BlackBerry unveils Jarvis, security software solution for self-driving cars

With the pressure to create compelling mobile phone solutions out of the way, thanks largely to the stellar continuity provided by TCL Corporation's purchase and continuing of the BlackBerry handset division, BlackBerry can focus on developing security software designed around the surging self-driving car market.

Named Jarvis, a possible tip of the hat to the british-accented A.I. that assists Iron Man, the jarvis from BlackBerry is a digital watchdog. Jarvis will assist automakers with the safety backups needed to desigm effective and safe autonomous driving solutions. Various carmakers (Tesla, Cadillac) already ship cars with autonomous driving features, these are still subject to regulations and in many cases are undergoing strict compliance testing.

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Face Unlock shows up on OxygenOS beta build for the OnePlus 3/3T

We already know OnePlus had plans to bring Face Unlock to the older OnePlus 3 and 3T. Now, the feature is coming to these phones through the OxygenOS beta build. It’s available through Open Beta 30 for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 21 for the OnePlus 3T. The update also brings with it OnePlus Switch app for backup & restore, as well as other changes. As GSMArena points out, there’s a possibility the update might not work with some third-party camera apps. And as with any beta build, things might go a bit awry every now and then so be prepared for that to happen.

Samsung rumoured to unveil Galaxy S9 and S9+ on February 26

Samsung Galaxy S8

While we already know that Samsung will be unveiling its new flagship, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, we don’t have the exact date. According to famous leaker Evan Blass, the phone will be launched on February 26. He got this information from a “C-level executive at a major casemaker.” According to his anonymous source, pre-orders will start three days after. The global release and shipment will supposedly happen on March 16.

TAG Heuer has a CA$245k Android Wear watch

One of the new TAG Heuer Android Wear-powered watches needs to come with its own security detail. The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 has a diamond-encrusted version that comes in at 190’000 CHF (which is around CA$245,000). This model comes with the name “Full Diamond” attached to it, which is an appropriate name for the watch with 589 diamonds that total 23.35 carats that’s seen across the exterior surface on both the bezel and bracelet. The other parts of the watch are adorned with 18K PD125 white gold.

The watch itself comes with an auxiliary mechanical module if you want a more traditional timepiece. You can also swap out the lugs and bracelet. What else does an almost $250,000 get you? It is also offers 50 metres of water resistance, GPS, NFC sensor for payment, HD AMOLED screen, customizable TAG Heuer dials, and Android Wear 2.0 and its companion app. We’re not sure if that’s worth the asking price but if you have to worry about that, then you’re not the target customer that’s for sure.

Source: Android Police