How Gadgets Bring Reality to VR

But adding a growing number of hardware accessories for VR goggles could create an even more realistic experience. Researchers at Facebook are working on a virtual floating keyboard where you touch any surface to throw in. Other devices will bring users even closer to virtual worlds, experts say. TESLASUIT There are many haptic gloves under development that are designed to translate hand movements into games and apps. Think Tom Cruise in “Minority Report....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Margaret Jenkins

How Generative AI for Google Docs Could Make Your Writing Better

Artificial intelligencewill be a central themeat Google’sannual developer conferenceon Wednesday. And much more." Google is coming to the AI party late, as other machine learning-assisted writing tools are already available. lechatnoir / Getty Images At least for now, the additional level of human oversight is critical. Goodwin said that AI-powered writing tools would soon become more advanced and capable of providing higher-quality results. Future software will provide more personalized feedback and suggestions....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Bryan Mcintyre

How GirlCon Fuels Students’ Interests in Tech

GirlCons four-day conference also includes professional development sessions so students can improve their interview or resume skills. Professionals from well-known tech companies also come to talk about their journey and what they do in their jobs. This year’s conference features industry leaders from IBM, NASA, and the Department of Homeland Security. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images And even though this year is still virtual, Bharadwaj said the key takeaways are still the same....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Jessica Torres

How Giulia Mazza Became a Must-Watch Streaming Star

From data scientist to Twitch influencer Want to take a little break? StudyTme “Im so glad for the community that grew around StudyTme. “I didnt want anyone to know. StudyTme I wasnt expecting to be found by anyone. It was just supposed to be a way to keep myself accountable.” A city of lovers known for its intimate landscapes, Mazza says it was anything but. StudyTme Her time growing up is marred by isolation....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Jennifer Meyers

How Global Warming Affects Your Gadgets

Sunny Days, Dark Screens Temperatures are rising around the world. A newtemperature record may have been set recently in Death Valley, California, at 130 degrees. Consistently high temperatures can lead to permanent damage to your machine. Victor Prilepa / Getty Images Some devices can automatically sense high temperatures and will power themselves down to avoid problems. Protecting your cell phone from excessive heat is important for the proper functionality of your rig and battery life....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Rebecca Russo

How Google AI Will Make Robots Smarter and What That Means for You

RT-2 is able to make sense of that from its vision-language training data and do the job." Google also claims the new iteration can employ basic reasoning skills to respond to user commands. Without the decision-making process, robots are just automatons." AI robot analyzing human data.Vithun Khamsong / Getty Images Autonomous cars are one example of how AI is used in robotics. Object recognition lets robots quickly identify objects and their relevance to their assigned tasks....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Robert Pennington

How Google Could Make Restricted Networking Mode Matter

As they wait, some developers continue to dig through theAOSP code entries. “This means that only apps with the right permissions will be allowed to use the web link.” This means that any third-party apps would be useless when the mode is activated. Samsung is one of the leading manufacturers of smartphones in the world. “How is bloatware still a thing in 2019?” While these default applications might be useful enough for some, others find them to be a nuisance....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Anthony Macias

How Google Earth Illustrates Climate Change

“Its an impressive project that likely only a technology company like Google could pull off.” The Science Side Theproject is a collaborative partnershipbetween Google and theCREATE LabatCarnegie Mellon University. “Their framing around it is great, as far as they’re not just putting it out there. koto_feja / Getty Images The kind of climate-change evidence the public usually gets is through news articles or statistics. Still, Baker said photographic evidence like Google Earths could be more successful in really showing whats happening....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Michele Richardson

How Google Helps You Share Apps With Friends

It could completely change how we share apps, Wride says. This leads to the analytics and understanding of customer behaviour. Ivan-balvan / Getty Images Ivan-balvan / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 28 words · Brett George

How Google Perspectives Could Make Your Search Results More Accurate

Experts say the option could cut down on some unnecessary search steps and give users a broader perspective. New Perspectives The new Perspectives tab offers a filter that appears at the top of search results. But, he said, Google often doesnt provide a voice for many users. Using Google Search.Benjamin Dada / Unsplash Google launching Perspectives unhides voices from multiple platforms that would otherwise be hidden. Keeping users on their site rather than using a competitor to get the answer....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Scott Gamble

How Google Voice Works

Upon an incoming call, you have several options to handle this communication. How Google Voice Works Google Voice provides a phone number. Google Voice links with thePSTNthe wired landline telephone systemand the mobile internet to hand over the calls. Google Voice offers a great visual voicemail service. Any call initiated through it necessarily has to pass through the PSTN. However, the PSTN doesnt do all the work. The call is then handed to Google’s servers, which is where the numbers are pooled....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Stephen Rodriguez

How Google Workspace Ups Your WFH Game

You also can set your location, so co-workers might know when you are available in your time zone. Services like Gmail and Chat will know your status and location, and adjust notifications accordingly. Getting all your messaging and productivity apps in one place could help mobile workers. Andrew Neel / Unsplash Google is tossing in a way to track how much time youre spending in meetings every week. The “Time Insights” breakdown only will be available to the individual user and not your boss....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Michael Johnson

How Google's AI-Boosted Assistant Could Help You Get Things Done Faster

Googlereportedly plansto update Assistant,a conversational way to interact with devices, using features powered bygenerative AI. The move could help you be more efficient and have more fun navigating the internet and daily tasks. “And the best part is, it’s personalizedthey know exactly what will make you laugh. Google AI.NurPhoto / Getty Images It’s like having a comforting buddy when you need it the most.” He said that AI will provide more accurate and relevant information to questions....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Kayla Hall