According to Apple’s most recent Environmental Responsibility Report , its “never wavering mission” is “to change the world”. These three areas include reducing impact on climate change, conserving precious resources, and utilizing safer materials in Apple products and processes, but how well does Apple answer its own calls? Climate changeWith the release of the 2018 Environmental Responsibility Report came the news that Apple had reached its target of 100% renewable energy used across all of th

Apple has a lot of environmentally friendly initiatives, like using renewable energy to power its facilities and encouraging suppliers to do the same. Now the Cupertino firm is adding to its green repertoire by investing in a joint venture that produces aluminum without the greenhouse gas emissions. The entire process of producing aluminum accounts for 1% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. “We are proud to be part of this ambitious new project, and look forward to one day being able

One of the key highlights from this year’s Google IO developer conference was the announcement that the first Google Smart Displays would be launching in July of this year. Smart Displays, with their built-in screens and Google Assistants, are Google’s answer to the Amazon Echo Show and an evolution of the voice-only Google Assistant speakers like the Google Home and Google Home Mini. Surprisingly absent from Google IO was Polk, who has today just announced a Google smart speaker of its own – al

‘Head South on Montgomery Street.’Sure thing, Google Maps. Anyone who’s ever used Google Maps walking navigation has run into this situation. Google Duplex will reserve tables and make appointments for youIt was mind-blowing, and we’ve written lots about it. Google Maps walking navigation could feature an AR guideWhat’s more, Google Duplex is likely a few years out from public release. Google Maps, which is already a good and helpful platform, is taking steps to get even better.

However, speech recognition software can solve such problems. But the most advanced dictation software can understand natural speech. Just Press RecordA cloud-based transcription toolEasy-to-useUnderpinned by the cloudMultilingualNo Android appIf you want a dedicated dictation app, it’s worth checking out Just Press Record. When it comes to recording notes, all you have to do is press one button, and you get unlimited recording time. The app is powered by Google voice recognition engines and can

Uber’s self-driving car tests are set to begin once again “in a few months,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on Wednesday. Uber had suspended all self-driving tests following a fatal crash in Tempe, Arizona in March. An Uber self-driving car struck a pedestrian who was walking outside of a crosswalk at night, and the pedestrian later died of her injuries. Once it’s in, Khosrowshahi said, Uber’s self-driving tests are expected to start up once again. Uber also decided against renewing its self-dr

Spotify is implementing a new policy that removes controversial artists’ music from the streaming service’s editorial or algorithmic playlists, the company announced today, starting with music from R&B artist R. Kelly. It’s part of Spotify’s new hate content and hateful conduct policy that will prevent controversial artists and those accused of crimes from being shown on any playlist owned by Spotify. So far, Kelly is the only artist that Spotify specifically acknowledged would fall under this n

In the beginning was the vacuum cleaner, and lo, t’was wired and heavy. And lo’ we were left with the best cordless vacuum cleaners, and it was good. Which is a flowery way of saying that, after years of being just ‘OK’, cordless vacuum cleaners are now very good indeed. So, if you’re on the market for one of the best cordless vacuum cleaners in 2018, you’ve come to the right place as we count down our favorites. Dyson Cyclone V10 AbsolutePower supply: : Cordless, battery | Weight: : 5.9 lbs / 2

That’s set to come alongside the Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and a second generation version of the Google Pixel Buds. The first flagship watch designed by GoogleThe first flagship watch designed by Google What will it cost? Later this year, perhaps OctoberAn exact release date for the rumored Google Pixel Watch isn’t clear. Google Pixel Watch news and rumorsIn terms of spec, there isn’t much known about the Google Pixel Watch. He said the new tech will be available on a new flagship watch that w

Partner this with how disproportionately large the Mini feels once you’re inside it, and you end up feeling like you’re sat in an inverted Tardis. More than a little crowdedFrom the outside the Mini (both the Hatch and Convertible) look compact. Apparently, the vast majority of Mini owners are Apple users, so there isn’t the need for Android integration. Which makes sense, but as an Android user, it made me feel like the car wasn’t for me, which isn’t something I’d expect. While the Hatch was fu

