Archiwum miesiąca:styczeń 2023

We’re in the phase of entertainment where legacy TV/movie companies are merging with others to gain a foothold in the streaming market. According to The Hollywood Reporter, SHOWTIME is embarking on a merger with Paramount+. Paramount+ has been gaining some serious ground since it launched not too long ago. Along with some original content, you’re …

Czytaj dalej „Paramount+ is merging with SHOWTIME”

AT&T has just spilled the beans on Galaxy S23 pricing in the US. The wireless giant prematurely published a promo page for the new Samsung flagships on its website a couple of days before the phones go official. The page has since been taken down, but not before the world could see the pricing and …

Czytaj dalej „AT&T accidentally reveals Galaxy S23 pricing, key specs & more”

The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro soundbar is finally available to buy if you’ve been wanting to get your hands on it. Earlier this year Razer officially announced the Leviathan V2 Pro. The evolution of its soundbar audio system, featuring AI-powered head-tracking and a compact design made to fit more easily on desks. Razer says it …

Czytaj dalej „Razer launches its Leviathan V2 Pro soundbar today”

Samsung‘s highly anticipated Galaxy S23 series flagship smartphones will finally be official tomorrow. But, some retailers have already started putting the shiny new Galaxy devices on display in their stores. A Twitter user (@DylanXitton) could find the Galaxy S23 Ultra at Chilean wireless provider Wom’s retail store. They published multiple hands-on images of the device, …

Czytaj dalej „Entire Galaxy S23 lineup seen in live images”

Microsoft has announced its latest Xbox Games with Gold titles, which you’ll need an Xbox Live Gold membership for, and be able to claim and add to your library starting on February 1. As with every other month, one of the games will be available right away while the second game won’t be made available …

Czytaj dalej „Xbox Games with Gold lands two new titles for February”

After much fighting on the legal front, companies like Google, Apple, and Samsung are compelled to let people repair their phones. Google has a great self-repair program that grants users official Pixel parts to repair their devices. As an added perk, the company offers repair guides for Pixel devices, but they’re in french. Anyone knows …

Czytaj dalej „Google has repair guides for the Pixel phones, but they're not in English”

Ever wanted a monthly Internet bill where the price for service stayed the same over the years? That’s exactly what T-Mobile is doing, right now with T-Mobile Home Internet service. They introduced “Price Lock Guarantee” which will ensure that your monthly bill for Home Internet stays the same, for as long as you keep your …

Czytaj dalej „T-Mobile Home Internet's Price Lock is giving you another reason to switch”

In this article, we’ll compare two very interesting foldable smartphones, the OPPO Find N2 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 2. These are both second iterations of foldable phones from their respective OEMs. Both have a lot to offer, and in some ways, they’re better than what Samsung has to offer. We’ve reviewed the OPPO Find N2 …

Czytaj dalej „Phone Comparisons: OPPO Find N2 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 2”

These days, a lot of people likely know what Fitbit trackers are. And if they’re not quite sure, chances are they have at least heard of Fitbit trackers, or heard them referenced by someone they know or someone around them. But there’s a lot more to Fitbit and its catalog of trackers than the fact …

Czytaj dalej „Fitbit: Everything You Need To Know – January 2023”

Google search will help make shopping for your new car from local dealership inventories less stressful. Soon, dealerships would be able to show off their inventory on the search results page. This will help buyers to pick a new car and get full details on it without coming over to the dealership. Armed with this …

Czytaj dalej „Google search will soon begin to show dealership inventories”

Have you been trying hard to become one of the Snapdragon Insiders? If yes, then the perfect opportunity to achieve your dreams is finally here for you! Qualcomm has opened its Snapdragon Insider Access Program and is now accepting applications. This program aims at improving and growing the Snapdragon community in certain regions. With this program, …

Czytaj dalej „Applications for the Snapdragon Insider Access Program are live”

