Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 and Tab S9 certified by the FCC & NBTC

With less than a month to go before its next Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is busy gathering necessary regulatory certifications for its new products. The company has recently picked up multiple regulatory approvals for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series. The two foldables have been certified …

Samsung 'Game Portal' is meant to be a one-stop shop for gaming

Samsung makes quite a few really great gaming products and the company wants to give consumers a one-stop shop kind of place to find them all, and that’s what the Game Portal is aiming to be. Samsung Game Portal, which the company announced this week, is a website where consumers can easily find everything from …

Microsoft is not buying SEGA

Microsoft has been on a perpetual buying spree, as the company is still fighting to buy Activision-Blizzard. Amid this purchase, rumors spread that it was going to swoop up SEGA. However, according to a new report from Bloomberg (via Engadget), Microsoft is not buying SEGA. News like this might surprise some folks. We’ve known about …

Call of Duty's latest anti-cheat trick is inserting hallucinations

The Call of Duty developers working on the game’s anti-cheat system have added a new way to mitigate the impact cheaters have on the game, by adding hallucinations to matches. You read that right, hallucinations are now being added into Call of Duty matches via the Ricochet anti-cheat system. It’s the latest tool the developers …

Galaxy S23 FE gets 25W fast charging, no charger in the box

A couple of days back, we got our first look at Samsung’s upcoming Fan Edition phone Galaxy S23 FE. The device’s design may have already put off a few prospective buyers, and its reported charging speed likely won’t help change their minds. The new FE phone won’t charge faster than 25W. Worse yet, the retail …

Revenge of Shinobi and more Sega games hit Nintendo Switch Online

Sega Genesis fans rejoice, because there’s new games from the Genesis era coming to Nintendo Switch Online. Drops like these are a call to retro fans who fondly remember the days of the 16-bit video game era. And although not the first Genesis games to hit the Switch, they’re definitely worth looking at if you …

Activision CEO would consider Call of Duty on Nintendo

Call of Duty on a Nintendo console is possible, according to Activision CEO Bobby Kotick. As Kotick took the witness stand yesterday during the Microsoft v. FTC trial for his part of the testimony, a lot of interesting information about the franchise was revealed. This included a statement from Kotick that he wouldn’t consider bringing …

Baldur's Gate 3 has 170+ hours of cinematics, out on PS5 Sep. 6

Baldur’s Gate 3 has been in early access for years now at this point, and it’s finally getting a full launch very soon on PC and PS5. Although the game will be getting a full launch on PC earlier, as it releases on August 3 on Steam, PS5 players will have to wait a bit …

Google Calendar now lets you mute chat notifications

Google Workspace is a great suite of services for you if you want to get some serious work done. While it’s so easy to keep in contact with your colleagues across your Workspace account, there are times when you want to block them out. Google Calendar will let you mute messages from Google Chat, according …

Open Source shaking up document databases, setting new standards

Currently there is no Open Source common interface for document databases, but FerretDB is driving forward with a goal to change that. The founders of FerretDB, an Open Source document database using PostgreSQL as the database backend, is working with different stakeholders on developing a standard for document databases, the same way as SQL was …

Configuring Entitlement Accounts and SaaS Subscriptions with VMware Skyline Advisor

Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor Pro gives its Admin User the ability to configure Entitlement Accounts (EAs) and Software as a Service (SaaS) Subscriptions, which can be particularly useful when getting access to features and services that wouldn’t ordinarily be accessible. This article will walk through the several use cases where Entitlement Account Linking and SaaS …

Call of Duty doesn't fit core Nintendo audience says PlayStation CEO

Call of Duty on Nintendo has been a hot topic of conversation of late. Mostly stemming from the back and forth between Microsoft and regulators over its proposed Activision Blizzard deal. The $68.7 Billion acquisition would be the largest acquisition in the history of the industry. If it ends up going through. It’s yet to …

Meta may be giving away a free Quest 2 accessory for users

Who doesn’t like free stuff? According to a report from a Redditor (via Techradar), it seems that Meta is giving a certain Meta Quest 2 accessory away to its users. You might be able to get a free Elite Strap. Since this wasn’t officially announced by the company, you’ll want to take this news with …

Alan Wake Remastered joins PlayStation Plus for July

The PlayStation Plus lineup for July of 2023 has officially been revealed and it includes the Alan Wake Remastered release. If you’ve never played the original, now is a good time to dive into it. With Alan Wake 2 and its launch coming up faster than you can blink, you’ll definitely want to be caught …

