Google Now, search giant Google’s eponymous voice assistant, has a surprisingly good grasp on the nuances of human speech. Thanks to a killer combination of machine learning and crowdsourced data, it can parse mumbles, murmurs, and even the most garbled of phrases.In August of last year, as an example, Google said it cut voice transcription errors by up to 49 percent. But if there’s one element of linguistic diversity that’s tended to trip it up, it’s accents — only recently did Now gain official support for Indian and Australian dialects....

As we’ve recently reported, Google’s next Chromecast device will likely debut on Wednesday, September 30. However, it seems like retailers like The Home Depot just couldn’t wait. According toreports from The Verge, buyers have purchased the new Chromecast from retailers that include The Home Depot and Walmart in recent days. The Verge was able to buy one of these devices, which only reads “SABRINA-ABBEY ROCK CANDY” on the receipt, for $50....

Summary Massive Entertainment has confirmed how much time players will need to set aside to completeStar Wars Outlawsand whileit may be a lengthy game, it won’t become a second job. Ubisoft has a reputation for stuffing its games with content and while many may enjoy the sheer quantity of quests, objectives, and collectibles to discover, it can quickly become overwhelming once one realizes how long the run time will be. Fortunately, the upcoming open-worldStar Warsgame shouldn’t be too severe but will likely still satisfy those looking for a large AAA experience....

InDark Souls 3, players could give their boss souls to Ludleth in Firelink Shrine to unlock special weapons. That same mechanic returns toElden Ringwith a few added features. Instead of “boss souls,” you have Remembrances, and instead of Ludleth in Firelink Shrine, you have Finger Reader Enia in Roundtable Hold. Like boss souls inDark Souls 3, Remembrances give players some options. However, unlikeDark Souls 3, there’s a way to duplicate Remembrances without playing through New Game+ (or using some item duplication glitch)....

Trying to work early in the morning with a bright computer screen can often feel like a shock to the system. Even if you have the brightness level turned down, some laptops just feel too bright for certain times of the day. This is where dark mode comes in. Besides giving your eyes a break, enabling dark mode on a system such asWindows 11can also potentially help preserve the life of your battery....

High dynamic range(HDR) offers one of the most cinematic lenses through which to experience our favorite movies and shows from the comfort of our homes. Offering rich colors, vivid brightness, and imagery packed with depth and clarity, the format is truly something to behold. For a lot of folks, though, HDR is a mystery wrapped in a riddle. Not all TVs support it, and even if you have anHDR-capable TV, that doesn’t mean you’ll get to see actual HDR video....

If you’re playingMinecraftin Survival Mode, potions can come in handy. You can drink a brew that enhances your melee attacks, your speed, or allows you to breathe underwater. This guide shows you how to make potions inMinecraft— even those you can throw at enemies. Difficulty What You Need Crafting table (in-game) Iron Ingot (in-game) Cobblestone (in-game) Blaze Rod (in-game) Water (in-game) Glass Blocks (in-game) Nether Wart (in-game) Recipe-specific ingredients (see below)...

Summary While I understandRick and Morty’s commitment to a standalone episodic approach, season 8 of the series should still bring back one underrated supporting character. I’ve noticed that recent seasons ofRick and Mortyrely more on the show’s established canon, but not in the way that viewers might expect. Plots like Rick Prime’s decades-spanning battle with Rick have seen the typically light-hearted series take its canon relatively seriously, but evenUnity’sRick and Mortycomebackwas a case of the series rewarding rewatches....

Elon Musk’s car company, Tesla, once reached out to game designer Sam Barlow about possibly putting his gameHer Storyinto its cars. According to Barlow, Tesla didn’t offer money, but instead said it would be good exposure for the game. Tesla has run video games within its cars before,most notablyCuphead. It can only be played while the car is parked. Tesla has also been working onSteam integrationwith its vehicles and a demo is apparently coming soon....

For decades, smartphones have progressively grown larger, and subsequently, so have tablets, and the lines between big phones and small tablets have grown progressively more blurry. Some companies make smaller phones or tablets, but these are exceptions to the rule. A case in point is Samsung’s tablet portfolio. Samsung debuted theGalaxy Tab S10 series in Octoberbut dropped a replacement for the regular Galaxy Tab S9. The Galaxy Tab S10 Plus andGalaxy Tab S10 Ultrapick up where their predecessors left off, but if you’re a Galaxy Tab S9 user, you’ll either have to buy the FE series or switch to an alternative....

Summary I still find it surprising thatDexter: New Bloodignored two of its most central characters from the first half of the entire series. Although many characters didn’t make it to theDexterseries finale, many of the key cast members who first appeared inDexterseason 1 made it all the way to the final season, includingDebra Morgan, Angel Batista, Harry Morgan, Vince Masuka, and of course, Dexter Morgan.Dexter’s first love interest Ritanotably died in the season 4 finale at the hands of the Trinity Killer....

Lenovo introduced two new mobile workstationsarriving at the end of August that arebased on eighth-generation Intel Coreand Xeon processors. The ThinkPad P1 is the thinnest of the two, measuring 0.7 inches, while the bigger ThinkPad P72 is thicker at 1 inch. Both support huge amounts of system memory, Nvidia’s professional graphics and fingerprint scanners so you’re not relying on passwords. For starters, we have the ThinkPad P72 sporting a 17.3-inch IPS screen....

Local Motors has done some pretty cool things over the past few years. It launched the crowdsourced Rally Fighter in 2009,3D printed an electric carcalled the Strati, and created a smallautonomous shuttle vehicle named Olli. Now, the founders of Local Motors are offering their experience with high-tech manufacturing methods to other companies through a new entity called LM Industries. “Mass manufacturing is a relic of a past era. We’re in the middle of a mobility revolt where current modes of transportation are not sustainable and do not match up with rapidly changing consumer preferences,” LM Industries CEO and co-founder John B....