Snapchat has come under the radar of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged drug sales that happened within the platform. According to CBS, both agencies announced Wednesday that an investigation into Snapchat is on the way. Using online platforms for drug dealing is not an …

Czytaj dalej „DOJ & FBI launch a probe into Snapchat over online drug sales”

It seems like only 1 year, 8 months, and 9 days since Google first introduced Material You. Well, that’s because it was, and the search giant has been overhauling all of its apps to reflect the newer bubbly aesthetic ever since. Of all of Google’s products to receive Material You, it’s no surprise that the …

Czytaj dalej „The Google app is the next to get Material You”

The mobile software industry is no stranger to large-scale leaks. A popular RPG on the Google Play Store Guidus just leaked data on a ton of its sizable user base. This leak, according to Cybernews, was avoidable, and it could have been a lot worse. Guidus isn’t quite Genshin Impact, but it was able to …

Czytaj dalej „This popular Android RPG just leaked a ton of player information”

If you’ve been shopping for a new TV, or even a soundbar, you’ve likely heard a lot about Dolby Atmos. But what exactly is Dolby Atmos and it is something that you definitely need in your new TV and/or soundbar? Or even in your next smartphone? We’re here to tell you everything you need to …

Czytaj dalej „What is Dolby Atmos? Everything You Need To Know – Updated January 2023”

In this worsening global economic climate, it is no surprise that demand for smartphones was low during this holiday season. According to market research firm IDC, global smartphone shipments plunged in the fourth quarter of 2022, with companies shipping 300.3 million smartphones, an 18.3% year-over-year decline, marking the single largest decline ever in a quarter. …

Czytaj dalej „Smartphone shipments just saw the biggest decline ever during the holiday season”

Some Amazon UK workers have embarked on strike action. Staff that makes up Amazon’s workforce in the United Kingdom are demanding that their voices be heard on a matter of importance. This is the first time these workers have grabbed their placards and stepped out to protest against the decisions of their employers. But why are …

Czytaj dalej „Amazon UK workers go on their first strike demanding a better pay”

Earlier this week Nintendo Support Japan took to Twitter (spotted by Siliconera) to share a warning to all Switch console owners about condensation. According to the tweet, your Nintendo Switch can form condensation if it’s placed in a location where the temperature suddenly changes. Since condensation is moisture, and moisture and electronics don’t usually mix …

Czytaj dalej „Nintendo warns Switch owners of potential condensation buildup”

A new Twitter whistleblower has accused the company of having a so-called “GodMode” that allows engineers to tweet from any account. According to The Washington Post, this former Twitter employee has met with Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Twitter and its security issues. The whistleblower remains annonymous to prevent harassment and threats. …

Czytaj dalej „Twitter 'GodMode' allows employees to tweet from any account, new whistleblower claims”

GoldenEye 007 was a smash hit back during the days of the N64, and last Fall Rare announced it would be coming to the Xbox (via Xbox Game Pass) as well as Nintendo Switch consoles. This week, Microsoft officially announced that GoldenEye 007 would be dropping on Xbox on January 27 alongside the Switch release. …

Czytaj dalej „Xbox Game Pass subscribers can revisit this N64 classic tomorrow”

Twitch is updating the way it shows pre-roll ads on channels this year in an attempt to make the experience better for streamers and viewers, the company says. In an open letter about the roadmap for 2023, Twitch Chief Product Officer Tom Verrilli and Chief Monetization Officer Mike Minton discuss some upcoming changes to pre-roll …

Czytaj dalej „Twitch pre-roll ads are getting a much-needed improvement”

When you think of a gaming chair, you probably don’t think of something like the Herman Miller Vantum. Instead, your mind more than likely conjures up images of racing-style bucket seats made of faux leather. These seats can be decent enough for shorter periods of time. And they do have a certain aesthetic quality to …

Czytaj dalej „Herman Miller Vantum Review: A gaming chair that has your back”

