You won't want to take your new Moto Razr to the beach

We’re all excited about Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones, but we shouldn’t forget about Motorola’s. The company is planning on unveiling the new Razr and Razr+ in early June, and we’ve been hearing some exciting stuff about them. However, if you’re getting this phone, just know that it won’t have very robust water and dust resistance, …

Garmin unveils new Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro Gen 2 series watches

Garmin is back at it with its next round of sports watches in the Fenix 7 Pro series and the Epix Pro (Gen 2) series. Each is capable of providing the wearer with similar features but also come with a few that are unique to their offering. The Epix Pro series watches for example come …

One UI Watch 5 is coming…. but we don't know when

We’re starting to approach the next Samsung Galaxy unpacked event, and we’re expecting to see the company’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 during the event. This is set to be an exciting device, and we expect it to come with One UI Watch 5. However, the One UI Watch 5 beta has been delayed. Earlier in …

Samsung adds new games to Gaming Hub with Antstream Arcade

Samsung’s Gaming Hub feature for smart TVs and smart monitors is gaining newly available game titles through Antstream Arcade. With this new game expansion, Gaming Hub and Antstream Arcade are making 1,400 new games available to players. This is in addition to the already available games from services that include Xbox Game Pass, Utomik, GeForce …

The Galaxy S23 Ultra costs less than $500 to build

Smartphones are expensive to buy, but they’re not all that cheap to build either. The Galaxy s23 Ultra is one of the most expensive slab phones that general users can buy. According to a new report, it seems that it cost Samsung less than $500 to build a Galaxy s23 Ultra. Obviously, companies have to …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for SRM, vSan, and Core Storage for May, 2023   

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.   Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles …

The Pixel Tablet might get more accessories afterall

The Pixel Tablet is set to start shipping next month, and we’re all excited to get our hands on it. This is Google’s first tablet, and it comes with a charging dock that will basically turn it into a Nest Hub. However, we’re all still wondering if the Pixel Tablet will have other accessories like …

Japan is aiming to beam solar power from space by 2025

Ever since we first started using solar power back in the 1970s, scientists have been looking for a way to beam solar energy from space since it would essentially solve the world energy crises and provide an almost unlimited source of renewable energy. Now, in line with these efforts, a Japanese public-private partnership is reportedly …

HyperX reveals the Cloud III gaming headset and Cirro Buds Pro

HyperX has announced two new gaming audio products today at Computex, with the reveal of the Cloud III gaming headset and the Cirro Buds Pro true wireless gaming earbuds. Both come in at under $100, so they could be an excellent option if you’re hunting for a gaming headset or gaming earbuds on a budget. …

Galaxy S23 Ultra is the best-selling premium Android phone

Samsung‘s Galaxy S23 Ultra was the best-selling premium Android smartphone in Q1 2023. The base Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ followed it as the second and third most popular Android phones in the premium segment (priced at $500 or more). Samsung devices captured the top five spots, with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy …

Razer adds wireless charging to its latest gaming earbuds

Razer’s latest gaming earbuds are here, named the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed, and they add some notable improvements over the company’s last pair of true wireless earbuds. Namely, wireless charging. Something that fans have been requesting for quite some time. Of course wireless charging isn’t the only new change Razer made. Even if it is likely …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware Cloud for May 2023. 

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.   Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for ESXi, VCenter, Automation Operations, vCF, and vCD for May 2023

The VMware Knowledge Base (KB) is an invaluable resource for troubleshooting and optimizing VMware products. In this blog post, we will highlight the most popular VMware KB articles of May 2023, offering insights into resolving common issues, upgrading, and enhancing performance The post Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for ESXi, VCenter, Automation Operations, vCF, …

iPhone 15 Pro Max won't get a new main camera sensor or display

The iPhone 15 Pro Max won’t get a new main camera sensor, or display, it seems. The device is tipped to retain the same main camera and display as its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro Max won’t include a new main camera sensor That information comes from Revegnus, a tipster. …

Galaxy Z Flip 5 & Fold 5 will come in a host of colors

Samsung may offer the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in a host of colors. Early rumors have named at least eight color variants for the upcoming clamshell foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 may come in at least five colorways. The two foldables are expected to arrive in late July. Noted industry insider Ross Young, who …

Motorola Razr 40 paid a visit to Geekbench & 3C websites

The Motorola Razr 40 has surfaced on both Geekbench and 3C websites prior to its launch. Just to be clear, this is the vanilla Razr 40 model, not the ‘Ultra’ variant that has been intensively leaking over the last couple of weeks. The Motorola Razr 40 surfaced on both Geekbench & 3C websites In any …

