The new JBL Soundgear Sense earbuds feature an impressive design

At the IFA tech event, JBL showed off their new Soundgear Sense earphones which are a showstopper. This pair of earphones comes with an impressive design that allows users to hear the world around them while listening to music. In addition to the open-ear design, this pair of earphones offers users a detachable neckband for extra functionality. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Google Assistant speech recognition feature heads to Google Maps

The most recent update to Google Maps brings Assistant speech recognition features to users. With this, those seeking directions can tell the app where they want to go, and it’d offer them route suggestions to take. Yes, you read that right, you can now tell the Google Maps app where you want to go and get …

Google's Chromecast patent case puts the company in a $338.7 million debt

The Google Chromecast patent case has been standing for some time now. After a legal trial, the court found that Google is guilty of the charges laid against it and must pay. Total damages from this case amount to $338.7 million as decided by the court last week. This case brings to light certain software elements on …

Magic Compose for texts might be coming to Google Messages

Remember the amazing Magic Compose feature that rolled out on Google Messages for RCS chats? Well, users of the app that text via SMS and MSM channels may finally benefit from this feature. This is great since not all conversations or chats on the Google Message platform are carried out via the RCS channel. At …

New Google Play features aim to improve reading for kids

Considering that it is summer and kids are on holiday, the new Google Play features aim to help parents. While the children enjoy their holidays, it is also important that parents keep an eye on their reading. To help in this regard, Google has prepared some products to help parents keep track of their children’s …

Animated emojis are coming to Google Messages for global usage

Google Messages is a fun place to chat with friends, and the coming animated emojis will make it more fun. Some users of the messaging app are already getting the opportunity to try out this feature. You can say that it is currently in its testing phase, and it aims to improve upon the overall user …

HONOR's product seemingly inspired Apple's Dynamic Island

In the smartphone industry, innovations are necessary and the HONOR Smart Capsule was a solid entry. Back in the year 2019, this innovative design was shown off on the HONOR V20 during its launch. The idea was to take the front-facing camera cutout and make it a functional part of the screen. To do this, …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

Apple Personalize Voice feature is coming to the iPhone very soon

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

Google Cross-Device service allows for streaming apps to ChromeOS

If you find yourself drenched in the Google ecosystem, then you will find the new Cross-Device service app useful. This feature is rolling out, and it helps with cross-collaboration between Android devices and Chromebooks. Google made mention of this feature during the CES 2023 event that took place in January, and it is now available. With …

Best Buy's mail-in service lets you recycle your old smartphone

The new Best Buy mail-in service is here to help you recycle your old gadgets. Instead of disposing of old gadgets, you can send them in for proper recycling. This approach from Best Buy is a nice approach to the environment, as the old gadgets won’t end up as pollutants. There are a few conditions for …

Google Voice Material You on Android is finally rolling out

If you already make use of the Google Voice app, you can be sure to get Material You theming soon. Ever since this feature became available to Android devices, it has been making its way to various apps. Google apps were some of the first to get this feature after it became available with the release of …

The dangers of ChatGPT have been highlighted by the NCSC

The UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) is alerting the public about the dangers of ChatGPT. This artificial intelligence model gained popularity after its launch a few months ago. After it became available to the public, a ton of people trooped in to try out its abilities in various ways. Some people asked for recipes …

Google search will soon begin to show dealership inventories

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

Applications for the Snapdragon Insider Access Program are live

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

Amazon UK workers go on their first strike demanding a better pay

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

Twitter Blue subscription now require 90-day wait on new accounts

Maybe, verifying all Twitter Blue subscribers was a bad idea, but now Elon’s team is trying to backtrack by adding a wait time. To prevent the abuse of the blue tick among users, Twitter is now demanding that new accounts wait 90 days before accessing the Blue subscription. This is coming just days after the company stopped …

Signal story rolls out to give users more ways to express themselves

Story modes are quite popular with Meta social media platforms like WhatsApp, but Signal story is a new entry. The social media platform and WhatsApp rival took to its blog to share news on the arrival of this feature across Android and iOS. According to the press release, Signal is giving “the people what they want,” …