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How To Find Your Own Phone Number In Android
Losing track of your own phone number is disconcerting. It’s also something that happens frequently enough. Human memory is imperfect anyway. Making it an issue for just about everybody at some point. And especially for those who have trouble with remembering phone numbers, to begin with. Or for those who have changed phone numbers. But…
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Leak Provides New Info On The OnePlus 10 Release Date
Following OnePlus’ decision not to release a “T” flagship in the latter part of 2021, there’s been plenty of speculation about the OnePlus 10 series. We’re now coming across crucial information about the smartphone, including the release date. 91Mobiles cites industry tipster Yogesh Brar saying that the OnePlus 10 series is currently under private testing…
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Some Galaxy Watch 4's Best Features Now Live For Older Galaxy Watches
In a recent development, Samsung has announced that it will bring some of the key features of the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to the older Galaxy watches. Some of the best Wear OS 3 features available on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series will soon be live for older Galaxy smartwatches via an…
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TECNO CAMON 18 Premier Review – Elegant Design, Stylish Looks, Gimbal Camera, Affordable Price.
TECNO CAMON 18 Premier new smartphone from TECNO. We have reviewed a few TECNO devices before and have liked them quite a bit. CAMON 18 Premier is their top-of-the-line offering within the CAMON 18 series of devices. This new smartphone has a large 120Hz 6.7” AMOLED display along with a gimbal-stabilized camera and 33W fast…
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Win A Google Pixel 6 With Android Headlines! – US Giveaway
Google just officially announced the Pixel 6, and we already have your chance to win one. Welcome to the latest Android Headlines giveaway! Currently, the Pixel 6 is still up for pre-orders only, so you won’t be able to get one in your hand today. So why not enter to win one. Since it is…
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Best Roborock Robot Vacuum Deals – Updated November 2021
Roborock makes some of the best robot vacuums on the market right now, and they are priced pretty competitively. But it is always good to take advantage of deals on these Roborock robot vacuums. And luckily, Roborock always has some sort of sale going on. So you’ll always be able to save on a new…
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Black Friday Savings Arrives Early For the Google Nest Audio
Best Buy has brought Black Friday savings early to the Nest Audio. Today, you can pick it up for just $59.99. That’s going to save you $40 off of the regular price and puts it just $10 more than the Nest Mini’s regular price. And of course, you should definitely buy the Nest Audio over…
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Google Photos Home Screen Shortcut To Make Accessing Local Folders Much Easier
Google Photos is a handy app when it comes to managing images stored locally or in Google Drive cloud backup. Besides, it also has an efficient photo and video editing tool. However, there are a few downsides as well. Accessing locally stored images on your phone is quite a cumbersome process. For the unaware, these…
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The Self-Emptying iRobot Roomba i7 Robot Vacuum Is Just $599
Best Buy has the iRobot Roomba i7+ with its self-emptying base on sale for $599 right now, in its early Black Friday deals. That is good enough for an all-time low, beating the previous all-time low by about $150. The Roomba i7+ is routinely priced at $799, so getting this for $599 is pretty incredible.…
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Holiday Gift Ideas 2021: Logitech G502 Hero Gaming Mouse
Sometimes shopping for people for the holidays can be a challenge. Finding the right holiday gift for that special someone, family member, or friend may not always be easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard. To that end, we’re here to help. For today’s holiday gift idea, we’re suggesting the Logitech G502 Hero gaming mouse. There…
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Disney Just Unveiled A Slew Of Upcoming Marvel Shows
Today is Disney+ Day, which the company is using as a day to show off a lot of content that is coming soon. As well as releasing quite a few titles to the service. It’s a celebration across the entire company and not just Disney+. With that said, Disney+ also announced a slew of upcoming…
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Black Friday Comes Early For This Dell XPS 13
Dell is unwrapping the Black Friday savings early on the XPS 13. This particular model is now just $649. That’s a savings of around $300 for this particular model. Not too shabby. This does represent an all-time low for the Dell XPS 13, and we do not expect it to drop any further on Black…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Sound Bars from Samsung, Sony, TCL & More – Updated November 2021
Finding the right soundbar for you, is about as tough as finding the right TV, that’s where this soundbars gift guide comes in. But it is something that you need to grab. Because the speakers in your TV are going to be garbage. While they may not sound bad to you right now, plug in…
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Xbox PC App To Allow Mods And Custom Game Folders
Microsoft just released a new video where it discussed some new and welcome features that are coming to the Xbox PC app. These changes promise to make the whole experience of using the app a lot more flexible and convenient. These features include custom game folders and mods. The Xbox PC app will have custom…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Smart Home, Cameras, Doorbells, Lights & More! – Updated November 2021
The smart home has quickly become one of the best gifts that you can get someone on your list each year. Whether it’s a smart thermostat, a smart light, smart plugs, or even a robot vacuum. It’s a very popular category. And because of that, there are a ton of smart home products on the…
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Nintendo Switch OLED Is In Stock At Best Buy!
The Nintendo Switch OLED has been just as hard to find stock for and buy as the PS5 and Xbox Series X since it launched. But the holiday shopping season is ramping up and as that happens more retailers are likely to start restocking the console. People are starting to buy gifts for loved ones.…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2021: ASUS, Alienware, Razer & More Gaming Laptops! – Updated November 10
For many desktop gaming PCs still reign supreme, but gaming laptops have gotten so very good these days and we wanted to put together a holiday gift guide of the best ones, so we did. You’ll find that in the last few years, gaming laptops have gotten exponentially better, with the best ones providing an…
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Amazon's Brand New TV Sets Are Already On Sale
Black Friday sales keep coming early. This time around it’s the new Amazon-made Fire TV Sets that are on sale. The Amazon 4-Series Fire TV models are on sale for up to $140 off of their regular price. Surprisingly, only the 50″ and 55″ models are on sale. And are actually cheaper than the 43″…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2021: PC, PS5, & Xbox Gaming Headsets – Updated November 10
It’s an exciting time to be a gamer especially with the PS5 and the Xbox Series X now out. To make those upcoming experiences more rich and enjoyable, gaming headsets are a must-have and this gift guide lays out which ones are the best ones to buy. Our goal is to guide you in finding…
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Netflix Games Will Offer League Of Legends Spinoff Hextech Mayhem
Today Riot Games has announced a new League Of Legends spinoff game coming from its subsidiary Riot Forge, called Hextech Mayhem, and it’ll be coming to Netflix Games. Riot Games has been on somewhat of a tear lately. Last week it launched the first three episodes of Arcane. An animated series based on League Of…
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Don't Miss Your Chance To Get Your First Month Of Disney+ For $1.99
Ahead of Disney+ day later this week, the company is offering a new promotion that is sure to bring in tons of new subscribers. Currently, new and returning subscribers can sign up for Disney+ and get the service for $1.99 for the first month. After that, it’ll cost you the usual $7.99 per month. This…
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How To Sign Up For Twitter Blue
Twitter announced a new paid service, called Twitter Blue earlier this year. When it first launched, it was only available in New Zealand, however. Now, it is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Not quite available everywhere, but it is available in more countries and more people can now sign up. So…
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Pixel 6 Phones Silently Get Adaptive Sound Feature
It’s always nice opening up your settings to randomly find a new feature. Some Pixel 6 users are reporting seeing Adaptive Sound pop up on their Pixel 6 phones. This is a feature that was present on Pixel 5 phones in the past. People are wondering why Adaptive Sound is even on Pixel 6 phones…
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Top 10 Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Bands – Updated November, 2021
The Galaxy Watch 4 from Samsung is now official, and that means you’re gonna need some stylish bands to go along with it, so we’ve rounded up the best ones we could find to compliment your new timepiece. When it comes to smartwatches, and just watches in general, having a choice in what band to…
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Grab The 4TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD For Under $500