Adding music to your YouTube Music playlist just a little faster

In your journey to customize your listening experience, you’ve probably made quite a few playlists in your day. You can do the same thing easily on YouTube’s music streaming platform, but the company made a slight change. YouTube Music will automatically save songs to your most recent playlist, according to 9To5Google. Adding playlists to YouTube …

Open Policy Alliance: A new program to amplify underrepresented voices in public policy development

On behalf of the Open Source Initiative and the public policy team,  I’m very pleased to share early news of our new educational program – one aimed at building and supporting a coalition of underrepresented voices from public benefit and charitable foundations. This new program – the Open Policy Alliance – seeks to empower these …

June update wide rollout hits US Galaxy Tab S8, Fold 4 & Flip 4

Samsung has released the June 2023 Android security update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series in the US. The latest security patch is also widely available for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 stateside. It contains fixes for more than 60 vulnerabilities. The June update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series …

Razer launches the Moray, ergonomic in-ear monitors for gamers

Razer covers a lot of different areas of the gaming industry with its products, audio being a key category and that now includes the Moray, a new pair of in-ear monitors that Razer says are “designed for gamers and marathon streamers.” At first glance these might just look like another pair of wired Razer earbuds. …

How to take a screenshot on Motorola Razr+ (2023)

Wondering how you can take a screenshot on the new Motorola Razr+ (2023)? It’s actually quite simple, and Motorola also gives you three different ways that it can be done. In this article, we will detail how you can take a screenshot on the new Motorola Razr+. So without further ado, let’s get started. How …

OSI’s comments to US Patent and Trademark Office

OSI submitted its comments to the United States Patent and Trademark Office to defend Open Source from patent trolls. A few days ago the Linux Foundation, Electronic Frontier Foundation and Unified Patents asked for the community to send their comments. Below is the text of the letter we sent. June 16, 2023Katherine K. VidalUnder Secretary …

Best handheld game consoles – June 2023

Once upon a time, handheld game consoles were a rapidly expanding sector of the entertainment medium, and for some, the best way to play games. The way we play games these days has grown to include a multitude of platforms, but handhelds are still one of the favorites, and there’s more than a few excellent …

Microsoft reenables Windows 11 File Explorer update after testing

In a recent blog post from Microsoft, they make it clear that they will turn back on the Windows 11 File Explorer update. This version of the app was available to Windows Insiders for the past few weeks. These testers put the app update through scrutiny, and they found it lacking in certain areas. Microsoft made …

Nothing Phone owners can create their own Glyph ringtones

Nothing is preparing to launch the Phone 2 soon, and in celebration of that the company is adding a Glyph Composer feature. Coming to both the Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 2, the Glyph Composer will let you create your very own Glyph ringtones. If you’re unfamiliar with the Glyph ringtones, they’re a neat …

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+

Motorola launched its new clamshell foldable, the Motorola Razr+ or Razr 40 Ultra, it depends on the market. The first name is used in the US, while the device carries the ‘Razr 40 Ultra’ name elsewhere. Having said that, in this article, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+. The Galaxy …

US government to launch a public working group for AI

After seeking public opinion on regulating AI, the US government now wants to launch a public working group consisting of volunteer experts to address AI risks and benefits. The initiative is launched by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It focuses on AI technology capable of producing images, videos, text, code, and music. …

Impersonation policies for YouTube fan channels get more strict

To curb impersonation, YouTube fan channels are getting strict policies. YouTube took to its community page to announce this improvement and also alert fan channels on the coming change. Now most of these channels are to make certain changes or adjustments to the various accounts they run or face the consequences. This policy change is coming …

YouTube is testing multiple thumbnails for content creators

Google-owned YouTube is testing a new feature for content creators that lets them upload and select from multiple thumbnails to add to videos, Android Police reports. The change is intended to allow content creators to figure out which thumbnails work best for their videos. More specifically which thumbnails engage the viewer more by getting them …

The Pixel Tablet weather experience is coming to more devices

Google’s Pixel Tablet has its own unique weather experience from other Android devices. While the weather app isn’t drastically different, there are some exclusive little perks you get. This includes a Material You redesign that updates the visuals. But it also introduces a new Google Nowcast feature. These are available on both the Pixel Tablet …

Apple to Switch A17 Bionic Chip Technology to Cut Costs in 2024

The iPhone 15 series is set to debut in September with the A17 Bionic chipset. But we’re hearing that there could be some changes for the A18 Bionic next year. Currently, Apple has been using the 5nm process to manufacture the A14, A15 and A16 chipsets in recent years. With the A17, Apple is going …

Google Home Adds Support for Light Groups in Favorites

Google Home has taken some of the feedback from its Public Preview, and rolled out a new feature to the Public Preview (for now). Which will allow users to add groups to favorites, instead of just individual lights. This will make it easier to turn on or off lights in a room, or on an …