Mysterious Samsung Exynos chip with nine CPU cores spotted

A mysterious Samsung device with an unreleased Exynos processor recently surfaced in a Geekbench machine learning (ML) benchmark. The device in question bears the model number SM-S9190, suggesting that it’s a flagship smartphone from the Galaxy S line. But the chip powering it has the model ID S5E9935, which has been previously associated with the …

Galaxy S23 FE looks certain to get Exynos 2200 chip globally

The Galaxy S23 FE may not be coming anytime soon, but the device is still very much in the pipeline. Samsung will probably unveil the new FE phone late in 2023. But if early rumors turn out to be accurate, it may struggle to sell the phone in large volume. Samsung doesn’t plan to launch …

Phone Comparisons: OnePlus 11 vs Sony Xperia 1 V

If you’re thinking of buying a new Android flagship, both OnePlus and Sony have rather compelling ones to offer. We’ll compare those two phones in this article, the OnePlus 11 vs Sony Xperia 1 V. The Xperia 1 V arrived earlier this month, while the OnePlus 11 arrived to global markets earlier this year. Both …

Here's a quick fix to the laggy Pixel 6 and 7 fingerprint scanner

The Pixel 6 and 7 fingerprint scanner’s slow response has been one of the major issues plaguing users. Most users argue that this scanner is slow, not responsive, a bit laggy, and not always reliable. This comes as a result of the slower response time the more recent Pixel devices (6 and 7 series) take in comparison …

Galaxy S20 FE, S20 FE 5G & A34 5G getting May update globally

A couple of weeks back, Samsung released the May 2023 security update for the Galaxy S20 FE in select European countries. The company is now pushing the new security patch to the device globally, also covering the 5G model. The latest SMR (Security Maintenance Release) is also available for the Galaxy A34 5G in some …

Signal lets you disguise the app with custom name and icon

Signal is one of the best encrypted messaging apps for Android, if not the very best in the business. Its extensive privacy features make it the preferred messaging platform for millions of people around the world. The developers behind the app are now giving you all one more reason to keep loving it. The latest …

VMware Skyline Advisor Pro Proactive Findings – May 2023 Edition

Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor Pro releases new proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Technical Support, issues raised through post escalation review, security vulnerabilities, issues raised from VMware engineering, and nominated by customers. For the month of May, we released 42 new Findings. Of these, there are 20 Findings based …

Google is pushing more ads in Play Store app listings

Google seems to have suddenly realized that the Play Store can contribute a lot more to its ad business than it currently does. The company has been aggressively pushing ads on its app store lately. The latest move sees ads getting more prominence under the “Suggested for you” section of app listings. You may be …

Battery life on PlayStation's Project Q may not be that great

Lots of things are still unknown about PlayStation’s upcoming Project Q handheld device, including battery life, price, release date and more. Of those things, two of the most important if not the most important factors are going to be battery life and price. For the Project Q handheld to really succeed, it’ll need to be …

The At a Glance widget will show your ridesharing information

The At A Glance widget in the Google Pixel launcher is a very useful tool. It can show you all types of useful information like the weather, the air quality, upcoming events, Etc. According to 9To5Google, the At A Glance widget is going to start showing you your ride-sharing information. If you want to know …

Google Chrome is getting a transparent navigation bar on Android

Google Chrome is getting a transparent navigation bar on Android. Currently available to beta users, this change enables a true full-screen experience, making your phone instantly feel more premium. Google may widely roll out this update to everyone in the coming weeks, once it completes the work on it. Spotted by Twitter user @Nail_Sadykov, who …

Verizon is laying off 6,000 employees amidst restructuring efforts

It’s no secret that in this post-pandemic economy, many companies have resorted to job cuts as a way to save operational costs and stay afloat. Now, just days after revamping its wireless data plans, Verizon is reportedly laying off over 6,000 of its customer service employees as part of its efforts to restructure and streamline its operations. …

Diablo IV gets a preload date and a live action trailer

Diablo IV arrives in just one week for early access pre-orders, but before then you probably want to know the date of when you can preload the game. Preloading is definitely something you’re going to want to do if you have any desire to play right when the game goes live. Which by the way …

Wasserstein unveils a stand for the Pixel Tablet stand (you read that right)

The Pixel Tablet is set to start shipping before too long, and we’re all excited to see how it will perform. While Google has its first-party accessories for the device, Wasserstein just unveiled a third-party add-on for the tablet, according to Cision. This one is an interesting one. If you want to know more about …

Regulatory language cannot be the same for all software

In reviewing the language and concepts being used in the various draft bills and directives circulating in Brussels at present, it is clear that the experts crafting the language are using their understanding of proprietary software to build the protections they clearly intend for Open Source. This may be the cause of the problems we …

The PS VR2 reaches 600k units sold in under two months

Sony’s PS VR2 headset has actually done quite well, according to a recent PDF from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, showing sales of the headset following its release back in February. Although some had suspected that the headset wasn’t doing well, data from SIE suggests otherwise. Ryan confirms that sales of the PS VR2 …