Today, Amazon has the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD in the 4TB model available for $499.99. That’s going to save you $200 off of its regular price. This beats a previous all-time low, by nearly $100. So now is a really great time to pick one up. There’s also 500GB, 1TB and 2TB models, though their…
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You Can Now Use WhatsApp Without Your Primary Device
Multi-device support on WhatsApp has been limited, to say the least. But that changes today with the Meta-owned instant messaging app rolling out its updated implementation of multi-device functionality. With this update, users can finally have their WhatsApp account on other devices, even without an active internet connection on the primary device. However, users can only…
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The Lightest Gaming Mouse From HyperX Now Comes In New Colors
HyperX just released new colors of its lightest gaming mouse, the Pulsefire Haste today. Expanding the options for gamers everywhere. Initially when the mouse launched, it came in only one color. Black. A fine color for one’s peripherals, to be sure. But the lack of options may have the potential to push consumers to another…
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Backbone One Controller Can Be Used On Android, But There's A Catch
Anyone who’s serious about mobile gaming most likely has a controller that can work on a smartphone. A highly praised gaming controller, the Backbone One, was released for iPhones last year. Now, according to The Verge, it can now be used on Android phones, but there are a few hoops you will have to jump…
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Farmville 3 Is Now Available To Download
The latest sequel in the Farmville mobile game series, Farmville 3, has finally launched for Android and iOS. This is the first major sequel after Farmville 2 was released almost 10 years ago in 2012. Here’s a rundown of what to expect from this installment. Farmville 3 has a story we’re all familiar with The…
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NVIDIA Begins Activating GeForce NOW 3080 Membership Pre-Orders
NVIDIA continues to improve and update its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, this week by starting the activations process for the 3080 tier pre-orders. Back in October, NVIDIA officially announced that its RTX 3080 tier of the service would be coming to subscribers, making it the most powerful cloud gaming option out there. Just before…
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PlayStation Plus: Everything You Need To Know – Updated November, 2021
Sony’s PlayStation Plus is a widely popular service that the majority of PlayStation console owners are subscribed to. But PlayStation Plus is more than just a subscription service. It comes with numerous benefits that you definitely want to be able to take advantage of if you own a PS4 or PS5. And even older systems…
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Best Early Black Friday Nintendo Switch & Switch Bundle Deals
The Nintendo Switch rarely goes on sale. And typically when it does, it’s bundled with a free game, a discounted game, or a gift card. So finding the best deals on the Switch can be pretty difficult. Luckily, we are here to help you find the best Nintendo Switch deals. Unfortunately, right now it is…
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The PS5 & Xbox Series X Will Be In Stock At Walmart At 12PM PST!
The PS5 and Xbox Series X are still hard to find even a year later, as stock of both consoles continues to be low. Ever since Sony and Microsoft launched what are now the current-gen consoles on November 19th of last year, people have been trying to snag one. To no avail. But throughout the…
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How To Add & Customize Widgets To Your Home Screen On Android 12
With the arrival of Android 12 and Material You theming, it’s time to take a look at how to add and customize widgets once again. No, it’s not that the process has necessarily changed an awful lot. In fact, it should be intuitive to most users. But, for those who need some extra help, that’s…
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Grab The Amazon Luna Controller For Only $56
Amazon has its Luna controller for its cloud gaming platform on sale today. Allowing you to pick one up for $55.99. This is down from its regular price of $69. This is one of the few times that the Luna Controller has been on sale for those that are not Prime members. So if you’ve…
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Here’s Why Games On Android 12 Could Be Crashing
One of the most significant changes with Android 12 is the revamped theming system courtesy of Material You. We are now learning that changes made with this system could be crashing games. A bug report is now open on the Google Issue Tracker, discussing how games like Wild Rift or Pokémon Go can crash when…
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Former Google AI Researcher Joins The FTC As Senior Advisor
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appointed former Google employee Meredith Whittaker as a senior advisor on artificial intelligence. Whitaker confirmed the development on her Twitter account. This will significantly bolster FTC’s efforts to keep tabs on Big Tech. For those unaware, Whittaker worked as an AI researcher at Google for 13 years until leaving…
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November 2021 Security Update Lands On The Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung is now rolling out the November 2021 security update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The company previously sent the November security patch for phones like the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S21, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. SamMobile reports that both global and South Korean variants of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 are…
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How To Turn On Dark Mode On Google Pixel 6
Dark Mode was a feature that many wanted Google to add to Android for quite some time, and it was added a few years ago. Though, not everyone knows about this feature, surprisingly. Dark Mode will essentially turn the entire UI on your smartphone, dark. For the most part, it’s truly black, but some instances…
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Leave The Android 12 Beta To Get The Next Update
Google is doing a lot of things differently this year with Android. For one, the Android 12 beta is still going on. However, according to 9To5Google, if you want to get the next Android 12 update right away, you will have to leave the beta program. The update is only for the stable version of…
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Google Is Enabling 2-Step Verification for Personal Accounts
Last month, we talked about Google planning to automatically enable 2-step verification (2SV) for millions of users. The company wanted to turn on this security feature for over 150 million users before the end of 2021. The plan appears to be progressing further, with the company now sending new prompts to users who don’t have…
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Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Review: Stunning Design Meets Capable Software
The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is a rather interesting smartwatch, for a number of reasons. This watch is far from being affordable, but it has a lot to offer for that price tag. It does debut the company’s new OS, Zepp OS, and it managed to surprise me in a number of ways. Amazfit smartwatches…
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Save $50 On The Newly Released GoPro HERO9
The GoPro HERO9 was released in September of 2021, so it’s incredible to see that it is already getting discounted. A $50 savings isn’t a lot, but it’s still $50. This is an early Black Friday deal and has a Black Friday Guarantee. Meaning that it won’t drop lower in price before or after Black…
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Netflix Mobile Games Roll Out Worldwide This Week
Earlier this year Netflix announced its plans to add mobile games to its service. Giving players a new way to enjoy entertainment from the subscription they already pay for. This week the new game feature is rolling out globally to all users. After having spent the last couple of months limited to the soft launch…
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WhatsApp Could Get Rid Of Time Limit For Deleting Messages
WhatsApp users can currently delete messages up to an hour after sending them. However, this could soon be changing as per a new report. First spotted by the folks at WABetaInfo (via), WhatsApp is seemingly testing a version of the app where messages can be deleted no matter when it was sent, effectively removing the…
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Save $150 On This Roomba Robot Vacuum That Is Guaranteed To Avoid Pet Poop
iRobot’s newest robot vacuum, the Roomba j7+ is currently on sale for $150 off of its regular retail price. That brings it down to just $649. Making this a really impressive deal, considering this is the “Plus” model, which includes the auto-emptying dock. The non-plus model, without the auto-emptying dock is also on sale for…
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How To Mark Up Your Screenshots In Android 12
Android 12 is officially here and it brings some changes to how screenshots work, including the ability to mark up screenshots. If you’re looking some tips to walk you through how the new tool works, that’s exactly what this guide is for. Learning to mark up your screenshots makes sharing better in Android 12 Now,…
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One UI 4 Android 12 Beta Program Goes Live For Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3
Android 12 is already available for the Pixel devices, whereas other brands are either kicking off their Android 12 beta programs or already on different beta stages of it. Samsung recently started with its One UI 4 Android 12 beta program for its latest premium flagships, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z…
