You might not want to buy an Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S24

After shipping the Galaxy S23 series with a Snapdragon chip globally, Samsung is returning to its usual dual-chip strategy next year. The Galaxy S24 series will use the Exynos 2400 in some markets and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in others. Or maybe the Korean firm will use the Snapdragon processor on the Ultra model globally …

HP launched the Pavilion Plus 16 laptop with NVIDIA RTX graphics

HP has a ton of high-quality computers on the market, and the company also has some more affordable offerings. While the Pavilion Plus series of computers do get up there in price, they don’t shoot too far above the $1,000 mark. The company just introduced the new HP Pavilion Plus 16. This is the first …

PlayStation Portal officially launches on November 15

Sony now has an official release date for the PlayStation Portal handheld. Earlier this month it revealed the official name of the device alongside the pricing, and mentioned it would be available “later this year.” The $199.99 handheld, which is just a dedicated device for Remote Play on your PS5, has gotten mixed reactions from …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for HCX, SaaS, EPG Emerging Products Group for August, 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 Linked KB articles …

Nintendo is launching a Mario Red Edition Switch OLED

Nintendo has a new Switch OLED coming in the form of a Mario Red Edition. It’s set to lunch later this year and will be commemorating the release of Nintendo’s next Super Mario game. Super Mario Bros. Wonder. This isn’t the first time Nintendo has released a red Switch console. Back in 2021 it launched …

Aqara debuts new Matter-compatible Smart Home Products at IFA 2023

Aqara showed up in Berlin for IFA with a couple of new smart home products, and they are all Matter-compatible. Which is a huge deal, as we start to move towards the Matter protocol taking over the smart home. First up is the Smart Lock U200. This is a new smart lock that actually doesn’t …

Driving the global conversation about “Open Source AI”

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) continues the work of exploring complexities surrounding the development and use of artificial intelligence in Deep Dive: AI – Defining Open Source AI, with the goal of collaboratively establishing a clear and defensible definition of “Open Source AI.” OSI is bringing together global experts to establish a shared set of …

AYANEO is launching its first Android handheld next week

AYANEO is best-known for its windows gaming handhelds, but now it’s also releasing its first-ever Android handheld with the Pocket Air. Taking everything it’s learned from the handheld gaming PCs it built over the last few years, AYANEO set out to build the perfect Android handheld for those that enjoy mobile games and want a …

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

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Meet 'Dreams', Snapchat's AI selfie platform

AI is really big in the tech industry nowadays, and it’s made its way into social media. According to The Verge, Snapchat just introduced its new AI selfie tool called Dreams. You’ll use this platform to make AI-generated selfies. Snapchat is no stranger to artificial intelligence. Earlier this year, the company unveiled My AI. This …

Level up your gaming PC with this Skytech desktop that's $200 off

A gaming PC can be an expensive investment if you get a rig with high-end specs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save money, like on this deal from Skytech on the Archangel desktop. Normally $1,399.99, you can currently get the Skytech Archangel PC for $1,199.99. Saving you $200 on a desktop with performance-heavy specs. …

Galaxy S23 outsold Galaxy S22, but Samsung's foldable sales dropped

Samsung has reportedly sold over 18 million units of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra combined so far. Compared to the Galaxy S22 series, sales have grown 23 percent in the first six months after launch. The growth over the Galaxy S21 series is close to 30 percent. Samsung’s Galaxy S23 phones …

Samsung confirms Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition launch

Samsung has announced a launch date for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition. The limited edition foldable will debut next Thursday, September 7. The company revealed the date through a teaser on X (formerly Twitter). It described the phone as “a unique vision of innovation, at its most elegant.” It added that the …

Major news and media outlets are blocking ChatGPT

We’ve seen the chilling headlines: “Another company laid off a huge chunk of its staff and started using AI instead”. This is the sad reality that we have to face, but there’s hope out there. Several news outlets and media companies are actually blocking OpenAI’s ChatGPT from accessing the information on their sites. This news …

Samurai Shodown gets an Android release as a Netflix game

Samurai Shodown is now available for Android if you wanted another fighting game to add to your library. It’s the latest mobile published by Netflix. Which already houses a large list of games for people with memberships. Although you can probably tell, this is the Samurai Shodown reboot. The one that launched in 2019 for …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware Cloud for August, 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 …

Modern Warfare II is adding a Play Again feature to multiplayer

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is adding a Play Again feature to multiplayer with Season 05 Reloaded. The game’s mid-season update will add new social features for better experiences within the multiplayer gameplay mode along with tons of other new content. In addition to some balances and bug fixes. Some of that new content will …

Google Calendar users will now see Microsoft Outlook attendees

Microsoft Office and Google Workspace are two of the most popular office suites on the planet. There’s no doubt that there are people who use both in their professional lives. The issue is that these services don’t really talk to each other. However, according to 9To5Google, Google Calendar can now show Microsoft Outlook attendees. It’s …

