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The Google Play Store now has a “try now” button for games, right next to the “buy” or “install” button. The feature uses technology from mobile studio AppOnBoard, and has already been implemented in a few titles. AppOnBoard is offering a 30-day free trial to developers wanting the feature in their games. Instant Apps have been available on the Google Play Store for a while now, allowing users to access apps without downloading them. Now, Google has taken things further with a “try now” button (located next to the “install” or “buy” buttons) for games in the Play Store. According to  Venturebeat  (h/t:  XDA-Developers ), hitting the button launches a demo that requires no installation. This demo can be up to 10MB in size, and seamlessly prompts users to download or purchase the full product once it’s over. The technology, which is actually the brain-child of mobile company AppOnBoard, has already been implemented in games like Cookie Ja...

Netflix has removed all the user reviews submitted for TV shows, movies from its website as a part of the company's decision. The company began notifying its subscribers of the move last month. The users could only post reviews up until July 30. The company also added that it would remove all existing reviews by mid-August, reported Variety. Netflix indicated that they decided to do away with the feature in response to a drop in the number of users submitting reviews. But removing reviews will no doubt impact users, who rely on members' opinions to find new shows to watch. Popular original series Stranger Things had obtained 4,000 reviews on Netflix's site before it removed the feature. Netflix may have zapped user-submitted reviews to prevent users from tanking their original programming. It may have helped drive down user's overall perception of the quality of the service. Another case could be that Netflix users tried to sabotage titles they didn't l...

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning become a part of everyday life, but that doesn't mean we understand them well. Do you know the difference between machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI)? If you're hoping to use one or the other in your business, it's important to know which one to focus on. ML and AI are related, but they aren't the same, and they aren't necessarily suited to the same tasks. You can take your business to the next level by knowing when to choose ML or AI. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about AI and ML, from what they are to why they're different. Keep reading to learn how this modern tech can help you and your business. Machine Learning Vs. Artificial Intelligence: The Basics Here are two simple, essential definitions of these different concepts. AI means that machines can perform tasks in ways that are "intelligent." These machines aren't just programmed to d...

British carmaker Rolls-Royce revealed the plans to develop a hybrid electric vehicle, dubbed the "flying taxi", which takes off and lands vertically at the Farnborough Airshow for the first time, as other players also rush into the market segment. (Image: Rolls-Royce) Other companies researching the sector include US taxi-hailing company Uber, the Google-backed Kitty Hawk project, Lilium Aviation in Germany, Safran in France, and Honeywell in the United States. (Image: Aston Martin) Rolls said it hoped to manufacture a prototype version of its electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) vehicle within the next 18 months, and could potentially take to the skies in the early 2020s. (Image: Rolls-Royce) The aerospace sector's push into electric propulsion has drawn comparisons with the automotive industry, where electric cars are gaining ground in terms of popularity and performance. The real market opportunity will likely be a scaled up version of 1...

Apart from the design, the Oppo Find X is filled to the brim with top-of-the-line specifications and features. It flaunts a 6.4-inch OLED screen that runs at full HD+ (2340×1080 pixels) resolution. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. There are two storage variants to choose from – 256GB and 512GB. For photography, there is a dual-camera setup at the back that includes a 16-megapixel f/2.0 primary sensor, and a 20-megapixel f/2.2 secondary sensor. Making sure everything ticks is a 3,730mAh battery with support for Super VOOC charging technology. This basically offers up to two hours of talktime with just five minutes of charging. Oppo also says that the battery can be charged from zero-100 percent in just 35 minutes. Here are the specs for OPPO FIND X FULL SPECIFICATIONS OF OPPO FIND X GENERAL Device TypeSmartphone Dual Sim CapabilityDual SIM Input MechanismTouchscreen NETWORK Network Capabilit...

