromises surface with daily use. Fortunately for the 2018 version of the Nova series, these are not as obvious, especially if the user is not coming from an Android flagship that is triple, even quadruple the price. Read more »

Streaming giant Deezer raises $186 million

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 03 08:20 AM

The cash injection takes Deezer's valuation past the one billion euro mark, it said. Read more »

LOOK BACK: Apple's road to a $1 trillion enterprise

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 03 08:21 AM

The California-based company born of a friendship between Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs is credited with giving rise to smartphone lifestyles and "apps" for nearly everything. Read more »

Samsung unveils 'unbreakable,' folding smartphone display

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 10:15 AM

Samsung and Huawei are racing to be first in the market with a flexible display smartphone. Read more »