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Report: Apple And Samsung Phones Depreciate Slower Than Others
A new report from an online retailer in the UK sheds light on the depreciation value of smartphones over a year. While Apple iPhones lose up to 41% of their value within 12 months, the number shoots up to 60% after 24 months. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy phones will reportedly depreciate by 64% after the first…
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Skyline Advisor Proactive Findings – October Edition
Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor releases new Proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Support, issues raised through Post Escalation review, Security vulnerabilities, and issues raised from VMware engineering, and customers. For the month of October, we released 14 new findings. Of these, there are 7 findings based on trending issues,…
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Skyline Advisor Proactive Findings – October Edition
Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor releases new Proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Support, issues raised through Post Escalation review, Security vulnerabilities, and issues raised from VMware engineering, and customers. For the month of October, we released 14 new findings. Of these, there are 7 findings based on trending issues,…
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How To Set Priority Conversations In Android & What That Does
Android has contained some way to set priority for conversations for quite some time but that’s never been the most intuitive feature to find. And, moreover, not every user is likely to know what the feature even is. Let alone how it works. So, if you’re looking for a how-to for setting the priority of…
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PUBG Mobile Partnered With Liverpool Football Club To Bring Exclusive Content
PUBG Mobile has been really busy this month doing collaborations and hosting events to keep interest in the game. Today, we got word that the mobile gaming platform has partnered with the Liverpool Football Club to bring some exciting gear into the game. This is the first time that this game is collaborating with a…
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Top 10 Best RPG Games For Android – Updated November, 2021
The best RPG games are the ones that tell fantastic stories, have engaging character progression, and fun combat, and you can find plenty of that on Android. The thing is, there are so many RPG games on Android a lot of the best ones can get lost in the muck. And while our list of…
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SteelSeries Improves The Battery Life For Its Arctis 7 Headset
SteelSeries has updated its Arctis 7 headset to include improved battery life so it lasts longer. The new version will retail for $20 more than the previous model. Costing $170 instead of $150. Officially SteelSeries is calling this model of the Arctis 7 the Arctis 7+. It comes in two different variations, which are the…
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Google Calendar, News & Fi Get Android 12 Material You Widgets
Google is adding Material You widgets for Android 12 quite aggressively. A lot of the Google apps already have Material You Android 12 widgets. Cut to now, according to a new report by 9To5Google, Google is adding another batch of widgets. Notably, the Material You Android 12 widgets are now available for the Google Calendar,…
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Update Your Galaxy Watch 4 If You Want These Improvements
Samsung has recently sent out an update for the month of November to the Galaxy Watch 4, as reported by 9To5Google. The update is likely hitting a wider rollout within the last few days, but this is an update which started being sent out last week. The difference is that now the November Galaxy Watch…
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Stadia Pro Members Get Saints Row IV & More For Free On Monday
Saints Row IV is one of a few different games coming to Stadia Pro on Monday. At the beginning of next week, Google will load up Stadia Pro members with a suite of new free games to claim. In total there will be four new games you can get for free with Stadia Pro, with…
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Google Photos Adds 'More Like This' Button To Help Find Similar Images
Google Photos is a packed photo/video managing application from Google. It has multiple features that help you easily locate, edit, and manage your photos and videos. The app is getting one more feature in the form of a ‘More like this’ button. With the use of this button, users will be able to find similar…
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Microsoft To Challenge Chromebook With Windows 11 SE Laptop
Windows laptops are used for a wide range of applications, but they’re not the most popular computers in the education market. According to Windows Central, it seems that Microsoft is looking to fix that. The company is reportedly working on a low-powered Windows 11 SE laptop to go head-to-head with Google’s Chromebooks. This Windows 11…
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What Is The Android 12 Privacy Dashboard & Why Is It Useful?
Android 12 represents a fundamental shift for Google and the new Privacy Dashboard is one feature that just about every user will want to take advantage of. Although it’s hardly the only Android 12 feature that users should be paying attention to. What, exactly, is the Privacy Dashboard in Android 12? According to Google, the…
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra To Come With A Record Peak Display Brightness
Samsung Galaxy S22 series, especially the S22 Ultra, is the hottest topic in town in the smartphone category. Multiple leaks and rumors have surfaced regarding the specs and design of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This time around, it is about the display of the device, and if the rumor is to be believed, the Galaxy…
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Sony's Global PS5 Hardware Sales Now Tops 13.4 Million Units
Sony has been slaying it with its global PS5 hardware sales since launch. And according to its latest quarterly earnings report, it’s showing no real signs of slowing down. Just this past quarter from July to September, Sony reports it has sold another 3.3 million PS5 units. Meaning its now at around 13.4 global PS5…
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Now, Everyone Can Add Links To Instagram Stories
Instagram differs from other social media platforms because you can’t add actual links in your posts; well, you can if you are verified or have 10,000 followers. Bunches of smaller accounts were wanting to post links to their work, and it looks like that dream is about to come true. According to The Verge, Instagram…
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LumaFusion Video Editor App Soon Arriving For Android & Chrome OS
You might agree that when we talk about the best video editing tool, Final Cut Pro’s name is among the popular ones that pop up in most people’s minds. However, Final Cut Pro is only available for Apple and iOS devices, and there is no Android version of it. Though there is no shortage of…
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Adobe Is Bringing Photoshop And Illustrator To The Web
Adobe has announced the arrival of Photoshop and Illustrator for the web. This will finally allow users to make quick edits to files saved on the cloud without having to open the file or download the app. However, these are not fully functional versions of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Creators can leave annotations or comments,…
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How To Take A Scrolling Screenshot On Android 12
The scrolling screenshot feature in Android 12 is one of the minor yet more meaningful changes in Android with this latest OS version. While it might not be something you need to use on a daily basis, it should prove useful on more than a few occasions. Although we consider scrolling screenshots a minor feature…
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The Anker PowerExtend USB-C Is Now Just $29
Amazon has the Anker PowerExtend USB-C on sale today for just $29.99. That is about $10 off of its regular price. Obviously not a huge deal here, but that is still nearly 30% off of its regular price. So it’s worth picking up. And a great addition to any home office. As it gives you…
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YouTube’s ‘New To You’ Tab Will Help You Find New Content
YouTube is bringing a new personalized tab to its app known as “New to you.” The streaming giant began testing the feature this year. The company is now rolling out this tab to all users. “We’re excited to share more details about “New to you” – a feature helping you discover new creators and fresh…
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Automating Skyline Collector Deployment with PowerCLI
Tweet In most cases, VMware administrator would deploy OVA using the vSphere web gui. This goes for every management Vmware OVA. It is a manual task that could take up to 15 minutes based on the desired OVA. For Skyline OVA, the manual gui deployment is roughly 5 minutes. If there is a way for…
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Automating Skyline Collector Deployment with PowerCLI
Tweet In most cases, VMware administrator would deploy OVA using the vSphere web gui. This goes for every management Vmware OVA. It is a manual task that could take up to 15 minutes based on the desired OVA. For Skyline OVA, the manual gui deployment is roughly 5 minutes. If there is a way for…
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The UK Is Finally Getting The Pixel's AI Call Screening
Google announced the powerful AI powered call screening on Pixel devices for the UK market, but that was about a year ago. Now, based on a report from 9To5Google, we know that it’s now finally hitting phones in the UK market. AI call screening is hitting Pixel phones in the UK Back during the Pixel…
