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The word is that Sony is instead pushing back its newest phone for a summer launch, part of an effort to dial back the frequency of phone releases give its Z3 more time in the limelight. Another indication this is the plan has been the lack of Xperia Z4 leaks, unlike the flood we’ve had from the HTC One M9. The only buzz has been this tidbit from a Bond movie script a recent Sony FCC filing that piqued some interest, but it appears to be for a mid-range device....

Last month, the UK National Health Service said that it would release its own coronavirus contact tracing app for iOS and Android, but without using the Apple and Google exposure notification framework. A new report from the Financial Times today says that the NHS has asked its developers to “investigate” switching to the Apple and Google standard. The report cites a contract between the NHSX digital innovation division and Zuhlke Engineering, an IT development firm based in Switzerland....

But while many employers have decided to make the switch to remote working permanent, others are encouraging employees to return to the office – either permanently, or as part of a ‘hybrid’ policy. According to a survey of more than 1,100 employees by software company Glean, return-to-office plans are creating problems, setbacks and a general sense of unease among workers who have become accustomed to the freedom of remote working over the past two years....

Furbo is a camera made specifically to spy on your dogs, talk to them, and dispense treats from your iPhone or Apple Watch. It connects to your Wi-Fi, which means you can control it remotely to watch, reward, and talk to your pets from wherever you are. Is it worth the cost of entry for the treat dispensing features alone, or are pet owners better off with a serious security camera solution?...

California-based audio accessory maker NYNE is getting ready to show off its latest line of bluetooth speakers, docks, and home audio products at CES next week, but for the past month I’ve already had the chance to play with one of its latest creations- the NB-250 water-resistant Bluetooth speaker. There is a ton of competition among Bluetooth speaker manufacturers, but a couple have been able to make their way to the top of the majority of recommendation lists, including our own....

If your iPhone often shares a pocket or purse with keys, coins, or other metal objects, you know the very real risk of scratching or chipping the beautiful glass screen. Screen protectors solve this problem, and some are able to absorb the damage if your iPhone drops face-down towards the ground. Today, we’re looking at rival iPhone 6 screen protectors called Alin Glass from Tylt ($30) and Impact Shield from Tech21 ($35)....

The latest nail in the coffin of League of Legends and the fiasco swirling around lay-offs and work culture at Tencent’s esports acquisition is the fact the company has been essentially requiring that employees undergo mandatory Riot Games arbitration for individual sexual harassment claims. The company has allegedly committed to eliminating this process for new staff, but only after existing litigation is done and dusted. The minds behind League of Legends, one of the most popular MOBAs and esports on the market currently, have been dealing with the blowback from allegations around a toxic workplace environment....

Communication between the electroencephalogram and the drone was made by a brain-computer interface which enables a person to use brainwaves to control a computer or other device. The software could be used on a notebook connected to the headset and also the robot. contestant Daniel Royer, a mechanical engineering student at the university of Florida in the United States said that “You start thinking and you hear that motor kick up and you know it kind of kicks you into a different mental state so you have to focus”....

Twelve South has sent us their just announced BassJump 2 portable subwoofer. The original BassJump’s focus was to be a subwoofer add-on to your MacBook Pro/Air speakers. The BassJump 2 is more of a software update, than hardware, but we figured we’d check out the full package to tell you if its a peripheral that deserves a spot on your desk. The BassJump 2 is available for $69, including free shipping and the new software....

Inbox Cube is a new innovative app that allows the user to easily navigate and find their emails and quick respond to them. It does this by separating your email into three different “cubes”: Emails, Attachments, and Contacts. Inbox Cube supports Gmail, iCloud, Yahoo!, AOL, and other generic IMAP accounts. It allows multiple email accounts which you are able to view separately. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/79432766] The Email Cube is where you’ll find your emails....

There are many ways to add HomeKit-connected lights to your home, allowing you to turn them on and off from your phone at a tap or with your voice using Siri. You can buy special Philips Hue bulbs, change wall switches with Lutron or Elgato, or plug in lamps to a smart plug socket. The Koogeek Smart Socket is a different approach to the same problem. It puts an adaptor between your existing light fitting and bulb....

