Miesiąc: październik 2025
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The Trillion-Dollar Paradox: OpenAI Loses $3 for Every $1 It Earns
For some time now, “artificial intelligence” and “AI” have been the buzzwords in the tech industry. OpenAI is the company […]
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Everyone Predicted Google's Death in 2024, Google Hit 95% Market Share Instead
Remember when ChatGPT launched and everyone predicted Google’s search empire would crumble? Yeah, about that. Here’s the reality check nobody […]
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Google Play Store AI Review Summaries Reportedly Rolling Out
AI is everywhere these days, with Google looking for more ways to bring it into our lives. The tech giant […]
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Amazon Finally Starts Selling the Echo Dot Max and Studio Speakers
Amazon debuted its next generation of Echo devices a little over a month ago. Dubbed the Echo Dot Max, Echo […]
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State of the Source at ATO 2025: Licensing 201
In October, the OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at All Things Open designed to connect developers with […]
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Samsung Health now lets you have a virtual sit-down with your doctor
Samsung Health is making it easier for people to have a visit with their doctor using a new virtual appointment […]
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Samsung Internet Launches on Windows: Joins the AI Browser Race
The current browser landscape seems clearly defined. There are names we all know, like Chrome and Firefox, in addition to […]
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Xbox isn't doing great in terms of hardware sales
Xbox hardware sales are, suffice it to say, in a bit of a downward spiral. This probably doesn’t come as […]
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Global Smartphone Market Grows 3% in Q3 2025, Samsung Takes The Crown
The global smartphone market shipped a total of 320.1 million units in Q3 2025, as per Omdia’s latest report. This […]
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Google Play Store Finally Opens to Third-Party Billing in the US
A legal battle involving the Google Play Store has been going on for some time now. Now, we finally have […]
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The Open Source Community and U.S. Public Policy
When I joined the Open Source Initiative (OSI) in February, the organization had been engaging in global standards and European […]
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Google is Prepping 'Home Screen Widgets' for Android Auto
Android Auto has been missing the home screen widgets feature for a long time now, but it seems Google is […]
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Samsung's One UI 8.5 May Boost Pro Camera Mode with Presets
Samsung is working on its next big UI update, One UI 8.5, which will be based on Android 16. The […]
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AI Memory Demand to Force Higher Smartphone Prices in 2026
The soaring demand for artificial intelligence is about to hit your wallet in a place you might not expect: your […]
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Elon Musk's Grokipedia Launches, but Wikipedia Isn't Scared
Elon Musk has entered the knowledge arena, launching Grokipedia, a new online encyclopedia powered by his xAI models. As its […]
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Cut down on car clutter with this $16 four-port car charger
Car chargers can be an incredibly useful accessory, but even more so if you have multiple devices to charge at […]
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'Dante' Malware reportedly targeted Chrome users through zero-day exploit
Google Chrome is generally thought of as a pretty safe browser to use, but that doesn’t make it an impenetrable […]
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Xbox's new rival is TikTok, not PlayStation or Nintendo
Xbox has a new rival in town, and you might be surprised to know that it’s TikTok, as well as […]
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The next Xbox console is indeed a gaming PC powered by Windows
Rumors of the next-gen Xbox console powered by Windows, making it a full-fledged gaming PC, began floating to the surface […]
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Verizon's 'Personal Shopper' AI is Driving Reps Crazy & Hurting Sales
You only really know about a company based on the public image it wants you to see. But what really […]
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Insta360 X4 Air Launches: 8K 360 Video Just Got Affordable at $399
If you’re looking for a 360-degree camera, Insta360 has become more or less the standard. But if the Insta360 X5 […]
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Best Gaming Smartphones
Gaming smartphones used to be an extremely niche product, and while they technically still are, there are a lot more […]
