Google partners with IMAX for new cameras Full 360 video coming to a theater near you
Google and IMAX announced their partnership on Thursday May 19 for new camera technologies for the Mountain View company’s 360 degree camera platform.
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Google announces Allo and Duo apps Allo is a new messaging app and Duo a new video call app
At Google I/O 2016, the company announced the Allo and Duo apps. These will be their take on general messaging and video calls, respectively.
Android Instant Apps let you use them without installing
At Google I/O 2016, Android group project manager Ellie Powers spoke about the new Instant Apps for the platform that allow users to use parts of apps in their mobile browser without installing on their devices.
Google Assistant looks to give Siri a run for her money Program builds upon Google Now, adds conversational aspect
The new AI assistant by Google looks to utilize cloud computing to create a more seemless, conversational style experience. Google CEO Sundar Pichai demonstrated the new product at the company’s I/O keynote event.
Google announces Daydream VR platform for Android A step up from a piece of cardboard
The platform will be integrated into Android N, the next version of Google’s expanding operating system. Google VP of Virtual Reality Clay Bavor presented the program and some of it’s partners at Google I/O 2016.
Amazon Video Direct aims to compete with YouTube New service enhances Amazon Prime Video
The new service launched on May 10, along with a company press release. The service allows users to upload their own videos, as well as profit from the sales of or preroll ad views on those videos.
Hulu developing its own digital TV service Streaming service will allow networks to sell themselves without cable
The streaming service, a joint venture between Disney, Comcast, and Fox will attempt to rival Sling, Playstation Vue, and “skinny” TV packages.
Minecraft Gear VR edition released Turning the virtual to reality
Get your goggles ready. Minecraft: Gear VR Edition is here. Mojang has teamed up with Samsung and Oculus to create the first ever virtual reality version of Minecraft. The new iteration of the game offers fully immersive capabilities that launch the user from their bedroom, into sprawling villages, deep ravines and…
First official look at Pokémon GO Information about the game play of the upcoming Pokémon smartphone app released
On Thursday the first official sneak peek of what Pokémon GO will look and play like was released in a blog post on developer Niantic’s website. Pokémon GO is the highly anticipated Pokémon smartphone app, previously announced in September. There had not been much new information about the game until…
Apple keynote gives multiple reveals and updates Event unveils new iPhone, iPad Pro, iOS updates, and more
On March 21, Apple held a keynote address in which they unveiled the new iPhone SE, a smaller iPad Pro, and new features and updates for the Apple Watch, AppleTV, and iOS 9.3. The keynote opened with a video detailing 40 years of Apple history in 40 seconds. CEO Tim Cook…