VMware Skyline Advisor Pro Proactive Findings – June 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 June, we released 38 new Findings. Of these, there are 35 Findings based …

Galaxy A14 5G & F62 bag Samsung's June 2023 update

Samsung has released the June 2023 Android security patch to a couple more Galaxy devices. The latest security update is now rolling out to the Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy F62 in some markets. The company has already seeded the June SMR (Security Maintenance Release) to most other eligible devices. As of this writing, the …

The original Call of Duty: Warzone is getting the axe

Activision is officially shutting down the original Call of Duty: Warzone, the company has confirmed. It’s had a decent run, engaging players for a few years since it was launched in 2020 alongside the 2019 release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. That version of the game, renamed to Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera after …

GeForce NOW adds Age of Empires III and more to the game lineup

NVIDIA is back with another GeForce NOW roundup of new games coming to the service today, which includes a new Age of Empires title. This also marks another week of NVIDIA and Microsoft’s partnership that results in Xbox games coming to GeForce NOW. A partnership that’s only going to flourish further once the Game Pass …

Digital activists and open movement leaders share their perspective with Open Future in new research report, “Shifting tides: the open movement at a turning point”

Open Future conducted a study to gain a better understanding of the current state of the open movement, as seen through the eyes of people actively involved in its endeavors and leading organizations within the movement. Open Future believes that a shared movement identity and a shared advocacy agenda can make the collective effort stronger. …

Xbox Game Pass and X Series X are getting price increases

Microsoft is going to increase the price of Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Series X, according to a new report from The Verge. The move to increase pricing for the Xbox Series X is to match the pricing of the PS5 in most markets. Sony implemented price increases on its PS5 last year, but …

Here's what Nintendo announced during its June 2023 Direct

It’s always a great day to be a gamer, but today is especially good to be a Nintendo fan. The company just held its latest Nintendo Direct where it announced some exciting games for the Switch. What was announced? What should you be excited about? Let’s dive in! Here are the top announcements during the …

WarioWare is as wonderfully weird as ever in the latest game

Nintendo held its latest Nintendo Direct livestream event this morning and there were a ton of announcements, including a new WarioWare game called ‘WarioWare: Move It!’ If you’ve never played a WarioWare game, it’s a compilation of micro games with weird and goofy tasks. This is the way WarioWare games have always been and the …

OnePlus 11: Everything you need to know – Updated June 2023

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, OnePlus announced the OnePlus 11. This is the latest and greatest flagship from OnePlus, and it does bring back HasselBlad and the Alert Slider. Which is a really great thing to see. Unlike in previous years, there’s just one OnePlus 11 model. There’s no “pro” model this time around. So …

WhatsApp wants unknown callers out of your hair

Spam calls! Nobody likes them, and phone companies are doing what they can to minimize them. People using WhatsApp are also prone to receive a ton of annoying calls throughout the day, but Mark Zuckerberg just announced a solution (Android Central). WhatsApp will automatically silence unknown callers. A lot of people use WhatsApp as their …

Google releases factory images for Pixel Tablet

Today, the Google Pixel Tablet became widely available, and now Google is releasing the factory images for the new tablet. The codename is ‘tangorpro’ and you can find them now on Google’s developer website. These factory images include Android 13 with the June 2023 security patch. When you unbox your Google Pixel Tablet, you’ll notice …

A new YouTube ad scam stole $250,000 from unwitting victims

No good deed goes unpunished; there’s a new scam on YouTube that’s swiping money from people just trying to do the right thing. According to Techradar, the scam takes the form of a YouTube ad, and it was able to make off with hundreds of thousands of dollars. New YouTube ad scam fools thousands This …

OSI calls for revision of disclosure rules in CRA

OSI is a co-signatory of an open letter sent this week to the European Parliament by European Digital Rights (EDRi) expressing concern that the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) draft currently under consideration still includes mandatory requirements for vulnerability disclosure that violate best practices in Open Source software collaborations and are likely to actually undermine the security …

The Google Home redesign has disappeared for some users

Not too long ago, Google pushed a new design to Google Home, and it made for a better user experience. However, some people are opening the app to see that the Google Home redesign has suddenly disappeared. Google was testing this new UI with users via an early access program, and it just hit the …

Absurd Ventures is a new studio from Rockstar Games co-founder

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has created a new game studio called Absurd Ventures, and it’s living up to its name. This past week the Absurd Ventures studio website came online, and along with it a duo of odd images that seemingly make no sense. One asks the question “so you want to be an …

