Here's What Is Coming To Netflix In October 2021

Wondering what is coming to Netflix in October 2021? Well look no further. We have your entire list of new titles, and new seasons for everything that is going to be coming to Netflix this month. On October 1, every episode of Seinfeld ever arrives on Netflix. So if you’re a big Seinfeld fan, this …

YouTube Will Integrate Google Assistant To Suggest Related Content

Google Assistant has been injected into just about every corner of the Google ecosystem, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. According to 9To5Google, YouTube is now getting the treatment, as Google is looking to integrate the Assistant into it. This was spotted on youtube.com/new. Google Assistant will power related content suggestions It’s pretty …

Now Play Android Games On Your Browser With BlueStacks X

Android is the most used operating system on smartphones. There are plenty of games and apps that we wish to use on our computers. For that, there are a bunch of Android emulators available, of which, the most popular one is BlueStacks. With BlueStacks, you can operate and run many Android apps and games on …

Facebook And Instagram Add New Cross-Platform Messaging Features

Instagram is in the process of adding more video features to the platform, and Facebook is facing pushback about the Instagram kids app. Amid this, the two company can still make time to add some cross-platform messaging features. According to a recent Facebook blog post, these features are now live. Starting off these new features …

No, You Can't Replace NBCUniversal Channels With Peacock

YouTube TV is having a carriage dispute with NBCUniversal right now. Who owns about 14 different channels and a handful of regional sports networks, which YouTube TV carries. For now, at least. When YouTube TV announced earlier this week that they are in a dispute with NBCUniversal about this contract, that expires on September 30, …

Open Source is a Relay Race: Reflections from our Outgoing Interim General Manager

I’ve been an individual member and occasional volunteer of the OSI for a long time, but signing on in August 2020 as Interim General Manager was a jump into the deep end. Much of OSI’s past work was informed by the connections and conversations held with members and stakeholders in person, so we had to …

Skyline Advisor Proactive Findings – September Edition

Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor releases new Proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Support, issues raised through Post Escalation review, Security vulnerabilities, and issues raised from VMware engineering, and customers. For the month of September, we released 37 new findings. Of these, there are 25 findings based on trending issues, …

Skyline Advisor Proactive Findings – September Edition

Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor releases new Proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Support, issues raised through Post Escalation review, Security vulnerabilities, and issues raised from VMware engineering, and customers. For the month of September, we released 37 new findings. Of these, there are 25 findings based on trending issues, …

Nearly Every Part Of Future GM Vehicles Could Be Updated With Software OTAs

While General Motors has been in the news a lot for not-so-great things, regarding EVs. It’s not letting the Bolt EV/EUV recall get them out of the EV space. It has announced that with the “Ultifi” platform, it will be able to push out OTA’s to its EVs in the future. Ultifi is a play …

September Security Update Lands On The Carrier & Unlocked Variants Of Galaxy Z Fold 3

The international variant of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has already grabbed the September 2021 security update earlier this month. Fast forward to now, the carrier and unlocked variants of Galaxy Z Fold 3 is picking up the September update. During the last 3-4 years, Samsung has really geared itself up and become one …

How To Disable 5G On A Google Pixel Smartphone & Save Battery Life

While 5G might be the next big thing, in terms of mobile data, it is still a battery hog. Though not quite as bad as 4G LTE was when it first came out (who remembers the HTC Thunderbolt or the Motorola Droid Bionic’s battery life?). Luckily, you can still turn off 5G and conserve your …

Google Is Killing Fiber TV, Giving Customers A Free Chromecast with Google TV

Google is killing Fiber…TV. That’s the “cable” portion of Google Fiber. Which, honestly, was likely not all that popular. Since most Fiber customers were likely millennials and were streaming TV already. But the service is indeed going away. And Google will be providing all Fiber TV customers with a free Chromecast with Google TV. Google …

Ring Adds Virtual Security Guard For Rapid Response Security

Alongside a wealth of new Ring services and products, Amazon has now announced a new Virtual Security Guard for Ring Protect Pro plan subscribers. As implied by the branding in use here, Virtual Security Guard works as a remote monitoring service in partnership with Rapid Response. Summarily, the professionally trained agents at Rapid Response will, …

You Might Have Access To Cloud Gaming On Your Xbox Today

The cloud gaming console beta for Xbox owners, which includes the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, is starting to open up to players today. Microsoft officially announced the cloud beta for console earlier this year. Noting that availability would be sometime in the Fall/towards the end of 2021. It seems that day has finally …

