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Apple unveils an Amazon Echo competitor

The speaker , while expected by some industry watchers, marked Apple's first new product announcement since the Apple Watch in September 2014. " Apple has been clever in holding out on its own launch", he said. It has six built-in microphones - allowing users to control it from across a room. Apple wants the HomePod to be hard to classify. Internally, the Apple HomePod boasts of a seven-speaker array of tweeters located to the bottom of its cylindrical enclosure.

OnePlus 5 vs. OnePlus 3T

There are also special events planned in London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Helsinki, and Copenhagen on June 21 where one can buy the OnePlus 5 . The OnePlus 2 saw the arrival of Oxygen OS and a more boxy design, but again the phone stood out in the crowd.

OnePlus 5 vs. OnePlus 3T
OnePlus 5 rivals the Samsung Galaxy S8 in the fast charging game

Ever since OnePlus introduced its rapid charging Dash Charge on the OnePlus 3 it's been setting the standard for quick top-me-ups. These could be the best cameras in any Galaxy smartphone. OnePlus has revealed the price of the OnePlus 5 in the worldwide markets, but it has still not launched in India . Essentially, this allows for the most convenient reading environment on the phone, one that has the least strain on your eyes and is achieved but suitably adjusting the color, ...

OnePlus 5 rivals the Samsung Galaxy S8 in the fast charging game
Smarter Siri and More Updates Arriving with iOS 11

Apple this week also launched an updated App Store that adds original editorial features, a "Today" tab for daily announcements about new features, and other new tabs for Games, Apps and Updates. Also, in the former case contacts can connect when in range, in the latter they first have to be nearby (close to you, in your home) to connect. "We will share more details when iOS 11 releases ".

Smarter Siri and More Updates Arriving with iOS 11
Apple WWDC 2017: The 5 Biggest Announcements

While the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature was all of the talk of iOS 11, there were quite a few other features and functions that Apple talked about for the upcoming iOS. Control Center Changes- We thought if we were talking about iOS 11 details, we would mention the Control Center . The new functionality promises to save you the hassle of scouring your home for the password to your home Wi-Fi router.

Apple aims to 'reinvent home music' with HomePod smart speaker

Amazon and Google both have their policies for dealing with demands for data on the Echo and the Home. Until Apple improves Siri to the point it can be in the same playing field as Alexa and Google Assistant , the HomePod is just a very nice but expensive $350 speaker.

Apple aims to 'reinvent home music' with HomePod smart speaker
Is Apple Ready To Unveil Smart Speaker?

Apple's Kevin Lynch speaks about the Apple Watch announcement of new products at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif., Monday, June 5, 2017 . They can use the money instantly to send to someone, make purchases using Apple Pay in stores, apps and on the web, or transfer it from Apple Pay Cash to their bank account.

Is Apple Ready To Unveil Smart Speaker?
Apple's new iPhones 'Do Not Disturb' drivers with notifications

Affected devices include the iPhone 5, released in 2012, and the iPhone 5c, released in 2013. A new voice will be introduced in Siri with iOS 11 update . The feature will be part of Apple's iOS 11 , slated to come out in the fall, and will withhold any notifications while the phone is connected to a vehicle via Bluetooth or a cable.

Apple's new iPhones 'Do Not Disturb' drivers with notifications
Apple unveils 'HomePod' speaker, first new product in years

But I did notice the HomePod was able fill a large room very well and sounded great no matter what angle I was listening from, which Apple says is possible because the HomePod is smart enough to intelligently tune itself and balance the audio to match any room or position you put it in.

Apple unveils 'HomePod' speaker, first new product in years
WWDC 2017: Apple introduces smart compact music speaker

The new iOS 11 will be rolled out later this year and will bring a slew of new features to iMessage in iCloud person-to-person payments with Apple Pay, Siri enhancements, and more. Ahead of Apple's launch, the competition has upgraded their speakers with support for making voice calls, while Amazon's gained a touchscreen. This year's developers conference will be the first since 2013 to introduce new hardware.

Apple debuts HomePod speaker to bring Siri into the living room

HomePod also doubles as a smart home hub, the latest HomeKit-friendly hub besides the Apple TV (and your iOS device). Since the launch of the Echo and Google Home , it has been suggested Apple's own assistant has fallen behind its rivals in the virtual assistant space.

Apple debuts HomePod speaker to bring Siri into the living room

Apple is using artificial intelligence to carve out new features

So far, the Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac offerings have been covered. The new feature, which will be part of iOS 11 , is an automatic setting that will come with the operating system upgrade. Apple appears poised to unveil a voice-activated, internet-connected speaker that would create a new digital pipeline into people's homes. The tech giant may also give details about the "Files" app, which is expected to allows users to browse through files within devices using iOS 11 .

Apple is using artificial intelligence to carve out new features
Apple adds new MacBooks, iMacs and the 'all-powerful' iMac Pro

Not only that, but you can option it with a 27-inch 5K display and AMD's new Radeon Vega GPU. Those interested can add the tablet to their existing or start a new T-Mobile ONE service plan for just $20 a month. Apple also announced some upgrades to the beloved MacBook line, which has always been a hit with creative entrepreneurs and small business owners alike.

