WhatsApp now lets Siri read your messages so you can ask your iPhone voice assistant to read out your latest message and reply without touching your phone. All you have to do is say “Hey Siri, read my last WhatsApp message” and it will read out the contact name – or phone number if you haven’t got the contact saved – and then your last message. WhatsApp being more accessible should be simpler for when you’re driving or you can’t get to your phone, but you may not want your private messages to be

Announced via blog post on the GoPro website , GoPro Fusion is the latest camera to join the action camera king’s growing stable of products, and its first consumer product with the ability to record VR content. According to Jess Foley, GoPro’s Senior Product Manager of Spherical Solutions, the Fusion will allow users to capture “fully immersive virtual reality content, non-VR video, and even photos.”Along with the reveal, GoPro has also announced a Fusion ‘Pilot Program’ in which professional c

With only five months to go until the expected big reveal, it’s fair to say the 2017 iPhone rumor mill is very much up and running – and this weekend we’ve got another image leak that gives us clues about the potential design for the iPhone 8. The shots in these photos are of a dummy device mocked up based on Apple’s designs for their upcoming phone, courtesy of Twitter user Benjamin Geskin and reported by 9to5Mac . It’s not clear how recent this design is but it fits with what we’ve seen so far

Space agencies around the world are slowly gearing up for a manned mission to Mars. Soviet rocket pioneer Mikhail Tikhonravov also came up with a manned Mars expedition proposal for the USSR in studies between 1956 and 1962. Mars has been a target for human exploration since the 19th centuryIn 1962, Nasa conducted its own studies, analyzing what it would take to accomplish a human voyage to Mars. From there on out, and especially following the successful Moon landings , proposals for crewed Mars

If you’ve been struggling to send texts and make calls this weekend then you’re not alone – Three has confirmed a “temporary network issue” has been affecting a number of users throughout the day on Saturday, though the problems should now be fixed. Early on Sunday morning Three said calls and texts are now back up and running , so any SMSes that went missing should now start dribbling through to the right recipients. If you’re still having problems, the operator suggests resetting your phone. T

Silicon Valley Comic Con, now in its second year, took over the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. this weekend bringing with it thousands of attendees, dozens of costumed heroes and, well, a few robots, too. The event was formed by resident technophile – as well as famous Apple co-founder – Steve Wozniak and comic book maven Stan Lee back in 2016 as a Northern California extension of the massive celebration that takes place down in San Diego each year. While Silicon Valley Comic Con

It’s the day before the London Marathon, and after yesterday’s heavier column, I felt like today should be a bit more tech-filled (and cheerier). “[I use the] Garmin ecosystem as it’s the current gold standard for GPS running watches,” says Rav Dighe. Do you like the idea of tech being used to run? “And on event like London Marathon the crowd is amazing – and no tech, in my opinion, can beat that!”What one thing would you like to see invented to help you run better? I’ve loved hearing from every

Microsoft wants to tempt Gmail users to switch from the web client to the Mail app built into Windows 10 – support for prioritizing emails automatically, tracking package deliveries and managing reservations will shortly start working with Gmail accounts as well as Outlook ones. The Focused Inbox feature is the most noteworthy, where the Mail app pushes important-looking messages to the top of the pile, a lot like Gmail on the web does. Less urgent messages get filtered out into an “Other” folde

Furthermore, Apple bafflingly doesn’t offer a compatible games list on the App Store – perhaps because most iOS games don’t work with MFi controllers. This article covers the best MFi controllers for iOS (iPhone/iPad) and tvOS (Apple TV), and 25 essential games to use with them. The best MFi game controllers for Apple TV and iPadThe SteelSeries Nimbus ($44.99 / £49.99) is an excellent, affordable option for supported Apple TV games. Asphalt 8 Free+IAP iOS/tvOSOn iPhone, Asphalt’s tilt/touch cont

We thought the long-running saga of the name of HTC’s 2017 flagship phone had been settled earlier this week, when the company sent out invites for a press event for the HTC U, due to be held on May 16. Definitely the HTC U and not the HTC 11 then? VentureBeat reports that the phone will be branded the HTC U 11, borrowing from both this year’s naming scheme and flagship HTC phones of the past. The tip is from phone-spec-leaker-in-chief Evan Blass, which is just about as good an unofficial source

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Apple’s next big launch may be a literal one as the tech giant seemingly has an interest in internet-beaming satellites. Duffy left to join Apple last year after reportedly clashing with Tony Fadell. Google’s Project Loon interent balloonsOther industry leaders are already working on satellites and other means of delivering internet to remote regions, including Facebook, Google and SpaceX. Facebook, Google and SpaceX are all working on internet satellites for these purposes as well. Internet sat

Though Google Home and Amazon Echo are mostly intended for use around the house, Meredes-Benz is looking to use the smart speaker’s tech for hitting the road. The auto manufacturer announced today that both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, the digital assistants that power the Home and Echo respectively, are now compatible with all 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz models in the US. To utilize this new feature, users will need a Mercedes me account and active subscription to mbrace , Mercedes’ car-c

Whether you believe vinyl sounds ‘better’ or just prefer to own something tangible, there’s no questioning the convenience of digital audio. While most major record companies offer free digital downloads with new vinyl purchases, that doesn’t account for the many smaller labels that don’t, nor does it account for the millions of vinyl records sold before the advent of digital. Thankfully it’s very easy to convert your vinyl or audio cassettes to a digital format at home, but it can be slightly t

The official Google IO 2017 schedule is also out now, so if you’re attending or want to know what Google has cooking, there’s plenty to digest. The Google IO 2017 dates are May 17 through May 19, and it’s all going down at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif. The official Google IO 2017 schedule is also out now, letting attendees and those watching at home get a taste of what Google has cooking. If you’re a developer and interested in Google IO 2017 registration, hop over to the G

But whatever your reason for starting a record collection there are a few things to know before you dive down the rabbit hole. Photo credit: Audio-TechnicaThe first step to choosing a record player is setting a budget. If you’re prone to falling asleep while listening to music, it may be wise to choose a record player with an auto-returning arm. A phono preamp brings the volume level of a record up to a standard created by the Recording Industry Association of America. If you’ve chosen a turntab

That’s what running has become to me – a chance to get stronger, to run faster, to always do better. People laughingly ask what I’m running from when they hear how much I do, and the truth is simple: feeling anxious. Trying to do an 18 mile training run having only had a single meal in the last day or two is pretty touch. Don’t run into the anxiety, run with it – pop the demon on your shoulder and carry on. You’re running a goddamn marathon, after all.

Exact Audio CopyThere are lots of free programs around that call themselves CD rippers, but if you’re serious about making the best possible copies of your discs, you need Exact Audio Copy. Even if you don’t plan to go entirely disc-free, it’s well worth making backups with Exact Audio Copy for when the physical media inevitably picks up scratches. Why you need itExact Audio Copy uses a technology called AccurateRip, which uses data from other users around the world to determine whether there ar

Who cares about picture quality? Soon, nobody, according to Samsung, which has announced more details of its forthcoming Frame TVs. The accompanying video also showed several images of Frame TVs hung way above eye-level in living rooms. “There is so much more than resolution, size and picture quality,” concluded Zoller. “So be prepared to talk less and less about picture quality and more and more about your life and your style when it comes to televisions.”

With the launch of the Galaxy S8, Samsung has announced that it has partnered with Google to make Google Music Play the default music app on the device. This is the start of a long-term partnership, meaning that moving forward all Samsung phones and tablets will have Google Music Play as the default. There’s a lot of competition in the music app market, with Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and others all trying to win users over. Users who’ve never tried Google Play Music before are eligible