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

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 teardown shows its new shock dispersion layer

Samsung‘s new book-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, is a relatively minor upgrade over last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 4. The new model folds flat without a gap, but that’s pretty much the only notable change on the outside. On the inside, the company has redesigned the hinge to allow for gapless folding. It …

Samsung's 5K ViewFinity S9 monitor is available for purchase

Samsung today has begun selling its first 5K monitor, the ViewFinity S9, available directly through Samsung’s website and at participating retailers. Samsung officially announced the ViewFinity S9 monitor at CES 2023 back in January. It’s a new premium monitor with a sleek design that should easily fit into any setup. Now this isn’t a gaming …

Android Runtime is now 30% faster thanks to the latest update

The latest update Google realseed for Android Runtime (ART) can significantly increase the app launch speed on the operating system. ART also received the ability to update itself through the Google Play system independently. A faster app launch significantly impacts user experience, and it has been a competitive edge for Apple since the first iOS …

AMD announces Radeon RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT for 1440p gaming

This week AMD announced two new graphics cards aimed squarely at the 1440p gaming market, the Radeon RX 7800 XT and the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Both cards are aiming for that 1440p sweet spot while still being able to deliver high-performance at an affordable price point. The cost of these cards sits at $449 …

A new Sony Xperia smartphone is set to launch next week

From a recent post to the brand’s X page, it is clear that a new Sony Xperia smartphone is coming. This device will launch in Japan on September 1st, which is just a few days away. The launch event will be live-streamed via Sony’s official YouTube channel for all to watch and engage with. However, the post …

Android users can now send HD videos through WhatsApp

After HD photos, WhatsApp now lets you send HD videos as well. The new feature started rolling out recently and should be available to everyone over the next few days. You should get it with the latest update for the app. WhatsApp has been long working on the ability to send photos and videos in …

Starfield modders will be able to create planets and quests

Starfield is already an extremely large game with tons of quests and over 1,000 planets to explore, but it’s bound to be much bigger, as modders will be able to create entire planets. Granted it isn’t clear how long it will take for modders to upload their creations for others to enjoy. But the fact …

Tomb Raider's Lara Croft will be in Modern Warfare II soon

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is officially getting Lara Croft as an operator soon. Further pushing the Call of Duty franchise towards a Fortnite-like style game when it comes to playable characters. Although it’s nowhere near the number of skins Fortnite offers, the Call of Duty franchise is slowly but surely getting operators that …

No Man's Sky Echoes update adds large freighter battles

No Man’s Sky just got its latest update, called Echoes, and it’s a big boy with a chonky list of features, bug fixes and more. This is the cool thing about No Man’s Sky. Although it was released with lots of hype that it didn’t live up to, Hello Games worked tirelessly to turn that …

VMware Skyline Advisor Pro Proactive Findings – August 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 August, we released 63 new Findings. Of these, there are 36 Findings based …

Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 bands in 2023 – August 24

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is here and if you’re like us, you probably enjoy having multiple bands to swap them out with different outfits, and we’ve rounded up some of the best options for you to choose from. The Galaxy Watch 6 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch and is just as versatile as ever. Not …

Sony's PlayStation arm to buy high-end headphone maker Audeze

Sony today has announced that its PlayStation arm, Sony Interactive Entertainment, will be acquiring Audeze, a maker of high-end headphones who has gained popularity with the gaming crowd. To be clear, both companies have only entered into an agreement for the acquisition, but the deal hasn’t been finalized yet. That being said, an acquisition like …

Galaxy SmartTag 2 color options and pricing revealed by retailer

Samsung‘s second-gen smart object tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 2, is nearing its market release. The company hasn’t officially announced the device but it has popped up on MobileFun, a UK-based accessory retailer. The retailer has revealed the color variants and alleged local pricing of the product. It has also shared a tentative launch timeline and …

Turok 3 and Star Wars: Dark Forces are getting a remaster

As part of Gamescom Nightdive Studios has announced a remaster for both Turok 3: Shadows of Oblivion and Star Wars: Dark Forces. Both remastered versions have loads of upgrades to bring them forward into the modern era of consoles and PCs. This includes things like 4K gameplay and support for 120 frames per second. Of …

You can now use Threads on the web

Since Threads peaked several weeks ago, the platform has been losing active users by the boatload. However, that’s not stopping Meta from pushing forward and adding more functionality to the platform. Threads is now available to use on the web. This was one of the features that people really wanted from Threads. Most people use …

Samsung's Galaxy S23 FE tipped to launch in September

Samsung‘s Galaxy S23 FE has been in rumors for a long time, but it continues to elude the market. There have been contrasting reports about its launch, with rumored timelines ranging from September 2023 to early 2024. A tipster has now thrown their weight behind an early debut of the phone. X or Twitter Tipster …

