Apple wins ‘Best Paper Award’ at prestigious machine learning conference
After Apple decided to allow its researchers to publicly share their findings, its first academic paper was published at the end of last year. Now, that research has just won a “Best Paper Award” at a prestigious machine learning and computer vision conference.
iOS 11 beta code references ‘Apple Pay Cash card’ and required photo ID
Since its announcement at WWDC 2017, details on Apple’s upcoming person to person payment service has been sparse. Not having made any appearances in the latest iOS 11 betas, expectations have been set that we’ll see an official launch later this year.
While we may have to wait, iHelp BR has uncovered some further details on what we may come to expect with final Apple Pay Cash release. Code references in the Apple Pay framework point to the fact that users may have to authenticate the service using a driver’s license or photo ID.
Friday 5: YouTube TV shows strong potential as a cord-cutting option [Video]
YouTube TV just became available in my area last week, which allowed me to take it for a test drive for the first time. What I found was a service that, although definitely not perfect, has plenty of potential. In this week’s edition of Friday 5, I showcase some of the app’s best features.
9to5Rewards: Plox Levitating Star Wars Death Star Bluetooth Speaker [Giveaway]
Another week has come to a close, which means it’s 9to5Rewards time. This go around we’ve partnered with Plox to give away its Levitating Star Wars Death Star Bluetooth Speaker. This thing is a must-have for any fan of the franchise and has a $200 value. Head below to find out how you can win.
Facebook announces new memory features & ‘On This Day’ changes coming to News Feed
In addition to recent changes to the Newsfeed and other aspects of the app, Facebook today has announced new “On This Day” features for its mobile applications. In a blog post, the social network announced new features for easily “recapping your memories” baked right into the News Feed.
Apple releases fresh colors for Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones
Apple has launched new color options for its Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones. The updated palette is reportedly going to be exclusive to Apple Stores, Target, and John Lewis in the UK.
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Xfinity Mobile offering $200 off current iPhones with new service
Last week, Xfinity Mobile fully launched its new wireless plans after previously releasing the new service in select cities. Starting today, the company is giving new customers $200 off all current iPhone models and more.
Review: Chipolo, the first Bluetooth tracker that actually fits into a slimline wallet
Bluetooth trackers have been a handy way to keep tabs on our valuables for some time now. Attach one to a bag, or slip one into your wallet, and you can then use your iPhone to help you track them down if you mislay them.
The ‘wallet’ part of that idea has, though, worked rather better in theory than practice. Even supposed slimline trackers have so far been too bulky to slip unnoticed into a wallet, which is the problem Chipolo set out to solve with its new Card tracker, which goes on sale today …
Claimed iPhone 7s parts leak, showing logic board and reiterating reports of A11 chip
Most of the claimed parts leaks to date have been for the iPhone 8, but there are a few photos purporting to be of iPhone 7s components. These include shots of the A11 chip destined for this year’s top-end iPhone, also reported to be used in the 7s.
A logic board photo sent to us by a source tallies with one posted earlier …