YouTube is expanding its 1080p Premium quality

A little while back, YouTube got a lot of flack for reportedly making 4K resolution a premium-exclusive perk. While the company has since rolled back that change, it’s still introducing a video quality setting only for premium subscribers. YouTube is expanding its 1080p premium video quality setting to Android TV and Google TV. This doesn’t …

Google warned its staff about using AI chatbots

Google staff should be more cautious when using AI chatbots, including the company’s tool Bard. The tech giant has issued a warning to Google staff to warn them about sharing business data with AI chatbots. Using AI-driven chatbots is booming among users. However, even the employees sometimes use these tools to gather information about a …

New parent-managed accounts for Meta Quest lower the minimum age

Meta is lowering the minimum age for users to access and engage with Quest content on the company’s popular VR headsets. In a blog post outlined on the company’s website, Meta says it’s going to be launching new parent-managed accounts for the Meta Quest platform. These new parent-managed accounts would be set up by parents …

Twitter furthers plans to add commerce features

Twitter appears to be gearing up for adding digital payment transfers to its app, according to a recent report from Reuters. This would be another source of revenue for the company in addition to its growing focus on advertisements in the past few months. As well as its Twitter Blue subscription. Commerce is just one …

YouTube Music web platform gets improved UI redesign

If you frequently use the YouTube Music web platform, then you should expect some changes. These changes focus on improving how the web platform looks in terms of its design. This redesigned platform is now gradually rolling out to users around the globe. Considering that this redesign is happening to the YouTube Music web platform, users …

Don't miss your chance to try Exoprimal before its July 14 launch

If you’re looking for a new game to play this weekend, Capcom‘s soon to be latest entry, Exoprimal, just started its second open beta test today. This means you have another shot at checking the game out before its release on July 14. That’s just under a month away. So if prefer to go into …

One of Black Desert's biggest PC expansions is coming to mobile

Black Desert Mobile is still going strong even after quite a few years, and it’s poised to get one of its biggest expansions to date with Everfrost. Everfrost is the mobile adaption of the Mountain of Eternal Winter expansion for Black Desert on the PC. Which is one of that version of the game’s biggest …

Galaxy S21 series gets Samsung's June 2023 update in the US

Samsung has released the June 2023 security update for the Galaxy S21 series in the US. The update is available for both carrier-locked and unlocked units of the 2021 flagship trio. International versions of the phones picked up the June SMR (Security Maintenance Release) a couple of days back. The latest security patch for the …

Google kills off Google Domains, sells it to Squarespace

Many sites on the internet are using a domain from Google Domains. For almost 10 years, the company has been providing domains for people looking to start their websites. However, this is a Google product, which means that early termination was inevitable. Google Domains is being killed off, and its assets are being sold to …

TAG Heuer's Golden Bright Connected watch brings the glam

TAG Heuer is a watch brand that many already associate with luxury, but the Golden Bright edition Connected smartwatch takes things up to another level. Adding a layer of glitz and glam that might just be your style. Over the past few years TAG Heuer has released various models of the Connected smartwatch. With little …

New KB articles about licensing and product upgrades, created in May 2023.

In our latest blog post, we provide important updates on VMware licensing and portfolio changes. We delve into vSphere for Desktop licensing, specifically focusing on its significance for VMware Horizon and Citrix customers across versions 5.5, 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x. Additionally, we discuss the process of redeeming credits in the Hybrid Purchasing Program (HPP) and …

Here's a better look at all six Porsche Xbox Series X consoles

Last week during the Summer Games Fest event, Porsche and Microsoft announced a collaboration to create some unique, limited edition Xbox Series X consoles. The two companies were creating these special consoles to celebrate Porsche’s 75th anniversary. As noted in the original announcement, there are six unique designs, and each design will only be available …

GeForce NOW is getting the Xbox Game Pass catalog

GeForce NOW and Xbox Game Pass are becoming fast friends. NVIDIA and Xbox have announced today that the Xbox Game Pass catalog of PC games will be available on GeForce NOW in the near future. Last month, NVIDIA announced that the first of many Xbox games were coming to GeForce NOW. The first title was …

Dish Wireless covers more than 240 million people

With Sprint out of the mobile carrier race, there’s definitely a gap left. However, Dish promptly jumped up to fill the gap. While it’s far from the likes of T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, it’s still growing at a steady rate. According to CNET, Dish announced that it now covers more than 240 million people in …

Valve's mega Steam update lets you pin videos to your screen

Steam has just received a major update from Valve this week with a big UI overhaul, and this includes a newly redesigned in-game overlay that lets pin videos to the screen. The key point about this feature add, is that the videos are pinned to the screen and visible while in-game. Not just visible when …