Check out these super stylish Switch and Xbox accessories

There are a ton of third-party companies out there that make accessories for today’s gaming consoles, and PDP is one of them. Today, the company just announced its new REALMz line of stylish gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles. These accessories are some of the prettiest that you’ll see, and they’re themed …

The HyperX Cloud III wireless gaming headset lasts for 120 hours

HyperX is announcing a new gaming headset today at Gamescom called the Cloud III, offering players a new wireless option for better gaming audio. The company launched a wired model of the headset back in late May. This new wireless version offers a promising collection of features but one of the standouts is easily its …

Samsung's 57-inch gaming monitor now has a price

Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 57 now has a price, and it may or may not be as costly as you were expecting. The latest gaming monitor in Samsung’s Odyssey lineup is a 57-inch ultrawide behemoth, delivering what Samsung claims is “the world’s first Dual UHD monitor.” Basically what Samsung is saying here is that this …

Even Google Search is coming out with its own Stories-like feature

So far, we’ve seen so many companies emulate the Stories feature that Snapchat unveiled about a decade ago. The next company to do this is actually a bit surprising. Google Search is testing out a Stories feature called Notes. This seems like such an odd concept, as you use Google search results to find information …

Samsung is readying anew pair of Galaxy Buds

Samsung‘s Galaxy Unpacked event last month brought several devices, but a new pair of TWS earbuds wasn’t one of them. The company hasn’t added to its TWS offerings since August 2022, so this left fans many wanting more. Thankfully, it may not be long before the Korean firm expands its audio products lineup. Dutch publication …

Metal Gear Solid collection won't skip PS4 after all

The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 24, and it looks like it will actually be coming to PS4 as well. Initially a PS4 release wasn’t mentioned or suggested. But Konami yesterday has confirmed that it will indeed come to Sony’s older console. In …

YouTube for desktop is sporting rounded corners

Rounded corners seem to make everything look better, it seems. This is what YouTube thinks, as people are starting to see rounded corners for their YouTube videos. This is part of a redesign that the company is going through right now. The company didn’t officially announce this, but a YouTube spokesperson Allison Toh confirmed this …

COSCUP Unveiled

(Thanks to Paloma Oliveira for this contribution!) Reflecting on how to improve our open communities Navigating uncharted waters often leads to intriguing discoveries. Imagine immersing yourself in a realm that commemorates a quarter-century of Open Source accomplishment. Invited by Open Source Initiative (OSI) to reflect upon the 25 years of Open Source at COSCUP, a …

Samsung reveals Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+ colors & storage

Samsung‘s Galaxy Tab S9 FE series could launch soon. The new tablets have already picked up necessary regulatory approvals, while leaks have revealed their key specs. Now, the company has put up support pages for the devices on its official website. The pages confirm colors and storage options for both models. Samsung launched three new …

Microsoft will sell Act-Blizz streaming rights to close deal

Microsoft has just laid its new proposed deal for acquiring Activision Blizzard to the CMA, and it involves unloading the streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games. One of the initial holdouts for the CMA when it originally blocked the deal was Microsoft’s dominance in the cloud gaming space. And that by acquiring Activision Blizzard, it …

The Xbox Wireless controller is on sale for as low as $44

The Xbox Core wireless controller is on sale right now for as low as $44. This is a pretty decent discount from its normal $60-$65 cost. The Xbox Core wireless controller is essentially the same wireless controller players have known since the beginning of the Xbox One days. The design is the same but it …

YouTube is tackling the issue with AI-generated music on the platform

Composers and musicians need to come to terms with the fact that AI-generated music exists, and so does YouTube. With the rise of AI “music”, the video-sharing platform has its hands full with how it’s going to handle the rising issues. One main issue that YouTube has to deal with is the copyright aspect of …

T-Mobile will now let customers upgrade every year

T-Mobile is coming out with a new plan that lets customers upgrade their phone every year called Go5G Next. Prior to this new plan rollout, T-Mobile customers were “upgrade-ready” every two years using the Go5G Plus plans. Customer’s can’t change to these new plans just yet but they won’t have to wait too long. T-Mobile …

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Series: Everything You Need To Know – August, 2023

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are official, with the company having announced the phones on April 13. I’ve spent the last couple of weeks or so using the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate as my daily driver, and if you’d like to see how that panned out you can read about …

WhatsApp HD photo sharing begins rolling out to users

WhatsApp has long been at the forefront of killing image quality, but the new HD photo feature is here to change things. This new feature was announced by Mark Zuckerberg via a recent Facebook post showing it in use. In the post, Mark also showed users how they could now step up the quality of photos …