The PlayStation Edition of the Backbone One now supports Android

Remember last Summer when Backbone released a PlayStation Edition of the Backbone One but it was only for iOS and not for Android? Well now Android users can get their hands on one. This week Backbone officially launched the Android version of the PlayStation Edition Backbone One. A mobile game controller that is hailed by …

Best accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus – May 2023

The Galaxy S23 Plus is the forgotten-middle child of the Galaxy S23 series, as was the case with the S22 series last year. But it is still a really good option for those that want a larger phone, with better battery life, but don’t necessarily need a S Pen or a larger display like what …

Here's every 4K HDR Title on Max right now

HBO MAX turned into Max earlier this week, and its parent-company Warner Bros Discovery, added a ton of 4K titles for the launch. There’s over 1,000 hours of movies and series that are available in 4K HDR. Now, keep in mind that only those that subscribe to the Ultimate tier on MAX, which costs $19.99/month …

Samsung unveils a rollable OLED display that expands 5X vertically

Samsung is showcasing its latest innovations in display technology at the SID Display Week 2023, which begins today at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California. The Korean firm has brought, among other things, a rollable OLED panel that can expand more than five times its vertical length. It has also put new foldable concepts …

Eight more games are available for free on Prime Gaming right now

May might be almost over, but the fun doesn’t have to stop with Prime Gaming as there are now eight additional free games to pick up. As always, with anything Prime Gaming you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to get the benefits. If you’re not a Prime member already, you can learn about …

World of Goo returns to Android, but there's a catch

Back in 2011, we were introduced to a fantastic game called World of Goo. This swiftly became a cult classic surviving several years as one of the most popular apps you could get. Now, World of Goo is coming back to the Play Store with remastered visuals. You can get it today, according to Android …

Why open video Is vital For Open Source

The news that the European Commission’s competition directorate (DG COMP) has decided not to conduct a full antitrust investigation into the Alliance for Open Media’s (AOM) licensing policy is to be welcomed, especially for the AV1 CODEC specification (successor to the VP9 CODEC and intended to allow royalty-free, high-quality video streaming). It seems that whispering voices had falsely suggested …

Amazon launched its biggest and most powerful Fire Tablet

Amazon’s Fire tablets have been a popular go-to for people who want to consume content. While not the most spec-heavy, these tablets are still a worthy buy. Amazon just introduced us to its biggest and most powerful tablet, the Amazon Fire Max 11. So, an Amazon Fire tablet is not going to be a replacement …

Grab a beer with the power of Amazon One palm payments

Amazon has just announced that soon, you’ll be able to use its Amazon One palm-reading technology to purchase a beer. Or really any alcohol. The company says Amazon One is being introduced at the Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Which means stadium-goers will be able to more easily purchase their favorite boozy drinks. The time-saving …

Store all the games with these Samsung SSD discounts

Samsung has got some pretty great deals and discounts on various SSD and PSSD models going on right now, which is perfect if you’re in need of an upgrade for storage of all those upcoming new games. If you’re on console, both the Samsung 980 Pro with a heatsink in 2TB and 1TB models are …

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 V

We’re here to compare two absolute flagship-grade smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 V. The Galaxy S23 Ultra launched in February, while the Xperia 1 V arrived earlier this month. Both of these phones are focused on photography, but not only on that, of course. They have a lot to offer …

Galaxy S22, Flip 5G & S21 FE widely getting May update in the US

Samsung‘s May 2023 update is now available for more Galaxy smartphones in the US. The Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G are widely picking up the latest security patch stateside, while the Galaxy S21 FE has joined the party too. The company has already pushed the May SMR (Security Maintenance Release) to most …

Google AI can now describe images for you

Google is no stranger to accessibility. The tech giant recently released the Lookout app, which uses AI to help users who are blind or have low vision navigate their surroundings. But now, Google is taking accessibility to the next level by upgrading the accessibility app. Google’s AI can now answer your questions about images Google …

The Huawei Watch 4 can monitor your blood sugar

Smartwatches and fitness trackers all aim to be a health advisor on your wrist. They come loaded with a myriad of different sensors and equipment to help keep an eye on your health in certain respects. The newly launched Huawei Watch 4 comes with a blood sugar monitor, and this is an industry first. People …

Galaxy S21 FE, S10 Lite & M52 get Samsung's May 2023 update

Samsung has released the May 2023 Android security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S10 Lite, and Galaxy M52 5G. These phones follow dozens of other models to the company’s latest security update part. More eligible models will join in the coming days. The Galaxy S21 FE started picking up Samsung’s May SMR (Security …

New KB articles for VMware Horizon and Workspace ONE, in April 2023.