WhatsApp Could Soon Support Multiple Phone Connections With ‘Multi-Device 2.0’

Although WhatsApp brought multi-device support in some form months ago, its functionality was somewhat restrictive. A new report tells us that the Facebook-owned app could soon receive a “multi-device 2.0” update. This can potentially allow users to connect a secondary smartphone to access their primary WhatsApp account. In its current form, multi-device support on WhatsApp …

Here's Your First Chance To Play Battlefield 2042 Prior To Launch

The launch of Battlefield 2042 may have been delayed until November 19, but you’ll get your chance to play it well before then with the beta. In fact, the beta is coming up a lot sooner than you might think. Earlier this morning EA announced the official dates for the open beta on the Battlefield …

The Instagram Kids App Gets 'Paused' Due To Push-Back

Social media can be a dangerous place for many reasons, and it gets worse once we factor in kids. This has seemingly prompted social media giant Facebook to begin working on a kids version of the Instagram app. According to Engadget, this endeavor has been facing a ton of push-back from attorney generals and lawmakers …

The Fitbit Charge 5 Is Globally Available Today!

The launch of the Fitbit Charge 5 officially starts today. Announced earlier this year during the Summer, the Charge 5 is the most advanced tracker that Fitbit has ever developed. While it does offer some familiar features like Hear Rate monitoring, there’s new ones onboard that make it more tantalizing than past models. Namely the …

The Galaxy S21 Ultra And iPhone 13 Pro Max Get A Drop Test

Performance and battery life are important smartphone attributes, but what about durability? It’s important to know how your phone performs after taking a drop. Because of this, PhoneBuff just did a drop test with the two top dogs in the smartphone space: The Galaxy S21 Ultra and the newly launched iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both …

Razer Now Makes A Kaira X Headset For PlayStation

Last week Razer announced an expanded suite of console products in its Kaira lineup, including the Kaira X headset for PlayStation. As well as one for Xbox, and new crop of charging stands and other products in new colorways. Whether you play on PlayStation or Xbox, the Kaira line has something for everyone. Included in …

Researchers Develop Efficient Solid-State Battery Tech for Future EVs

Research by UC San Diego, in partnership with LG Energy Solution, has discovered a new battery technology that could make future EVs cheaper. Researchers developed a solid-state battery using an all-silicon anode, offering high energy density, fast charging, and longer life. The research paper has been published in the Science journal (via). Silicon anodes are …

Samsung Galaxy S22+ Images Appear For The Very First Time

The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra designs have already been revealed by @OnLeaks. The tipster partnered up with two publications to reveal those designs. Well, he’s back once again, to reveal the design of the Galaxy S22+, in a number of CAD-based images / renders. The Galaxy S22+ design gets shown in CAD-based images …

Samsung Galaxy S22 Images Are Out To Reveal Its Design

The Samsung Galaxy S22 images have surfaced, revealing the phone’s design. These images come as a result of a partnership between Zouton and @OnLeaks. As a reminder, @OnLeaks already shared Galaxy S22 Ultra renders earlier. The Galaxy S22 design gets revealed by CAD-based renders The Galaxy S22 will be considerably smaller than the S22 Ultra, …

Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 13 Mini vs Google Pixel 4a

Apple announced its iPhone 13 series quite recently, and as part of it, the iPhone 13 Mini dropped. This is Apple’s mini handset which is actually quite powerful. This device doesn’t really have a lot of competition in the Android space, as there are not many small Android phones that are good enough. Well, there …

Top 10 Best PS5 Headsets – Updated September, 2021

Now that the PS5 is out, you might be one of the individuals that’s on the hunt for the best headsets to pair with the console. Since the PS5 doesn’t support Bluetooth audio, that limits you a little bit in which headsets you can use, but not to worry because we’ve rounded up some of …

Epic's EAC Now Supports Linux/Steam Deck With BattlEye On The Way

The Steam Deck now has support for Epic’s EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat), with Epic announcing this morning that the anti-cheat software now supports Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck. Back when the Steam Deck was announced, one larger issue with it was that some of the biggest games on the Steam platform wouldn’t be supported. This of …

