Technology news

• IFA 2019 wrap-up of phones, watches, and Chromebooks (MobileTechRoundup show #480)

  08-09-2019 23:41 via zdnet.com
  IFA was held in Berlin last week with news of new phones, improved foldable phones, new watches, and more. Kevin is also using a Galaxy S10e and has been very happy with the experience.
  
  Read more

• India's Chandrayaan-2 team may have located silent Vikram moon lander - CNET

  08-09-2019 21:00 via cnet.com
  The fate of India's lander is still cloaked in a moon mystery.
  
  Read more

• 8K FAQ: Our top questions about 8K answered by Samsung

  08-09-2019 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Recently we were invited to the Samsung QA Labs in New Jersey, to get a closer look at its new Q950R 8K QLED TV and get an in-depth explanation of how exactly how it uses an AI-based quantum processor to upscale content to 8K.The visit, while certainly educational, raised a number of questions about how many people actually want to buy 8K TVs. So, in the midst of metaphorically dissecting their TVs to help us understand what makes them tick, Samsung’s engineers also gave us the rundown on
  
  Read more

• Russia says Facebook, Google distributed political ads on election day

  08-09-2019 20:28
  Russian state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said tech giants Google and Facebookhad allowed political advertising during Sunday's regional elections despite being asked to ban such publicity.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• How to watch Peaky Blinders season 5, episode 4 online: free streaming in the UK or abroad

  08-09-2019 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The good just keeps on getting better and, with the drama dial being fully turned up this season, Peaky Blinders fans are understandably delighted with the latest crime series. You simply can't miss episode 4 and, with our guide on where to watch Peaky Blinders online (from absolutely anywhere), you won't have to miss a second of season 5.
  Episode four is called The Loop and don't worry if you're yet to catch up on the first three Peaky Blinders episodes (or, indeed, seasons 1 to 4) because we w
  
  Read more

• Giants vs Cowboys live stream: how to watch today's NFL football from anywhere

  08-09-2019 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The NFL is back and this weekend we’ll get to see the New York Giants face off against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in their 2019 regular season opener. There’s no reason to miss out on one of the league’s longest standing rivalries and this guide will tell you exactly how to get a Giants vs Cowboys live stream regardless of where in the world you are.
  This will be the 117th time the Cowboys and Giants have met on the field and as many of their games do, this weekend&
  
  Read more

• Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev live stream: how to watch US Open men's final 2019 online

  08-09-2019 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When Federer and Djokovic fell early, the 2019 US Open tennis tournament seemed to be Rafael Nadal's for the taking. But after Serena's shock loss yesterday, it feels like anything is possible for Daniil Medvedev today. It should be a memorable men's final at Flushing Meadows and you can see the outcome of this one by following our guide to getting a Nadal vs Medvedev live stream today.
  There's no denying that Rafa Nadal is the hot favorite to take the fourth US Open crown of his career. His las
  
  Read more

• Galaxy Fold's plastic screen wasn't its only undoing - CNET

  08-09-2019 19:01 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Flimsy design is a death sentence for foldable phones.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Motorola will make a stand with premium 5G phones - CNET

  08-09-2019 18:50 via cnet.com
  Now known for budget devices, the phone maker is ready to make a dive back into the high-end race.
  
  Read more

• US Open live stream: how to watch the tennis finals online from anywhere

  08-09-2019 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We're in to the last day of what's been a fiery US Open, full of shocks and surprises - but the last tennis major of the 2019 season isn't over yet. The last two standing in the men's draw are ready to do battle and so we've compiled this handy guide for getting a US Open live stream online or on TV, no matter where you are in the world.On the men's side, Rafael Nadal is the clear favorite to add to his previous three titles here. He got past the relatively unknown Matteo Berrettini in the semis
  
  Read more

• 6 interesting new phones you have to see now - CNET

  08-09-2019 18:48 via cnet.com
  From phones that bend and flip to devices stacked with cameras. Here are the best newly launched phones.
  
  Read more

• Redesigned Galaxy Fold fixes past mistakes: What's different about Samsung's foldable phone - CNET

  08-09-2019 18:47 via cnet.com
  Samsung made major improvements to the design of its first foldable phone after the Fold suffered screen breakages that delayed its sale.
  