Tweet In this blog post, we will explore newly created knowledge articles, providing detailed descriptions and insights to help you troubleshoot and optimize your VMware Horizon and Workspace ONE environments.  This KB article discusses an issue where the Pod Services status for Horizon Cloud Connector versions 2.1.2 and 2.2.0 is displayed as “Evicted.” The article …

60% of US users are reportedly spending less time on Twitter

Ever since Elon Musk took over, Twitter has seen changes like never before. However, it looks like Musk’s erratic changes have negatively affected the platform, as according to a new study from Pew Research, around 60% of US users have decided to step away from Twitter over the past year. The survey, which spanned a …

NVIDIA announces GeForce RTX 4060 GPUs, starting at $299

NVIDIA today is expanding its lineup of 40-series GPUs with the GeForce RTX 4060 family of graphics cards. This includes three models, all of which will be available in the near future. The RTX 4060 will start at $299, which is a pretty compelling price for anyone working with an older RTX 2060 or GTX …

Samsung Display acquires US-based microdisplay maker eMagin

Samsung Display has acquired New York-based OLED microdisplay maker eMagin in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $218 million. The two firms expect this merger agreement to complete in the second half of 2023. They will remain separate and independent companies until then. According to eMagin’s press release, it will continue to operate from its …

The Pixel 8 Pro might have a built-in thermometer

People are soon to be receiving their Pixel 7a handsets and cracking into them. While this is an exciting phone, the Pixel 8 will be one of the most anticipated Pixel phones of the year. The Pixel 8 Pro might be even more interesting, as it may have a thermometer built into the camera package. …

Razer's Nommo V2 gaming speakers come with THX game profiles

Razer has announced its newest lineup of gaming speakers, the Nommo V2, and they bring in some notable improvements over the previous models. This new lineup includes the Nommo V2 Pro, Nommo V2, and Nommo V2 X. Perhaps the biggest change is the addition of the THX Game Profiles. This is the first time any …

Webinar: ClearlyDefined proceeding towards a clear governance structure

The ClearlyDefined project was invited to give an update as part of the OpenChain webinar series. I had the opportunity to share with this global community the project’s mission: to create a global database of licensing metadata for every Open Source software component ever published. This was a great opportunity to introduce our work towards …

Apple Personalize Voice feature is coming to the iPhone very soon

Part of the features coming to iPhones and other Apple products is the Personalize Voice feature. Most of the features that will make their way to the public will help Apple devices be more accessible to users. In this article, we will focus on a feature that will adapt to an Apple device user’s voice for real-time …

YouTube algorithm is exposing young gamers to gun violence

In this day and age of short-form video content, YouTube’s recommendation algorithm has made it the go-to platform for entertainment, education, and everything in between. However, a recent report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), a nonprofit watchdog group, suggests that the YouTube algorithm is now leading young boys interested in video games towards videos …

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.2 rolling out with a host of bug fixes

Google is rolling out yet another Android 13 QPR3 beta update to Pixel devices. The latest release, labeled Beta 3.2, comes about two weeks after Beta 3.1 and brings a host of bug fixes. Android 13 QPR3 stable build will roll out next month as a new Feature Drop for Pixels, the third such quarterly …

Google Fiber 20-gig Internet speeds in now open for testers

Google Fiber has launched its 20-gig internet plan for at least eight organizations that want to test it, CNET reports. Having a 20-gig internet service at home might seem like a daydream for most Internet users worldwide. But Google is working to make this dream come true by launching a test program for its 20-gig …

New Knowledge Base Articles for issues included problems with NSX, ESXi and HCX in April 2023.

All of these KB articles were newly created in the month of April and cover a range of issues related to problems with NSX Intelligence, NSX-T UI alarms, ARP_PROXY, NSX Application Platform deployment, NSX-T upgrade, HCX SSL/TLS services, ESXi Host Stale Records, ESXi 7.0 U3L upgrade, and Uplink Profile issues: The post New Knowledge Base …

What’s New in VMware Skyline Advisor: May 2023

Tweet We’re pleased to announce the latest enhancements to VMware Skyline Advisor Pro. A summary of the new features is below. For additional details review the Skyline Advisor Release Notes. Log into Skyline Advisor Pro today to see the new enhancements!  Subscriptions Support Customers with VMware subscriptions, including vSphere+, vSAN+, and VCF+ can now use Skyline Advisor Pro. Currently, the VMware Production Support level is assigned to …

PowerA launches MOGA-XP Ultra controller for Xbox, cloud gaming

There are so many different controllers out there for consumers, you couldn’t possibly need another option, but PowerA is hoping you do because it just announced the MOGA-XP Ultra. PowerA says this is the first officially licensed controller on the market that was designed to be used “interchangeably with Xbox, PC, and mobile.” That means …