Stream In 4K HDR With The $40 Roku Streaming Stick+

Amazon has the Roku Streaming Stick+ on sale right now, coming in at just $39.99. Now this is not the cheapest price we have seen for this model, but at $39.99, it’s still a really good price. The Roku Streaming Stick+ is a really great streaming stick for those that are thinking about cutting the …

Amazon Could Bring Wall-Mounted Echo Show, Alexa Soundbar, and More

A new report sheds light on what’s in store for Amazon’s lineup of Alexa devices, and it’s quite impressive. Bloomberg reports (via) that the company is prepping multiple new devices for release, including an Alexa Soundbar. First up, Amazon will launch a larger version of the Echo Show, possibly with a 15-inch display. This device …

Report Claims Facebook Overpaid On Its $5 Billion FTC Fine to Shelter Zuckerberg

Shareholders of Facebook have filed lawsuits against the company’s board members. They have alleged that the company overpaid on a recent $5 billion fine to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Two groups of Facebook board members have filed lawsuits, according to Politico. The lawsuits were filed with the Delaware Court of Chancery in August. These …

Battlefield Portal: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021

Battlefield 2042 is EA’s next big game in the franchise with new modes and a bunch of new content, and one of those new modes is Portal. With Portal, Battlefield players will get to change the rules of war. Literally, thanks to some interesting features of the new mode. Portal is also a sort of …

ESPN+: Prices, Original Shows, Sports & More – Updated September 2021

ESPN is the “Worldwide leader in Sports” as anyone who has ever watched ESPN knows already. But what about ESPN+? That its streaming service that offers up plenty of sports and streaming content. Though, it is not meant to be a replacement for the ESPN channels you get with your cable or live TV streaming …

Stable Version Of Chrome 94 Has Been Released

While Android version 12 is still a hot topic, we can’t forget about Chrome version 94. The new update to the company’s browser has been rumored to bring some new features and tweaks. Now, thanks to Android Police, we know that a stable version of Chrome 94 is out, and there are some goodies that …

Google To Buy New Office Building In Manhattan, NY For $2.1 Billion

Google is buying a new office building in Manhattan, New York. The company has announced that it will purchase the St. John’s Terminal in Manhattan for $2.1 billion. The internet giant expects to complete the transaction for the purchase in the first quarter of 2022. It currently leases the site, which is located at 550 …

League Of Legends: Wild Rift – Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021

League Of Legends: Wild Rift is not quite available everywhere, but it is starting to reach more regions. What is League Of Legends: Wild Rift? In short, it’s the mobile version of League Of Legends. The proper, mobile version of League Of Legends I might add as there have been many attempts to harness the popularity …

New Skyworth OLED Android TVs Are Coming To The US

Chinese manufacturer Skyworth has been a large-scale producer of OLED televisions for years. Now, via 9To5Google, the company is bringing some of its TVs state-side. These new Skyworth TVs are powered by Android TV, and they will cost a pretty penny. There are two different models that come to the states Both of these TVs …

Netflix Released A VR Game Based On One Of Its Anime Shows

Netflix has apparently released a VR game. Yes, you read that right. Although calling it a game might be a bit of stretch, it looks and feels like a game, however simple it may be. You could also think of it as an interactive experience in virtual reality. The new VR game from Netflix is …

Google Search Now Shows Personal Results

Google is constantly looking for new ways to make its search engine more intuitive. Recently, as reported by 9To5Google, the company unveiled personal results for the Google search app. These promise to tailor the search experience to the user. There are three new personal results setting in Google search If you haven’t noticed these new …

You'll Need To Upgrade To The New Google Chat PWA Sept. 27th

Folks who use Google Chat PWA (Progressive Web Application) will have a treat in store. On Monday, Google announced that there’s going to be a new version of the Google Chat PWA coming on September 27th, and upgrading is mandatory. Google Chat PWA is a replacement for Hangouts For folks who don’t know what Google …

Thank You for a Fantastic First POSI!