Galaxy S23 series to get a "June super update" next week

Samsung is supposed to roll out a major update to the Galaxy S23 series in June. While the update was expected to arrive early in the month, it didn’t. There was no telling when it would. The company reportedly needed more time to polish a few things. It appears the wait won’t be much longer …

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

In this blog post, we’ll provide a summary of recent articles, created in May 2023, that cover a range of topics, including security updates, feature enhancements, issue resolutions, and platform-specific troubleshooting. The post New KB articles for Workspace ONE and VMware Horizon, created in May 2023. appeared first on VMware Support Insider. {$inline_image} Source: …

Galaxy S21 FE & A42 5G get Samsung's June update in the US

The Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy A42 5G are getting Samsung‘s June 2023 Android security patch in the US. This is the first rollout of the June SMR (Security Maintenance Release) for these phones. They haven’t picked up the latest security update anywhere else. The regular non-FE Galaxy S21 models received the new SMR in …

Now is the time to define Open Source AI

You’ve seen so many announcements about new releases of AI large language models, foundational models, tooling, services all claiming to be “open” or “Open Source”. But none of them are shared with the same conditions. Look carefully and you’ll find that each adds some restriction somewhere. That’s far from the permissionless, clear message that Open …

Become a better you with Polar's new Ignite 3 Titanium watch

Polar wants to help you become a better you with its new Ignite 3 Titanium edition fitness watch, which the company is launching today. Polar says this is an “enhanced version” of last year’s Ignite 3. Sporting new features for an even more capable fitness watch to help you reach your goals. It all starts …

Amazon Freevee Adds 23 New Free Channels From Warner Bros. Discovery and MGM

Amazon’s own FAST service, called Freevee is getting 23 new channels. These channels will include content from Warner Bros Discovery and MGM. Keep in mind that Amazon owns MGM, so those titles should come as no surprise. Freevee already has well over 100 Prime Video Originals, and hundreds of channels with free content available. Freevee …

Google kills 3rd-party Assistant apps and games on Nest Hub

One of the main reasons to use the Google Nest Hub is the tight integration with Google Assistant. You’re able to call upon it whenever you need to have something done. Third-party developers were able to develop products for the Nest Hub that use the assistant. However, those are going away, according to 9To5Google. It’s …

New KB articles created for NSX-T and HCX in May 2023: known issues, workarounds and more!

This blog post highlights several known issues in VMware NSX-T and provides relevant remedies to address them. The issues covered include edge node deployment failure, ESXi host tunnel downtime with shared VLANs, NSX-T alert on control channel, NSX-T edge dataplane memory exhaustion, HCX validation error, compute manager connection status, trimmed exception leading to missing configuration …

Android 14 is coming to a bunch of Oppo phones

We are now knee-deep in the testing stage for Android 14, and there’s a lot of exciting stuff coming. Among the companies set to load Android 14 onto their phones, we have Oppo. Oppo just shared which of its phones will be getting Android 14, and it’s a fair amount. Right now, Oppo is going …

Diablo Immortal turns one, celebrates with biggest update yet

Nearly two weeks on from Diablo IV‘s launch, and now Diablo Immortal is getting a massive update for its first anniversary. This will be the game’s fourth major update since it launched back in 2022 and according to the development team, the biggest major update yet. That means it’ll be the game’s biggest update ever. …

US joins the UK in trying to block Microsoft's Activision deal

Microsoft has been having a bit of a rough go of it trying to get its Activision deal approved, and it seems there are more hurdles as the US is now filing to block the deal, BBC reports. The US Federal Trade Commission in a statement has said that it wants the Activision deal to …

Newest KB articles created in May 2023 for vSAN, vSphere and ESXi.

Tweet Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly VMware Knowledge Base (KB) update. In this blog post, we will highlight some of the new KB articles released in May 2023. Here they are: This issue has been fixed in ESXi 8.0 U1 and 7.0 U3n respectively.  The vSAN cluster shutdown workflow will fail with error …

Assassin's Creed Codename Jade is a f2p mobile game

Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade now has a lot more detail as Ubisoft officially announced the game at its Ubisoft Forward event on June 12. Codename Jade was rumored earlier this year to be in development alongside a healthy collection of different AC projects. At the time though there was next to nothing known about what …

Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover display will run 'some' full apps

Companies are perfecting the clamshell foldable phone form factor, and they’re getting close to cracking it. We are currently waiting for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and, according to Sam Mobile, this phone’s cover display will run some full apps. One issue that people have with clamshell foldables is how tiny their outer displays are. …