Nothing Phone (2) spotted on Geekbench with old Qualcomm chip

Nothing is gearing up to launch its second smartphone later this summer. The company has been teasing the Nothing Phone (2) for a while now, while leaks have revealed its key specs. The handset has also picked up regulatory approvals in a few markets. As we wait for its official launch date, the Nothing Phone …

SteelSeries replaces the Arctis 1 Wireless with new Arctis Nova 4

SteelSeries today has just announced the Arctis Nova 4 Wireless gaming headset, the replacement to the highly popular and long-running Arctis 1 Wireless. As was the case with its predecessor, the Arctis Nova 4 will be multi-platform so you can use it with just about anything. That includes PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, …

Sony may have another Xperia phone in the works

Sony is far from being the top smartphone brand in the world, but that doesn’t mean that the company isn’t still popping out devices year after year. The Japanese Company still manages to raise some excitement for its new phones, and we’re looking forward to two new phones this year. However, there might be a …

New KB articles created in April for VMware vSAN, VMFS6, vSphere Web Client, and NFSv3 datastore.

Tweet Stay up to date with our latest knowledge articles. These new articles provide additional information to help you troubleshoot issues related to virtual machines, vSAN, VMFS6, vSphere Web Client, and NFSv3 datastore. Let’s look at them: After extending the virtual disk size of a virtual machine, you might encounter issues taking a snapshot, resulting …

Another issue with the Cyber Resilience Act: European standards bodies are inaccessible to Open Source projects

One of the proposals in the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is that European standards bodies should develop suitable standards that help simplify conformance. Bert Hubert explains how this might work in his extensive CRA explainer. There’s a crucial issue here for Open Source. EU policy experts say not to worry about CRA compliance because the …

YouTube TV just hit 6.3 million users

YouTube TV is one of several online TV streaming options on the internet, and it’s been growing over the years. According to a new report from research firm MoffettNathanson (via 9To5Google), YouTube TV just hit 6.3 million users as other streaming services saw a drop. We’re not talking about streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, or …

This TV costs nothing if you're ok with ads and data sharing

There’s a new kind of TV in town and it’s called the Telly, and it’s made by a company of the same name. Helmed by the co-creator of Pluto TV Ilya Pozin. It comes with a number of features you’d find on other smart TVs from bigger brands like Samsung, LG, and others. But it …

New Knowledge Articles for VMware Aria Operations, vRealize, vCenter Server for April, 2023

This blog post provides a list of helpful newly created VMware Knowledge Base articles. These articles cover a range of topics, including troubleshooting issues with upgrading to VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12, responding to security vulnerabilities, patching vCenter Server, and disabling vSphere Cluster Services. The post New Knowledge Articles for VMware Aria Operations, vRealize, …

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a

The Google Pixel 7a is the company’s brand new mid-range smartphone. This handset got announced during Google I/O 2023, and it does bring a number of improvements over its predecessor. Having said that, in this article, we’ll compare the Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a. Some of you are probably wondering whether to upgrade, …

Best NVIDIA GeForce NOW games – May 2023

GeForce NOW isn’t the only cloud gaming service out there, but it is now perhaps the best showcase for the technology, with over 1,500 games, and the recently launched RTX 4080 SuperPODs that Ultimate subscribers have access to. We spent some time early on with the new features to check things out prior to the …

Samsung is readying Book Cover Keyboard for Galaxy Tab S9

Samsung is readying a bunch of new Android tablets. There are rumors about three Galaxy Tab S9 series flagship models and two mid-range models, one or both of which may arrive as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE. While we wait for more details about the latter two, the former three have just had their official …

Wendy's is using Google's AI language model for food orders

Out of all Google’s announcements at Google I/O 2023 this past week, most of them revolved around AI, but chances are you never would have guessed that any of the announcements would include the fast food chain Wendy’s. During Google I/O, the official Google for Developers Twitter account confirmed that Wendy’s is now using the …

PS VR2 is now available at Best Buy and other retailers

Back at the end of April Sony confirmed that PS VR2 would soon be available at retailers. And although at the time the company didn’t mention a specific day, it turns out that that day is today, May 12. Since its initial launch, no retailers outside of Sony’s own PlayStation Direct online shop were carrying …

Galaxy Tab S7 series is now getting Samsung's May update

Samsung recently updated the Galaxy Tab S8 series to the May 2023 Android security patch. It’s now the Galaxy Tab S7’s turn. Both Galaxy Tab S7 models are picking up this month’s security update in several European countries. A global rollout should be just around the corner. The May SMR (Security Maintenance Release) for the …

Google's Universal Translator tool is impressive and scary

Anytime you talk about the subject of artificial intelligence, you’re talking about something that’s morally gray and potentially devastating. The case is the same with the Universal Translator tool that Google talked about during Google I/O. The company spoke about the potential good that this tool can bring along with the potential harm (via Techcrunch). …