NVIDIA dropped a whopping 22 games onto GeForce NOW this week

Moving Out 2 and loads of other games are being unleashed onto the cloud for GeForce NOW subscribers this week. In total NVIDIA added 22 games to the library of available titles you can stream. Of those 22, 10 of them are day and date releases. Meaning they’re completely new games that just released this …

YouTube Music song carousels get a Play All button

YouTube Music is getting a new feature for its carousels that allows you to “play all” songs that are in it. As reported by 9To5Google, a new play all button has popped up for carousels on the home screen. This only appears to be for carousels on the home screen though. It’s not clear if …

Amazon started testing a new star rating system, but it's already confusing

Amazon has reportedly started testing a new star rating system in specific regions. However, this new system is drawing criticism for being confusing. Critics argue that it makes it hard for buyers to see how a product ranks on the platform. Android Police spotted the new star rating system in Amazon’s mobile app in India, …

The original Galaxy Z Fold is not dead yet, gets August update

Four years ago, Samsung shook the world with the first consumer foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold. It was a train wreck, but it helped lead the foldable phone to be the flashy tour de force that it is today. If you still own your original Galaxy Z fold (first off, you deserve a gold …

10 top new articles created in July 2023 for ESXi, vCenter and more!

July has brought a fresh wave of VMware Knowledge Base (KB) articles. From optimizing cluster management to navigating vCenter upgrades, these articles offer a treasure trove of knowledge. Join us as we unpack the highlights of these KB articles and explore how they can shape and enhance your virtualization journey.  The post 10 top new …

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt launches AI startup

The former head of Google, Eric Schmidt, is now in charge of an AI startup that is focused on biotech and scientific research. Schmidt’s new company will be a non-profit. Eric Schmidt has previously warned about the dangers of unregulated AI and how it can affect the 2024 election. He said AI could turn the …

Classic Modern Warfare 2 maps will be in Modern Warfare III

Activision today has confirmed what maps will be available in Modern Warfare III at launch. And it looks like rumors from the last few days were correct. Once Modern Warfare III launches later this year, it will include a bunch of classic maps from the original Modern Warfare 2 from 2009. This includes favorites like …

Modern Warfare III will have an extraction survival zombies mode

Activision confirms that Modern Warfare III will have a zombies mode, but it’s not exactly like some might think. Official details about the new mode are part of Activision’s deluge of announcements for the game following the big reveal event today. This included an in-game mission called Shadow Siege, which led right into a cut-scene …

Google AI now summarizes entire articles for you

If you find yourself too overwhelmed at the prospect of having to read through a daunting web page, well, salvation is within reach. An experimental Google AI feature will be able to sum it up for you. It’s only been a few months since Google debuted its AI-powered search engine — called Search Generative Experience …

This small change could make Google Maps a little less intuitive

The trick to making a great app is to make it usable. Intuitive navigation can add a lot to the user experience, and Google Maps has this. However, according to 9To5Google (via Android Police), a new swipe gesture in Google Maps will make it just a bit less intuitive. If you wanted to use Google …

Top 5 newly created KB articles in July 2023 for NSX-T and HCX.

Today we’re covering critical issues and helpful insights related to NSX-T to HCX and beyond! This is a roundup of newly created articles in July 2023 so be sure to check them to be ahead of any arising issues! The post Top 5 newly created KB articles in July 2023 for NSX-T and HCX. appeared …

Best Bluetooth headphones you can buy – August 2023

We know that the headphone jack is pretty much extinct in phones, and you’ve most likely moved on to the Bluetooth headphones life. There are a ton of compelling offers out there from so many different sources, so you definitely know that you have your pick. However, what are the best Bluetooth headphones out there? …

Prime Gaming and Riot are giving away tons of stuff

Prime Gaming is great for getting loads of free in-game content and even some full games, but now it’s having a giveaway for actual tangible loot in partnership with Riot. As part of the VALORANT Champions 2023 tournament, Prime Gaming and Riot are holding a giveaway that includes quite a few prizes. The grand prize …

The OnePlus Open could come as early as September

We’re waiting on OnePlus to bring us its first foldable. Called the OnePlus Open, this is set to be a powerful device, but it was delayed for a bit. Now, according to Yogesh Brar (via Techradar), it seems that the OnePlus Open could come as early as September. The OnePlus Open was delayed recently, and …

10 new KB articles created in July 2023 for Workspace ONE, Horizon View, and more! 