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Samsung Finally Resumes One UI 8 Rollout for Galaxy S24 & S23
The One UI 8 rollout has seen its share of issues, with Samsung pausing the process on several of its […]
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Changes Reportedly Delay One UI 8.5 Beta
Samsung’s upcoming big software update, One UI 8.5, is expected to bring some major changes and optimizations. However, things are […]
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Fitbit's Personal Health Coach enters an early preview this week
Earlier this year, Google announced that a Fitbit Personal Health Coach was coming to eligible devices, such as the Pixel […]
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Qualcomm Challenges Nvidia with In-House AI Accelerator Chips
Qualcomm has officially entered the AI chip race with the launch of its two new accelerator chips. With this move, […]
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Open Source Initiative now accepting your application for Executive Director
The Open Source Initiative is seeking its next Executive Director (ED), the chief executive and strategic leader of the OSI, […]
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Android's Calling Cards Will Finally Get Full Customization
Google brought visual call customization to Android with the “Calling Cards” feature. However, one key piece of functionality has been […]
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New Google Quantum Algorithm Outpaces Frontier Supercomputer 13,000x
The race to harness quantum computing just saw a major acceleration. Google recently announced a significant breakthrough using its Willow […]
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OpenAI Rushes to Add Key Features to ChatGPT Atlas AI Browser
OpenAI recently entered the browser space with ChatGPT Atlas. This new AI-powered tool aims to embed conversational intelligence directly into […]
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App Store Antitrust Lawsuit Puts Apple at Risk of $2 Billion Fine
Apple has faced a major setback in the United Kingdom after one of the regional tribunals ruled that the company […]
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Samsung is Reportedly Working on a New Exynos chip That Will Have an NPU on The 5G Modem
Samsung is making all kinds of noise lately with its 2nm GAA process advancements and Exynos making a return with […]
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Treat your ears to the Baseus Bass BC1 earbuds for only $27.98
If you’re looking for a pair of inexpensive true wireless earbuds, earbuds that will still be decent quality without breaking […]
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One UI 8.5 May Let You Prioritize Notifications So You Don't Miss Them
At this point, One UI 8.5 is no secret, with numerous leaks revealing what could be on offer when it […]
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UGREEN's MagFlow wireless charging stand drops to $24
One of UGREEN’s best charging stands is available on sale thanks to this Amazon deal, and if you’ve got a […]
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Razer's new PS5 Pro controller has TMR thumbsticks and mouse-click triggers
Razer is back with yet another new console controller, and this time it’s geared towards PS5 owners, as the company […]
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This is the ultimate car charger and it can be yours for only $35
Car chargers are still a thing the way you may remember them from more than a decade ago, but they […]
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Apple Wants to Buy Warner Bros Discovery’s Catalog — and It Could Change Streaming Forever
Apple is reportedly interested in buying the Warner Bros Discovery back catalog to add to Apple TV. This report comes […]
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Samsung Ramps Up Chip Production to Feed AI's Endless Hunger
Is AI the current big thing, or is it currently a bubble? That depends on who you ask. However, it […]
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Sony Xperia 1 VI Is Now Getting Its Android 16 Update
Sony pushed the Android 16 update to its 2025 flagship, the Xperia 1 VII, last month, surprising everyone. The company […]
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Google Finally Addresses Pixel Connected Camera Audio Annoyance
Earlier this year, Google released the Connected Cameras feature for Pixel phones. As the name says, this will allow Pixel […]
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If you could only have one charger, it should be this $40 Baseus one
Chargers aren’t hard to come by in the sense that you can easily find them pretty much everywhere when you […]
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Say Goodbye to Wait Times on Google Gemini While Talking
Voice assistants are becoming smarter, all thanks to the increasing adoption of AI. Google had recently replaced the default voice […]
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Nubia Z80 Ultra Debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & 7,200mAh Battery
