“Nest has released a new software feature for its Wi-Fi connected cameras today that picks out key moments from recorded surveillance footage. It’s called Sightline and is available via the Nest app, appearing as a timeline underneath cameras’ live streams.”
Samsung offering free Gear VR to make up for the delayed Galaxy Note 7 launch in India
“Unless you’ve been completely off the grid, you’ve probably heard by now about Samsung issuing a global recall of their flagship Galaxy Note 7 to avoid any further risk of damage from battery explosions.”
Google’s Powerful Photo-Editing Software Is Now Free And Available For Download
“The Google Nik Collection is a powerful photo-editing software that originally cost a whopping USD$500 to purchase. The decision to make the desktop suite free comes as part of a larger shift that sees Google focusing on creating more applications for the mobile interface.”
Nest Gives Its Security Cameras Brains Using Google’s Computer Vision Software
“Nest is starting to give its security cameras the ability to understand the world. The Alphabet-owned smart home unit announced on Thursday that it would start incorporating deep learning software into its two security camera products. The software was built by fellow Alphabet company Google.”
Moto takes a jab at Samsung’s Note 7 recall. Hypocritical, much?
“It took them long enough, but the marketing heads at Motorola have finally realized that there’s some self-promotion potential in Samsung’s massive, and embarrassing, Note 7 recall.”
Apple eliminates headphone jack from iPhone 7: Harmful to your health?
“(CNN)Apple’s new iPhone 7 will ditch the ubiquitous headphone jack, senior vice president of marketing Phil Schiller announced Wednesday at the company’s keynote event in San Francisco.”
Lydia launches a good old plastic card to go beyond the peer-to-peer payment space
“French startup Lydia is launching a card so that you can spend your Lydia balance in every retailer that accepts MasterCard. You can trigger a lot of features in the app. In other words, you remain in control of your card, and not your bank.”
HTC tells us to ‘be edgier,’ new smartphones coming
“IFA 2016 is almost over, and we’ve seen some nifty gadgets ranging from the gorgeous Asus Zenwatch 3 to Acer’s crazy curved screen laptop. And with the upcoming unveiling of the LG V20 and the iPhone 7, HTC doesn’t want us to forget that they will also be announcing something very soon.”
Michael Kors’ giant Access smartwatches are here for your fashion needs
“Michael Kors has announced the availability of its new smartwatch line, dubbed Access. The new smartwatches, which were originally teased earlier this year, run Android Wear and come in two styles.”
What is Android fragmentation, and can Google fix it?
“Anyone who’s owned a non-Nexus Android phone is all too familiar with the update process (or, perhaps more accurately, the lack thereof).”