In this blog post, we present an overview of the most recent VMware Knowledge Base (KB) articles released in July. These articles cover a diverse range of topics and products, offering valuable insights and solutions for VMware users. From vTPM-enabled Instant Clone desktop pools encountering AppVolumes issues to troubleshooting challenges with WS1 Web for iOS …

Google Pixel has the third-largest Android brand in North America

According to recent statistics, Google Pixel is now the third-largest Android brand in North America. At the moment, in this region, Google Pixel accounts for 2.46% of Android smartphones out in the wild. This means that more and more people are gaining interest in the brand and purchasing some of its products. Fans in this region are …

Grab this 2TB PS5 SSD with a heatsink for under $90

These days you have more than quite a few options for SSD storage expansion for your PS5, like this M.2 NVMe SSD from Silicon Power. It’s currently available at a deal price right now over on Amazon for under $90 when it normally costs about $100. The official pricing usually sits at around $98.97. But …

New Xbox strike system aims to improve community safety

Xbox today is announcing a new enforcement strike system that is designed to (hopefully) improve community engagement. The policy is meant to ensure more safety for all players online. And to that end each time a player receives an enforcement for something they did or said, they get a strike. Each strike will suspend players …

Galaxy S21 FE, A53 5G & A52 5G get August update in the US

Samsung is rolling out the August 2023 Android security patch to a few more Galaxy devices in the US. The Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A53 5G, and Galaxy A52 5G are all receiving the latest security update stateside. The new SMR (Security Maintenance Release) has already reached dozens of other Galaxy smartphones. As of this …

Rumor suggests GTA VI has been in development since 2015

GTA VI may have been in development since at least 2015, according to a rumor posted on the Gaming Leaks and Rumors subreddit. The Reddit post (spotted by Gamerant), references the work experience of video producer Jon Young on Linkedin. Young, which worked directly for Rockstar from 2005 to 2018 according to his Linkedin profile, …

Mark Zuckerberg uses Android, Elon Musk stans freak out

Apparently, Elon Musk posted a screenshot of his text messages with Mark Zuckerberg over on X this weekend. And the story isn’t what was said during the text exchange, but the fact that Zuck uses an Android. And we can tell this because Musk’s replies to him are in green, indicating SMS instead of iMessage. …

LG will offer 2 year warranty for burn-in on its OLED monitors

In recent years, OLED monitors have become an increasingly popular option for gamers who want high refresh rates without compromising picture quality. However, as OLED monitors become more mainstream, the issue of burn-in has once again affected many users. Now, according to a recent report from The Verge, LG has officially confirmed a two-year warranty …

Best iPad Accessories for August 2023

The iPad is arguably the best tablet on the market, whether you’re an Android or iPhone user, it’s the best tablet. For Android users, it’s arguably the best since all of the Google apps are also available on it. And Android tablets kinda suck these days. Though Google is looking to change that. But if …

New KB articles created in July 2023 for vSAN.

Stay updated with the latest VMware knowledge base articles released in July 2023. From vSAN performance challenges to storage policy issues and recovery failures, this blog post delves into essential insights that can help you navigate these topics. Whether you’re a VMware enthusiast, IT professional, or curious learner, these articles offer valuable solutions and workarounds …

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Huawei Mate X3

We’re here to compare two book-style foldables, which have a similar form factor, but are quite different at the same time. We’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Huawei Mate X3. Samsung announced its latest foldables during an event last month, one of which was the Fold 5. The Huawei Mate X3 arrived …

AI-powered chips would reinvent computers, NVIDIA CEO says

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang believes AI-powered chips can reinvent computers, and AI platforms are the future of computing, The Street reports. AI is pegging itself as an integral part of everyday life, and its scope is remarkably growing. It is changing the meaning and nature of every device we already know, and computers won’t be …

Alleged PS5 with a removable disc drive shows up in leaked video

The PS5 with a removable disc drive appears to have shown up in a leaked video, and looks a lot like the leaked image that was thought to be of the PS5 slim from earlier this morning. The only real telling detail is the black line that travels along the side of the console cover …

Samsung pushes August update to Galaxy S22 series in the US

A couple of days back, Samsung released the August 2023 security update for the Galaxy S22 series in Latin America. The update has now crossed boundaries to reach the US. More precisely, the company is pushing the new SMR (Security Maintenance Release) to its 2022 flagships in Puerto Rico. It should soon be available in …

Titan Quest II announced after 17-year series hiatus

THQ Nordic has just officially announced Titan Quest II after the series has basically been on hiatus for the past 17 years. Originally released in 2006, the first Titan Quest took the popular action RPG genre and put a Greek mythology spin on it. The second title follows in those footsteps and appears to have …

Feast your eyes on the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones

This might be your first real look at the upcoming flagship noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, the QuietComfort Ultra, thanks to a partnership leak from Onleaks and MySmartPrice (via Android Police). The QuietComfort Ultra should be the replacement for the Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 according to the leak. Which would probably put them in the price …

Google is working to make Android devices communicate better with each other

In this day and age, integration is the name of the game. It’s not only important that our devices work, it’s also important that they work well with other devices. Google is working on a new Link Your Devices feature for Android that will help your devices better communicate with one another. Tech users are …