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Grab The Impressive TiVo Stream 4K Android TV Dongle For $28
Amazon has the TiVo Stream 4K Android TV dongle on sale for just $27.88 today. That’s down from its original price of $50. Which is a really great price, and makes it the cheapest Android TV dongle that is currently available. With the TiVo Stream 4K, you can eliminate app-switching and find your favorite movies…
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Best Roku Deals: Set-Top Boxes, TVs, Soundbars & More – Updated October 2021
There are many different smart TV platforms out there: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV/Google TV. But Roku is by far the best and most popular. Partly because of how easy it is to use, and the sheer number of apps available on Roku. Roku has a number of different apps like Netflix,…
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Skyline Collector – Manual Upgrade
Tweet There are some situations where “auto upgrade” is not possible. You still can upgrade. Here is a way to upgrade your collector via command line. 1 – Log into your collector 2 – Check current version /opt/vmware/bịn/vamicli version –appliance 3 – Check available updates /opt/vmware/bịn/vamicli update –check 4 – Run manual update /opt/vmware/bin/vamicli update…
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Skyline Collector – Manual Upgrade
Tweet There are some situations where “auto upgrade” is not possible. You still can upgrade. Here is a way to upgrade your collector via command line. 1 – Log into your collector 2 – Check current version /opt/vmware/bịn/vamicli version –appliance 3 – Check available updates /opt/vmware/bịn/vamicli update –check 4 – Run manual update /opt/vmware/bin/vamicli update…
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Top 10 Best Android Customization Apps – 2021
One of the main advantages of Android, over iOS, is its customization. Android was always quite strong in that regard, and it’s still going strong. There are so many aspects of it you can change, even without root. The easiest way to do it, aside from utilizing pre-installed options, is to install third-party applications. In…
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The EA App Now Links With Discord To Show Detailed Gameplay Info
EA has partnered up with Discord to add in a new feature via the chat app’s Rich Presence API, which allows you to link your Discord account to the EA app. With this link capability, users will be able to display what EA games they’re playing on Discord. The point of this feature is so…
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Dr. Disrespect To Join PUBG Mobile Halloween Event Oct. 29th
In case you thought that Fortnite put the nail in the coffin for PUBG, you’re mistaken. PUBG Mobile is hosting a Halloween livestream event called “13 Days of Halloween”, and the company has a special guest attending. It just announced that legendary streamer Dr. Disrespect will be joining the event for the finale. What is…
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Top 10 Best Google Stadia Games – Updated October, 2021
Google Stadia is still a fledgling service/platform for gaming but over the last few months it’s been coming more and more into its own by releasing more games and announcing others that are coming to the platform, so we decided to list the top 10 games you can pick up for it. Worth keeping in…
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Call Of Duty: Mobile – Everything You Need To Know – Updated October, 2021
Call Of Duty: Mobile is still very much at the height of its popularity, and is one of the top grossing action games on the Play Store. That shouldn’t surprise anyone at this point, given the game’s success in the time that it’s been out. The game has gone through a large number of different…
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Rockstar’s Remastered GTA Trilogy Launching on November 11
Rockstar Games has revealed a trailer for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto trilogy. This package includes three popular titles from the franchise, including GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the new additions to the games, particularly in terms of graphics. The game developer said The Grand Theft…
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ASUS Details Android 12 Rollout Plans for Its Devices
ASUS has revealed Android 12 rollout plans for its ZenFone and ROG series of smartphones. The stable build of Android 12 will start rolling out later this year, starting with the ZenFone 8 lineup. Meanwhile, phones like the ROG Phone 5 will receive the update in the first quarter of 2022. In addition to the…
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Top 10 Best Android Card Games – Updated October, 2021
Card games are something that plenty of people can get into and these are some of the best ones on Android. When you think of card games, what comes to mind likely depends what generation you’re from. For example, you might think of card games as classic options like Solitaire or Hearts. If you’re on…
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NVIDIA Now Offers An RTX 3080 Tier Of GeForce NOW
NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW service has up until today, offered just two memberships, but it now includes a third with the RTX 3080 tier. When it comes to cloud gaming, NVIDIA now offers the most powerful option in terms of graphics and frame rates. And compared to the competition, the GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership promises…
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Among Us Is Coming To Xbox And PlayStation Consoles In December
Among Us has seen rapid success over the past year, and the game is still one of the most popular ones out there. It enjoyed a great run on mobile, PC, and Nintendo Switch; however, the company is now expanding the game to other platforms. As announced by both Microsoft and Sony, Among Us will…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 May Be The Next To Pick Up One UI 4.0 Beta Update
Samsung’s One UI 4.0 beta rollout is picking up pace at the moment. The Galaxy S21 series has already picked up the third One UI 4.0 beta update in South Korea. Now, as per the latest reports, it seems like more models are in line to pick up the new Android 12-based One UI 4.0…
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YouTube Music Free Gets Background Playback, Loses Other Features
YouTube Music rests in this gray area between being a good streaming service and a bad one. The transition from Google Play Music was rather clumsy, but the company is making strides to improve the overall experience. In a recent blog post, YouTube outlined the features for the free tier subscription (and the ones that…
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How To Get Back & Set Your Home Button In Google Chrome
Google Chrome is undeniably the most popular browser app on just about any platform. And that’s because it doesn’t quite function just like every other app in the segment. But that’s not always a good thing. For instance, if you’re looking for a home button or for how to customize it to a specific home…
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ZAGG Announced New Pixel 6 Cases
ZAGG is a popular company for making screen protectors and cases for smartphones. Today, the company just announced its new line of products in the InvisibleShield and Gear4 line. These new ZAGG cases are made for the recently launched Pixel 6 devices. There are two InvisibleShield models for both phones Starting off, there are the…
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Android 12 Latest Update Brings New Landscape & Macro Wallpapers
The wallpaper is the most important part of customization if you are into it. Besides, the first thing that you notice on your Android device when you unlock it is the wallpaper itself. Android 12’s latest update will provide you with more wallpaper options. Notably, as per a report by Android Police, Google has included…
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Top 10 Best Android 12 Features – Updated October 2021
Google introduced Android 12 way back in February. But it is now finally available on Pixel devices, without having to opt into a beta or developer preview to get it. On October 19, with the launch of the Pixel 6, Google also started rolling out Android 12. Which is one of the bigger updates that…
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Google And Snapchat Introduce 'Quick Tap To Snap" For Pixel 6
The Pixel 6 duo of phones just launched today, and Google showcased them at a live event. During the event, Google also introduced a new partnership it made with Snapchat. There’s a new feature called “Quick Tap To Snap,” (via Business Wire) which allows Pixel 6 users to quickly pull up a Snapchat camera from…
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Android 12: Everything You Need To Know – Updated October 2021
The Android 12 is having a bit of a strange rollout this year. Not only is it later than usual, but Google has announced that it is live in AOSP, while the update for Pixels is coming in the “next few weeks”. Typically, this would happen on the same day. Fast-forward a couple of weeks,…
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Google Pixel 6 Series Uses Powerful AI To Make Service Calls Faster
Anybody who’s ever been discouraged by long wait times during customer service calls should be looking at the new AI-powered Google Pixel 6 series. That’s because, based on recent reports, the newly-launched handsets will make those calls much less time-restrictive. How do Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro make customer service calls better? Now, as…
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Material You Widgets On Their Way For Google Drive, Gmail & YouTube Music
Google has officially started rolling out Android 12 today, to all Pixels that are still supported. That would be Pixel 3 and later. Of course, a big part of Android 12 is Material You. Google said all of its apps would be updated for Material You by the time Android 12 launched. Which is mostly…