We’re always being taunted by the extremely pricey headphones and earbuds from top companies. They harbor all of the best features like noise cancelation, customizable sound profiles, high-quality audio, and more. The more expensive the headphones, the better they are, it seems. However, that’s not always the case. There’s a treasure trove of headphones and …

Czytaj dalej „Best headphones & earbuds under $100 – Updated January 2023”

Journey To The Savage Planet is coming to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S soon, but more specifically, it’s the ‘Employee of The Month Edition’ that’s making the jump. This was once a version of the game that was limited to Stadia. Google’s now defunct cloud gaming service that it officially shut down on January …

Czytaj dalej „Journey To The Savage Planet lands on PS5 & Xbox Series X|S soon”

When it comes to online advertising, Google is the top choice for most brands, and the company makes tons of money from advertising. Currently, almost 80% of Google’s revenue comes from online ads. Google’s dominance in the market has reportedly instigated the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to sue the company over violating antitrust laws. According …

Czytaj dalej „DOJ files a lawsuit against Google over antitrust violations”

Motorola is unveiling several new phones targeted at price-conscious people. The newly-announced Motorola Moto G13 and Moto G23 are the company’s newest budget handsets. They promise to bring a nice user experience at a good price. The company also introduced another pair of phones that offer a mid-range experience. These are the Moto G53 and …

Czytaj dalej „The Moto G13 and G23 are the company's newest budget phones”

With the Pixel Watch now officially available you might be wondering what some of the best bands are. Or whether or not there are any available options outside of Google’s own store. For the time being, the only official options come from Google. Though that should change with time. Interestingly enough though, there are some …

Czytaj dalej „Best Google Pixel Watch Bands You Can Buy – Updated Jan., 2023”

Today, Apple released iOS 16.3. This is the third point update for iOS 16, since that was released in September. So Apple is chugging right along, on the way to iOS 17, which should be announced in June at WWDC and pushed out to everyone in September with the new iPhones. iOS 16.3 isn’t the …

Czytaj dalej „Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for the HomePods it announced last week”

When Amazon announced an addition to its Omni TVs back in September 2022, I was pretty excited. I had heard plenty of great things about the existing Omni TVs, but they lacked QLED. Now, Amazon has a QLED TV in the Omni lineup, and it’s pretty inexpensive. While the MSRP is $799 for the 65-inch, …

Czytaj dalej „Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series Review: An incredible value QLED TV”

Back in 2021, the world was rocked by the sensation known as Wordle. Since then, the game has spawned a lot of competition. Even now, in 2023, companies are trying to steal the popular word game’s thunder. According to BBC, Merriam-Webster just bought a Wordle competitor called Quordle, and hard (4x as hard…). While Wordle …

Czytaj dalej „Merriam-Webster just bought a Wordle competitor (and it's hard!)”

In this article, we’ll compare the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro. We’ve already compared the iPhone 14 Pro Max with Huawei’s best offering at the moment, and it’s time to see how the ‘Plus’ model compares. Both of these smartphones are quite large, so if you’re into more compact devices, these …

Czytaj dalej „Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro”

Sony rolled out its PlayStation Stars loyalty program to gamers earlier this month, giving them new ways to earn perks and unique digital collectibles to show off to their friends. By all accounts, PlayStation Stars is meant to be a fun way to incentivize playing games on your PlayStation console. Sony also hopes it’ll convince …

Czytaj dalej „PlayStation Stars: Everything You Need To Know – Updated Jan., 2023”

A new leak has surfaced giving users a peek at the TicWatch Pro 5, Mobvoi’s upcoming Wear OS smartwatch. The leak, spotted by 9To5Google, showcases just a couple of views of the device. But it’s enough to give you an idea of the overall design. Even if you don’t get to see it the watch …

Czytaj dalej „Here's a sneak peek at the TicWatch Pro 5 from Mobvoi”

