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Minecraft Earth builds on the real world with augmented reality

Michael Irving May 19, 2019

Augmented reality (AR) technology has come a long way since Pokémon Go launched in 2016, and now one of the biggest games of the last decade is joining the ranks. Microsoft has announced Minecraft Earth, an upcoming mobile game that brings the blocky construction set into the real world.

Minecraft Earth is a new augmented reality mobile game from Microsoft, which brings the blocky construction ...

Mobile Technology

Google I/O 2019: Artificial intelligence and Android Q lead Google's software updates

David Nield May 7, 2019

As it does every year, Google has used its I/O developer event to showcase some of the software upgrades coming to its products over the next 12 months – there was a heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as news on more features coming to Android Q.

Google has revealed more about the upcoming Android Q update

Mobile Technology

The first Android Q beta is available now for Pixel phones

David Nield March 13, 2019

The full launch of Android Q is still a way off, but today Google pushed out the first beta version of the mobile OS, which will work on any Pixel phone – and while the big headline features are still to come, we've got some early pointers about what the next version of Android is going to bring.

The first Android Q beta brings improvements in security and privacy

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London startup debuts Pro1 slider smartphone in Barcelona

Paul Ridden February 28, 2019

What's old is new. While companies like Samsung and Huawei race to bring modern folding phones to market, UK-based F(x)tec is focusing its efforts on another blast from the past – the slide-out keyboard. The startup's Pro1 smartphone has been launched at Mobile World Congress 2019.

Bringing back a blast from the Android smartphone past: F(x)tec has launched the Pro1 with slide-out ...

Automotive

Polestar 2 aims to take on the Tesla Model 3 with Android-based UI

Loz Blain January 25, 2019

Volvo's Tesla-hunting electric offshoot Polestar has opened up a demonstration website for the user interface it plans to run on the upcoming Polestar 2. Based on Android, it'll include the Google Assistant, Google Play Store and whatever apps you like. Plus, it seems to want to be fun, too.

The Polestar 2, sized and priced to compete with Tesla's Model 3

Digital Cameras

DSLR lenses can be mounted to this 4G-connected Android camera

Paul Ridden November 5, 2018

Why carry a dedicated camera around these days when your phone can take care of most moment capture needs? Chinese photographic equipment maker Yongnuo has revealed the YN450, a smartphone-like mirrorless camera that runs Android and is compatible with Canon camera lenses.

The YN450 has a large CMOS sensor and supports the mounting of Canon lenses

Home Entertainment

Nebula Capsule II projector crams portability and affordability into soda can-sized package

Rich Haridy October 29, 2018

The Nebula Capsule II from Anker is a solid update to its original small portable projector launched late in 2017. The new model boasts 720p projection, increased brightness, louder sound, and better connectivity, making it a competitive and affordable option in the pico projector market.

The Nebula Capsule II is now available on Kickstarter for just $399

Robotics

Demo shows workings of Mesmer animatronics in action

James Holloway September 11, 2018

A system combining robotics and animation software to create lifelike humanoid characters has been demonstrated in a new video by Engineered Arts. Dubbed Mesmer, the technology promises cheaper results by pulling disparate technologies into a single package.

The underlying components can be accessed without damaging the artificial skin

Robotics

$1,500 tēmi personal robot goes on sale October 1

James Holloway August 30, 2018

The personal robot Temi put in an appearance at IFA today, alongside the news that it will go on sale worldwide October 1 for the confirmed price of US$1,500. Its makers call it the first truly-useful personal robot.

Temi will go on sale worldwide October 1 for the confirmed price of US $1,500

Mobile Technology

LG rounds out the mid-range with new G7 One and G7 Fit phones

Michael Irving August 28, 2018

LG has used IFA 2018 in Berlin to whip the covers off two new mid-range phones. On the outside, the G7 One and G7 Fit look a lot like LG’s flagship G7 ThinQ, but the guts of the phones have been pared back to make them more “accessible” and, presumably, more affordable.

LG has unveiled two new mid-range phones, the G7 One and the G7 Fit