Nubia has added a new flagship phone to its catalog with the launch of the Z80 Ultra in China. The […]
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Google Fi Adds AI-Powered Noise Filters & RCS Web Messaging
These days, when we think of AI, we think of generative AI like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and so on. However, […]
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Participate in the 2026 State of Open Source Survey
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is once again partnering with Perforce OpenLogic & Zend, in collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, […]
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Android's Google App to Finally Get Dedicated Incognito Search Mode
The Google app on Android is finally about to get a feature iOS users have enjoyed for years. We are […]
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Scams on WhatsApp and Messenger Are Going to Get Tough
Tech giant Meta is bringing new tools with a primary goal to protect its user base from potential scams. The […]
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Google AI Studio Brings 'Vibe Coding': App Creation for Everyone
Google has introduced a major update to its AI Studio platform, debuting a workflow it terms “vibe coding.” This initiative […]
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OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas Enters the AI-Powered Browser Market
OpenAI just fired a major shot across the bow of Google‘s long-standing web dominance. The company officially launched its new […]
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Best Budget Android Phones 2025
Flagship smartphones cost a fortune these days. Every year, manufacturers push the price envelope higher, demanding well over a thousand […]
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Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Cases and Accessories
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Plus is the mid-tier option of the company’s latest flagship smartphone series, and although it may not […]
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Global OnePlus 15 & OPPO Find X9 to Keep 7,000mAh+ Battery Cells
For years, global smartphone enthusiasts have suffered the disappointment of watching Chinese flagships launch with immense battery specs, only to […]
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Gemini AI for Google TV Surprises with Early Rollout on Sony
The biggest upgrade in years for Google TV is quietly making its way onto screens, promising to replace Google Assistant […]
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Samsung's One UI 8 for Galaxy Watch 7 Expands Globally
Samsung is now pushing its newest software, the One UI 8 Watch, to the Galaxy Watch 7 series global units. […]
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Oura Ring to soon measure cumulative stress & blood pressure
Oura is taking a major step forward to improve health tracking on its smart rings. The Oura ring models are […]
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This Xiaomi Phone Will Get Powerful 2.1 Sound with Bose Speakers
For years, the sound coming out of high-performance smartphones has been one of the weakest parts of the experience. Thin, […]
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WhatsApp Now Limits Messages You Send Without a Reply to Combat Spam
WhatsApp, the world’s most-used messaging platform, faces an ongoing challenge against spam and unsolicited messages. The company aims to counter […]
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Facebook’s New Collages Use Your Private Photos for AI Training
The drive to integrate advanced artificial intelligence is changing the fundamentals of social networking. Facebook is currently rolling out a […]
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Google Pixel’s Fun Halloween Features Teach You Core AI Skills
The rapid pace of AI innovation often leaves users feeling overwhelmed. Many struggle to apply powerful new tools to everyday […]
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Microsoft Warns Rising ClickFix Attacks Are Fooling Users Into Running Malware
As per Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report 2025, cybercriminals have found a new attack trick, dubbed ClickFix. It’s a social […]
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Samsung Galaxy XR Headset First Apps Spotted in Play Store
Samsung will officially debut its long-awaited Galaxy XR headset on October 21. While the virtual event is still days away, […]
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Apple Quietly Cuts iPhone Air Production Amid Weak Demand
Reports suggest Apple is dialing back production of its premium, ultra-slim device, the iPhone Air, following underwhelming sales performance. The […]
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AT&T Home Internet Prices Go Up Yet Again
The price of AT&T home internet services rises by $5 a month starting December 1st. It’s giving the obvious operational […]
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Foldable iPhone May Not Arrive Until 2027 Due to Production Hurdles