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play game, which means it relies on a few different in-game currencies, and most of these you can redeem a code to acquire. It’s also a game with a great many things to do, and a large roster of characters, as well as a pretty decent arsenal of weapons and a …

Czytaj dalej „How to redeem a code in Genshin Impact”

Honestly, the best apps for the Google Pixel Watch are the apps that you’ll actually use, and use often. But with that said, there are some really great apps that are worth checking out if they aren’t apps that are already part of your daily routine. Like the other smartwatches that run on Wear OS, …

Czytaj dalej „Best Google Pixel Watch Apps – Updated Jan., 2023”

We’re all wondering when Nothing is going to launch Nothing OS 1.5 to the Nothing Phone (1) AKA Android 13. While the latest update coming to the phone doesn’t bring the sought-after upgrade, but it brings a neat addition for Ear (1) users. The latest update brings the Nothing X app, according to 9To5Google. Android …

Czytaj dalej „Nothing Phone January security patch brings Nothing X app”

After a relatively slow rollout of the January 2023 Android security patch in the first couple of weeks, Samsung has picked up pace in recent days. Over the course of this week, the company has updated over a dozen Galaxy devices to the latest SMR (Security Maintenance Release). The new security update is now available …

Czytaj dalej „Galaxy Z Flip and XCover Pro get January 2023 update in the US”

The PS VR2 is set to launch in just over a month, and Sony this week has officially revealed a full list of launch titles for the upcoming VR headset. This includes 13 new games that were previously unknown to be part of the launch lineup. Tetris Effect: Connected happens to be one of those …

Czytaj dalej „Tetris Effect is 1 of 13 new launch titles revealed for PS VR2”

NVIDIA has begun the rollout of features for its new GeForce NOW Ultimate plan powered by the RTX 4080 SuperPOD, and I’ve gotten some early hands-on time with it prior to today’s public release. While an extra $19.99 a month, or $99.99 every six months seems like a lot of money (it kind of is), …

Czytaj dalej „Hands-on: The GeForce NOW Ultimate plan is worth the money”

E-ink technology has progressed far since it was invented, and it’s found a comfy spot in the tablet market. There are tons of E-readers out there that share the same profile as your iPad or Galaxy Tab. Onyx just introduced its large 13-inch Boox Tab X with an E-ink display. E-ink technology is a great …

Czytaj dalej „The Boox Tab X E-ink tablet runs Android 11”

Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps out there. It’s right up there with Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp. And a lot of people love Telegram for a number of reasons. Like the fact you can use it on multiple devices at the same time, as well as not being tied to Facebook. But …

Czytaj dalej „13 useful Telegram features you should be using”

NVIDIA is rolling out its highly anticipated RTX 4080 SuperPOD servers today for GeForce NOW. You’ll need the Ultimate membership to take advantage of these, of course. NVIDIA officially announced the Ultimate membership earlier this month, and shortly after that it began upgrading subscribers already on the RTX 3080 membership to the new Ultimate membership. …

Czytaj dalej „NVIDIA begins RTX 4080 SuperPOD rollout for GeForce NOW”

You’ve undoubtedly heard a lot about Dolby Vision in the past few years. As we’ve seen more TVs and even monitors adding support, as well as smartphones and tablets. But what exactly is Dolby Vision? And is it something you have to have on your next major purchase (that has a display). Here, we’re going …

Czytaj dalej „Dolby Vision HDR: Everything You Need To Know – Updated January 2023”

Black Desert as an MMO is still going strong and is even adding new classes to the game, and its latest two, the Woosa class and Maegu class, are available on both PC and mobile versions this week. Woosa and Maegu were first introduced to Black Desert as twin fighters last year. But each was …

Czytaj dalej „Black Desert drops two new classes for PC and mobile today”

After basically confirming that iOS 16.3 would be rolling out next week, Apple has now rolled out the release candidate. iOS 16.3 RC is currently rolling out to those that are in the beta. Registered developers are able to download iOS 16.3 RC for their iPhones. As well as iPadOS 16.3 RC for their compatible …