NVIDIA 40-series GPU purchases get you an Overwatch 2 bundle

NVIDIA is no stranger to offering bundle deals when you buy some of its graphics cards, and now it’s running one with Blizzard’s Overwatch 2. Specifically, for the Overwatch 2: Invasion bundle. If you’re an Overwatch 2 fan, then you probably already know that Blizzard just launched the new Invasion content. Which includes new story …

The PlayStation 5 Slim may have surfaced in a leaked image

A new image has recently leaked online that is suspected to be of the PS5 Slim, giving gamers their first look at Sony’s more compact version of the console. Spotted by Insider Gaming, this image of the slimmer version of the PS5 is said to have come from the same forum that leaked accurate images …

The Quake II remaster lands on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC today

Earlier this week it was rumored that the legendary FPS Quake II would be getting a remastered version, and today the game has been made official with an immediate launch. Announced during today’s QuakeCon 2023 event, id Software and Bethesda Softworks are bringing Quake II back. It’s better than ever and has been enhanced with …

AMD made a limited-edition Starfield GPU for a giveaway

AMD is the official partner for Starfield, and to commemorate that partnership as well as celebrate the game’s upcoming launch, it’s created a limited-edition Starfield GPU and CPU. These are special branded versions of already available products. Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card. For the …

Top 10 VMware Knowledge Base Articles: Troubleshooting Tips for Redis, RabbitMQ, and GemFire in July, 2023

Tweet Explore the top 10 most popular knowledge base articles for Redis, RabbitMQ, and GemFire. These articles provide valuable insights and solutions to common challenges faced by users of these powerful data management and messaging platforms. From optimizing socket buffer sizes in GemFire to setting up Redis master-slave replication and addressing RabbitMQ queue deletion issues, …

Top 10 VMware Tanzu KB Articles for DevAps for July, 2023

Tweet This blog post highlights the top 10 most popular knowledge articles for DevAps in July. The articles cover a range of topics. Each article provides insights, instructions, and resolutions to common challenges faced by developers and operations teams.  This article explains how to generate a self-signed SSL certificate using the Java keytool command for Apache …

The PlayStation Plus catalog is getting one of 2021's best games

2021 had a slew of excellent games release across platforms, and one of those games was Lost Judgement, which is being added to the PlayStation Plus game catalog this month. It’s just one of a handful of games being added though, and hardly the only good one that players will get their hands on. In …

Galaxy Tab S9 FE Preview: Release date, specs, price & more

Along with its Galaxy Tab S series of tablets, Samsung also launches a series of FE tablets that offer a more mid-range experience. They’re for people who want a powerful tablet experience for a lower price. Well, the company is going to be selling the Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablets, and here’s a preview of …

Top 10 KB articles for PostgreSQL, VMware Tanzu Greenplum in July, 2023 

Tweet In the fast-paced world of database management, encountering issues is inevitable. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 Knowledge Base (KB) articles that gained popularity in June. These articles serve as valuable resources for database administrators and users alike, offering step-by-step instructions and resolutions for a variety of challenges. By sharing …

Galaxy Note 20 grabs Samsung's August 2023 update

Samsung has released the August 2023 security update for a couple more Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G and Galaxy Note 20 series are the latest to get the new security patch. The company has already pushed the update to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and a …

Valve now sells refurbished Steam Decks for a discount price

Valve is now selling refurbished Steam Decks, making them available at a less expensive price to anyone who still wants one. When Valve officially launched the Steam Deck back in 2022, it was already an affordable way to get into PC gaming. And not only affordable, but portable too. And to many people’s surprise, it …

Spotify's DJ is now available in more countries, but there's a catch

Earlier this year, Spotify unveiled its AI-generated DJ, and it’s a pretty neat idea. While it’s a couple of months old, it’s been in testing for the most part and limited to only a handful of countries. However, Spotify’s DJ is making it to 50 more countries. However, there’s a bit of a catch. If …

Netflix games can be played on the TV using a new controller app

Netflix has reportedly created and launched a new Game Controller app that you can use to play its mobile games on the big screen. Appropriately named, Netflix Game Controller, the app provides that singular purpose. And acts as a means for letting you control its mobile games while playing on your TV screen. It’s not …

Apple Music's New Feature Helps You Discover New Songs Based on Your Music Taste

Apple Music has rolled out a couple of new stations to help you discover new songs to add to your playlists. It’s aptly named “Discovery Station” and will play a curated list of music based on what you’ve been listening to lately. These will mostly be songs that you have not added to your library …