Apple was long ago rumored to be working on an iPhone Fold. It was earlier reported to go official in […]
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Samsung Starts the One UI 8 Update Rollout for Galaxy Tab S9
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series was launched back in 2023, two years ago. If you’re still holding onto the […]
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Tim Cook Secures Chinese Government Support For Apple Operations Amid U.S. Pressure
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, is facing one of his toughest business battles yet. Balancing President Trump’s “Make in America” goals […]
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Google's 'Recovery Contacts' Let Friends Help You Regain Lost Account Access
Most of us these days have many things linked or stored to our Google Account; it could be contacts, emails, […]
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Best Google Pixel 10 Pro Cases and Accessories
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is little more than a month old, and if you haven’t already picked up a […]
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This tiny 45W Baseus charger can be yours for just $11
Everyone needs a good charger, regardless of whether it’s their main charger or a backup, and right now you can […]
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Best Verizon Phones 2025
Finding the best Verizon phone that you can buy in 2025 can be quite the daunting task. Currently, Verizon sells […]
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Color Fading: Why Orange Units Are Turning 'Rose Gold'
Apple surprised fans by introducing the iPhone 17 Pro Max in a brand-new Cosmic Orange colorway. As it was an […]
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Threads Group DMs Now Allow You to Add up to 50 People to a Chat
Threads is finally leveling up its direct messaging functionality by introducing group DM (direct message) support. Users can now start […]
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Samsung’s New Qi2 Wireless Chargers Promise Faster, Easier Power
Samsung has quietly expanded its range of Qi2-certified chargers by launching two new products in the US. There’s one called […]
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iPhone 18 Pro Camera May Boast Powerful Variable Aperture Tech
Apple iPhones are not quite as ahead in terms of photography as the latest Chinese flagships. However, the Cupertino giant […]
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Google's New Veo 3.1 AI Video Model Can Blend Images into Clips
Google DeepMind has introduced Veo 3.1, the latest update to its video generation model. As the name suggests, this is […]
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GrapheneOS May Break Pixel Exclusivity With a New Phone in 2026
The privacy-focused Android fork, GrapheneOS, has spent years exclusively supporting certain Google Pixel devices. However, this could be ending soon. […]
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OneDrive Limits AI Facial Recognition Disabling: 3 Times a Year
Microsoft is rolling out a new artificial intelligence feature in OneDrive that uses AI facial recognition. This serves to create […]
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Samsung Outsold Apple for Third Straight Quarter in Global Phone Sales
Apple and Samsung are among the top smartphone brands in the world. Samsung, with its Galaxy S25 series and new […]
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Microsoft Debuts Its First In-house AI Image Generation Model
Microsoft has finally introduced its first in-house AI image generation model: Called MAI-Image-1. Redmond-based tech giant’s first text-to-image AI model […]
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Pixel Camera 10.1 Update Refreshes UI & Adds Smart FPS Control
Ever since Google introduced its Material 3 Expressive design language, the company has been slowly introducing it across its apps […]
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Hacker group claims to have hacked Nintendo and stolen data
Nintendo is rumored to have been hacked and had some amount of data stolen, with the hack said to have […]
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California’s New Online Age Verification Doesn't' Require Photo ID
Online safety for children is a complicated problem that lawmakers across the country are struggling to solve. Many states have […]
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Google Photos’ Video Editor Upgrade Brings Texts, Colors, and Customization
For years, Google Photos has been known as the go-to app for photos and video management on most Android devices. […]
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Samsung’s Self-Healing Screen Patent Solves the Foldable Sensor Problem
Foldable phones are cool, but let’s be honest: they still have an Achilles’ heel. It’s not the main hinge everyone […]
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Are Social Media Platforms Stealing Childhood from the Next Generation?