Czytaj dalej „Apple releases iOS 16.3 RC, final build rolling out next week”

Sony has released a new trailer showcasing upcoming PlayStation games for 2023, and it highlights some of this year’s most anticipated titles. At least two of the games are a shoe in for game of the year – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy XVI. There’s also snippets of the highly anticipated Dead Space remake, …

Czytaj dalej „New PlayStation trailer showcases highly anticipated titles for 2023”

While the Galaxy S23 phones are soon to see the light of day, the aging Galaxy S10 phones are fading into the sunset. The Galaxy S10 phones just received their latest security update from Samsung, but looks like it could be their last monthly update. After this, the Galaxy S10 could be downgraded to less-frequent …

Czytaj dalej „The Galaxy S10 gets it next (and maybe last) monthly update”

TAG Heuer has just launched three new models of the Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch it released last year, including new ‘Sport’ and ‘Golf’ models. All three new models are more expensive than the originals, and there is a reason for that. At least by TAG Heuer’s standards. You may not remember from last year’s launch, …

Czytaj dalej „TAG Heuer launches new expensive Wear OS watches”

We all had high hopes for Google’s Stadia cloud-based gaming service. However, the announced last year that it was pulling the plug on the service. This upset users, as the service wasn’t all that old. While the company has been getting ready to send the services down the river, it launched a surprise game. Google …

Czytaj dalej „Stadia gives us one more game before it dies”

T-Mobile is one of the big three here in the US. Up there with AT&T and Verizon for the major carriers that Americans can use their smartphones on. It acquired Sprint not too long ago, bringing the big four down to the big three. T-Mobile likes to cater more towards the tech nerds out there. …

Czytaj dalej „Best T-Mobile Phones You Can Buy – January 2023”

Android 13 was released a couple of months ago, and it’s making its way over to more non-Pixel devices. Soon after releasing the update to the Zenfone 9 phones, Asus is trickling the software down to the older generation of phones. The company just launched Android 13 for the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. …

Czytaj dalej „Asus releases Android 13 to the Zenfone 8 and Flip”

When Apple announced MagSafe with the iPhone 12 back in 2020, many wrote it off as just an easy way to charge your phone wirelessly. But it has really morphed into a lot more than just wireless chargers at home. These days, you’ll find multi-chargers for your desk or night stand, as well as wallets, …

Czytaj dalej „Best MagSafe Accessories for iPhone – 2023”

This time around, we’re comparing the ASUS ZenFone 9 vs Google Pixel 5a 5G. Both of these phones have very clean versions of Android, as ASUS simply added some useful features on top of stock Android. The ZenFone 9 is actually a great phone to upgrade to from the Pixel 5a 5G. Those are actually …

Czytaj dalej „Phone Comparisons: ASUS ZenFone 9 vs Google Pixel 5a 5G”

When Google announced the Stadia shutdown, fans of the service were left disappointed, but not just about the service going away, also the lack of Bluetooth support for the controller. See, the Stadia controller, for some, is a masterclass in controller design. For others, it’s just a nice controller but they don’t want it to …

Czytaj dalej „Google is giving the Stadia controller a new feature soon”

These days there’s a ton of different ways to access the games you love thanks to the wide variety of options out there, but we feel that these are the best gaming subscription services that you can get for your money. Or lack thereof depending on which one you choose. Because there are more than …

Czytaj dalej „Best Gaming Subscription Services”

It’s an exciting time for Pixel owners now, as Google just rolled out the latest QPR (Quarterly Platform Release). It’s the second QPR for Android 13, and it foreshadows some interesting features coming to Android. According to 9To5Google, Google may soon let Pixel users customize their lock screen widgets. As it stands, Google gives you …

Czytaj dalej „Google may let Pixel Users customize their lock screen shortcuts”