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The PS5 Now Outpaces Nintendo Switch As The Best-Selling Console
The PS5 continues breaking records, and is now the best-selling console for 2021. Beating out the Nintendo Switch. This is a big moment for Sony and the PlayStation brand. For the last three years, the Nintendo Switch has been the best-selling console in terms of unit sales. But the PS5 has overtaken the Nintendo darling.…
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Pixel 6 Box Leaked, Will Not Have Traditional Charger
Google is preparing for the launch of the Pixel 6 series of smartphones, and so are we. While we’re all eagerly awaiting October 19th, Mincu Andrei on Twitter just hit us with some interesting pictures. This leak shows us the box for the Pixel 6. The Pixel 6 box leak confirms a few specs The…
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October Security Update Released To Galaxy S10 Series
Samsung is rapidly pushing the October 2021 Android security match to its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Earlier today, the company rolled out the new SMR (security maintenance release) to the Galaxy Fold 5G in numerous European countries. That was followed by the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US. Now, the Galaxy S10 series is…
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Galaxy Z Flip 5G Gets October Security Update In The US
Samsung has started rolling out the October 2021 Android security patch to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US. Both carrier-locked and unlocked units of last year’s clamshell folding phone are picking up this month’s SMR (security maintenance release) stateside. According to a SamMobile report, the new firmware version for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z…
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Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 13 Mini vs Google Pixel 5
The Apple iPhone 13 Mini vs Google Pixel 5 comparison is upon us. Some of you may wonder why are we even comparing these two phones, as they’re considerably different. Well, the Pixel 5 is, at the time of writing this article, Google’s latest and greatest. At the same time, it’s also considered to be…
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The Steam Deck: Everything You Need To Know – Updated October, 2021
On July 15, Valve officially revealed its long-rumored handheld gaming PC, called the Steam Deck. It’s Valve’s answer to the emerging crop of handheld PCs like the GPD Win 3, as well as consoles like the Nintendo Switch, and the rising interest from gamers to have access to high-quality games on the go. While companies…
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Check Out These Lifestyle Images Of The Pixel 6 Series
The official reveal of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is about a week away, but that hasn’t stopped leaks from pouring in, like the leaks of these lifestyle images. Courtesy of Twitter user and well-known leaker Evan Blass, you’re getting another look at official lifestyle images of the phones. In addition to the…
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Google Chat Unveils New Feature To Combat Data Leaks
Data leaks are always a threat in our modern digital age, as it seems like big corporations are having their data leaked on a weekly basis. Google is working on a plan to help smaller businesses and teams prevent data leaks in their own circles. The company is testing out Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules…
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Store Your Drinks Like A True Gamer With The Xbox Mini Fridge
If you’re not storing your drinks in the Xbox Series X mini fridge are even a true gamer? Of course you are. But that shouldn’t stop you from owning one of those bad boys anyway. And you can actually get one for the low, low price of $99. If that sounds like a good price…
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The Bally Sports Streaming Service Is Bad For Everyone Involved
As most of you most likely know, Sinclair has removed all of the Bally Sports channels from basically every streaming TV service as their contracts have expired. Raising prices for renewal way above what these services want to pay. We’ve seen Bally Sports get removed from Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV and YouTube TV…
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How To Start Sharing Google One With Your Family
You may not be aware of this, but Google does allow you to share some of its services with other family members, and Google One is one of those services. This means that you can share your storage with family members – and also share the cost. Which makes Google ditching unlimited Photos storage a…
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Don't Worry, Your Twitch Password Wasn't Stolen In The Breach
As you all may know, Twitch recently underwent a massive data leak. A hacker leaked a lot of information about the company, leading us to worry about our login and banking information. Fortunately, the company reported that our login and banking information was not leaked. In case you don’t know what the Twitch breach was…
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U.S. Concludes Virtual Ransomware Summit With 30 Countries
The U.S. convened a two-day virtual ransomware summit with representatives from 30 countries. The conference was officially called the Counter-Ransomware Initiative. This is the White House’s latest move to curb the menace of ransomware. However, the meeting didn’t include representatives from Russia and China. “In this first round of discussions we did not invite the…
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HTC Vive Flow Is Part VR Headset, Part Mobile Cinema
HTC has been on strange tides in recent years, but it’s been able to get some footing in the VR headset market. The company has just announced the HTC Vive Flow. This new headset promises to be a hub for entertainment and relaxation. The HTC Vive Flow really focuses on getting you relaxed HTC has…
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Google Photos 'Your memories' Widget To Soon Get Material You Design Makeover
Google is currently busy with the rollout of Android 12’s Material You design for its stock apps. While most apps have already gained the update, Google Photos ‘Your Memories’ widget will be getting it soon. Notably, the ‘Your Memories’ feature was introduced by Google back in August to the Google Photos app. The Material You…
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Stream EPIX For Two Months For Only $2, Thanks To Amazon Prime Video
For a limited time, Amazon is allowing you to get two months of EPIX for just a dollar per month. So that’s $2 for streaming 60-days worth of EPIX movies and other content. This offer ends on October 27, and after your two months are up, it’ll cost you $5.99 per month. So it’s a…
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Battlefield Hazard Zone Is A High-Stakes Recovery Mission
EA just unveiled Battlefield Hazard Zone this morning, a high-stakes recovery mission mode in Battlefield 2042. And the last remaining mode that it had yet to reveal to the public. Up until today, it had only revealed details for Conquest, Breakthrough, and Portal. it also just recently held the early access and open beta, which…
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Bose's New Bluetooth Speaker Can Really Take A Beating
Bose is a company known for giving us great audio via headphones and large speakers. Today, the company just launched its first compact Bluetooth speaker in a little while, and it’s quite a little powerhouse. The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker is a small, yet tough speaker that’s not afraid to get wet. The Bose…
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Android Phones Still Share Your Data, And There's No Way Out
Nowadays, digital privacy is one of the most important talking points, and it seems that we just can’t keep our data safe. Researchers at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland have made a discovery that should make most Android users a little worried. A published paper reveals that, even when you opt-out of all data tracking,…
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discovery+: Price, Exclusive Shows & Plans – Updated October 2021
discovery+ is the latest streaming service to the hit the Internet, and as you’d expect by the name, it brings along with it a ton of Discovery shows and networks. discovery+ essentially includes all of the content from its parent company, Discovery, in a single streaming service, and at a pretty low price. It’ll offer…
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Open Source Initiative: October News & Updates
A note from the Executive Director I consider myself lucky to have witnessed open source changing the world, watching it go from a niche revolutionary idea to owning a place just about everywhere in everyday life. It spread because of the principles it embeds: Non discrimination, fairness, collaboration, community and innovation. These principles of open…
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Top 10 Best (Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa) Smart Displays – Updated October 2021
These days, smart displays are becoming more popular than actual smart speakers. This is because you can do a lot more with a smart display than a smart speaker. Primarily because it has a display, giving Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant a nice visual aspect. For example, you can ask for the weather and actually…
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Waze Gains Headspace Integration For Those Stressful Trips
Driving can be stressful at times (or all the time), and people constantly look for a means of reducing this stress. According to 9T05Google, it looks like Waze acknowledged this, and the company has a method. The navigation app has now added integration with Headspace to help you on those long and stressful trips. The…