We’d like to take a moment to thank our community for making our event on Practical Open Source Information a resounding success — with more than 300 attendees, 30 speakers, a brilliant keynote address from Heather Leson of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies about the role open source plays in …

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Review: An Unrivaled Experience

Prior to Samsung’s announcement of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic back in August, I had high hopes for the new wearable. And after using it for the last few weeks now, I can confidently say that Samsung didn’t disappoint. At least, not entirely. For the most part, the Galaxy Watch 4 …

How-To Reset Your Skyline Collector Passwords: Part 2

Tweet You’ve lost access to your root password for the Collector Appliance and need to reset it. Look no further. You can refer to this video or follow the steps below to restore it. Restart the Skyline appliance.  2. From the Console screen of the appliance when you see the PhotonOS splash screen press “e”. …

How-To Reset Your Skyline Collector Passwords: Part 2

Tweet You’ve lost access to your root password for the Collector Appliance and need to reset it. Look no further. You can refer to this video or follow the steps below to restore it. Restart the Skyline appliance.  2. From the Console screen of the appliance when you see the PhotonOS splash screen press “e”. …

How-To Reset Your Skyline Collector Passwords: Part 1

Tweet You want to add more endpoints to your VMware Skyline Collector, enable auto-upgrade, or implement LDAPs, but you can’t because you don’t remember the Admin password to your Collector? All isn’t lost. You can check out this video or you can follow the steps below to reset it. Login into the console of the …

OnePlus Says It Won’t Release the OnePlus 9T This Year

OnePlus has confirmed that it won’t release the OnePlus 9T smartphone this calendar year. This pretty much means that we won’t see the rumored OnePlus 9T. However, the company said that there will be “other releases” though it came short of mentioning what that means. One can assume that the manufacturer is referring to the …

New Telegram Update Adds Individual Chat Themes, Interactive Emoji & More

After adding some nifty new features such as unlimited live streams, the ability to remove captions from media, animated emoji, and more with the previous update, Telegram is back with a new update bundling tons of new features. Telegram is rolling out update version 8.0.1 for its messaging application. The new update adds multiple features, …

The Pixel 6 Just Passed Through the FCC

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has just passed through the FCC, which means that Google is getting ready to sell both of these phones really soon. It’s one of the last steps before announcing and making them for sale. Everything that has wireless capabilities needs to get approved by the FCC before …

India’s Competition Commission Says Google Abused its Position in the Region 

A branch of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has concluded its two-year investigation against Google’s practices in the country. The findings accessed by the Times of India (via) reveal that the company brought anti-competitive, restrictive, and unfair norms to the country with its Android OS and other elements pertaining to the mobile platform. The …

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus 9

This time around, we’ll compare two smartphones that are placed in a $450-$750 price bracket, the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus 9. The Pixel 5a 5G was released not long ago, while the OnePlus 9 has been around since March. Some people consider both of these phones mid-rangers, even though the OnePlus 9 is …

Stadia Has A Strange Bug For Some Android TV Users

A series of reports from users has shed light on a strange bug for Stadia on Android TV. Spotted by 9To5Google, reports on both Reddit and the Stadia Community Forums point out that the Android TV Stadia app has a bug that causes controls to stop working. The good news is that this isn’t a …

Samsung Confirms Its 980 Pro NVMe SSD Is Compatible With PS5

The PS5 recently received its big Fall software update that introduced expandable storage, and Samsung this week confirmed that its 980 Pro NVMe SSD is compatible with the console. There’s a fairly short list of requirements for the SSD to work if you want to use it inside of your PS5, and the Samsung 980 …

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 For PS5: Everything You Need To Know

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was unveiled during the PlayStation Showcase event back on September 9. Sending fans into a frenzy of excitement that by all accounts probably can’t be contained. And, rightfully so. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is poised to be a great game if it’s anything like the first two titles in the series from Insomniac …

Top 9 Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Cases – Updated September 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is now official, and you can pick one up for $1,799 or even less. Make sure to check out our best Galaxy Z Fold 3 deals to save big on Samsung’s best foldable yet. This time around, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is actually getting quite a few cases …

OnePlus 9 OTA Update Brings Hasselblad’s ‘XPan Mode’ to the Stock Camera App

The multi-year partnership between OnePlus and Hasselblad is off to a great start, thanks to a new camera update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. This OTA update for the camera introduces XPan Mode, which replicates the experience of Hasselblad’s iconic XPan cameras. The update is rolling out starting today, i.e., September …

Xiaomi 11T Pro Review: Superlative Specs, 120W HyperCharge, Superb Audio

Xiaomi 11T Pro is the highest spec phone from the mid-year update cycle on the 11 series. As usual, Xiaomi has managed to cram in some impressive hardware at a reasonable price. The biggest wow factor for the Xiaomi 11T Pro is the 120W HyperCharge which can fully charge the phone in just 17 minutes! …