Otterbox is prepared to protect your Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold

Yesterday Google officially revealed the Pixel 7a and the Pixel Fold to the world as part of Google I/O, and Otterbox is geared up and ready to protect them both. The accessory company has announced protective cases for both phones, starting at $39.95 for the Pixel 7a and $59.95 for the Pixel Fold. There is …

The ROG Ally launches June 13 at $699, pre-orders live today

ASUS today officially announced the launch date and pricing of the ROG Ally, and pre-orders for the device right now. The ROG Ally will come in two different models. One with the AMD Ryzen Z1 chip and another with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme. The latter being the more powerful of the two. It’s also …

Google is rolling out the redesigned Google Home app

Google announced a lot of exciting news recently with a lot of it coming during Google I/O. During the announcement, the company hit us with some news surrounding the Google Home app. After months of testing, the revamped Google Home map is finally rolling out to the public, according to Engadget. This has been a …

Wear OS 4 might finally fix the screenshot problem

Look, there’s no beating around the bush, taking screenshots on almost all Wear OS watches is an abysmal experience, but Wear OS 4 might just fix that. According to a new report from XDA, Google seems to be adding a change to make this whole process easier. That being said, Wear OS 4 arrives later …

Top 10 VMware KB Articles: Troubleshooting Tips for PostgreSQL, Greenplum, and Data Domain systems for April 2023. 

Check out our curated collection of VMware Knowledge Base (KB) articles that provide valuable insights and tips for managing and troubleshooting VMware Tanzu, PostgreSQL, Greenplum, and Data Domain systems. From dealing with processes in state „D” to recovering failed Patroni PostgreSQL instances, these articles offer step-by-step instructions and solutions to help you resolve common issues …

The Cyber Resilience Act introduces uncertainty and risk leaving Open Source projects confused

What might happen if the uncertainty persists around who is held responsible under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)? The global Open Source community is averse to legal risks and generally lacks access to counsel, so it’s very possible offers of source code will simply be withdrawn rather than seeking to resolve the uncertainty. The CRA …

The vital role of Open Source maintainers facing the Cyber Resilience Act

This year’s Maintainer Month feels different given what’s happening with the European Cyber Resilience Act. Their role is under more pressure than usual and yet, it’s often misunderstood.  Open Source maintainers are the cornerstone of collaborative software development. They dedicate their time and expertise to ensure the smooth functioning and growth of Open Source projects. …

Android Auto approaches 200 million vehicles

Today at Google I/O, the company announced that it plans to hit 200 million vehicles with Android Auto included, by the end of this year. Now that can sound sort of crazy, since there aren’t 200 million different car makes and models. This is similar to how a certain number of Android phones are activated …

Waze and YouTube are coming to more cars with Google Built-In

Google Built-in is getting some big updates today at Google I/O. The big things here is that Waze is coming to more cars. Google is now rolling it out into the Play Store for vehicles with Google Built-in. That includes vehicles like the Polestar 2. That’s not all for Waze though, as it is also …

Google Pixel 7a Buyers Guide: Everything you need to know

Google announced the Pixel 7a on May 10 at Google I/O in Mountain View. This is the fifth-generation of its Pixel a-series, and it’s the biggest upgrade yet. It consists of display upgrades, camera upgrades, and so much more. So in this article, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about …

'Find My Device' will soon help you locate other products

The Find My Device feature on Android is getting a big expansion to include more than just your phone. Today during Google I/O 2023, Google lifted the curtain on a bunch of new stuff happening with Android. And part of those upcoming changes is an improved Find My Device feature with expansion to include numerous …

What colors does the Pixel Tablet come in?

Google has just announced the Pixel Tablet, and we’re all eager to see how it’s going to add to the whole Pixel experience. This is a great-looking device, and it comes in a few different colors. If you’re thinking of getting a Pixel Tablet, and you’re curious about the colors, here’s a quick rundown. Before …

Top 10 Knowledge Base Articles for April 2023: Troubleshooting Tips for Java, LDAP, TAS for VMs, and more!