The Nothing Phone (1) is working on introducing its users to the Nothing OS experience on Android 13. It’s currently testing the new platform on beta users (this will include users in the US), and the next beta has just dropped. The second Android 13 beta for the Nothing phone brings some neat additions. This …

Czytaj dalej „Nothing Phone 2nd Android 13 beta brings new wallpapers and more”

PS5 owners have been waiting on the update that would add Discord voice chat for months now. Well, it looks like it may be just around the corner according to Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson. Ever since it popped up for Xbox players, PlayStation players have been wondering when they too would get the useful integration. …

Czytaj dalej „Discord may come to PS5 sooner than you think”

T-Mobile has cemented itself as a pretty competitive carrier in the past decade. Offering plans that are cheaper than the competition, and in a lot of ways better. But even T-Mobile doesn’t just have a single plan, it has multiple plans that you can choose from. Each of which are great in their own right. …

Czytaj dalej „Best T-Mobile Phone Plans – January 2023”

Apparently, Apple has finally given in. And they are going to be adding touchscreens to upcoming Macs. Likely MacBooks first, and then to their desktop Macs later on. This new report comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who is claiming that there is a new MacBook Pro with an OLED display, which might be the first …

Czytaj dalej „Apple's Next MacBook feature is something no one wanted”

The Skagen Flaster Gen 6 is one of many smartwatches that weren’t part of the Wear OS 3 upgrade. At least not initially. Android Police reports that the device is now starting to receive the software update. This will bring it in line with Fossil’s other Gen 6 watches that got the update last year. …

Czytaj dalej „Wear OS 3 finally comes to the Skagen Flaster Gen 6”

Samsung‘s upcoming Galaxy S23 series has appeared in another set of dummy units. The newly leaked imagery gives us an idea of the size difference between the three models ahead of their launch early next month. It also confirms the design of the new Samsung flagships. The latest Galaxy S23 leak shows alleged dummy units …

Czytaj dalej „Galaxy S23 trio appear in dummy units to reveal size difference”

Sony today has revealed a new Walkman model called the Walkman NW-A306, and it boasts improved battery life for longer enjoyment of your favorite digital music. You might find yourself asking why you’d want a dedicated music player like the Sony Walkman NW-A306. Especially when your smartphone already serves as a digital music player. Both …

Czytaj dalej „The latest Sony Walkman has longer battery life & runs on Android”

It’s now 2023, which means that Android 14 is just around the corner. It’s hard to believe that we are already preparing to get Android 14 from Google, for the Pixel and other Android smartphones. In this article, we’re going to round up everything you need to know about Android 14. Like when it’ll be …

Czytaj dalej „Android 14: Everything you need to know”

Windows Insiders are getting a taste of Android 13 today as Microsoft begins to push out the newest software update to those on Windows 11’s Windows Subsystem for Android build. Back when Windows 11 was initially announced, Microsoft confirmed that it would end up with native support for Android apps. The feature wasn’t present in …

Czytaj dalej „Android 13 is being pushed out to Windows Insiders”

Back in 2021, Google released the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. These phones really flipped the script on the company’s in-house phones and they introduced a new era for the brand. Now that the Pixel 7 phones are out, some people are wondering how the older generation is holding up. Here’s a retrospective review …

Czytaj dalej „Pixel 6 Retrospective Review: Like a fine wine”

There’s a growing list of apps that have surpassed a billion downloads, and Google One is the next one to join the club, according to 9To5Google. This is the search giant’s cloud storage platform. As more smartphones make it into more hands, the number of apps gaining more than a billion downloads is increasing. Apps …

Czytaj dalej „Google One has been downloaded a billion times”

Apple has just released the second beta for iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. These new betas come about a month after the previous betas, which means we’re likely still a ways away from a stable release of either version. Now, registered developers can download iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 betas onto their test devices. It …

Czytaj dalej „Apple releases iOS 16.3 Beta 2 & iPadOS 16.3 Beta 2”