Former Samsung executive indicted for stealing chip tech

Prosecutors have reportedly indicted a former Samsung executive on charges of stealing and leaking company secrets. The suspect is accused to have used the illegally obtained confidential Samsung data to build a copycat chip factory in China. Officials did not reveal the identity of the accused. According to a Reuters report, the suspect illegally acquired …

Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 costs $2,199 and pre-orders are live

Samsung has announced the official price of the Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor, and as expected it’s going to be a rather expensive gaming monitor to add to your setup. You’ll be able to purchase the new Odyssey OLED G9 display for a not so modest price of $2,199. This probably surprises no one given …

People mostly use the Pixel Recorder app in short bursts

Pixel phones come with the powerful and incredibly useful Pixel Recorder to jot down voice memos and record conversations. While it can record extended audio sessions, the Pixel Recorder is mostly being used in short bursts. As stated, the Pixel Recorder is a powerful and useful tool. Aside from being able to just record audio, …

New KB articles created in May 2023, for Aria Operations, vCenter and ESXi.

In May, our VMware KB team has been diligently working to address critical issues and provide timely resolutions. We have focused on topics such as VMware Aria Operations notifications, upgrades, security vulnerabilities, vCenter Server, partner-supported configurations, and more. These articles are designed to empower you with the knowledge to overcome challenges and optimize your VMware …

Google Keep gets new single-note tile on Wear OS

Wear OS smartwatches are getting a new single-note Google Keep tile. It lets you pick a note to display in the tile all the time. Google announced this feature at its I/O developer conference last month alongside several other updates for its smartwatch platform, some of which have already been rolled out. The new tile …

Wear OS 4 brings Android 13 to your wrist

Google announced a major update for its smartwatch platform at the Google I/O developer conference last month. Wear OS 4 will debut later this year with several new features and functional improvements. But one major platform-level change could go unnoticed by users. Turns out the company has skipped Android 12 and updated Wear OS directly …

Generative AI is coming to ‘every single one' of Meta products

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the future of his company revolves around generative AI. He added “every single one” of Meta products will come with generative AI, including Messenger and WhatsApp. Many companies are trying to incorporate AI into their products and services following the hype after the ChatGPT launch. Some online services have …

Get new Google Assistant speaking styles to suit your taste

For a long time now, the Google Assistant speaking style on various smart devices has been growing in number. However, most users feel that depending on the language of the user, the speaking style can vary from region to region. But that idea is wrong as there are a bunch of speaking styles that are …

You can't buy this Porsche Edition Xbox, but you can win it

Special limited edition consoles are a treat for console gamers, and the latest for Xbox fans is a special Porsche Edition of the Xbox Series X. Only, you’re unlikely to ever own this one. With many limited edition consoles, you can buy them from your favorite retailer. But every once in a while a truly …

Samsung working on a ChatGPT-like AI tool, may launch it in July

Samsung has reportedly begun the development of its own ChatGPT-like AI tool. The company plans to introduce the new LLM (Large Language Model) solution as early as the end of July 2023. The in-development product doesn’t yet have a name. According to the Korean media, Samsung Research is leading this project. It has devoted substantial …

Prince of Persia makes an exciting return with 'The Lost Crown'

Summer Game Fest kicked off yesterday and one of the game reveals for a previously unannounced game was Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The announcement during the June 8 livestream also revealed a release date. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will be landing on multiple platforms on January 18, 2024. When it releases …

Android 14 could make stylus support better on Android devices

Android 14 is materializing more as time goes on, and we’re getting wind of what this platform will offer when it officially launches. If you’re using a stylus with your Android 14 device, then there’s some good news. Google could make Android 14 a great platform for those using a stylus. There are several Android …

Action needed to protect against patent trolls

The Linux Foundation, Unified Patents and Electronic Frontier Foundation hosted a webinar this week to give an overview of the serious issue of patent trolls and the recent proposal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to change the current rules for protecting and defending Open Source software from patent trolls. OSI featured …

Best SteelSeries Gaming Keyboards – June 2023

Some of the best gaming keyboards come from SteelSeries, a company that’s been around in the gaming peripheral industry for many years at this point. But like most gaming peripheral brands it doesn’t just offer one, or even three options. It has more than a few. And you might be wondering, which of the SteelSeries …

Apple Vision Pro Zeiss lens inserts might be $300

When Apple announced the Vision Pro headset during WWDC23, it also announced a pair of Zeiss vision correction inserts that could slot into each eye of the headset over the displays. These magnetically attach to the inside of the headset and can easily be taken out when not needed. Say for example, when someone else …

ASUS confirms that the Zenfone 10 will launch this month

We have a bunch of new and exciting devices coming out to kick off the Summer. After following rumors about the Asus Zenfone 10, the company confirmed when this phone is going to launch. It’s going to be coming out later this month. Winter is the Galaxy S season and Fall is the iPhone/Galaxy foldable/Pixel …

Google TV on Android 14 adds quite a few new features

Google TV just received the beta for Android 14 this week, and it adds more than a few new features to the platform. All of the new features available in the Android 14 beta for Google TV that have been discovered so far are focused on accessibility. Bringing what are likely going to be some …

Top 10 VMware Knowledge Base Articles: Troubleshooting Tips for PostgreSQL, Greenplum, and Data Domain systems for May 2023. 