How to Turn Off Pop-Up Notifications in Google Chrome

Notifications, in Google Chrome or elsewhere, can be among the most useful of things. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always desirable. Whether because they’re intrusive or interrupting, notifications can also be productivity killers. Or just annoying. Fortunately, there is a way to turn notifications off in Chrome and to stop them from appearing altogether. …

Razer's New Wolverine V2 Chroma Offers Customization For Consoles

Amidst all the product announcements Razer has made this week (which includes these finger sleeves) is the new Wolverine V2 Chroma controller. A newer version of the V2 model that Razer launched at the end of last year alongside the Xbox Series X|S. This latest model comes with more advanced features, but it also now …

Top 10 Best Wireless Chargers For OnePlus 9 Pro – Updated September 2021

Since OnePlus started using wireless charging on its smartphones last year, they’ve really shown that fast wireless charging is possible and the future. So we are rounding up the very best wireless chargers for the OnePlus 9 Pro. Of course, the best (hands down) is the OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger, since it will …

Oppo Cuts 20% Of Its Staff After OnePlus Merger

Earlier this year, Chinese phone OEMs Oppo and OnePlus combined forces after years of close collaboration. This merger was mostly to help OnePlus by giving it access to more resources and personnel. Now, according to Bloomberg, the merger resulted in Oppo having to cut 20% of its staff members.   Oppo says the cut in …

Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta Reveals Support for eSIM in the U.S.

The latest Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta has uncovered support for eSIM capabilities in the U.S. Although eSIM capabilities arrived with the Galaxy S21, S21+, and the S21 Ultra earlier this year, U.S. variants were left out of the compatibility list (via). After a few months of waiting, it now seems like the Android 12-based …

Google Keep Is the Latest App To Get the ‘Material You’ Treatment

Ahead of Android 12’s official release, Google has updated a handful of its apps with the new Material You design principle. Now, the company is announcing a similar redesign for the Google Keep application. The Material You update for Google Keep will begin rollout from September 21 with version 5.21.361 of the app. As is …

New Leak Offers Key Info on Samsung’s Exynos 2200 Chipset  

A new leak has revealed some key information on the Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset which will feature on the company’s Galaxy S22 flagship early next year. While the leak reveals the clock speed of the upcoming chipset, a few other features are yet unknown. Coming via Ice Universe on Twitter, the leak reveals that the …

Galaxy S22, S22+ To Feature The New ISOCELL GN5 50MP Camera

The Galaxy S22 series will be the next big smartphone launch from Samsung. The next-gen Galaxy flagships should arrive early next year. And as expected, rumors are already starting to build up. The latest information we have is about the rear cameras for the vanilla Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+. According to seasoned Samsung …

NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021

What is GeForce NOW? To put it simply, it’s NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform. You use it to stream games to other devices using NVIDIA’s hardware. Letting you play games with high graphics settings without needing a high-end PC. If you’re looking to learn more about NVIDIA GeForce NOW, this guide breaks it all down and …

Tipster Says OnePlus 9 RT Could Launch on October 15

The OnePlus 9 RT has made its way to multiple leaks so far. We now have a tentative release date for the phone courtesy of @OnLeaks (via Phone Arena). The renowned tipster shared on Twitter that the phone could break cover on October 15, 2021. What this revelation also tells us is that there will …

Google Assistant Driving Mode Interface Gets Home Screen UI Makeover

While Android 12 is right around the corner, Google is busy with some other stuff as well. In a recent development, the Google Assistant Driving Mode interface is getting its long-overdue home screen makeover. For those who don’t know, Google Assistant Driving Mode is a replacement for Android Auto on Android devices. After being unveiled …

T-Mobile Will Bring Its Services To Over 2,000 Walmart Locations in the U.S.

