Tokyo cafe to use robot waiters operated by people with physical disabilities

Japan is taking steps to fight social isolation by employing robots in as many aspects of life as possible. After introducing autonomous robots in various roles in a hospital and a number of nursing homes and schools, a cafe in Tokyo will soon open w…

First Android phone launched 10 years ago: how far we’ve come

Ten years ago, the first commercial Android smartphone, the T-Mobile G1, was launched. While it came on the heels of the iPhone and was, naturally, seen as Google desperately chasing after Apple. But in the 10 years since that fateful September day, Android has grown from what many thought would be yet another failed Google experiment into the world’s largest … Continue reading

The Morning After: Android is ten years old

Good morning there! Google’s Android has reached ten years, setting up a few weeks of milestone anniversaries for the tech company. (Expect to hear more from Mountain View later this week…) We’ll also have our final verdict on Apple’s Watch Series…

Pixel Stand leaked, turning Pixel 3 into Amazon Echo’s worst nightmare

The Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL have an accessory coming out on release day – or so we’re lead to believe by several leaks. This accessory goes by the name Pixel Stand, and it works together with a new Google Assistant interface. This new UI and new stand will likely be revealed on October 9th, 2018, alongside the Google … Continue reading

Free Pixel Repairs Offered To Hurricane Florence Victims By Google


Google has teamed up with uBreakiFix to offer free repairs to Pixel device owners who have been affected by Hurricane Florence. Google has teamed up with the repair service to provide free repairs for any Pixel smartphone that was damaged in the storm provided that the device owner can visit one of the repair company’s service centers.

Pixel device owners who had their units damaged by the storm will be able to get them fixed for free as long as they visit one of uBreakiFix’s service centers in North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia. They will be able to get free replacements for cracked displays and water damage.

In addition to the repair job being carried out on their Pixel devices free of charge, the device owners will not have to take an appointment as well. They will be entertained if they just walk into one of uBreakiFix’s locations mentioned above.

There is a time limit for this free repair campaign, though. Pixel owners who need a repair have to visit one of the locations by October 19th. Sure, this promotion does get some good press for Google but it will certainly help those who have felt a financial hit from the storm.

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Devil May Cry 5 Character Upgrade Will Be Possible With Money


Devil May Cry fans are unquestionably waiting for the next title in the franchise to arrive. It’s a direct sequel so there’s understandably a lot of excitement and hype for it. It appears that Capcom will now allow players to upgrade characters by spending real money. Players will be able to buy “Red Orbs” to upgrade their characters faster than they would have by just grinding through the game.

GameSpot has discovered that Devil May Cry 5 character upgrades will be possible if players spend real money to acquire more orbs. They can do this if they want to “expedite the upgrade process and beef up Dante earlier than usual.”

Game Director Hideaki Itsuno’s response to Capcom allowing microtransactions in the game acknowledges that this is being provided as an option to players. “If they want to save time and just want to get all the stuff at once, those people can do that. But on the other hand I don’t feel you have to get all the moves. You should be able to play it the way you want to play it,” he said.

It’s understandable that this single-player allows players to upgrade characters by spending money since there’s no competitive multiplayer mode so there’s no way for them to gain an advantage over other players if they’re willing to spend money. However, it may push players who are perhaps not that skilled at the game to upgrade their characters quickly by buying the orbs.

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Skeletal stem cells could regrow damaged bones

Believe it or not, scientists are still discovering new forms of stem cells — and these latest examples could shake up how doctors treat a multitude of common injuries. A Stanford-led research team has identified the human skeletal stem cell, helpin…

Devil May Cry 5 Character Upgrade Will Be Possible With Money


Devil May Cry fans are unquestionably waiting for the next title in the franchise to arrive. It’s a direct sequel so there’s understandably a lot of excitement and hype for it. It appears that Capcom will now allow players to upgrade characters by spending real money. Players will be able to buy “Red Orbs” to upgrade their characters faster than they would have by just grinding through the game.

GameSpot has discovered that Devil May Cry 5 character upgrades will be possible if players spend real money to acquire more orbs. They can do this if they want to “expedite the upgrade process and beef up Dante earlier than usual.”

Game Director Hideaki Itsuno’s response to Capcom allowing microtransactions in the game acknowledges that this is being provided as an option to players. “If they want to save time and just want to get all the stuff at once, those people can do that. But on the other hand I don’t feel you have to get all the moves. You should be able to play it the way you want to play it,” he said.

It’s understandable that this single-player allows players to upgrade characters by spending money since there’s no competitive multiplayer mode so there’s no way for them to gain an advantage over other players if they’re willing to spend money. However, it may push players who are perhaps not that skilled at the game to upgrade their characters quickly by buying the orbs.

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Apple Adding Depth Control For iPhone Xs In Future iOS Update

One of the features that Apple boasted about the iPhone Xs and Xs Max is the ability to adjust the depth-of-field (DOF) after a photo has been taken. In a way it’s almost like what Lytro’s cameras do, in which users can adjust the focal points after a photo has been taken. However now it looks like Apple will be adding a new feature for better DOF control.

According to a report from Macerkopf (via 9to5Mac), a new feature spotted in the iOS 12.1 beta has revealed that Apple wants to add DOF controls while taking a photo. This means that users will be able to adjust the DOF while they’re composing an image, so they can decide what looks best before snapping the pic. Of course photos can still be edited after it has been taken, but allowing adjustments before makes the whole process more flexible.

Now there have been camera apps released in the past that have allowed users to adjust the aperture of the iPhone’s camera (which also affects the DOF), but having a native option built into the camera app itself is probably a welcome one since not all users want to pay for third-party camera apps.

That being said, it is unclear when this feature will be released. While it has been spotted in iOS 12.1’s beta, it does not necessarily mean that it will be released in iOS 12.1. Either way we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more information on when it is available, so check back with us at a later date for more updates.

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Withings Steel HR Sport Review: Analog style with a smart heart

Withings wrote the book on making a fitness wearable that wasn’t an ugly hunk of rubber on your wrist: now, it wants the Steel HR Sport to do the same for smartwatches. Freshly returned to original co-founder Eric Carreel after a stint as Nokia Digital Health, this first product under new management argues you don’t need to sacrifice classic watch … Continue reading