IDC attributes the decline in wearable shipments to reduced demand IDC attributes the decline in wearable shipments to reduced demand The latest report is part of the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. According to the research firm, the decline can be explained by consumers’ willingness to “spend more in categories outside of wearables.” “Cooling demand will force companies to further differentiate themselves. With most features becoming increasingly common among the different devices, companies will have to convince customers to upgrade with best-in-class experiences knowing that there are plenty of alternatives available....

To find this new 8-hour option, users have to open the ‘Wi-Fi’ section, tap ‘Set Priority Device’, and pick their device. The addition of this new time increment allows users to manage the WiFi priority for a prolonged period of time without having to manually extend it every few hours. This could also be a handy feature if you’re downloading larger files. 9to5Google notes that this new addition is part of the Google Home 2....

These new features are either rolling out soon or should already be available. If you don’t see them, then you’ll want to wait just a little bit for them to reach your region. These Gmail and Google Chat features make them more convenient These Gmail and Google Chat features make them more convenient Starting off, Gmail is getting a new feature dealing with search. You already have the ability to search for emails using the search bar up top....

You have to admit that the pool of popular desserts that start with the letter “U” is rather shallow. It’s either this or Android Uncooked Cookie Dough. Regardless, we can’t expect too many people to know about this name. The company isn’t exactly advertising it and building statues like it used to. If you can’t recall, the first version of Android to get a dessert was Android 1.6 Donut. Since then, we’ve had Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jellybean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat, Oreo, and Pie....

The first part of the project is a $3 million research initiative. Grants of up to $500,000 will be awarded for research projects that take the science of gratitude to the next level. Researchers interested in applying will need to submit a three-page, single-spaced Letter of Intent (LOI) by February 15, 2012. Click here for details and how to apply. To read about other gratitude research initiatives, visit the Greater Good website....