T-Mobile and Walmart have announced a new marketing partnership. This collaboration will see plans and devices from T-Mobile, and its prepaid wing, Metro by T-Mobile, across Walmart locations in the U.S. T-Mobile’s plans and offerings will be available across 2,300 Walmart stores as well as walmart.com. Separately, the carrier is reportedly looking to bring its …

Material You Theme Design Arrives For Google Phone App On Android 12

Android 12 is soon going to be available for everyone via the stable channel. In the meantime, Google is on a roll to update its stock apps with the Material You theme design guidelines. Most of the Google apps, including Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Calculator, Google Clock, Google Translate, Google Lens, Chrome, Google Contacts, etc. …

WhatsApp Reportedly Working On Voice Message Transcribe Feature

Well, recently, we reported that the popular messaging app WhatsApp was reportedly working on providing granular options for the ‘Last Seen’ setting. Fast forward to today, the WhatsApp platform is again spotted working on a new feature. Notably, this new feature will allow users to transcribe voice messages. As reported by XDA Developers (via WABetaInfo), …

Google Files Brings ‘Smart Storage’ to Free Up Device Storage 

The Google Files app is seeing an update that brings a new feature known as “Smart storage.” This is designed to free up your phones from photos or videos that have already been backed up to the cloud. 9to5Google notes that this feature is currently limited to Pixel phones. Meanwhile, Google’s support page says “Automatic …

September Update Released To US Carrier Versions Of Galaxy Note 20

The September 2021 Android security patch is now rolling out to the carrier versions of Samsung‘s Galaxy Note 20 series in the US. Both the vanilla Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra are currently picking up this month’s security maintenance release (SMR) on all major wireless networks across the nation. The new firmware version …

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021

Samsung has made the Galaxy Watch 4 official. The Galaxy Watch 4 is the latest and greatest from Samsung, and this time around there’s more changes than you’ll probably be used to. And there’s one very big reason for that. In fact there’s actually a lot to know about this new smartwatch from Samsung and …

Top 10 Best Gaming Controllers For PC, Console, & Mobile

Even if you play games on PC, sometimes you just want to use gaming controllers instead of the trusty old keyboard and mouse combo, as they can provide the best experience. Sure, it might depend on the type of game you’re playing, or the game specifically. But, chances are many players out there will have …

The Google App's Weather UI Update Is Back, At Least For Now

The on-and-off-again UI update to the weather applet found in the Google app has now apparently made a return. And that means that the new look should be showing up for just about everybody. But the app also reportedly still has at least one bug plaguing some users. So it may not stick around permanently. …

How To Add Expandable Storage To Your PS5 Using An M.2 SSD – Updated September, 2021

It’s a great day for PS5 owners who are eligible to take part in the first PS5 beta software rollout, as they can now add expandable storage to their consoles. You might be wondering how you add expandable storage to your PS5 though. Maybe you’re already aware that you can add more storage to the …

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch 4 Band Made of Recyclable Apple Peel

Samsung took the wraps off six new limited edition watch band sets made of apple peel for the recently launched Galaxy Watch 4. Unlike conventional replacement bands, these are made of eco-friendly and recyclable materials such. Inspiration for these watch bands comes from fashion designer Sami Miró, known for her projects with similar materials. The …

Google Fi: Everything You Need To Know

If you’re reading this, you’re likely an Android enthusiast, and that means you’re probably interested in Google’s own carrier, Google Fi. It’s not as straightforward as Verizon or T-Mobile. But once you take a look at coverage, plans, features and more, you’ll definitely want to take Google Fi for a spin. In this article, we …

Google Search on Desktop Finally Gets Dark Theme

Google is announcing the arrival of a Dark theme to the desktop web version of Google.com. The feature may not appear to all users right away since it is rolling out gradually. This has been a long-sought feature for Google Search pages on desktop. “​​I’m thrilled to announce that starting today & fully rolling out …

Schedule Finalized for Practical Open Source Information

Our new half-day event on Practical Open Source Information is coming up soon on September 16th. With a unique focus on discussions related to everyday open source issues in all types of organizational contexts, POSI is a can’t-miss event for anyone seeking to learn ways to deepen their participation in open source from experienced practitioners. …

Where To Watch Sony's Latest PlayStation Showcase

Sony is holding its latest PlayStation Showcase later today. And if you’re eager to see what’s coming for the platform, you won’t want to miss out on what pops up. Which means you’re going to want to watch the showcase to see everything that Sony plans to reveal. Sony will be streaming the showcase live …

Samsung Display Reveals Impressive 13-inch Stretchable OLED Display

Samsung Display has unveiled a new 13-inch stretchable OLED display prototype that can stretch vertically to offer an immersive media experience. Samsung revealed the prototype during Global Tech Korea 2021, according to ET News. A video posted on YouTube gives us a brief demonstration of this new technology via a video of lava. We can …

