Over the past month, the new “Google Nest” replaced Nest.com with the Google Store and gained a new Help Center. The unified brand has now killed its Wear OS and Apple Watch apps for home control right from your wrist. Released yesterday, version 5.37 of the Nest app coincides with the deprecation of the wearable apps on both platforms. On Wear OS, opening the app will result in a “Nest is no longer supported for Wear OS” prompt, with users advised to uninstall....

Niantic heavily touted this weekend’s Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago, the first-ever event of its kind. Despite the company’s promises, however, the event didn’t live up to expectations. Server and network issues plagued Pokémon GO Fest from the start, and Niantic is now saying it will offer refunds to those who attended… As detailed in a report from TechCrunch, Pokémon GO Fest attracted some 20,000 attendees to Chicago’s Grant Park. While the weather was expected to be the primary concern, focus quickly shifted to the logistical problems....

Statistical analysis is typically geared toward performing anomaly detection. Based on the wealth of information available to the analysis algorithm, it can make educated guesses about what should be considered “normal” versus what is “abnormal” or “anomalous.” Any deviations from the norm may be an indicator that something is going on, making statistical analysis ideally suited to helping an incident responder determine where their investigative efforts can be focused to maximize their probability of success....

All the way back in January, we posted the first photographs of the back shell for the next-generation full-sized iPad with Retina Display. According to these photos, the next 9.7-inch iPad will look like a larger iPad mini, complete with thinner bezels. Since then, videos and some photos of the front panel and digitizer for the future product have also emerged. Today, a series of new shots have emerged at repair shop MacFixit’s website (via MacRumors) of the front panel and digitizer....

What Is It? We keep seeing these puzzle games showing up as the free app of the week. Like Dropflip and Linia, your goal here is to figure out the pattern. Along the way, you’ll need to avoid some obstacles. The game has a cute backstory about futuristic life forms and helping them. The graphics are gorgeous, and the sound is addicting. Beyond those features, it’s boring as all get out....

In the list of phrases I never expected to use, ‘prescription-only Apple Watch app’ ranks pretty highly – but that’s exactly what NightWare is. The app aims to disrupt nightmares caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and has been granted FDA approval under an accelerated scheme designed for lower-risk treatments … PTSD is a disorder suffered by some of those who have experienced traumatic events like disasters and violence, with nightmares and other sleep problems a common symptom....

As the name suggests, the Nintendo Switch Lite is the lite version of the standard Nintendo Switch console. As of now, the Lite version may not be a good choice as a standalone handheld device to play games instead of the original Nintendo Switch for sure. Not only the Nintendo Switch Lite is a compact, lightweight model, it also has a built-in control pad with a slim design. However, the newly launched console has some common technical issues that no one can’t deny at all....

The solution builds upon NTT’s P5G network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform, launched in August 2021 and leveraging technology from Celona Networks. NTT’s P5G technology can be deployed via cloud, on-premises, or at the edge as a subscription-based service, which allows organizations to build highly agile enterprise networks. P5G also gives organizations more control because they can manage their own security and network functions versus using a carrier-based 5G solution. ServiceNow brings vertical workflows to private 5G This is a natural fit....

A Chinses smartphone company, ZTE holding a product launch event in China on October 31st to unveil the Nubia X dual screen smartphone. The company will announce the phone during its 6th anniversary celebration. The Nubia X has display panels on the front as well as on the back side. On the Weibo micro-blogging website, the company shared an image that confirms the features of the upcoming Nubia brand smartphone....

However, the post includes one new piece of information about a previously-unannounced mode called ‘Power Reserve’. According to the report, users will be to enable a special low-power state that conserves battery life. In this mode, users will be able to see the time but cannot interact with the ‘smarter’ watch features like other apps. It is likely that other power-sapping features, like the constant connection to an iPhone for notifications, will also be disabled in this mode…...

Apple may have advised that it is seeing ‘little to no performance hit’ from security mitigations for the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws in Intel and ARM chips, but that of course isn’t deterring anyone from suing them. We reported last week that lawyers in Israel were seeking court permission to include Apple in a class action lawsuit there, and now it turns out that a U.S. firm has beaten them to it …...

In March, the folks in Cupertino released Apple Configurator. It is a Mac app that allows someone to administer many iOS devices at a time like in a school or business (or a 9to5mac editor’s house) setting. The application has been updated this evening with a slew of features, including: support for new iOS 6 features, iMessage, iBookstore, GameCenter, and for configuring advanced network options on Apple TV. If you have many iOS devices under your watch on a daily basis, you may want to check out this update....

The show ended without the list being completed, so why did My Name Is Earl season 5 never happen? Jason Lee made his name appearing in some of Kevin Smith’s earlier work like Mallrats and Dogma. After a few attempts at leading roles in movies like Stealing Harvard and Dreamcatcher didn’t pan out, he found the perfect role in My Name Is Earl. The show’s simple premise found a lowlife thief named Earl Hickey winning the lottery, but instantly losing his ticket in an accident....

OnePlus 6 is a great device and has everything a smartphone enthusiast can ask for. However, with all the premium design and specifications, there are many issues with the device software. After the launch of OnePlus 6 and along with the latest OxygenOS update, many users have reported OnePlus screen issues. These issues include: OnePlus 6 Screen Flickering issue Screen too dim to read OnePlus 6 Screen won’t turn on My OnePlus 6 Screen Won’t Turn On: How To Fix The issue Also Read...

That’s both a hell of a problem and a benefit. We can speak to people on the other side of the globe as if they were in the same room, collaborating on documents and producing things that truly represent global collaboration. We have technologies that can reach virtually everyone via smartphones and devices and global technology brands operating in similar ways for everyone on the planet. The benefits of globalization are easy to see, and common approaches are key....

Netflix releases a trailer for The Silence. Based on Tim Lebbon’s 2015 novel, the horror adaption stars Kiernan Shipka and her Chilling Adventures of Sabrina co-star Miranda Otto. Directed by John R. Leonetti, The Silence follows a family who retreats to the woods during an apocalyptic event. Like John Krasinski’s 2018 mainstream hit A Quiet Place, which featured deaf actress Millicent Simmonds portraying a deaf character, Shipka’s character, Ally Andrews, is deaf....

Mindy Kaling’s Netflix teen sitcom Never Have I Ever has won audiences over with its clever writing, cultural specificity, and empathetic view toward high-school students. Centered on sophomore Devi Vishwakumar, the series sees her navigating a traditional high-school experience while also dealing with the death of her father and the impact it has on her strict mother. Devi is far from perfect, makes many mistakes, and navigates a series of heartbreaking struggles....

A new trailer for New Mutants has finally been released, but what is the song playing in the background? After spending years in post-production limbo, Josh Boone’s horror superhero film New Mutants will finally see the light of day this year. Originally planned for an April 2018 release, the film was delayed due to reshoots to make it more frightening and also to avoid competition like Deadpool 2 and X-Men: Dark Phoenix....

Just over a month ago, we showed you the case of what seems to be the next generation Nano with a camera. The leak’s proximity to April Fool’s day led many to be skeptical of the leak. Fast forward to today where the same source produced a more complete picture of what Apple may announce in September. The new photo shows a more complete picture with the clip pulled from the design....

From 9to5Toys: Nike has announced the official rollout of its latest NikePlus rewards for members. The new benefits include exclusive Nike playlists on Apple Music, a deal for four months free of the music service, personalized promotions, and more. Nike announced the fresh rewards in a blog post yesterday. The new NikePlus Unlocks are now available and include: Getting Rewarded For Workouts, New Partnerships Adding Variety, Personalized Promotions, and A Refreshed Exclusive Shop....