  Read more

• Apple tipped to reopen its flagship NYC store when the iPhone 11 goes on sale

  08-09-2019 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In case you haven't already heard, it's going to be a big week for Apple: on Tuesday we're expecting the company to unveil the new iPhone 11 handsets for 2019, the Apple Watch 5, and maybe a few more goodies as well.Ahead of the launch event, a few late rumors have reached our ears – namely that the iPhone 11 will be available to preorder on September 13, and go on sale on September 20. That would match the schedule from previous years.And "a personal familiar with the matter" told AppleIn
  
  Read more

• iPad OS release date, features and public beta details

  08-09-2019 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iPadOS public beta has officially launched with a host of new features that from Apple that make your iPad distinct from an iPhone running iOS 13, and we've now had the first beta of 13.1 as well.We have a list of the best iPadOS features you'll be able to experience in public beta 1 and 2. Sure, there are shared a lot of changes. After all, it "builds on the same foundation as iOS," according to Apple, but expect iPadOS to grow more into its own operating system over time.iPadOS brings a va
  
  Read more

• New iPad Pro 2019: what we want to see

  08-09-2019 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iPad Pro range is the pinnacle of premium tablet hardware, and each new year brings a new generation of the slates with new improvements and upgrades – it’s unlikely 2019 will be an exception, so we’re expecting to see new iPad Pros soon.Apple is going to have a hard time keeping its premium slates relevant, thanks to Samsung doing its best to provide competition in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, and it’s also a pivotal year for the iPad Pro slates, with the r
  
  Read more

• iOS 13 beta, release date and feature list

  08-09-2019 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iOS 13 will soon be here to change up how you use your iPhone, and the latest news suggests we'll hear about when you'll be able to download it in the coming days.We've been testing the public beta since late June, so we've now got a clear idea of how the new software will work. We also have a complete list of iOS 13's features below so you can decide whether you want to get the iOS 13 public beta now or wait for the final version. The exact release date for iOS 13 is likely to come alongsi
  
  Read more

• watchOS 6 update release date, compatibility, news and features

  08-09-2019 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has confirmed that watchOS 6 is the next version of the company's wearable software – and it will likely be coming to your Apple Watch by the end of 2019.September 10 is the new iPhone launch date, and we're expecting to hear about the new Apple Watch 5 at the show as well as the release date for watchOS 6.The biggest upgrade coming in the software refresh is the fact you'll have an App Store directly on your wrist. You'll be able to cycle through apps to download on your Apple Watch
  
  Read more

• IFA 2019 made me realize that tech may be stagnating

  08-09-2019 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Before heading to IFA 2019 – my first time – I kept hearing people tell me that it's the "CES of Europe". I took that at face value, didn't really have a reason to doubt it. I know that CES is this huge tech show where all the biggest brands show off a bunch of radical products that will probably never see the light of day, but still manage to spark the imagination of the tech world. And, while there were some decent products out there – the Lenovo Yoga C940, for instance,
  
  Read more

• Apple Watch 5 release date, price, news and rumors

  08-09-2019 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Apple Watch 5 may be the next smartwatch that adorns your wrist as it's set to launch on September 10 alongside the new iPhone family.It's not guaranteed to launch so soon, but rumors suggest we'll hear about the Apple Watch Series 5 in the coming days. Currently, the Apple Watch holds the title of the best selling smartwatch, and a version of it adorns wrists all over the world - but it's still not perfect. The Apple Watch 4 is the company's most elegant device yet - it sits near the t
  
  Read more

• Apple's iPhone 11 challenge: Making modest upgrades sound like must-haves - CNET

  08-09-2019 17:45 via cnet.com
  The iPhone 11 may look a lot like the iPhone XS and X.
  
  Read more

• Chandrayaan-2 team may have located silent Vikram moon lander - CNET

  08-09-2019 17:40 via cnet.com
  The fate of India's lander is still cloaked in a moon mystery.
  
