Google Maps wants you to report more than just speed traps. Now, they're switching to a broader "Police" tag to cover all kinds of police activities. This change lets drivers report traffic jams, construction, and lane closures too. It's all about making your drive smoother and safer. When Google b
December is here, and Sony is dishing out some cool stuff for PlayStation Plus subscribers. First up, three new games are hitting the platform: "It Takes Two", "Aliens: Dark Descent", and "TemTem". They'll be available from December 3rd until January 6th. But hey, don't forget to grab November's gam
Google has just launched the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band, designed to be your ideal workout companion. This band is crafted from recycled polyester, nylon, and elastane yarns, with stainless steel lugs that offer a snug and adjustable fit. The band is perfect for sweaty workouts, being both du
Yesterday, a mysterious source shared the very first real-life images and videos of the future Galaxy S25 Ultra on Reddit. The pictures are exciting, showing off the phone's new flat design, S Pen slot, and a taste of the upcoming One UI 7. One thing that stands out is the phone's chunky stylus, whi
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federa
Ever seen those cool 3D cloud points in movies? Yeah, those are point clouds. Compressing them is a big deal, and MPEG has a special way to do it called V-PCC. This method can squeeze point clouds into tiny sizes, but sometimes, the original ones go missing. That's where no-reference or reduced-refe
Imagine this: a woman in Bangladesh who watches TV or uses a computer weekly might have a different view on whether it's okay for a husband to hit his wife. Sounds surprising, right? A recent study found that tech access can indeed change women's minds about intimate partner violence (IPV). Over 20
Did you know that humans are pretty good at making decisions in complex situations? We don't always aim for the best solution; sometimes, we just look for something good enough, especially when we're short on time or resources. This is called satisficing. Robots, on the other hand, often struggle wi
Aurora is taking steps to embrace electric vehicles by planning to install 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its new Public Works building. This move was recently discussed at the Infrastructure and Technology Committee meeting. The city is looking to partner with Blink Network, LLC, a M
Google is experimenting with a new feature in Wear OS 5. 1 that could allow users to play music directly from their Android smartwatch's built-in speakers. This update is based on Android 15, unlike the previous Wear OS 5, which was based on Android 14. The feature, spotted in the developer release
