Augmented Reality Is Coming for Your Ears, Too
New software applications are cleverly mapping audio to transport users to another space. Continue reading Augmented Reality Is Coming for Your Ears, Too
Author Archives: Lauren Goode
Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV
Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier. Continue reading Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV
The Next Frontier for Phone Cameras: Stronger, Clearer Glass
Corning has a developed a new version of Gorilla Glass optimized for smartphone camera lenses that it claims will lead to a boost in photo quality. Continue reading The Next Frontier for Phone Cameras: Stronger, Clearer Glass
The FTC Votes Unanimously to Enforce Right to Repair
The move follows an executive order issued last week by the White House urging the agency to secure consumers’ rights to fix their own gadgets. Continue reading The FTC Votes Unanimously to Enforce Right to Repair
Joe Biden Wants You to Be Able to Fix Your Own Damn iPhones
A sweeping new presidential directive includes, among other things, an initiative to secure consumers’ right to repair their own devices. Continue reading Joe Biden Wants You to Be Able to Fix Your Own Damn iPhones
The Biggest Windows 11 News Is an App Store Overhaul
By playing nice with Android and letting developers use their own payments system, Microsoft has fashioned itself as the anti-Apple for developers. Continue reading The Biggest Windows 11 News Is an App Store Overhaul
What if Shopping on Amazon Was Just … Better?
From reselling old purchases to shipping new ones more efficiently, Amazon’s shopping model needs improving. These two visionaries have some fresh ideas. Continue reading What if Shopping on Amazon Was Just … Better?
Apple World’s Full Scope Is Coming Into Focus
This week, Apple doubled down on its vision of a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of products, software, and services. The catch? You need to be all in on Apple. Continue reading Apple World’s Full Scope Is Coming Into Focus
Apple’s WWDC 2021 Starts Monday. Here’s What to Expect
The annual developer conference is where the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and other software enhancements are unveiled. Continue reading Apple’s WWDC 2021 Starts Monday. Here’s What to Expect
Snap Made AR Glasses—but You Won’t Be Buying Them
The company formerly known as Snapchat is all in on augmented reality. But its new wearable Spectacles aren’t for sale; they’re just a way to get developers on board. Continue reading Snap Made AR Glasses—but You Won’t Be Buying Them