“Google Lens is both a return to form for the search giant and a tantalizing glimpse into what lies ahead. Google’s early claim to fame was its ability to efficiently index the web and fetch search results quickly, bringing some much-needed organization to the chaotic early days of the internet.”
Ford adds Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to cars using over-the-air updates
“(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Friday it would delve into the growing arena of “over-the-air” software updates, adding Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to its Sync 3-equipped 2016 vehicles for the first time via a wireless software update.”
Old Windows PCs can stop WannaCry ransomware with new Microsoft patch
“Users of old Windows systems can now download a patch to protect them from this week’s massive ransomware attack. In a rare step, Microsoft published a patch for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows 8 — all of them operating systems for which it no longer provides mainstream support.”
Samsung removes ability to remap Bixby button on the S8 and S8 Plus
“It was only earlier this month that users found a way to remap the dedicated Bixby hardware button on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus to anything they wanted. Now, even before the two devices have hit consumers’ hands, Samsung have removed this functionality.”
Chrome now uses scroll anchoring to prevent those annoying page jumps
“The latest update to Google’s Chrome browser makes mobile browsing a bit easier and (hopefully) less frustrating. One of the most annoying things about browsing the web on a phone is that pages tend to jump while they are loading.”
Apple’s Clips app is social video editing that’s simple to a fault
“It was hard to know what to make of Clips at launch. Sure, Apple launches its own standalone apps from time to time, but it’s never offered up anything quite like this.”
Google’s fact check feature goes global and comes to Google Search
“We live in the age of fake news — both the really fake news that’s simply fake and the kind of news that some people like to call “fake” only because they don’t like hard facts.”
Massive Windows 10 Upgrade Has A Bigger Omission
“On the surface, Microsoft has started 2017 in style. Today it announced a massive new build of Windows 10 that is chock full of new features. But it has made a mess of the most important one… First the good news.”
How to get ADB and Fastboot utilities without installing the Android SDK
“You can now grab the current version of the Android platform tools directly from Google. Using adb and Fastboot to do things like flash an update or factory image to your Nexus or Pixel isn’t that hard. But it still involves using a command line, and potentially making a bit of a mess.”
Amazon is seeking FCC permission to conduct wireless technology tests
“Last week, Amazon.com filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission, seeking permission to run experiments on a number of frequency bands that might have some connection to the company’s work with delivery drones.”