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Google Workspace Has More Than 3 Billion Users
Productivity suites are a dime-a-dozen nowadays, but the market is dominated by Microsoft and Google. Workspace by Google has been developing and gaining steam over time, hoping to edge in on Microsoft’s lead in the market. At Google’s Cloud Next conference (via Tech Radar) the company announced that Workspace has more than 3 billion users.…
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Google TV Ambient Mode Gets Cards To Show Select App/Service Info
Google TV is set for a huge upgrade in the coming days. According to the latest report, the Ambient Mode on Google TV will soon get support for cards. These cards will show you information from select apps and services. Google recently announced the availability of user profiles for Google TV. Now, adding to the…
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The Absolute Best Controllers For The Nintendo Switch
Just like any other console, the Nintendo Switch has a wide range of different controllers options, so we’ve rounded up some of the absolute best controllers we could find that are meant to be used with the particularly popular portable. Technically the Switch has controllers built-in, that is to say when you have the Joy-Con…
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Fitbit Launches StrongWill Curriculum With Will Smith
Will Smith joined Fitbit back in August and launched “Best Shape of My Life,” a collection of YouTube premium videos to help people get into shape. Now, Fitbit announced that it teamed up with the actor again to bring the StrongWill Curriculum. This is a collection of workouts for Fitbit Premium users. So, what is…
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Rockstar Announces Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy-Definitive Edition
Most of the people reading this article have spent hours playing the Grand Theft Auto games that launched in the early 2000s. Right now, with GTA Online out and GTA VI in production, it seems that Rockstar has its hands full. Regardless, the company just announced Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy-Definitive Edition. What is this…
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Samsung Heirs Selling Their Shares To Pay The Tax
Samsung Heirs, who also hold senior management positions in the company, are selling their shares to be able to pay government tax. The tax of the Lee family is the highest amount of inheritance tax in the history of the country. Starting back to last October, Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee passed away at the age…
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The Best Features Of The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (and the series in general) has some of the best features of any smartwatch the company has ever produced. It’s certainly got the best features of any Wear OS smartwatch to date. And if you use Android as opposed to iOS, it’s even a good rival to the Apple Watch…
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Top 10 Best Wireless Chargers For Samsung Galaxy S21 – Updated October 2021
While the Galaxy S21 might have a lot of other great features, wireless charging is still one of them. And many might have forgotten that it was possible. So we have rounded up the very best wireless chargers for the Galaxy S21. Allowing you to charge your Galaxy S21 wirelessly, without needing to actually plug…
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The Razer Blade Stealth 13 Is Now Cheaper Than Its Ever Been
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 just hit an all-time low price on Amazon, coming in at just $1399. That’s $600 off of its regular price, and beats its previous all-time low by about $100. That makes this a really great deal for those that are looking for a new gaming laptop. The Razer Blade Stealth…
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What Is Xbox Live Gold? Everything You Need To Know – Updated October, 2021
Xbox Live has been around for pretty much the entire lifespan of the Xbox console, and Xbox Live Gold is the more premium version of it. And while it has gone through changes and growing pains over the years, it’s been there to deliver a more robust online experience to gamers on the Xbox platform.…
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Ticwatch 3 Ultra Has Been Confirmed, Will Run Wear OS
Wear OS users are all waiting for Wear OS 3 to finally launch for non-Samsung smartwatches. In the meantime, some companies are getting impatient and launching their new watches before the update. Mobvoi is one of those companies, and it just confirmed the Ultra variant to its Ticwatch 3 series. The Ticwatch 3 Ultra GPS…
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NFL Collaborates With Nifty Games For NFL Clash
What’s better than sports and mobile games? A new app from Nifty Games, NFL Clash, has just launched for iOS and Android. This game is a collaborative effort between the NFL, the NFLPA (National Football League Players Association), and Nifty Games. It’s a new mobile football game where you build up a team and battle…
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Twitch Blames 'Server Configuration Change' For Massive Data Leak
Twitch is in the midst of cleaning up after an absolutely massive data leak happened earlier this week. The company just came out and announced that a server configuration change led to the leak. It also gives us some information to reassure worried users. Twitch had its source code and a bunch of other information…
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Here's How Much The Pixel 6 Will Cost In Germany
By now, almost everything there is to know about the Pixel 6 is out there, and as of today this includes the cost. As spotted by 9To5Google, a leaked retail ad for a store in Germany shows the cost of the Pixel 6. Google’s upcoming phone set to debut this month. Yesterday, Google confirmed the…
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A Hacker Just Leaked, Well, ALL Of Twitch
Large-scale information leaks from big companies happen all the time. A recent Twitch leak, however, just took it to a whole new level. As recently as Monday, an anonymous hacker just leaked the entire source code from Twitch, according to VGC. The hacker posted a 125GB torrent file to 4Chan The unknown hacker was able…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2021: PC, Console, & Mobile Gaming Accessories
There are TONS of gaming accessories and hardware out there that it can be a challenge to narrow things down to the best ones, but our gift guide has your back. Should you go with that controller? Is this the best headset? Maybe you should buy this SSD over that one. This guide is here…
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Nintendo Switch OLED: Everything You Need To Know – Updated October, 2021
The Nintendo Switch has been a huge success for Nintendo, so much so that it announced the OLED model earlier this year. Though similar in many ways, the Nintendo Switch OLED model has some notable updates that will improve the experience of owning one. Even if you already own a Switch or Switch Lite, a…
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Instagram Ditches IGTV, Makes Instagram Video
IGTV has been struggling to find its place among the social media pantheon. Now, via The Verge, we know that Instagram is going to be retiring the IGTV and boosting the video capabilities on its main app. You can now watch longer videos on the main Instagram app The extinction of IGTV might make a…
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Top 10 Best Fossil Gen 6 Watch Bands – Updated October, 2021
With the Fossil Gen 6 on the way, it’s a good idea to start finding some of the best bands you can slap onto the watch. Fossil has made it pretty clear that one of the best and biggest features of the Gen 6, is that it has “nearly endless” customization possibilities by swapping out…
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Fortnitemares To Host 3rd Short Nite Film Festival
Fortnite has grown to become one of the most popular action games of our age. The smash-hit title started a new tradition this year with animated short film festivals, having done two this year. Now, as part of its annual Fortnitemares Halloween event, the game will be hosting its third film festival, according to Epic…
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Add Some Color To Your Setup With The HyperX Pulsefire Mat RGB
HyperX is one of the leading gaming peripheral brands, and today it announced a new accessory for PC gamers called the Pulsefire Mat RGB. This is an extended mouse pad that features a longer design, and it’s part of HyperX’s Pulsefire series. So it’s perfect for those that want a large amount of space on…
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Here's What's New With Genshin Impact Patch 2.2
Genshin Impact patch 2.2 arrives in a little over a week, with a healthy dose of new content to dive into. This includes one playable character that’s new to everyone. As well as a returning playable character from an older event wish. And, the expansion of a third character that was made available for PlayStation…
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Now You Can Edit Time & Date Of Images/Videos On Google Photos Android App
Google Photos is the company’s stock photo managing application. It allows you to edit, view, or even back up all of your images from your Android phone. Recently, the Android app is gaining a new ability. Notably, Google Photos is getting a feature that would allow you to edit the time and date of images…
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Google Is Still Putting The "Finishing Touches" On Android 12 For Pixel
It’s safe to say that Google putting Android 12 into AOSP today, and not rolling it out to Pixel users was quite a shock to everyone. Typically, that is done on the same day. Google stated in its blog post today that it would be “coming to a device near you starting with Pixel in…
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Top 6 Best OLED 4K Smart TVs – Updated October 2021