We’ll also speculate on the release date for Windows 10 Redstone 5, and we’ll constantly update this article as new information emerges. The next major update for Windows 10The next major update for Windows 10 When is it out? As with previous major Windows 10 updates, it will be freeSo, when can we expect Windows 10 Redstone 5 to land? This would follow Microsoft’s pattern of releasing a major Redstone update for Windows 10 in those months, and then another Redstone update in March or April. At

If you’ve opted into the recent Gmail update, two new features will soon be rolling into your inbox: Confidential Mode and Smart Compose. Confidential Mode was originally due to arrive at the same time as the overall redesign, but was delayed (for confidential reasons, presumably). With Confidential Mode, the message itself is never actually transmitted to the other person. To access Confidential Mode, click the clock and padlock icon when composing an email. You can send confidential messages t

Will the iPhone SE 2 still look like the iPhone 5S? If you like the styling of the iPhone SE, including its size and button layout, it seems you’ll be right at home with the newer model. Just one of Apple’s 2018 phonesApple is said to be working on several iPhone models for 2018, the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone XI included. If the successor to 2016’s iPhone SE has a notch, that means each of Apple’s phones will, more or less, look the same. And while the iPhone SE was the last bastion for the 3.5mm h

Samsung may be set to change the branding on its range of smartwatches and opt to use the well-known phone moniker of Galaxy on its next series of wearables. A new trademark application made with the UPSTO has revealed the company wants to use the name Samsung Galaxy Watch, and it may be that’s for the follow up to the Samsung Gear Sport. Previously we’d expected to hear of the Samsung Gear S4 or Gear Sport 2 from the company, but it may be the company decides to reangle and bring the Galaxy nam

We’ve still yet to see an official smartwatch from Google with the company instead opting to use LG for flagship wearable products, but a new report suggests we’ll see our first Google Pixel Watch before the end of the year. According to reliable Twitter leaker @Evleaks, the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be joined by a Pixel-branded watch and will be unveiled at the company’s fall hardware event. Evleaks also believes there will be second generation of the Google Pixel Buds headphones launc

We’re getting another good look at the Android phone today from both sides, front and back, thanks to new CAD renders from CompareRaja. It shows the OnePlus 6 in black, and you can make out the faint notch at the top of the front glass. On the back, the phone design is stacked with tech: a vertical dual-lens camera, flash, fingerprint sensor, and finally the OnePlus logo. The OnePlus 6 price is expected to be more expensive than the OnePlus 5T, but still a value. After all, OnePlus phones have e

If you prefer Google’s OS, then our best Android phone roundup should be right up your alley. As the options in the market increase and choosing the best phone gets more and more complicated. The options on this list range from Android to the iOS, so that you can find a phone that best suits your requirements. The Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro are pretty similar in terms of design. The core hardware of the phone is similar to the Redmi Note 4, but the Mi A1 performs better with respect to day-to-d

The mobile version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) can now be played on your PC thanks to an official emulator released by developer Tencent. The new Tencent Gaming Buddy emulator lets you enjoy the free game on your PC while getting the benefit of the mouse and keyboard for controls, rather than using a touchscreen on your mobile device. Sadly, part of the thrill may be the fact that some players love the advantage they currently have in the mobile app when using mouse and keyboard cont

One of the great things about the Nintendo Switch is that it offers you more ways to play: handheld, docked, and the in-between tabletop mode. While handheld and docked mode work perfectly well straight out of the box, however, tabletop mode has a couple of problems that we pointed out in our full review. Fortunately, Nintendo has announced a brand new official charging accessory that will solve some of the Switch’s tabletop woes. The new Adjustable Charging Stand tries to solve these problems f

How to fix itIf you’ve installed the update and are experiencing the issue, then you’ll need to fix some files that appear to have been corrupted. To do this, you’ll need to enter Safe Mode, which will require booting Windows 10 from a USB drive. To do this, download the Windows 10 April 2018 Update 1803 (64-bit) ISO image directly from Microsoft (or the Windows 10 April 2018 Update 1803 (32-bit) ISO file if you have 32-bit hardware). Once the USB stick loads the Windows 10 setup wizard, click ‘