Niantic’s acquisition of 6d.ai just opened up a whole new world for AR experiences.

Niantic, the developers behind the wildly popular Pokémon Go, has announced the acquisition of 6D.ai today. If you’ve never heard of 6D.ai before today, it’s okay — neither have I, honestly. But that changes today.

For the uninitiated, 6D.ai started in 2017 from Oxford University’s Active Vision Lab. The purpose of 6d.ai is to build computer vision-based technologies to solve augmented reality issues, like 3D construction, for example. Together with Niantic, the goal is to create a dynamic, 3D map of the world to build new, planet-scale AR experiences. This is quite exciting, even if you aren’t into Pokémon Go. This is the future of AR.

Personally, I stopped playing Pokémon Go a while ago. I can’t even remember when the last time I played it ”seriously” was. I think it was about the time Harry Potter: Wizards Unite came out, but hey guess what, I’ve kind of stopped playing that too. But that d…

The new PowerBeats Pro are small but mighty earphones that are perfect for people who like to work up a sweat and listen to crystal-clear tunes at the exact same time. They even work with Siri! They can provide up to nine hours of listening time, but first, they’re going to have to charge. Using a lightning cable, you can power up your PowerBeats Pro earphones and get back to your adventures and activities.

Best for most

Anker Lightning cable

Staff Favorite

The Anker Lightning Cable is a fast charging cable from a reliable brand that’ll keep your PowerBeats Pro earphones charged and ready to go. You get three 3-foot cables in one pack, giving you quite the bang for your buck.

$16 at Amazon$20 at Walmart

Affordable

AmazonBasics Lightning cable

The AmazonBasics Lightning cable is an affordable charging option for your PowerBeats Pro earphones. It comes in 3-foot and 6-foot length options, and you can get it in a single pack or a 10-pack.

From $10 at Amazon

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What you need to know

Apple has purchased Dark Sky.
The iOS app will remain unaffected for the time being.
The Android app is no longer available for download and will shut down on July 1, 2020.

Dark Sky is an immensely popular weather app for local weather, and in a blog post released today, Dark Sky announced it’s joining Apple.

”Our goal has always been to provide the world with the best weather information possible, to help as many people as we can stay dry and safe, and to do so in a way that respects your privacy. There is no better place to accomplish these goals than at Apple. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to reach far more people, with far more impact, than we ever could alone.”

Dark Sky’s hyper-local forecasts have been available on iOS and Android for years now, but with this recent acquisition, there are changes afoot.

The iOS app will remain unaffected for now and continue to be available for download; however, the Android app will not be so lucky.

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Of course, iOS is better than Android. A Pixel 4 guru agrees

Working from home has become the norm for millions of hard-working employees around the world. For those new to the work from home concept, you might be wondering which is the best mobile solution, iOS, or Android. Over at our sister site Android Central, Joe Maring has come to a conclusion long embraced by Apple users. It’s iOS and iPadOS over Android, of course.

There are lots of reasons Apple’s mobile devices best their Android counterparts in this regard. Though often criticized by non-Apple users, it’s the company’s ”walled-garden of an ecosystem” approach that positively differentiates the two, according to Maring.

His favorite Apple tools are the Universal Clipboard and Handoff. The former makes it possible to copy something on your mobile device and paste it on your Mac, and vice versa, while the latter lets you start a task on one machine and finish it on another.

Maring also focuses on select third-party apps …

Whether you’re trying to get pregnant, trying not to get pregnant, or just want to know when to expect your next period, the Fitbit Versa Lite can help. You can use it to track your cycle, log your periods, record details, and analyze trends.

Tracking every moment

The Fitbit Versa Lite is a smartwatch that tracks exercise, steps, calories burned, sleep, heart rate, and more — like menstrual and fertility cycle tracking. It lets you get notifications from your connected smartphone for calls, texts, and app alerts.

It’s water-resistant to 50 meters so you can wear it in the pool, ocean, or shower. You can deck it out with apps and watch faces for a more personalized experience. Since it’s intended to be work around the clock, you don’t need to charge it daily. The battery can last over four days.

When you purchase a Versa Fitbit Lite, you’ll need to download the Fitbit app. This is what allows you to track your cycles.

How to set up female health tracking

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If you are a developer and want to know what to expect in macOS 10.15, here is how to install the developer beta.

macOS Catalina 10.15.4 will be arriving soon with new features that need testing before they’re launched to the public. As usual, Apple is providing an early version of this macOS release to developers so that they can test their apps against it and prepare for its release to Mac owners.

What’s new in the macOS Catalina beta?

March 31, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 1 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.5 beta. If you’ve been waiting for macOS 10.15.5 to start testing with macOS, now’s the time to start downloading.

March 18, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 6 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 6 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.4 beta. I…

Installing the tvOS 13.4.5 beta is more complex than an iOS or macOS beta, but it’s also for developers only.

Just like with iOS and macOS, Apple makes beta versions of tvOS available for developers to test. But unlike the betas for other systems, installing it on the Apple TV (4th generation) or Apple TV 4K is more complicated than a simple download and go. If you’re a developer and you’re having trouble getting the tvOS beta installed, here’s what you need to do.

Unlike Apple’s other operating systems, you can’t back up your Apple TV; as such, Apple offers two options for updating tvOS: over the air, which just updates the system; and via USB-C, which restores the device to its factory settings.

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac (sadly, no public beta for the Apple Watch). While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the…

If you’re a developer looking to take a peek at iPadOS 13.3, here’s how to install the developer beta.

iPadOS 13.4 is on its way with new features that require third-party developer input. As such, the company is releasing developer betas so that software engineers can get a head start on making great software for you.

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac (sadly, no public beta for the Apple Watch). While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That’s why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.

What’s new with iPadOS 13.4.5?

March 31, 2…

If you’re a developer looking to take a peek at iOS 13.4.5, here’s how to install the developer beta.

iOS 13.4.5 is on its way with new features that require third-party developer input. As such, the company is releasing developer betas so that software engineers can get a head start on making great software for you.

Are you trying to download the developer beta of iOS 13.4.5 using macOS Catalina? The steps are different. Check out our guide!

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac (sadly, no public beta for the Apple Watch). While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That’s why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the publi…