Microsoft Paint is on the chopping block, if you go by a recent announcement from the company, which has put out list of features, functionalities that will be removed or deprecated in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Paint is an iconic software, if not in capabilities, but in terms of how long it has been around on Microsoft’s Windows systems. Paint, which was first launched in 1985 and has been around for nearly 32 years. So what happens to Microsoft Paint next?   Microsoft says Paint will be ‘deprecated’. What this means is that the software is not in active development and it can be removed entirely in future releases of Windows. Further below, the post adds next to Microsoft Paint, “ Will be available through the Windows Store. Functionality integrated into Paint 3D. ” So while the application will be ‘deprecated’, it looks like for sometime Microsoft will have Paint on the Windows Store, but its features will be integrated in Paint 3D in the future. What’s ...

 The first part of the year was exciting for Xiaomi. First, they announced a ceramic white version of the Mi MIX at CES 2017, then they launched the Redmi Note 4X, the Redmi 4X and threw in more variants of both devices. The highlight was the launch of the Mi 6, the first flagship of the year. We should also not forget the Mi Max 2. To begin the second half, Xiaomi has a new device set for launch on Monday, 11th of July and we are really excited about it. The official Weibo account for Xiaomi’s Store had released a new poster teasing the device by releasing a key detail. That key spec is the RAM which is a massive 6GB. Now, this isn’t Xiaomi’s first phone with 6GB of RAM. The Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note 2, Mi MIX and Mi 6 all come with that amount of RAM. However, we are still excited because Xiaomi is advertising it as a big deal for this mysterious device. Following the teaser poster, the account also released a very short video releasing ...

Soon you will be able to auto backup and sync your whole computer on Google Drive. Yes, you heard that right. By the end of this month, Google will launch  Backup and Sync  — a new, simple tool that has been designed to help you backup not only your documents and photos in the cloud but your entire computer as well. Data loss is always the worst thing that can happen to anyone, so having backups of all your data is always a good idea. Also, having regular backups can save you and your company in the events of data breaches and ransomware attacks. On June 28th, 2017, we will launch Backup and Sync from Google, a tool intended to help everyday users back up files and photos from their computers, so they’re safe and accessible from anywhere," reads Google's post on the G Suite Blog. The Backup and Sync tool will replace the current Google Drive uploader client for Mac/PC, and will also be integrated into the desktop Google Photos uploader. So, instead of creating...

Global Chipmaker Intel has tied up with German auto component major Bosch to develop a cost-effective monitoring system that will efficiently measure and manage optimal air quality, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. The Intel-based Bosch Air Quality Micro Climate Monitoring System (MCMS) , can provide intelligent data and enable real-time analysis of ambient air pollution that communities can leverage for a variety of applications, ranging from adjusting traffic flow in congested areas to providing fitness recommendations based on air quality to other actions.  The compactly built device is designed to withstand rugged weather conditions and features remote monitoring enabled by both wired and wireless interfaces (Wi-Fi and 3G).  It also includes the ability to provide over-the-air calibration to keep the sensors adjusted and generate high-quality environmental data.  MCMS features cloud-based analytics, data management and visualisation software and has...

Everyone are waiting for this flagship. OnePlus just the other day confirmed the name of its next flagship. Kind of. Logically, it should have been OnePlus 4, but no, that's not happening. Instead, proving all the rumours right, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer confirmed that next flagship will be the OnePlus 5. The smartphone is expected to launch in the coming months although the company is yet to confirm the exact date. But expect the OnePlus 5 to arrive in Q2, which means before the June-end . Ahead of the launch, several speculations about the smartphone -- OnePlus 5 -- have been surfacing online. This device, as far as the rumours are concerned, is going to be the most premium version on the OnePlus smartphone line up and will beat the previously announced OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

Unparalleled productivity for any dev, any app, and any platform. Use Visual Studio 2017 to develop apps for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, web, and cloud. Code fast, debug and diagnose with ease, test often, and release with confidence. You can also extend and customize Visual Studio by building your own extensions. Use version control, be agile, and collaborate efficiently with this new release! Note For a complete list of new features and functionality in Visual Studio 2017, see the  Release Notes . Here is a high-level recap of the changes we've made: Performance and productivity . We have focused not only on new and modern mobile, cloud, and desktop development capabilities, but we've also improved the overall acquisition, performance, and general developer productivity experiences. Visual Studio starts faster, is more responsive, and uses less memory than before. Redefined fundamentals . A new setup experience means that you can install more quickly and instal...