Everyone has a favorite Riverdale character they wish they could hang out with all the time. Some of us relish the idea of solving mysteries with Betty and Jughead. Others would rather be plotting fabulous schemes with Cheryl at Thistlehouse. Why do we love the Riverdale teens so much? Because they’re fresh takes on familiar characters we all grew up with. Many of us also grew up with Harry Potter. Raise your hand if you ever spent a recess speculating which Hogwarts house you’d be sorted into, should you get one of those coveted telegrams....

The G30 is Wi-Fi enabled and is compatible with Alexa, so you can use the handy app to program vacuuming times or just ask Alexa to start cleaning your home. The app also programs your home with Smart Dynamic Navigation 2.0, a cool feature that implements a Z-shaped pathway instead of random pathing when cleaning. It also has Drop-proof Technology and an Anti-Collision Sensor to avoid large objects. When the vacuum powers on, it stays on for up to 100 minutes and only gets to a max of 56dB – arguably quieter than your dishwasher depending on your model....

AI and deep learning tools have been the secret sauce for self-driving car programs, endowing vehicles with the adaptability to face new challenges and learn from them. The most difficult of these challenges is what developer Motional calls “edge situations,” and when the goal is to build a safe robotaxi, identifying, and solving for these outliers is a technological imperative. To do this, Motional has developed its own Continuous Learning Framework, or CLF, that helps its vehicles get smarter with each mile they drive....

Apple has yet to provide a specific launch date for the Apple Watch, leaving its early 2015 timeframe and internal memo revealing a spring launch after Chinese New Year as the only information to go by in terms of a release date. A new report by Taiwan-based DigiTimes, however, suggests that the Apple Watch could launch sooner rather than later next year. According to DigiTimes, which has a hit-and-miss track record at reporting on Apple’s future product plans, chipmakers in Apple’s overseas supply chain are reportedly gearing up to begin production of the Apple Watch....

Here’s a look at some of the ways Sprout’s Reporting tools enable brands to make more informed business decisions. An Expanded Tag Report The Tag Report provides teams with a summary of inbound or outbound messages tagged from Compose and the Smart Inbox. This provides insight into message volume, brand sentiment, campaign success and subject matter. To build on the report’s core functionalities, the reporting squad rolled out two additional charts....

Earlier this summer, OtterBox announced their first entry into the smartphone battery charging case arena with the Resurgence series for iPhone 5 and 5s. The OtterBox Resurgence is a high-speed charging iPhone case with a 2,000 mAh battery and “military spec. drop protection”, according to OtterBox. Naturally, being an OtterBox case, the Resurgence focuses heavily on protection and durability, but it also boasts a few interesting battery features as well including high-speed and auto-stop charging....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker easily won the box office during its opening weekend, but still had by far the lowest debut in the sequel trilogy. Disney’s Star Wars renaissance got off to a rousing start back in 2015, when The Force Awakens rewrote the history books by earning $936.6 million domestically and $2 billion globally. The commercial hot streak continued the next two years, as both Rogue One and The Last Jedi crossed the $1 billion mark....

New set photos from Matt Reeves’ The Batman have given fans a fresh look at Robert Pattinson’s Batman costume. But the photos are missing a massive component that every Batman costume has in comics, TV, and films: the cape. The director of the highly anticipated DC movie unveiled a tease of the costume through a camera test. In the original footage, Pattinson was seen wearing a cape, which was only shown briefly, but still assuring fans of the iconic DC hero that the costume was coming with one....

On both phone tablet, Android 4.2 looks feels more polished than the previous version, it cleans up some niggling issues we’ve seen. It also provides an all-new interface for the camera, introduces an additional way to type using the native keyboard, helps to better unify the Android experience across phones tablets. Here are just a few of its new features. An improved camera The native Android camera app receives a complete interface overhaul in version 4....