  Read more

• John Deere's smart lawn tractor tracks every inch of grass and makes garden chores fun

  08-09-2019 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You may not know this, but you’re being tracked – and not always in a bad way. Cookies in your browser track your web visits and then pop up relevant ads on Facebook. You could call it a feature more than a bug in terms of technological advancements. Your car is also tracking your whereabouts using GPS, and that Fitbit watch knows where you run each morning.Tracking has become part of life, and it makes sense that this has finally spilled over to the world of lawn care. Recently, I t
  
  Read more

• Google Home Assistant can help you digital detox from your phone and sleep better - CNET

  08-09-2019 16:00 via cnet.com
  Don't get distracted by your phone again.
  
  Read more

• Wu-Tang Clan Hulu series brings da ruckus to a monumental origin story - CNET

  08-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Review: The first three episodes of the must-watch drama series Wu-Tang: American Saga are streaming now. It's Batman Begins for Wu-Tang.
  
  Read more

• Get ready for MacOS Catalina now - CNET

  08-09-2019 15:00 via cnet.com
  Catalina is coming from Apple this fall, but you can start making preparations for it now.
  
  Read more

• Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a wildly underrated car movie - Roadshow

  08-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  There are a lot of parallels between Tucker in the 1940s and Tesla today, so kick back and enjoy it.
  
  Read more

• Jeep Grand Cherokee stays the course for 2020 - Roadshow

  08-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Jeep's stalwart SUV continues into 2020 with minimal changes.
  
  Read more

• iPhone 11, Apple Watch 5: The final rumors - CNET

  08-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Your cheat sheet for Apple's September 10th event with the most plausible rumors about the next iPhone and Apple Watch.
  
  Read more

• Gmail now lets you block images on your iPhone and iPad. Here's how - CNET

  08-09-2019 14:00 via cnet.com
  Google's mail service can also scan images for suspicious content before you see them.
  
  Read more

• Apple store veteran: We're like car salesmen or Best Buy employees now

  08-09-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  As Apple places more and more emphasis on services, is it putting more and more emphasis on store employees selling add-ons? A current store employee says it's so.
  
  Read more

• 5 of the best smartphones announced at IFA 2019

  08-09-2019 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now that IFA 2019 is over, we can pore over all the announcements from one of the world’s biggest annual tech events. There were a few new phones announced from some of the biggest companies like Samsung, Nokia and Motorola, and a returning foldable face that we first heard of almost five months ago.There’s a prevailing theme among the IFA 2019 smartphones – they’re all at the cheaper end of the market. This is no MWC 2019 (an annual show with more of a smartphones focus)
  
  Read more

• Save up to £250 with these Sky TV deals with Sky Sports and Cinema bundle options

  08-09-2019 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What do you mean you've not sorted a Sky TV deal yet to get your Sky Sports fix? Not to worry, as the fantastic deal from earlier in the summer has made a late comeback. Better yet, it comes with loads of entertainment TV shows and channels and even Sky Cinema. Not bothered about Sky Sports? Not a problem as you can get the Sky entertainment package with just Sky Cinema and still get a big discount on those monthly bills.We've also found an incredible Sky broadband and TV bundle on the supe
  
  Read more

• F1 live stream: how to watch the Italian Grand Prix 2019 online from anywhere

  08-09-2019 13:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Qualifying may have been an oddity, but that won't matter to the Formula 1 drivers when they line up on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix today. Can Charles Leclerc find another winning performance at Ferrari's home GP after taking pole? Watch an F1 live stream of the Italian Grand Prix using this guide to find out.
  The 2019 F1 season has reached Italy - can Ferrari make up points on its home soil? Mercedes currently leads with 471 points and Ferrari follows with 326, followed by Red Bull Raci
  
  Read more

• Take a ride through Tokyo's past at the Railway Museum - CNET

  08-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  From huge steam powered monsters to sleek and speedy shinkansen, Tokyo's Railway Museum shows off Japan's history and love of trains. Here's a look inside.
  
  Read more

• Rad Power's RadRunner is the compact cargo bike you want - CNET

  08-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Starting at $1,299, the rugged little e-bike has a lot of charm and a lot of accessories.
  
  Read more

• From steam to speed: The trains of Tokyo's Railway Museum - CNET

  08-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  Bullet trains and steam locomotives of Japan's past at Tokyo's Railway Museum.
  
  Read more

• 5G gets much-needed jolt at IFA 2019: Cheaper devices and more chips - CNET

  08-09-2019 13:00 via cnet.com
  You have to shell out a grand to get a 5G phone today, but that could change soon.
  