VMware Skyline Advisor Pro: Diagnostic Findings Are Now Enabled

We are pleased to announce new releases of VMware Skyline Collector, version 3.5, and Advisor Pro, that introduce VMware Aria Operations for Logs Diagnostic Findings and new proactive Findings. If you have Auto-Upgrade enabled, your Skyline Collector will automatically update The post VMware Skyline Advisor Pro: Diagnostic Findings Are Now Enabled appeared first on VMware Support Insider. {$inline_image} Source: …

Quake II is rumored to be getting a remaster

QuakeCon is this week and a rumor says id Software is poised to show off a pretty exciting upcoming game – a remaster of Quake II. Now keep in mind this is just a rumor for now and id Software hasn’t confirmed this itself. However, details about the rumor come from Dealabs Magazine’s billbil-kun (via …

Samsung remains the world's largest memory chip maker

Samsung‘s semiconductor business has been running at a loss lately. The company reported losses of almost $7 billion from the chip division in the first half of 2023 due to a sharp decline in the prices of memory chips. However, thanks to it being an industry-wide slowdown, its market share has hardly dropped. Samsung retained …

PowerA debuts new Sonic accessories for Nintendo Switch and Xbox

SEGA’s blue blur races onto a new collection of accessories from PowerA, including two Sonic the Hedgehog controllers, a Nintendo Switch case, and a game card holder. The new accessories are officially launching on August 8 and will be available directly from PowerA and select retailers. Specifically the accessories are the Sonic Boost Enhanced Wired …

8 Best Screen Protectors for Google's Pixel 7a – August 2023

Despite the Pixel 7a only costing $499, it’s still a good idea to protect that display, and you can do just that with a screen protector. There’s loads of options for the Pixel 7a, and we’ve rounded up the very best. So you can be sure you don’t waste your money. Why you should use …

Top 10 most popular Tanzu KB articles in July 2023 for Kubernetes platform. 

Tweet In July, our knowledge base (KB) received significant traction as customers sought solutions to various challenges in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG). This blog post highlights the most popular KB articles from June, addressing common issues faced by TKG users.   This knowledge base article addresses a known issue with the vSphere CSI driver version …

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the latest book-style foldable from Samsung. When it comes to the US, it doesn’t have many competitors, but we’ll compare it with one of them, the one from Google. We’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold. Both of these smartphones are book-style foldables, but …

Brave browser rolls out a privacy-oriented media search feature

Ever since its launch back in 2016, the Brave browser has grown to be the go-to choice for internet surfers. This privacy-oriented browser is now home to over 50.2 million monthly users around the globe. Brave is now proud to announce its new media search feature that keeps users away from Google and Bing search engines. The …

The Pixel Tablet gets first sale with $60 discount

Google’s Pixel Tablet is on sale right now for $60 off the normal price, and this is a deal you shouldn’t pass up if you’ve wanted to get one of these devices. This is the tablet’s first-ever time being discounted. And a $60 price drop is a good reason to consider one for all that …

Meta Oversight Board wants stricter rules on gender-based violence

Gender-based violence has raised the alarm for the Meta Oversight Board, and they asked for stricter rules to combat it. The decision comes after a Facebook post depicting a victim of domestic violence remained on the platform for two years without getting removed by moderators. Following the backlash about Meta content moderation policies, the company …

The DualSense Edge sold better than any accessory in June

The DualSense Edge controller is reportedly the best-selling accessory in the US for the month of June. That’s according to NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella in a recent tweet from August 2 (via Push Square). In the tweet, Piscatella notes that the average amount of money people in the US spent on accessories in June had …

The OnePlus Open underwent a big change before its launch

Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Google, Motorola, and Vivo have launched foldable phones, and now it’s time for OnePlus to throw in its chips. Dubbed the OnePlus Open, it’s going to be the company’s first foldable. Thanks to SmartPrix, we know that, just weeks before its official launch, the OnePlus Open underwent a major design change. Right …

Genshin Impact players can travel to Fontaine in the V4.0 update

Genshin Impact is comping up on its latest major update, v4.0, and in it players will finally be able to travel to the game’s latest nation. Fontaine. This will be the fifth major nation in the game. Following Mondstadt and Liyue at launch, then Inazuma and Sumeru in subsequent major updates. It also leaves two …

The Dragon Ball Super collab is a big deal for PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile has had its fair share of collaborations, but the Dragon Ball Super collab has been one that seems to have a fair level of significance for the team. Speaking to TechRadar Gaming, the head of PUBG Mobile publishing at Tencent Games Vincent Wang describes why the collaboration is a good fit. And why …

Nothing OS 2.0.2 rolls out for Phone (2) with several new features

Nothing has announced a major Nothing OS update for the Phone (2). The new phone is picking up Android 13-based Nothing OS 2.0.2 with several new features and improvements. It comes about two weeks after the Nothing OS 2.0.1 update. Nothing OS 2.0.2 brings a host of camera goodies The latest version of Nothing OS …