Nothing Is Stronger Than Family: Luna Gets A Family Channel

Amazon announced a host of new updates to its Luna service today, and among them is a new Family Channel. That makes three total channels that subscribers can access, the first two being the Luna+ Channel and the Ubisoft+ Channel that have been available since the launch of the beta. Luna also now works on …

Samsung May Utilize Exynos 2200 for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Samsung is gearing up to refresh the Galaxy Tab lineup with the new Galaxy Tab S8 by early 2022. We’re now learning that the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra model could feature the Exynos 2200 chipset. This is despite recent rumors indicating that the chipset would not be featured in Samsung’s new high-end tablet lineup. The …

Firesprite Joins PlayStation As Its Latest Game Studio

Sony has acquired yet another game studio to place under its PlayStation umbrella with the acquisition of Firesprite. A Liverpool-based gaming studio that has worked with Sony before on PlayStation VR titles like Playroom VR. In fact, many of the team members at Firesprite came from Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Liverpool studio. So everything is coming …

Google Lists Two Unsupported Wear OS Apps Under ‘Essential Watch Apps’ Section

Google is currently marketing Wear OS 3 apps with a dedicated “essential watch apps” section on the Play Store. However, as pointed out by Reddit user u/mannabhai (via Phone Arena), two of the apps showcased on the essentials list are no longer compatible with Wear OS 3. The essential list mentions apps like Wear OS, …

Open Source Initiative names first Executive Director

SAN FRANCISCO, September 8, 2021 — The Open Source Initiative ® (OSI), stewards of the Open Source Definition that sets the foundation for the open source ecosystem, is excited to announce Stefano Maffulli as its first Executive Director.  The appointment is a key step for the transformation of OSI into a professionally managed organization, a …

What Is Sonos? Everything You Need To Know

Sonos is a name that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to “premium audio”. And, it is pretty premium, not just in price but also in the audio quality you’re getting. But with Sonos, you’re getting a lot more than just a speaker, or a soundbar. It’s important to explain what Sonos actually …

Samsung Ends Monthly Update Support For Galaxy Note 9

This year has been heartbreaking for Samsung Galaxy Note fans as the company did not launch any new Note devices. The company says it wants to bring the functionality of the S-Pen over to other devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3. So, the Galaxy Note 20 series is probably the last Galaxy Note series …

Android Chrome Fix Means It Won't Just Be One Big Tab Group Anymore

Google is looking to fix a big issue with the tab group features in Android Chrome. Summarily by stopping the browser from opening new tabs automatically in existing groups. That’s based on a recently reported change in Chrome Beta. The change in question seems small at first glance. Namely, Google Chrome on Android will no …

Get Your Pitchforks Ready: Hulu Prices Are Going Up In October!

It’s not a big surprise, but Hulu is raising the prices on its on-demand service. Starting on October 8, the price increase will be $1, bringing the ad-supported tier up to $6.99, and the ad-free tier to $12.99. It’s not a huge price increase – though it is a 17% increase on the ad-supported tier …

ZTE Axon 30 5G Review: Best Under Display Selfie Camera in 2021

ZTE Axon 30 5G has the second iteration of the under-display selfie camera. At first glance, it seems that most of the gripes I had with the ZTE Axon 20 5G have been fixed. And that is a good thing. Another great thing that happened is that, unlike the first-generation device, we at AndroidHeadlines got …

Doogee X93 & Doogee CS2 Get Massive Discounts At AliExpress

Doogee now offers discounts on two of its devices, the Doogee X93 and CS2. Both of those devices have been discounted on AliExpress, in case you’re interested. Links are included below the article. The Doogee X93 & Doogee CS2 discounts are now live at AliExpress The Doogee X93, the company’s budget-friendly smartphone, can now be …

Ulefone Power Armor 13 Durability Ensured By Rigorous Quality Testing

The Ulefone Power Armor 13 is the company’s new smartphone. This is a rugged smartphone that comes with a huge battery. We’ve talked about the device a number of times thus far, but the company just published a new video. In this video, Ulefone proves the Power Armor 13 durability, kind of, as it shows …

Google Is Looking To Make Desktop Chrome On Mobile A Permanent Toggle

Chrome on mobile devices could soon gain the ability to toggle into desktop mode on a more permanent basis. That’s based on recent reports, following a change in the underlying Chromium Gerrit code repository, spotted by Redditor Leopeva64-2. What would desktop Chrome as a permanent toggle mean for mobile users? More directly, that’s a change …