It’s scary to think how much time we spend on social media. You sit down, open Facebook or Instagram, and […]
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Cameras Leak, But There's a Twist
The Xiaomi 17 series debuted last month as the brand’s newest flagship lineup. The series includes a total of three […]
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Open Source Initiative Executive Director search begins
With the departure of Stefano Maffulli this month, OSI is now opening its search for a new executive director. We […]
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First Look: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Leak Reveals a Tweaked Design
Samsung introduced its flagship Galaxy Buds 3 range of earbuds in July last year. However, the South Korean tech giant […]
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Review: The AI-Powered Foldable That Finally Gets It Right (Mostly)
Despite its name, this is only the third-generation foldable for Google. Having started with the Pixel Fold back in 2023, […]
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Motorola Rolls Out Android 16 Update to Edge Series Phones
If you’re a Motorola user, then we have some good news for you. Motorola has started to roll out the […]
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Netflix Launches TV Games for Group Play This Holiday Season
Netflix originally branded itself as a platform for streaming TV shows and movies. However, the rise of competitors has forced […]
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Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 was a solid buy for many people. Even though it arrived last year, some of you […]
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Google Play Subscription Billing Errors Double the Rate of iOS
The subscription app market is booming, driving a massive amount of revenue for developers across the globe. However, a new […]
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Google TV May Soon Ask If You’re Still Watching to Detect When You Fall Asleep
Raise your hand if you’ve ever fallen asleep in front of the TV before while watching a show or movie […]
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Elon Musk and Former Twitter Execs Settle $128 Million Lawsuit
Elon Musk surprised everyone a few years ago when he announced he would be buying X (formerly known as Twitter). […]
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Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 15
This time around, we’re comparing two smartphones from Apple. To be more precise, we’re comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs […]
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Pixel 10’s $1,000 Camera Can’t Stop Shaking — Google’s Latest Bug Is a Real Jitterfest
Now that the Google Pixel 10 series has been in users’ hands for a little over a month, we’re starting […]
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Best Google Pixel Phones for 2025
When it comes to smartphones, Google’s Pixel devices are some of the best, but what if you’re only considering a […]
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The Ultra-Slim Motorola Edge 70 is Arriving on November 5
The launch date for the Motorola Edge 70 is now officially confirmed, setting the stage for the device’s global debut […]
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A Season of Change at OSI
Members Newsletter – October 2025 Dear Open Source Initiative supporters, Welcome to our OSI October newsletter. In this edition we’ll […]
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realme 15 Pro 5G Game of Thrones Edition: A phone for the Seven Kingdoms
realme’s latest smartphone is here, and it comes from the realm of Game of Thrones. Called the realme 15 Pro […]
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Best Android Phones for 2025
The “Best Android Smartphone” is somewhat subjective. For some users, the best smartphone has the best battery life, or the […]
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Google Pixel Watch 4 Review: As Good As It Gets
Google has been in this game long enough now that it’s almost expected of the company to create something that […]
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California Puts an End to Noisy Ads on Streaming Services
California bans noisy ads on streaming platforms like Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube. They can no longer increase […]
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UFS 5.0 is Near: A Major Storage Speed & Efficiency Boost
There are several things that determine the speed of your smartphone or tablet. Obviously the chipset plays a huge role. […]
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Open Source Congress 2025 and Stakeholder Day: building a global agenda for Open Source
On 16–17 September 2025, leaders from across the Open Source ecosystem gathered in Brussels for the third annual Open Source […]
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Samsung's New ISOCELL HP5 200MP Camera Sensor Has the World's Smallest Pixels
Samsung has launched the ISOCELL HP5, its newest mobile image component, built around an intentional technical compromise. The sensor continues […]
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Samsung One UI 8.5 May Bring Pixel-Like Automatic Call Screening
Samsung is gearing up for a major software refresh with the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. Now, recent findings suggest […]
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Google Gemini for Home Begins Early Rollout for Select Users
Google is finally rolling out its Gemini AI into the heart of the smart home, moving beyond the older, more […]
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Discord Confirms Data Breach After Vendor Hack—Emails and IDs Exposed
Discord has confirmed a data breach after one of its third-party support providers fell victim to a ransomware attack. The […]