OLED is considered to be the best technology for TVs right now, even though QLED is trying to give it a run for its money. The biggest advantages that OLED has, is that it doesn’t use a backlight. Which allows the black colors to actually be black, versus a dark gray that you’d find on…
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Samsung Gets Rid Of Ads From Samsung Pay & Health Apps
Ads are one of the most important elements of earning money. While smartphone brands are already making money by selling smartphones and accessories, the inclusion of ads does on the user interface isn’t justifiable. Brands like Xiaomi and OPPO are some brands that show ads on preinstalled apps. Joining the bandwagon, Samsung also started showing…
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New Report Sheds More Light on the Galaxy S22 Release Date
Samsung is reportedly finalizing the design and specifications of the upcoming Galaxy S22 flagship. A report by The Elec (via) indicates that the phone could be released by January. Further, the report also shares some information on the production share of the lineup. The entry-level Galaxy S22 will witness a 50-60% production share, whereas the…
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Google Killed Its "Plex" Bank Accounts Before They Even Launched
Do you remember last year when Google announced it was going to start offering bank accounts, within Google Pay? And then everyone got upset? Well, Google has just killed off that product, before it even launched. It was called “Plex” and it won’t be happening. At least according to a report out of the Wall…
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Best Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Deals – Updated October 2021
Looking to renew your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, but don’t want to pay full price? Well the good news is you don’t have to. There is almost always some deals on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. So you can get it up to 30% off normally. Which isn’t too shabby. If you are looking for…
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Google Working On "Flexible" Channel Options For YouTube TV
There’s been a lot of attention on YouTube TV this week, and likely not for the reasons that Google wanted. But it appears that a YouTube support Twitter account may have let slip, that the company is working on flexible channel options for the service. The account in question was replying to a customer about…
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Here's What Is Coming To Netflix In October 2021
Wondering what is coming to Netflix in October 2021? Well look no further. We have your entire list of new titles, and new seasons for everything that is going to be coming to Netflix this month. On October 1, every episode of Seinfeld ever arrives on Netflix. So if you’re a big Seinfeld fan, this…
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YouTube Will Integrate Google Assistant To Suggest Related Content
Google Assistant has been injected into just about every corner of the Google ecosystem, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. According to 9To5Google, YouTube is now getting the treatment, as Google is looking to integrate the Assistant into it. This was spotted on youtube.com/new. Google Assistant will power related content suggestions It’s pretty…
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Now Play Android Games On Your Browser With BlueStacks X
Android is the most used operating system on smartphones. There are plenty of games and apps that we wish to use on our computers. For that, there are a bunch of Android emulators available, of which, the most popular one is BlueStacks. With BlueStacks, you can operate and run many Android apps and games on…
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Facebook And Instagram Add New Cross-Platform Messaging Features
Instagram is in the process of adding more video features to the platform, and Facebook is facing pushback about the Instagram kids app. Amid this, the two company can still make time to add some cross-platform messaging features. According to a recent Facebook blog post, these features are now live. Starting off these new features…
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No, You Can't Replace NBCUniversal Channels With Peacock
YouTube TV is having a carriage dispute with NBCUniversal right now. Who owns about 14 different channels and a handful of regional sports networks, which YouTube TV carries. For now, at least. When YouTube TV announced earlier this week that they are in a dispute with NBCUniversal about this contract, that expires on September 30,…
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Open Source is a Relay Race: Reflections from our Outgoing Interim General Manager
I’ve been an individual member and occasional volunteer of the OSI for a long time, but signing on in August 2020 as Interim General Manager was a jump into the deep end. Much of OSI’s past work was informed by the connections and conversations held with members and stakeholders in person, so we had to…
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Skyline Advisor Proactive Findings – September Edition
Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor releases new Proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Support, issues raised through Post Escalation review, Security vulnerabilities, and issues raised from VMware engineering, and customers. For the month of September, we released 37 new findings. Of these, there are 25 findings based on trending issues,…
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Skyline Advisor Proactive Findings – September Edition
Tweet VMware Skyline Advisor releases new Proactive Findings every month. Findings are prioritized by trending issues in VMware Support, issues raised through Post Escalation review, Security vulnerabilities, and issues raised from VMware engineering, and customers. For the month of September, we released 37 new findings. Of these, there are 25 findings based on trending issues,…
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Nearly Every Part Of Future GM Vehicles Could Be Updated With Software OTAs
While General Motors has been in the news a lot for not-so-great things, regarding EVs. It’s not letting the Bolt EV/EUV recall get them out of the EV space. It has announced that with the “Ultifi” platform, it will be able to push out OTA’s to its EVs in the future. Ultifi is a play…
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September Security Update Lands On The Carrier & Unlocked Variants Of Galaxy Z Fold 3
The international variant of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has already grabbed the September 2021 security update earlier this month. Fast forward to now, the carrier and unlocked variants of Galaxy Z Fold 3 is picking up the September update. During the last 3-4 years, Samsung has really geared itself up and become one…
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How To Disable 5G On A Google Pixel Smartphone & Save Battery Life
While 5G might be the next big thing, in terms of mobile data, it is still a battery hog. Though not quite as bad as 4G LTE was when it first came out (who remembers the HTC Thunderbolt or the Motorola Droid Bionic’s battery life?). Luckily, you can still turn off 5G and conserve your…
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Google Is Killing Fiber TV, Giving Customers A Free Chromecast with Google TV
Google is killing Fiber…TV. That’s the “cable” portion of Google Fiber. Which, honestly, was likely not all that popular. Since most Fiber customers were likely millennials and were streaming TV already. But the service is indeed going away. And Google will be providing all Fiber TV customers with a free Chromecast with Google TV. Google…
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Ring Adds Virtual Security Guard For Rapid Response Security
Alongside a wealth of new Ring services and products, Amazon has now announced a new Virtual Security Guard for Ring Protect Pro plan subscribers. As implied by the branding in use here, Virtual Security Guard works as a remote monitoring service in partnership with Rapid Response. Summarily, the professionally trained agents at Rapid Response will,…
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You Might Have Access To Cloud Gaming On Your Xbox Today
The cloud gaming console beta for Xbox owners, which includes the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, is starting to open up to players today. Microsoft officially announced the cloud beta for console earlier this year. Noting that availability would be sometime in the Fall/towards the end of 2021. It seems that day has finally…
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WhatsApp Could Soon Support Multiple Phone Connections With ‘Multi-Device 2.0’
Although WhatsApp brought multi-device support in some form months ago, its functionality was somewhat restrictive. A new report tells us that the Facebook-owned app could soon receive a “multi-device 2.0” update. This can potentially allow users to connect a secondary smartphone to access their primary WhatsApp account. In its current form, multi-device support on WhatsApp…
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Here's Your First Chance To Play Battlefield 2042 Prior To Launch
The launch of Battlefield 2042 may have been delayed until November 19, but you’ll get your chance to play it well before then with the beta. In fact, the beta is coming up a lot sooner than you might think. Earlier this morning EA announced the official dates for the open beta on the Battlefield…
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The Instagram Kids App Gets 'Paused' Due To Push-Back
Social media can be a dangerous place for many reasons, and it gets worse once we factor in kids. This has seemingly prompted social media giant Facebook to begin working on a kids version of the Instagram app. According to Engadget, this endeavor has been facing a ton of push-back from attorney generals and lawmakers…
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The Fitbit Charge 5 Is Globally Available Today!