Tweet In this ever-evolving world of technology and data management, staying informed and equipped with the right information is crucial. That’s why we have curated a list of the most popular knowledge articles for Database Apps for May, 2023, that provide valuable insights and solutions to common challenges faced by professionals in the field. From …

Unmodified Windows games on Mac could soon be a reality

It looks like you’ll finally be able to play Windows games on Mac in the near future. Not Windows games that have been ported to Mac, but actual unmodified Windows versions of the games without a proper port from the developers. This is all thanks to a new piece of software that Apple announced this …

Moto G Stylus 2023: Best ways to use the stylus

Motorola just released its latest stylus phone. As such, the company is touting the different things that you can do with the built-in stylus pen. It’s far from the price of the Galaxy s23 Ultra, so it’s a much more budget-friendly option. If you’re planning on getting the Motorola G Stylus 2023, here’s a rundown …

Modern Warfare II season 4 adds new DMZ map and more

Like clockwork it seems, Activision has now released the season 4 roadmap for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2. And there appear to be some spicy changes that will hopefully set the community of players ablaze with excitement. While there looks to be plenty of fun content coming up when the season …

WhatsApp is testing redesigned emoji keyboard

Last week, WhatsApp was spotted working on a redesigned emoji keyboard along with some minor UI tweaks in chats. It appears the company has quickly wrapped up the development work. It is now rolling out the changes to some beta users. The latest beta version (2.23.12.13) of the app also brings new community settings. This …

Top 10 VMware Tanzu KB Articles for Dev Apps in May, 2023 

Tweet In this blog post we’ve compiled a list of frequently encountered errors and their solutions to help you get back on track! Here are the most popular knowledge base articles in May. In this edition, we’re highlighting the most popular knowledge base articles from May. Learn how to generate self-signed SSL certificates, troubleshoot LDAP user …

Samsung pushes June update to Galaxy A52s, A52, A23 & more

Samsung may have been a tad slower than usual with the June 2023 security patch but it has quickly picked up the pace. The company began the rollout with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Note 20 series in the US on Monday. It is now pushing the latest security update to a few …

Galaxy F54 5G official with 108MP camera, 5nm SoC & 4 OS updates

Samsung has launched a new premium mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy F54 5G. It is a slightly tweaked Galaxy A54 5G targeted specifically at the Indian market. The device removes some premium extras from the A-series model for a more affordable price tag, while also bringing upgrades in some areas. Galaxy F54 5G specs and features …

The AI renaissance and why Open Source matters

Sharing knowledge and sharing code has always been a key driver for innovation in Artificial Intelligence. Researchers have gathered together since AI was established as a field to develop and advance novel techniques, from Natural Language Processing to Artificial Neural Networks, from Machine Learning to Deep Learning. The Open Source community has played a key …

T-Mobile lays off almost 70% of its notable customer service team

Several tech companies are dropping their workers like ballasts as they struggle to take on the diminishing economy. Job cuts are affecting major companies like Microsoft, Google, Meta, Etc. T-Mobile is no stranger to this as the company has dropped several hundred more employees. According to The Mobile Report, T-Mobile laid off nearly 70% of …

Top 10 VMware Tanzu KB Articles for Redis, RabbitMQ, and GemFire: May 2023 

Tweet In this blog post, we cover the top 10 VMware Tanzu KB articles in May, for common issues encountered by customers using GemFire, Redis, HAProxy, RabbitMQ, and more.  From increasing socket-buffer-size to resolving thread exhaustion issues, our VMware Tanzu KB articles provide insightful and helpful guidance to customers. Learn how to set up and …

Top 10 VMware Tanzu KB Articles for Kubernetes: May 2023 

Tweet In this blog post, we are sharing the top 10 VMware Tanzu knowledge base articles that were most viewed by customers in May. 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 …

The Huawei ban will reportedly cost the US $100 billion

Although many people in the Western world remember Huawei as a pioneering smartphone brand, the main business of the company was selling 5G telecommunications equipment before the US government blacklisted Huawei due to national security fears. However, according to a new report from the Asia Times, this decision to ban Huawei from participating in the …