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

Celebrating 25 years of Open Source at Campus Party

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) continues to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Open Source at the best tech conferences from around the world, promoting Open Source software and fostering collaboration within the global community. This past month, the OSI celebrated the anniversary in all corners of the world: at FOSSY in Portland, Oregon, at Open …

LG's 97-inch wireless OLED TV will be available globally

LG has just announced the global launch of its insanely expensive 97-inch wireless OLED TV. The LG Signature OLED M (97M3) is the result of LG’s mission to curb issues with cable management for a cleaner look with your TV setup. Intended to provide a simpler way to keep multiple devices connected without having to …

Top 10 Best Sports Android Games – Updated August 2023

Sports are fun on the field, on the green, or on the track, but they can also be fun on the small screen. There are a lot of fun apps that let you experience your favorite sports from the comfort of your couch. Sports apps range from focusing on realism and authenticity to being downright …

GeForce NOW is jam-packed with 41 new games this month

GeForce NOW is getting a huge influx of games for August 2023, including the full PC launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 and 40 other games. Making for one of the largest game drops on the service in any given month since it launched. What’s more, is that nearly half of the 41 new games coming …

This new Netflix interactive movie will let you play matchmaker

Don’t you wish that your movies were more interactive? Most will say “no”, but for the rest of you, there are Netflix interactive movies. There’s a new one coming out that will let you play matchmaker. This one is called Choose Love, and it will hit Netflix at the end of the month, according to …

Apex Legends is getting a shakeup with its Resurrection update

Just over the horizon at Respawn Entertainment, a team of developers is working on the Apex Legends: Resurrection update. It’s poised to be a sizeable shakeup to the game that breathes some new life into the massively popular battle royale. Including things like a rework to Revenant from head to toe, a redesign of the …

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

This Android phone prioritizes the needs of visually impaired users

While functionality and intuitiveness have always been important characteristics in technology, accessibility seems to be becoming more of a priority in the development of devices, apps and accessories. Many of the latest digital tools have started to integrate accessible features to meet the needs of users with disabilities. One such Android phone — just recently …

Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic bands in 2023

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic finally made its debut and if you’ve purchased one, you’re going to want some of the best bands for it. Not just because you want them to last, but also because you’ll want something that fits your style. There are a lot of different band choices out there though. …

Samsung has delayed One UI 6.0 beta due to bugs

Samsung has delayed the release of One UI 6.0 beta, which was supposed to arrive today. A customer support executive told a Galaxy user that the beta program had been delayed due to bugs. They didn’t provide a new release date or tentative timeline. One UI 6.0 brings Android 14 to Samsung smartphones and tablets. …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for SRM, vSan, Core Storage for July, 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 …

ChromeOS could be losing… Chrome

Well, this is a pretty surprising bit of news. According to About Chromebooks, Google might actually decouple ChromeOS and the Chrome browser, which is pretty shocking. We’re not sure when this is going to happen, but the report states that it could happen sometime in the near future. If there was any program that Google …

Samsung to equip Galaxy S23 FE with flagship-grade selfie camera

The Galaxy S23 FE may capture better selfies than Samsung‘s last Fan Edition (FE) phone, the Galaxy S21 FE. That’s because the upcoming model is getting a flagship-grade front camera. According to the Dutch publication GalaxyClub, the device will feature the same 10MP selfie shooter found on the base and Plus models in the Galaxy …

Top 10 Most Popular Knowledge Articles for VMware Cloud for July, 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 …

Twitter Blue could learn from other social media subcription services

Nowadays, most major social media platforms have some sort of subscription service that provides additional functionality. There’s Snapchat+, Discord Nitro, Meta Verified, the list goes on. What’s probably the most problematic of the services is Twitter Blue. Like the other services, it offers additional features. However, Twitter Blue could learn a few things from the …

This new Xbox controller comes with a neat little bonus

Microsoft has just announced a new Xbox wireless controller that you can get your hands on with a design called Stormcloud Vapor. The entire front and sides of the hand grips are awash in a haze of blue storm clouds that look like they’re shifting across the surface of the controller. Ther triggers and backside …

The ASUS Zenfone 10 comes with this groundbreaking camera feature

The Zenfone 10 is the latest device from ASUS and it comes with a pretty groundbreaking feature called adaptive EIS, or adaptive electronic image stabilization. ASUS partnered up with IMNIT (Image Intelligence) to power the adaptive EIS with IMINT’s Vidhance Smart Stabilization software. It was designed with the intention of ensuring your video recordings come …

CoverScreen OS can run any app on Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover screen

Unlike the Motorola Razr+, the Galaxy Z Flip 5‘s larger cover screen doesn’t let you run any app, at least not out of the box. Samsung plans to add this ability via its Good Lock suite of customization tools, which will get an update to enable this functionality. The problem here is that there’s no …