The topics covered in the articles include generating a self-signed SSL certificate using the Java keytool command, resolving LDAP user login errors, troubleshooting out-of-memory errors in Java applications, resolving „Exit status 32” errors when mounting a volume to a container in TAS for VMs, configuring access log entries for Spring Boot applications, fixing installation errors …

Samsung's may update reaches Galaxy S22 & Note 20 in the US

More Samsung Galaxy devices are receiving the May 2023 Android security patch in the US. Following the Galaxy S23 series and the recent foldables, the company has now released the latest security update for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Note 20 series. These devices have already received the May SMR (Security Maintenance Release) in some …

Google Photos on tablets is about to get better

Google has been working on making Android a better place for tablets, and the company hasn’t stopped yet. A new report states that Google will make Google Photos better for tablets. This will mainly influence the photo editing feature of the app. Editing pictures on Google Photos has always been a very optimized experience for …

Top 10 VMware Tanzu KB Articles for Redis, RabbitMQ, and GemFire in April 2023 

In this blog post, we cover the top 10 VMware Tanzu KB articles for common issues encountered by customers using GemFire, Redis, HAProxy, RabbitMQ, and more. These articles provide step-by-step instructions for resolving issues related to thread exhaustion, client timeouts, socket-buffer-size limit, Redis replication, RabbitMQ message loss, and more The post Top 10 VMware Tanzu KB …

What Is Open Governance? Drafting a charter for an Open Source project

Building a healthy Open Source community is much more than just choosing an Open Source license for the project. It involves creating a contributing guide, adopting a code of conduct, and establishing an open governance structure that allows all members to actively participate in and contribute to the project. This article provides a hands on …

Google I/O 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Google’s developer conference is returning to the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California in May this year. And this time around, it will be a physical event. Last year, Google returned to Shoreline for I/O, but it was still a virtual event, live streaming on YouTube. This year, Google is inviting press to the event. …

Top 10 VMware Tanzu Knowledge Base Articles: April 2023 – Troubleshooting, Upgrades, Certificates, Network Adapters, and more! 

Tweet In this blog post, we are sharing the top 10 VMware Tanzu knowledge base articles that were most viewed by customers in April. These articles cover a range of topics, from upgrading to vSphere 7 to troubleshooting issues with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG). Some of the articles cover crucial topics such as troubleshooting permissions …

Arc launches Pulse bumper case for Galaxy S23 Ultra & S22 Ultra

Mobile accessory maker Arc has started taking pre-orders for its Pulse bumper case for Samsung‘s Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra. The firm is offering three styles of its unique two-piece aluminum bumpers for the two Samsung flagships. It will start shipping pre-orders in the second week of June. Arc’s Pulse bumper case is …

Galaxy S22 series receives Samsung's May 2023 update

Samsung is rapidly getting done with the May 2023 update for Galaxy devices. A week into the rollout, the company has already pushed the latest security patch to over a dozen smartphones and tablets, including the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Tab S8. It continues to add more devices to the party every day. The latest …

McAfee warns you to delete these 38 Android apps

McAfee researchers have found 38 Android apps that can infect your phone with malware, Phonerena reports. Smartphones are always at risk of getting infected with malware. Malware can find its way to your device in many ways, but downloading a malicious file or app is the most common way of it. In one of the …

AMD claims its new Ryzen 7040U chips can outperform Apple's M2

It’s no secret that ever since Apple switched to using its in-house processors, no other chip manufacturer has been able to match Apple in terms of performance per watt. However, AMD has stepped up its game with its latest processor, the Ryzen 7040U series. These new chips will directly compete with Apple’s latest offerings, and …

Now is the time to expand your storage on the Xbox Series X|S

When it comes to storage on the Xbox Series X|S, just like with the PS5 storage space is absolute garbage and expansion is more or less required. That is unless you want to go through the endless and mundane existence of constantly deleting and installing games to make room. Then deleting those games to re-install …

How To Watch WWE Backlash 2023

WWE’s first PLE since the big Wrestlemania extravaganza last month is happening this weekend. It’s taking place live from Puerto Rico, and it’ll be the WWE’s first PLE from the island since New Year’s Revolution in 2005. It also kicks off an early Summer full of international premium live events for the company. With Night …

Waze intentionally broke Android Auto voice commands

If you like using voice commands through Waze with Android Auto, you may have noticed recently that they no longer work. There’s a very good reason for that. According to a new report from 9To5Google, Waze broke the voice commands for Android Auto after sending out the most recent update. This update added support for …

Pixel 7a teardown video is already here to show its internals

Google is all set to launch the Pixel 7a at its I/O developer conference in a few days. But ahead of that, leaks have already revealed pretty much everything you need to know about the new mid-range device. And leaks just don’t stop coming. Earlier today, a YouTuber published a lengthy hands-on video of the …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for Horizon, WorkspaceONE, End User Computing (EUC), Personal Desktop for April, 2023   

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.   Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles …

Samsung improved its 4nm yield rate, gets close to TSMC

Samsung has reportedly significantly improved the yield rate of its 4nm chips in recent months. Its 4nm yields are now on the same level as that of TSMC, and close to 5nm yields, the Korean media is reporting. These improvements may have helped it retain a few big customers, namely AMD and Google. Samsung is …

Why you shouldn't buy the OnePlus Pad

OnePlus finally gave us its long-awaited tablet, and it really struck a chord with reviewers. There’s a lot to love about it, but there are some things that, unfortunately, hinder the experience. So, let’s talk about the bad. Here are the reasons you shouldn’t buy the OnePlus Pad. Now, this isn’t a review (you can …

