Microsoft announced in April that Windows 11 would be able to run Android apps. The feature was a partnership with Amazon and was supposed to arrive later this year. The update is now live, but only for US customers. Here's how to get started with Android apps in Windows 11.
A robot named Ameca appeared at CES in January and went viral on social media. Will consumers embrace or run away from humanoid robots working at their local restaurant? Industry research would suggest it depends on where people live. Japanese respondents tended to see the robots as significantly less uncanny than Americans.
Epic Games is buying independent music storefront Bandcamp. The company says it will use Bandcamp's resources to expand internationally and add new features. Epic describes Bandcamp as committed to “fair and open platforms” The acquisition is Epic's latest non-gaming acquisition.
Amazon is closing 68 stores in the US and UK. The e-commerce giant is focusing on its Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods stores. The stores will close on closing dates and will give severance to affected employees. Amazon opened its first bookstore in 2015 and 4-Star and Pop Up stores in 2014.
Oracle has suspended all operations in Russia, the company tweeted on Wednesday.The announcement on Twitter came about three hours after Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation tweeted at the company asking for support during the Russian invasion of the country
Apple is expected to launch a low-cost version of its popular iPhone with 5G. The company is also expected to unveil a new version of the iPad Air and a high-end Mac Mini. Apple usually hosts three events every year to launch new products, starting in spring and announcing the launch of its latest iPhone range.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is being played out on the popular TikTok video app. The app has become a tool for investigators to track Russian troop movements. It has also become a way for people to share and share videos of the conflict. Internal data shows that 28.5 million people in Russia use the app.
Yahoo has ended support for its email service in China. The company has advised its customers to switch to an alternative email service as soon as possible. Yahoo has also recommended that users download their contacts, schedules and other important data before the service closes for good. The web services company cited the country's new privacy regulations as the main reason.
Toshiba Corp said on Tuesday CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa has resigned. The sudden departure comes after revised restructuring plans sparked opposition within the company. Initial plans announced last year by the scandal-ridden conglomerate to split into three had been much criticised by foreign hedge fund shareholders.
YouTube creators break down their monthly incomes. Google ads make up a big part of many YouTube creators' income. YouTube's Partner Program allows creators to earn money from ads and subscriptions. YouTubers say they earn between $80 to $55,000 a month from this program.
Dell Technologies just reported a record-breaking year, topping $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time in the company's long history. The PC and infrastructure giant saw its stock immediately fall 10 percent after reporting its fourth-quarter earnings results last week. Dell also reported several issues related to the supply chain and increased freight costs that could hinder growth in 2023.