Google Maps: finding a good address with Street View will be even easier
Should we still remember that Google Maps is the most popular mapping service? In 15 years of existence , the platform has gradually gained more and more features to become a real Swiss army knife. It is among other things thanks to this that we can take advantage of the Street View option on computer as on smartphone in several countries. An option that will further improve according to the tests conducted with certain users.
The social network Facebook wants to strengthen its competitor to Pinterest
Since its creation, Facebook has been constantly finding new uses, which means that regularly, new features of the social network compete directly with other sites or services. For example, by boosting its video functionality, Facebook has become a competitor to YouTube. And through its Marketplace platform, it is also a competitor of leboncoin.com. Currently, Facebook also offers a feature that can be reminiscent of the Pinterest platform: collections.
Twitter : A new function the voice tweet
After lifting the historical limit of 140 characters (to go to 280), Twitter has just launched a new function for which this limit is no longer enough: the voice tweet. Indeed, Twitter has deemed it wise to offer this new functionality which aims to “add a more human touch to the way we use Twitter” .
Microsoft xCloud will be upgraded to play Xbox Series X games
We should get the consumer version of xCloud later this year, Microsoft’s cloud gaming platform withstanding public testing during its beta phase. However, although it currently runs on Xbox One hardware, everything indicates that the servers will be upgraded in 2021 to the Xbox Series X.
The New Momentum True Wireless 2 from Sennheiser
Sennheiser is proud to present today its new Momentum True Wireless 2 wireless headphones, designed ” for demanding audiophiles “. True wireless wireless headphones (without the slightest cable), which are a valid alternative to Apple’s AirPods Pro .
Asus ROG Phone 3: Overclocked Snapdragon 865 and up to 16 GB of RAM
The Asus ROG Phone 3 will be unveiled in the coming weeks and initial information has been published by the Chinese institute that certifies commercial products, TENAA. A priori, its characteristics will be very close to the ROG Phone II presented in July 2019.
TikTok covets the banking license
They are now three in Singapore to covet the next five bank licenses which the Singapore Monetary Authority (MAS) will issue. Three internet companies, including the fintech financial Ant (Alibaba), Apple, and TikTok.
Fitbit Unveils Corporate Coronavirus Symptom Tracking Solution
Fitbit announced the launch of a new service for businesses. Called “Ready for Work”, it is intended for companies and their employees.
The legendary Adobe Flash will disappear on December 31
It took time for Adobe to define the date on which Flash will bow out. The American company had announced the death of its software in July 2017. It now invites content creators and other developers to turn to other more modern solutions.
HTC Desire 20 Pro and U20 5G: two smartphones that are not innovative
HTC has just formalized two smartphones, the HTC Desire 20 Pro and HTC U20 5G. We are not talking about products marketed in Europe, they are for the moment reserved for their domestic market: Taiwan.
Instagram reveals secrets of its news feed algorithm
During a question and answer session, Instagram gave some details regarding the algorithm of its news feed. The social network affirms that one “verified” profile will not be more favored than another, and recalls the importance of the engagement rate.
Motorola launches the new smartphone One Fusion +
A year after the release of the One Hyper, Motorola has just announced on the internet the upcoming arrival of a new mid-range model, the One Fusion +.
Facebook will disable the appearance of political ads
Prior to the US presidential elections, Mark Zuckerberg said that users of his social network could choose to no longer be targeted by political ads, without specifying when this option would be made available.
EU launches two official surveys on the App Store and Apple Pay
A complaint has been filed by Kobo, the subsidiary of the digital book of the Japanese giant Rakuten, to denounce the commissions amounting to 30% charged by Apple on the App Store.
WhatsApp finally launches its payment service
Facebook has just launched a payment and money transfer service via WhatsApp in Brazil, and plans to offer the same functionality in other countries.
Xbox Series X: an interface identical to that of the Xbox One?
While Sony has just presented its future PS5, taking care not to reveal its new interface, on the Microsoft side, we should opt for continuity with regard to the UI of the future Xbox Series X. This is indeed what confirms Tom Warren, on behalf of The Verge.
