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Google threw a party for developers
At its I/O conference earlier this week, Google introduced several new products, including the Pixel 3a smartphone, the Nest Hub Max smart display, and augmented reality walking directions when you’re using Google Maps. We’re looking forward to getting a chance to check out most of the new products next week. You may be able to check out the new Android Q features now, though.
Nike made an augmented reality app to measure your feet
Later this year, the Nike app will be able to use your smartphone’s camera and augmented reality tech to measure your feet and help you get the right fit for your new kicks. Personally, I don’t see how it could ever replace the experience of going to the shoe store and forgetting to wear socks so you have to wear those weird, disposable stocking socks they keep in a box near the cash register.
CES reinstated the award it gave to, and then took away from, a sex toy
Back in January, a female sex toy called Osé won a Robotics Innovation Award from CES. Just this week, the Consumer Technology Association rightfully reinstated the award.
Master & Dynamics introduced its first pair of noise cancelling headphones
M&D have a reputation for snazzy headphones that sound great, but until now, it has never produced a pair with active noise canceling. The MW65 cost $499 and look extremely similar to the attractive MW60.
Oh, look at Louis Vuitton’s fancy purses with screens on them
A post shared by Louis Vuitton Official (@louisvuitton) on May 9, 2019 at 12:31am PDT