Button's F1 return gets off to a mixed start at Monaco GP

But weather delays on Saturday pushed qualifying late into the day, giving Hildebrand only one shot at making the cutoff. A lack of experience may cost him on the biggest day of U.S. And the significance of the #40 on Veach's vehicle? He has no plans to emulate Alonso in IndyCar - but would consider other options. "Just stay on the lead lap.' Basically, it doesn't really matter where you start, as long as your auto feels good", he said.

UK slams US over Manchester attack intelligence leak

MANCHESTER, England British police hunted on Wednesday for potential accomplices who may have helped Salman Abedi build the bomb that killed 22 people in a crowded concert hall in Manchester and who could be ready to kill again. Mrs May said: "The work undertaken throughout the day has revealed that it is a possibility we can not ignore that there is a wider group of individuals linked to this attack".

Trump budget slams safety-net programs for poor

Trump's budget, like any other proposed by a president in recent years, is more of a statement of his priorities and policy beliefs than a document expected to approved as-is by Congress. A stronger economy also implies fewer people will need "economic stabilization" programs like food stamps , unemployment insurance, and health-care subsidies (setting aside for a moment that Trump's budget would already cut many of these services).

Trump budget slams safety-net programs for poor
Microsoft Confirms Specs And Price Of New Surface Pro

But it doesn't look like Microsoft wanted to redesign the tablet practically at all. He did indicate that this refresh would also include new Surface Pen's and keyboards. In spite of that, the most obvious technological development of Microsoft's new Surface Pro will be in the processor department. The pen has double a number of supported pressure levels, allowing you to more accurately draw or write on your new Surface Pro .

Microsoft Confirms Specs And Price Of New Surface Pro
Virus attack is a wake-up call for business

Most similar viruses rely on humans to spread by tricking them into clicking on an attachment harbouring the attack code. Even if North Korea isn't responsible, it's a wake-up call. The virus has also impacted computers running Windows Vista and Windows 7 whose owners had blocked the security updates. Its initial goal by the NSA was to gain access to computers used by terrorists and enemy states, but unfortunately, the hackers behind the cyber attack saw this as an opportunity for misuse.

China's banking regulator to step up protection after cyber attack

We increasingly are among the first responders to attacks on the internet. The WannaCry ransomware program takes advantage of flaws in unpatched copies of some versions of Windows, especially Windows XP. Researchers at security firm CheckPoint examined WannaCrypt and said that the criminals behind it may not even be able to decrypt your files. More than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries have been affected, with Russia, Ukraine, India and Taiwan among the worst hit.

Pirated Windows is a risky bet, says security company

The WannaCry ransomware has already infected hundreds of thousands of Windows computers across the world, and as the world is recovering from fiasco, security experts are also looking into what caused so many systems to be compromised so fast.

Cyber attack 'wake-up call for governments — Microsoft chief

The countries, including India, were hit by what is believed to be the biggest-ever recorded cyber attack on Friday with investigators looking for those behind the hack that affected systems at banks, hospitals and government agencies globally, media reports said .

WannaCry Ransomware: Microsoft Calls Out NSA For 'Stockpiling' Vulnerabilities

A temporary fix slowed the spread, but new versions of the virus have been unleashed. The success of WannaCry, at least as far as rapid distribution is concerned, has proved to cybercriminals there are many vulnerable systems on enterprise networks that can be targeted through old exploits.

WannaCry Ransomware: Microsoft Calls Out NSA For 'Stockpiling' Vulnerabilities
Here's the latest on the ongoing WannaCrypt global cyber attack

On Monday, the opposition Labour Party said Prime Minister Theresa May's response to the crisis had been poor and her government was to blame for failing to invest to keep the service secure. The malicious software has infected more than 75,000 computers in 99 countries worldwide on Friday, a lot of them concentrated in Russia, Ukraine and Taiwan, according to Dutch cyber security company Avast Software BV.

HTC U11 hands-on: Taking on the Galaxy S8 in style

And yes, there won't be a near bezel-less display on the front, unlike other flagships. We must agree that squeezing the metal frame to capture images looks quite intuitive. And it could be a very compelling option for Android fans looking to separate themselves from the pack and carry an original handset as opposed to the Galaxy S8 we now see everywhere.

HTC U11 hands-on: Taking on the Galaxy S8 in style
Microsoft making mobile connection with Windows update

Basically this feature will essentially be a visual timeline of what apps you're working on in your PC. As with other Windows 10 updates, this will be free for existing Windows 10 users. An extra frill showcased at Build was the Windows Story Remix application. One demonstration during Build showed how an office worker might use Cortana on a living room speaker to get everyday tasks done with simple voice commands, like posting updates to the company's workplace chatroom, getting ...

Microsoft making mobile connection with Windows update
500M Windows 10 devices, half of 2018 goal

This makes popular web browsers such as Google Chrome , Firefox and Opera not qualified for the Windows Store unless they re-code the core of their entire browser. Similar to the iOS released by Apple, Microsoft wants to make a controlled product out of it. Microsoft also revealed that as a new developer on-ramp to Office 365, the company was now allowing any developer to publish apps for Microsoft Teams.

Nintendo Switch sales reach 2.74m within 2 months

Nintendo says that it expects to sell an additional 10 million Switch consoles in fiscal 2017. Over the last 12 months, Nintendo has boosted its net profit by five times , earning around $4.4 billion in revenue. Hardware limitations haven't stopped them in the past, I'm sure if anyone can design around them for VR then Nintendo can. The scale of the Switch's success in March surprised the market, analysts said, given that the launch missed the year-end holiday season, Nintendo's ...

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