Is Apple working on Snapchat-style smart glasses?
Apple is working on a set of smart glasses similar to Snapchat’s newly launched Spectacles, according to news reports.
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Gmail iPhone app lets users unsend embarrassing emails
Gmail has added a new feature that lets iPhone users unsend emails they may have sent in error.
Google launches $79 Daydream VR headset
Google has launched a new VR headset in the US, as the Internet giant looks to take on the like of Facebook’s Oculus Rift and Samsung’s Gear VR in the next-gen media sector.
Cybercrime costs UK £10.9bn per year – report
The annual cost of fraud and cybercrime in the UK is £10.9bn – the equivalent of £210 per adult, according to new research.
Baidu debuts medical chatbot for doctors and patients
Chinese search engine giant Baidu is launching a “conversational” medical chatbot designed to make diagnosing illnesses easier.
Sky expands into VR with Jaunt partnership
Cinematic virtual reality firm Jaunt has struck a content deal with investor Sky that will see it launch a Sky World section within the Jaunt app.
Yandex pre-installs AI features into Android phones
Russian search engine Yandex has launched a number of AI-powered services as it looks to rival Google in the mobile search market.
Google lets users create virtual reality collages with ‘Sprayscape’
Google has made virtual reality a little more social with the launch of ‘Sprayscape’, an app that lets Android users create surreal 360 degree collages with their smartphone’s camera.
Line takes on Instagram and Snapchat with “Moments” app
Mobile messaging app LINE has launched a new standalone app called LINE Moments that lets people edit their own videos.
Facebook lightens Messenger size 90% for basic Android phones
Facebook has launched a ‘Slimmed down’ messaging app designed for emerging markets with slow internet connections, dubbed ‘Messenger Lite’.