Galaxy Watch 6 certified by the FCC with 10W charger

Samsung has begun obtaining regulatory approvals for its next-gen smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 6 recently picked up the FCC certification. The new watches are rumored to debut at the end of July, along with new foldables and flagship Android tablets. The FCC certified four different variants of the Galaxy Watch 6 (SM-R930, SM-R935, SM-R940, and …

Your hands will be your Apple Vision Pro controller

Apple just unveiled its wildly expensive, yet still intriguing Vision Pro augmented reality (and virtual reality) headset this morning, but you might notice that the physical controls were missing. That’s because the Vision Pro doesn’t come with what you would expect for a traditional controller or set of controllers. Now, the headset isn’t supposed to …

WatchOS refocuses on widgets in massive WatchOS 10 update

Today Apple announced the WatchOS 10 update, which brings in loads of new changes and features for users. Apple says the new version of the software is delivering “redesigned apps, a new smart lock” and “additional watch faces” among a bunch of other changes. Not the least of which is widgets. Widgets were first introduced …

Google Pixel Watch rear plate is randomly falling off

Google Pixel Watch is dealing with a design fracture. The users are complaining about the Pixel Watch rear plate randomly coming off without apparent reason. The number of complaints has been on the rise for the last few months. Pixel Watch was one of the most anticipated gadgets from the Pixel family, and it’s arguably …

Twitter head of safety and content moderation resigns

Ella Irwin, the Twitter head of safety and content moderation, has resigned from her position. News of her resignation hit the internet a few hours ago and is raising some dust among netizens. Her time at Twitter as the head of safety and content moderation didn’t last up to a year. She took over from the …

Cortana is leaving Windows soon

Be honest, you typically forget that Cortana exists, don’t you? Microsoft’s digital assistant was not quite able to keep up with the likes of Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. Well, according to a new report from XDA Developers, it appears that Cortana is leaving the Windows operating system. Microsoft’s Cortana was a useful tool to …

Instagram explains how its content algorithm works

In this day and age, where social media algorithms dictate a big part of our lives, it’s no surprise that industry experts and people have started to question how the algorithm works. Now, in an effort to clarify how its recommendation system functions and levy off the misconceptions about its algorithm, Instagram executive Adam Mosseri, …

May update widely rolling out to Galaxy A33 5G, A32 & more

Samsung is pushing the May 2023 Android security patch to a host of budget and mid-range devices. According to SamMobile, last month’s security update is now available for the Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A12 Nacho, and Galaxy A04s in various parts of the world. …

Original Galaxy Z Fold gets its first update in months

The original Galaxy Z Fold is reaching the sunset of its lifetime. With the 5th generation of Samsung foldables set to come out soon, the first foldable seems like a distant memory. However, Samsung still delivers software updates to it. The original Galaxy Z Fold is getting the May security update, according to Sam Mobile. …

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

Galaxy S24 Ultra may bring a major zoom camera upgrade

Samsung is long rumored to bring improved zoom cameras with the Galaxy S24 series next year. Most reports have suggested that the Ultra model will upgrade to a variable zoom lens that offers continuous optical zoom between 3x and 10x magnification levels. This eliminates the need for a separate 3X zoom camera. However, the latest …

Experience Bulletstorm in VR when it launches later this year

Bulletstorm is coming to VR headsets. Remember Bulletstorm? The crazy first-person shooter that allowed for some hugely satisfying trick shots when killing enemies? If you never played it, you definitely missed out on a fun time. It’s developed by People Can Fly, the same studio behind recent titles like Outriders, as well as franchises like …

Motorola Razr Family 2023 Buyers Guide: Everything you need to know

Motorola announced the new Razr family on June 1, 2023. The family includes the Razr and Razr+. It also represents the biggest upgrade for the Razr since its reincarnation a few years ago. Motorola decided to revive its iconic “Razr” branding for its foldables back in 2019. It didn’t see many updates, in terms of …

Hands on with Motorola's new Razr & Razr+ foldables: Samsung should be worried

The cat’s out of the bag, after many, many leaks of the new Razr foldables from Motorola, they are now official. We got a chance to spend a couple of hours with the new Razr’s, ahead of today’s unveiling, and honestly, they are pretty impressive. Let’s keep in mind that the Razr and Razr+ are …

Motorola has cemented itself in the Top 3 OEMs in North America

Motorola has had a rocky few years under Lenovo’s ownership. But in the past year or so, Motorola has really changed its approach, at least in the US. Motorola has really been focusing on the prepaid market, and cheaper phones. Say, phones under $700. Which is not a saturated market at all, but a big …

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