A very "precious" game and 15 others join GeForce NOW in May

NVIDIA has just announced its list of upcoming games being added to GeForce NOW for May 2023, and it includes a smaller, but still respectable list of 16 games. As many who subscribe probably know by now, not every single month is a massive drop of newly streamable titles. Some months the list of games …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for HCX, SaaS, EPG Emerging Products Group for April, 2023   

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.   Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles …

The importance of Open Source AI and the challenges of liberating data

(This post is taken from a speech given remotely at LLW 2023 by OSI Executive director Stefano Maffulli) The conference program places two talks back to back titled “The goals of Open Source AI” followed by “The goals of a Free Software AI”… But to me, the distinction between Open Source and Free Software is …

How to take a screenshot on the ASUS ROG Phone 7

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are the best that the gaming phone segment has to offer. Packed with powerful specifications and impressive features. But you’ll be doing more than just playing games on this device. You’ll use the ROG Phone 7 or ROG Phone 7 Ultimate for everyday stuff too, …

Fortnite just landed on Amazon Luna and Fire TV

Despite not being available on iOS and Android, Fortnite still remains one of the most popular battle royale games on the market. It is still accessible on several platforms including game consoles, PCs, and certain cloud gaming platforms. According to Amazon, Fortnite is now available on Amazon Luna, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire tablets. In …

WhatsApp is testing auto-playing GIFs

WhatsApp is always adding useful features to help you use it as a business and recreational communication platform. It has a flourishing beta testing community, and these testers experience tons of new features. The latest feature, according to WABInfo, isn’t quite the biggest. WhatsApp is working on bringing auto-playing GIFs to the app. So, if …

Twitter may let you add pictures to your long tweets

As turbulent as things are with Twitter Blue and its perks, we can’t say that the platform is not adding more features to the subscription service. Not too long ago, Twitter increased the character limit to a whopping 10,000 per tweet. Now, according to a new report, Twitter may eventually let you add pictures in …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for SRM, vSan, Core Storage for April, 2023   

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.   Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles …

Best Nintendo Switch OLED accessories

The Nintendo Switch OLED is great all on its own but for the best experience there are some accessories that all Switch OLED owners should consider. While some are simply nice-to-haves, others are absolute must-haves. Whether you play your Switch OLED in handheld mode or while docked, or both, these accessories can help ensure you …

Google Photos will let you search with more complex queries

We all know that Google’s artificial intelligence is pretty insane, and that prowess makes its way to Google Photos. As powerful as it is, Google constantly finds ways of one-upping itself. Case and point, Google Photos may soon let you search using complex search queries, according to 9To5Google. You can already use Google Photos to …

Google will add loud sound alerts to Pixel's At a Glance widget

The At a Glance widget in the Google Pixel launcher is great at keeping you updated on certain events. As useful as it is, Google is still adding functionality to it. According to a new report from 9To5Google, the At a Glance widget may soon get loud sound alerts. The At a Glance widget is …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware Cloud for April, 2023   

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.   Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles …

An early launch of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 is looking more likely

There have been rumors recently that Samsung is planning an early launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Another report has now added fuel to these rumors. Korean publication The Elec reported today that the company wants to bring the new foldables to the market earlier than usual due to …

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite gets new security update

Samsung is rolling out a new update to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite. It isn’t the latest May 2023 security patch, but the aging affordable Note is picking up a fairly recent April patch. The device, which is now in its fourth year on the market, isn’t getting anything apart from last month’s security fixes. …

Best Apps For The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Series – May 2023

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series is almost officially here and if you ended up pre-ordering you’ll want to be prepared by noting all of the best apps to use with the watch. Regardless of the model you picked up (or plan to pick up), all apps available in the Play Store on the watch …

Google stopped over a million bad apps last year

Malicious apps are a grueling reality for any app store, and Google has felt the sting of that for years. While malicious actors are still able to post their apps to the Play Store, Google is working overtime to keep that from happening. According to a blog post, Google blocked over a million bad apps …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for ESXi, VCenter, Automation Operations, vCF, and vCD for April, 2023   

Tweet Get answers and solutions instantly by using VMware’s Knowledge Base (KB) articles to solve known issues. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, troubleshoot common issues, or simply learn something new, these most used and most viewed knowledge articles are a great place to start.   Here are the top 5 most viewed KB articles …

No, HTC's not dead, and it's making a new phone

Everyone’s been wondering where HTC has been all these years. The company hasn’t launched a flagship phone since 2018, and even that phone wasn’t the best on the market. However, the company is not backing down just yet, as there’s word that it could be working on a new smartphone called the HTC U23 Pro. …