May 2016 – Page 87 – news.buyenne.com

Google’s “Gboard” for iOS combines a keyboard with Google Search

We go hands-on with Google’s new search/keyboard mashup.

The Gboard. It's a normal keyboard, but, hey, what does that Google button do?

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The rumors were true—Google just launched "Gboard," an iOS keyboard that combines Google Search with everyday typing. Right inside the keyboard area, users can search for local business results, images, and GIFs to weave into their conversation.

Gboard looks just like a normal keyboard except for the Google icon on the left side of the suggestion bar. Tap on it, and you'll get the familiar Google search bar with suggestions above it. Type in a query and the usual "return/send" button will turn blue and say "search." Results appear in a horizontally scrolling interface in the keyboard area that allows you to sift through search results without leaving your current app. There are tiny tabs on the bottom for normal search results, images, and GIFs.

Normal results can be pasted into the conversation as either usable text or as a picture of the Google results card. In the normal search results, you'll see more than just local businesses—most of the Google answer cards seem to be present. You can get a card that covers the weather, a celebrity, or a direct answer to a question. You can also find YouTube videos and drop them right into a conversation.

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Deals of the Day (5-12-2016)

I’m just putting the finishing touches on a review the Asus Zenbook UX305UA ultrabook. At $750, it’s a pretty great bargain… but it lacks a few features that you’ll find on more expensive models that typically sell for $900 and up.

But right now a number of stores are knocking $100 off the price of a Zenbook UX303UA, which means that you can pick up this notebook with a 13.3 inch full HD display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a Core i5 Skylake processor for $799.

Continue reading Deals of the Day (5-12-2016) at Liliputing.

Telefónica: O2 gibt seinen Banking-Kunden mehr Datenvolumen

Telefónica bringt in Zusammenarbeit mit der Fidor Bank das Bankkonto O2 Banking. Dazu gehört eine Mastercard, die kostenfreies Bargeldabheben ermöglichen soll. Wer O2 Banking als Gehaltskonto nutzt, bekommt Datenvolumen gutgeschrieben. (O2, Telefónica)

APT28: Hackergruppe soll CDU angegriffen haben

Die Gruppe APT28, die auch mit dem Bundestags-Hack in Verbindung gebracht wird, soll die deutsche Regierungspartei CDU angegriffen haben. Ob die Phishing-Attacken zu einem Datenabfluss geführt haben, ist bislang noch unklar. (Security, Phishing)

Philly investigates whether Verizon finished required FiOS buildout

Philly wants residents’ help to determine whether Verizon wired up whole city.

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Philadelphia government officials are investigating whether Verizon has met an obligation to bring FiOS service to all residents of the city. Verizon obtained a cable franchise agreement from the city in February 2009, and the deadline to wire up all of Philadelphia passed on February 26 of this year.

Philadelphia seems skeptical about whether Verizon actually met its obligation, but it is still looking for proof. The city set up a webpage asking residents to fill out a form to "tell us whether you have tried to order Verizon service but have been told by the company that service is not yet available in your neighborhood." Verizon was required to make its "cable service available throughout the entire city, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the franchise agreement," the page says.

A Verizon spokesperson told Ars that the city confirmed that Verizon met a requirement to build out 85 percent of the city last summer and is now verifying whether Verizon completed the final 15 percent. Verizon says it has met its obligation. "We believe we’ve completed our FiOS buildout in Philadelphia and have complied with the terms of our franchise agreement with the city," Verizon said. "We’re currently working with the city’s Office of Innovation and Technology and the Law Department—the two entities that have oversight over the project—to verify we’ve met those obligations."

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Google launches a keyboard app for iOS (with integrated search)

Now that Apple allows iPhone users to install third-party keyboards, it opens the door for apps that not only change the way you type, but which can perform other functions.

Case in point: Google has just released an iOS keyboard called Gboard. Not only does it let you enter text and emoji. It also incorporates Google Search, letting you search the web without leaving the app you’re using.

That might sound like a gimmick, but it comes in handy if you want to paste search results into an email or Messenger conversation.

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Now that Apple allows iPhone users to install third-party keyboards, it opens the door for apps that not only change the way you type, but which can perform other functions.

That might sound like a gimmick, but it comes in handy if you want to paste search results into an email or Messenger conversation.

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HD-Remastered: Beide Final Fantasy 10 erscheinen für Windows-PC

Bislang sind die zwei Teile von Final Fantasy 10 nur für Konsole erhältlich, nun erscheinen sie auch für Windows-PC – nicht im 15 Jahre alten Original, sondern in der einigermaßen zeitgemäßen HD-Neuauflage. (Final Fantasy, Rollenspiel)

Bislang sind die zwei Teile von Final Fantasy 10 nur für Konsole erhältlich, nun erscheinen sie auch für Windows-PC - nicht im 15 Jahre alten Original, sondern in der einigermaßen zeitgemäßen HD-Neuauflage. (Final Fantasy, Rollenspiel)

AOC: Erster All-in-One-PC mit Remix OS vorgestellt

Der Hersteller von Remix OS, Jide, hat zusammen mit AOC einen All-in-One-PC vorgestellt, auf dem die Android-Desktop-Variante Remix OS läuft. Von der Ausstattung her dürfte sich der PC eher für alltägliche Anwendungen und weniger anspruchsvolle Spiele eignen. (Remix OS, Computer)

Zotac launches two Windows 10 PC sticks, one is fanless

Zotac unveiled its first PC-on-a-stick at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Now the company is getting ready to start selling its PC Sticks… and it turns out they’ll come in two versions.

When you look at the spec sheet, the Zotac ZBOX PI220 and PI221 look virtually identical. But one model has a fan, while the other is passively cooled, for silent operation.

The Zotac ZBOX PI220 has a “SmartFan” cooling system and measures 5.2″ x 1.7″ 0.62″.

Continue reading Zotac launches two Windows 10 PC sticks, one is fanless at Liliputing.

Zotac unveiled its first PC-on-a-stick at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Now the company is getting ready to start selling its PC Sticks… and it turns out they’ll come in two versions.

When you look at the spec sheet, the Zotac ZBOX PI220 and PI221 look virtually identical. But one model has a fan, while the other is passively cooled, for silent operation.

The Zotac ZBOX PI220 has a “SmartFan” cooling system and measures 5.2″ x 1.7″ 0.62″.

Continue reading Zotac launches two Windows 10 PC sticks, one is fanless at Liliputing.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition erhält AF-, Frame- und Vsync-Schalter

Neue Funktionen passend zur überarbeiteten Universal Windows Platform: Gears of War ist um Grafikoptionen erweitert worden, etwa die Möglichkeit, die vertikale Synchronisation zu deaktivieren. (Gears of War, Games)