  Read more

• Save up to 50% on NOW TV's Entertainment pass box sets with our exclusive offer

  08-09-2019 12:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Our exclusive NOW TV deal is offering savings of up to 50% on the box set-stuffed Entertainment package. You can't get a bigger saving than this anywhere else this week.A NOW TV Sky Entertainment pass would usually set you back £7.99 a month (and it's going up to £8.99 next month too). But we've got three exclusive offers for new NOW TV customers. The longer sub you sign up for, the bigger the discount you can get. You can save 40% on a two month pass, 45% on four months or get 50% o
  
  Read more

• Android 10: 8 of the best features and how to use them - CNET

  08-09-2019 12:00 via cnet.com
  Android 10 is full of new features.
  
  Read more

• AMD – you were supposed to be the chosen one! Don’t turn to the dark side to beat Intel

  08-09-2019 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Maybe it’s the fact that IFA 2019 has finally melted my brain, but I’ve been thinking a lot about the processor war between AMD and Intel, and how it apes a certain space-bound series of films set in a galaxy far, far away.While it’s a bit too easy (and simplistic) to paint Intel as the big bad Empire, and AMD as the plucky Rebel Alliance that wants to overthrow Team Blue's tyranny, I don’t think AMD’s story – for the moment at least – resembles the orig
  
  Read more

• Drowning in tabs? Here's how to make Google Chrome work for you

  08-09-2019 11:41 via zdnet.com
  It's so easy to keep on opening tabs only to find yourself cast adrift in an ocean of webpages, not able to navigate yourself back to the information you need.
  
  Read more

• Your phone powers a personal movie theater you wear on your face - CNET

  08-09-2019 11:30 via cnet.com
  This pair of prototype glasses is like Google Glass, minus the creep factor.
  
  Read more

• Following Galaxy Fold release, Huawei's foldable Mate X phone could sell in October - CNET

  08-09-2019 11:00 via cnet.com
  Suffering a delay, the Mate X may soon have the 5G support and apps it needs to compete against Samsung's $2,000 foldable phone.
  
  Read more

• Think your iPhone is safe from hackers? That’s what they want you to think…

  08-09-2019 08:00
  Forget Apple’s much-vaunted iOS safeguards – attackers have been quietly breaking and entering for yearsWhenever there’s something that some people value, there will be a marketplace for it. A few years ago, I spent a fascinating hour with a detective exploring the online marketplaces that exist in the so-called “dark web” (shorthand for the parts of the web you can only get to with a Tor browser and some useful addresses). The marketplaces we were interested in wer
  
  Read more

• New tech to help disabled people

  08-09-2019 08:00
  Latest developments in the pipeline for those struggling with mobility, sight, hearing or speechNine years ago, David Mzee was left paralysed by a gymnastics accident and told he would never walk again. Last week, he competed in a charity run during which he walked 390 metres, thanks to an experimental treatment that uses electrical stimulation of the spinal cord to rejuvenate dormant circuits in patients whose spinal breaks are not complete. Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• The best slow cookers you can buy in 2019

  08-09-2019 07:00
  
  For light bites, big breakfasts, pot roasts and puddings, slow cooking is fast becoming a smart way to prep meals. Here's five of the best
  
  Read more

• The best new tech from the IFA 2019 showfloor

  08-09-2019 07:00
  
  Our best in show product edit from the Berlin expo features Walkmans, flip phones and Braun speakers alongside e-scooters and dry cleaning cupboards. Which does beg the question: what year is this?
  
  Read more

• How London skyscrapers are being redesigned to protect cyclists

  08-09-2019 07:00
  
  New guidelines from the City of London Corporation say the next generation of skyscrapers need to reduce the effect of wind on the ground
  
  Read more

• How does going vegan help save the planet? Here are the facts

  08-09-2019 07:00
  
  Food is one of the biggest contributors to our environmental footprints – and animal products are the worst culprits. Here's how much carbon cutting down can save
  
  Read more

• Boris Johnson's Brexit strategy is straight out of Nixon's Cold War playbook

  08-09-2019 07:00
  
  Game theory can teach us a lot about Johnson's Brexit negotiating strategy
  
  Read more

Follow @TechnologyUKnws on Twitter!