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OpenAI Sora Hits No. 1 in App Store Despite Being Invite-Only
OpenAI has reached a new consumer milestone with the launch of its Sora video generation application. Released exclusively for iOS, […]
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Phone Brands Now Aim to Remove the USB Cable from the Box
Smartphone boxes are getting leaner, and after years of conditioning consumers to buy their own wall chargers, manufacturers are now […]
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Dan Schulman Named as Verizon's New CEO
Verizon has announced Dan Schulman as its new CEO (chief executive officer), effective immediately. Dan was the former chief executive […]
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The Final Goodbye: T-Mobile’s LTE Phase Out Starts Soon
If you thought the end of 2G and 3G networks was the last major network change, think again. T-Mobile is […]
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Google may finally dump Samsung modem for Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip
For years, the Google Pixel series has faced a recurring challenge: stellar software experience often held back by inconsistent hardware […]
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YouTube TV Secures NBC Content as Google Signs Multi-Year Agreement
Subscribers of YouTube TV should finally breathe easy, as NBC Universal’s lineup isn’t going anywhere. Google and NBC have finally […]
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A free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud gaming option is on the way
Xbox Cloud gaming is one of the things that made Xbox Game Pass Ultimate a little exciting back when it […]
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Apple yanks ICEBlock after DOJ pressure, sparking developer backlash
ICEBlock, a popular app that was launched on iOS earlier this year, has just been removed by Apple from the […]
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YouTube Music Testing Real-Time Lyrics Translation
Have you ever wanted to understand the meaning of the lyrics of a song that caught your attention? Most music […]
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Google Photos Testing New Styles to Bring Your Still Pictures to Life
Just a few months ago, Google introduced a new feature on its Photos app that would allow users to turn […]
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Google Play Store is Now a Gift Card Mall: Buy & Send Digital Cards
The Google Play Store is rolling out a major new feature, effectively transforming the platform into a digital gifting mall. […]
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iScanner Review: The Complete PDF Scanner and Document Manager
An app for scanning documents, such as iScanner, isn’t something I have had much use for over the years, but […]
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Perplexity's Comet AI Browser is Now Free for Everyone
Though Perplexity was one of the first companies to launch an AI-powered browser, gaining access to it wasn’t that straightforward. […]
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Hacktoberfest and the OSI: Growing Open Source adoption
October is here, which means it’s time for Hacktoberfest, the annual celebration of Open Source contributions hosted by DigitalOcean and […]
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T-Mobile’s Satellite Expansion Makes Popular Apps Work Without Signal
T-Mobile had introduced its satellite communication services, dubbed “T-Satellite,” just a few months ago. Now, the carrier is taking its […]
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Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Set to Launch in Late October
Samsung is signaling its full-fledged entry into the extended reality (XR) market. Reports indicate the company is preparing to launch […]
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The Pixel Watch 4 is bringing 8 new watch faces to Wear OS
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is nearly here, and once it arrives, it’s introducing 8 new watch faces to the […]
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Google Claims Android App Sideloading Won't Die, But Change
Google is moving forward with a significant security change for Android, mandating developer verification for apps installed outside of the […]
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AT&T Rolls Out AI System to Instantly Fix Mobile Network Problems
Whenever you have an issue with your phone or internet, you would contact technical support. They’ll usually tell you they’ll […]
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Walmart’s $23 Onn Camera Makes Google Home Security Ultra-Affordable
Walmart is diving further into the smart home market with the expansion of its in-house tech brand, Onn. The company […]
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Philips Ambilight TVs Reach the US with Built-In Lightstrip & Roku OS
After years of being exclusive to Europe, Philips‘ Ambilight TVs have finally arrived for US buyers. The immersive lighting technology, […]
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Amidst all the Xbox hubbub, there's a small silver lining: cloud gaming
Earlier this morning, Microsoft announced an increase in the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but one thing that is […]
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Disney Demands Character.AI Platform Stop Using Its IP
The Walt Disney Company has escalated its legal actions against generative AI platforms, sending a cease and desist letter to […]
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price balloons to $30 a month
Microsoft has just implemented a price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, little more than a year after it increased […]