Nreal’s mixed-reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One
The Nreal Light are mixed reality glasses from a former Magic Leap employee. They allow you to see virtual objects in the real world, but they require a wired connection to a small, portable processing unit. The screen is excellent, but would you want to wear them? We try them on at CES 2019.
Here’s how Google’s Call Screening A.I. works, and how to use it
Google's Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones can take excellent photos, but they also feature a few artificial intelligence features that steal the show, and Call Screening is one of them. Call Screening uses the power of Google Assistant to answer the phone for you if telemarketers or robocalls are ringing.
LG V40 ThinQ Review
The LG V40 ThinQ has five cameras -- three on the back and two on the front. This makes it one of the most versatile camera phones LG has released to date, and it’s creatively fun to use. It also delivers strong performance, day-long battery life, and it has a good OLED screen. It’s a bit expensive at $900, though. Read our LG V40 review for our full impressions.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium review
Sony’s third flagship phone of 2018 is its first to ever feature a dual-camera lens. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium can capture ultra-low-light video far better than phones like the iPhone X or Galaxy Note 9, but is it worth the high cost? We look at how the overall package holds up against the spotlight video features.
‘Can I book a table for Thursday?’ Google Duplex duped me, but I didn’t mind
Google’s Duplex technology enables the Google Assistant to make calls, so you can ask it to book a reservation at a restaurant or schedule a haircut, and it’ll do all the work for you. We spent some time with the team behind Duplex to learn more about how it works, and to take a call from the Assistant.
HTC U12 Plus review
HTC may have sold around 2,000 of its engineers to Google, but that’s not stopping it from churning out a new phone. The HTC U12 Plus is a 6-inch behemoth with four cameras and no physical buttons. We’ve been using it to see if digital buttons feel futuristic or frustrating. Here’s our HTC U12 Plus review.
You may be able to step foot into this massive Google Home Max
At Google I/O 2018, we stepped inside a larger than life-size Google Home Max to experience a wave of sound and immersive visuals. This big structure, which first popped up at Coachella, showcases the audio capabilities of the Google Home Max smart speaker, and it may be toured around the country.
Behind the wheel with Volvo’s Android infotainment system
Volvo is injecting Android into its upcoming cars. You don't need a phone to power it like Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay, but you can still get the same great apps, music services, and even the Google Assistant to control your car. At Google I/O 2018, we took a look at a prototype.
Google’s ARCore 1.2 brings social AR experiences to your phone
Google has launched an update to ARCore that should help make augmented reality on Android a little more social. On top of that, Google also announced "Vertical Plane Detection," which will help AR apps detect real-world objects like walls, which in turn will allow users to place objects in the real world.
JBL’s Google Assistant-powered Link Bar now available for purchase
Speakers offering built-in Google Assistant functionality have become so common that it’s essentially expected now. Android TV is another thing, but that’s exactly what the JBL Link Bar does, combining Google Assistant and all the functionality of Android TV in a soundbar that plugs into your TV.
This chessboard isn’t haunted, it just moves the pieces on its own
Chess player? Having trouble finding opponents? If chess apps and websites don't cut it for you, Square Off is a smart chess board that lets you interact with a physical board, while connecting you with millions of players around the world. The pieces move by themselves, like Wizard's Chess from Harry Potter.
Buy a shirt, get a share. Bumped turns your purchases into investments
The stock market can be complex, but what if becoming a shareholder meant nothing more than shopping? With a new mobile app called Bumped, you can start earning shares of stock simply by purchasing items you already love. Pay that Netflix bill and earn a percentage of a share from the company.
Nokia 8110 4G: Everything you need to know
As the second addition to Nokia's family of "Originals," HMD Global has launched the Nokia 8110 4G, a revival of a design classic with some modern tech inside, including a 4G connection, Google Assistant, and even downloadable apps. No, it won't replace your iPhone X, but it may complement it perfectly.
Sony Xperia XZ2 review
Sony’s current flagship smartphone is the Xperia XZ2. It costs $800, and it’s quite comparable to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 in many ways. Does that mean you should drop your hard-earned money on it? It’s a tough question, as the XZ2 checks off a lot of boxes. We find the answer in our review.