You Can Bundle The Ring Alarm (8-piece Kit) & Echo Dot For Just $199

Amazon is bundling the Ring Alarm (8-piece kit) and the Echo Dot (3rd generation) together for only $149. Normally, the Ring Alarm is priced at $249, and the Echo Dot at $50, so this is a pretty incredible deal, and the cheapest that the Ring Alarm has ever been. Ring Alarm puts whole-home security at …

Global Wearable Band Shipments Grew By 5.6% in Q2 2021

A new report by analytics firm Canalys reveals the continuing growth of the global wearable band market. This includes both smartwatches and basic bands or fitness trackers. With a total of 40.9 million units shipping in Q2 2021, the global wearable band market witnessed a growth of 5.6% year on year. Meanwhile, shipments of basic …

September 2021 Security Update Goes Live For Samsung Galaxy S20 Series

Samsung has quite a busy few weeks, with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, along with the new Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches. That is not keeping the company away from releasing the latest September 2021 security update for the Galaxy S20 series. Yes! We are just a few days …

50 Million People Are Paying For Ad-Free YouTube & Music

Google has just announced that it now has 50 million subscribers for YouTube Premium (and YouTube Music). That’s a pretty sizable chunk of people, and it represents some pretty big growth. Considering the number was 30 million just last year. Google is able to call YouTube Music “the fastest growing music-subscription service”, due to these …

You Can Buy The Ring Spotlight Cam Battery For $159

Today, Amazon is taking $40 off of the regular price of the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery, making it a really good sale. That brings it down to $159, and that’s the lowest we’ve ever seen for the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery. The Ring Spotlight Cam Battery is a spotlight camera that you can place outside …

Gmail Starts Rolling Out Its Material You Redesign On Android 12

While Android 12 is getting set to launch very soon, like shortly after Labor Day, Google’s apps are starting to update with its Material You redesign. And Gmail is the latest one to add the Material You redesign for Android 12 users. The overall design of Gmail hasn’t changed much. It’s mostly just the colors …

WhatsApp Fined $266 Million by the Irish Data Protection Commission

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has hit WhatsApp with a fine of €225 million ($266 million). The agency said the fine was for the company’s failure to disclose information about its handling of personal data. Notably, this is WhatsApp’s first fine under the reformed European Union data protection laws. The Irish DPC said that it …

How To Transfer Your iCloud Data To A New Samsung Galaxy

Making the change to jump platforms can be pretty tricky. Since Android and iOS are much different, and not quite the same as jumping from an OnePlus smartphone to a Samsung Galaxy device. But, Apple and Samsung surprisingly make it somewhat simple to jump from your iPhone to a new Galaxy smartphone, like the Galaxy …

‘Adaptive Volume’ Will Automatically Adjust Alexa’s Volume in Noisy Environments

Amazon is bringing a new feature known as ‘Adaptive Volume’ to its Alexa-powered smart home speakers lineup. This is aimed at eliminating a volume-related issue with smart home speakers. With Adaptive Volume, Alexa can now respond louder when it senses noise around you. The company says that the Adaptive Volume mode will allow Alexa to …

Spotify Blend Share Playlists Now Available To Users Globally

Earlier in June, Spotify launched a new feature called Blend that let two friends merge their musical tastes and listening preferences into one shared personalized playlist. After a few months of beta testing, the feature is now rolling out to users all over the world. It is a mobile-only experience and is available to both …

Top 10 Best Android Smartphones – Updated September 2021

Finding the best Android smartphones can be tough. Even tougher to narrow that list down to the one you want, or should buy. That’s where we come in. Throughout the year, a lot of Android smartphones come across our desk, making it easier to find which ones are the “best”. It also makes it easier …

HBO MAX: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September 2021

The latest streaming service to launch, is HBO MAX. Which is really just an upgraded version of a streaming service that has been around for many years. Basically, HBO MAX takes everything that HBO has, and everything that’s under the WarnerMedia umbrella and puts it into one streaming service, for the same price as regular …

STL (3D Printing File Format) – All You Need to Know

What is an STL file? What is it good for? How does it work? We simply explain the STL file format for 3D printing in depth. Here’s a primer on what they are and how they work, the advantages and disadvantages of their use, plus alternative file formats to consider. In this article, we’re talking …