The launch of the Fitbit Charge 5 officially starts today. Announced earlier this year during the Summer, the Charge 5 is the most advanced tracker that Fitbit has ever developed. While it does offer some familiar features like Hear Rate monitoring, there’s new ones onboard that make it more tantalizing than past models. Namely the…
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra And iPhone 13 Pro Max Get A Drop Test
Performance and battery life are important smartphone attributes, but what about durability? It’s important to know how your phone performs after taking a drop. Because of this, PhoneBuff just did a drop test with the two top dogs in the smartphone space: The Galaxy S21 Ultra and the newly launched iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both…
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Razer Now Makes A Kaira X Headset For PlayStation
Last week Razer announced an expanded suite of console products in its Kaira lineup, including the Kaira X headset for PlayStation. As well as one for Xbox, and new crop of charging stands and other products in new colorways. Whether you play on PlayStation or Xbox, the Kaira line has something for everyone. Included in…
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Researchers Develop Efficient Solid-State Battery Tech for Future EVs
Research by UC San Diego, in partnership with LG Energy Solution, has discovered a new battery technology that could make future EVs cheaper. Researchers developed a solid-state battery using an all-silicon anode, offering high energy density, fast charging, and longer life. The research paper has been published in the Science journal (via). Silicon anodes are…
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Updates from OSI Affiliate members (Sept. 2021)
Below are updates, news and event information from some of our Affiliate Members. OpenProject Free and open source project management software. Source: opensource.org
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Samsung Galaxy S22+ Images Appear For The Very First Time
The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra designs have already been revealed by @OnLeaks. The tipster partnered up with two publications to reveal those designs. Well, he’s back once again, to reveal the design of the Galaxy S22+, in a number of CAD-based images / renders. The Galaxy S22+ design gets shown in CAD-based images…
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Images Are Out To Reveal Its Design
The Samsung Galaxy S22 images have surfaced, revealing the phone’s design. These images come as a result of a partnership between Zouton and @OnLeaks. As a reminder, @OnLeaks already shared Galaxy S22 Ultra renders earlier. The Galaxy S22 design gets revealed by CAD-based renders The Galaxy S22 will be considerably smaller than the S22 Ultra,…
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Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 13 Mini vs Google Pixel 4a
Apple announced its iPhone 13 series quite recently, and as part of it, the iPhone 13 Mini dropped. This is Apple’s mini handset which is actually quite powerful. This device doesn’t really have a lot of competition in the Android space, as there are not many small Android phones that are good enough. Well, there…
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Top 10 Best PS5 Headsets – Updated September, 2021
Now that the PS5 is out, you might be one of the individuals that’s on the hunt for the best headsets to pair with the console. Since the PS5 doesn’t support Bluetooth audio, that limits you a little bit in which headsets you can use, but not to worry because we’ve rounded up some of…
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Epic's EAC Now Supports Linux/Steam Deck With BattlEye On The Way
The Steam Deck now has support for Epic’s EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat), with Epic announcing this morning that the anti-cheat software now supports Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck. Back when the Steam Deck was announced, one larger issue with it was that some of the biggest games on the Steam platform wouldn’t be supported. This of…
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Stream In 4K HDR With The $40 Roku Streaming Stick+
Amazon has the Roku Streaming Stick+ on sale right now, coming in at just $39.99. Now this is not the cheapest price we have seen for this model, but at $39.99, it’s still a really good price. The Roku Streaming Stick+ is a really great streaming stick for those that are thinking about cutting the…
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Amazon Could Bring Wall-Mounted Echo Show, Alexa Soundbar, and More
A new report sheds light on what’s in store for Amazon’s lineup of Alexa devices, and it’s quite impressive. Bloomberg reports (via) that the company is prepping multiple new devices for release, including an Alexa Soundbar. First up, Amazon will launch a larger version of the Echo Show, possibly with a 15-inch display. This device…
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Report Claims Facebook Overpaid On Its $5 Billion FTC Fine to Shelter Zuckerberg
Shareholders of Facebook have filed lawsuits against the company’s board members. They have alleged that the company overpaid on a recent $5 billion fine to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Two groups of Facebook board members have filed lawsuits, according to Politico. The lawsuits were filed with the Delaware Court of Chancery in August. These…
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Battlefield Portal: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021
Battlefield 2042 is EA’s next big game in the franchise with new modes and a bunch of new content, and one of those new modes is Portal. With Portal, Battlefield players will get to change the rules of war. Literally, thanks to some interesting features of the new mode. Portal is also a sort of…
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ESPN+: Prices, Original Shows, Sports & More – Updated September 2021
ESPN is the “Worldwide leader in Sports” as anyone who has ever watched ESPN knows already. But what about ESPN+? That its streaming service that offers up plenty of sports and streaming content. Though, it is not meant to be a replacement for the ESPN channels you get with your cable or live TV streaming…
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Stable Version Of Chrome 94 Has Been Released
While Android version 12 is still a hot topic, we can’t forget about Chrome version 94. The new update to the company’s browser has been rumored to bring some new features and tweaks. Now, thanks to Android Police, we know that a stable version of Chrome 94 is out, and there are some goodies that…
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Google To Buy New Office Building In Manhattan, NY For $2.1 Billion
Google is buying a new office building in Manhattan, New York. The company has announced that it will purchase the St. John’s Terminal in Manhattan for $2.1 billion. The internet giant expects to complete the transaction for the purchase in the first quarter of 2022. It currently leases the site, which is located at 550…
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League Of Legends: Wild Rift – Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021
League Of Legends: Wild Rift is not quite available everywhere, but it is starting to reach more regions. What is League Of Legends: Wild Rift? In short, it’s the mobile version of League Of Legends. The proper, mobile version of League Of Legends I might add as there have been many attempts to harness the popularity…
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New Skyworth OLED Android TVs Are Coming To The US
Chinese manufacturer Skyworth has been a large-scale producer of OLED televisions for years. Now, via 9To5Google, the company is bringing some of its TVs state-side. These new Skyworth TVs are powered by Android TV, and they will cost a pretty penny. There are two different models that come to the states Both of these TVs…
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Netflix Released A VR Game Based On One Of Its Anime Shows
Netflix has apparently released a VR game. Yes, you read that right. Although calling it a game might be a bit of stretch, it looks and feels like a game, however simple it may be. You could also think of it as an interactive experience in virtual reality. The new VR game from Netflix is…
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Google Search Now Shows Personal Results
Google is constantly looking for new ways to make its search engine more intuitive. Recently, as reported by 9To5Google, the company unveiled personal results for the Google search app. These promise to tailor the search experience to the user. There are three new personal results setting in Google search If you haven’t noticed these new…
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You'll Need To Upgrade To The New Google Chat PWA Sept. 27th
Folks who use Google Chat PWA (Progressive Web Application) will have a treat in store. On Monday, Google announced that there’s going to be a new version of the Google Chat PWA coming on September 27th, and upgrading is mandatory. Google Chat PWA is a replacement for Hangouts For folks who don’t know what Google…
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Thank You for a Fantastic First POSI!
We’d like to take a moment to thank our community for making our event on Practical Open Source Information a resounding success — with more than 300 attendees, 30 speakers, a brilliant keynote address from Heather Leson of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies about the role open source plays in…
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Review: An Unrivaled Experience
Prior to Samsung’s announcement of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic back in August, I had high hopes for the new wearable. And after using it for the last few weeks now, I can confidently say that Samsung didn’t disappoint. At least, not entirely. For the most part, the Galaxy Watch 4…
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How-To Reset Your Skyline Collector Passwords: Part 2
Tweet You’ve lost access to your root password for the Collector Appliance and need to reset it. Look no further. You can refer to this video or follow the steps below to restore it. Restart the Skyline appliance. 2. From the Console screen of the appliance when you see the PhotonOS splash screen press “e”.…
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How-To Reset Your Skyline Collector Passwords: Part 2
Tweet You’ve lost access to your root password for the Collector Appliance and need to reset it. Look no further. You can refer to this video or follow the steps below to restore it. Restart the Skyline appliance. 2. From the Console screen of the appliance when you see the PhotonOS splash screen press “e”.…
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How-To Reset Your Skyline Collector Passwords: Part 1
Tweet You want to add more endpoints to your VMware Skyline Collector, enable auto-upgrade, or implement LDAPs, but you can’t because you don’t remember the Admin password to your Collector? All isn’t lost. You can check out this video or you can follow the steps below to reset it. Login into the console of the…
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OnePlus Says It Won’t Release the OnePlus 9T This Year
OnePlus has confirmed that it won’t release the OnePlus 9T smartphone this calendar year. This pretty much means that we won’t see the rumored OnePlus 9T. However, the company said that there will be “other releases” though it came short of mentioning what that means. One can assume that the manufacturer is referring to the…
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New Telegram Update Adds Individual Chat Themes, Interactive Emoji & More
After adding some nifty new features such as unlimited live streams, the ability to remove captions from media, animated emoji, and more with the previous update, Telegram is back with a new update bundling tons of new features. Telegram is rolling out update version 8.0.1 for its messaging application. The new update adds multiple features,…
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The Pixel 6 Just Passed Through the FCC
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has just passed through the FCC, which means that Google is getting ready to sell both of these phones really soon. It’s one of the last steps before announcing and making them for sale. Everything that has wireless capabilities needs to get approved by the FCC before…
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India’s Competition Commission Says Google Abused its Position in the Region
A branch of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has concluded its two-year investigation against Google’s practices in the country. The findings accessed by the Times of India (via) reveal that the company brought anti-competitive, restrictive, and unfair norms to the country with its Android OS and other elements pertaining to the mobile platform. The…
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Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus 9
This time around, we’ll compare two smartphones that are placed in a $450-$750 price bracket, the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs OnePlus 9. The Pixel 5a 5G was released not long ago, while the OnePlus 9 has been around since March. Some people consider both of these phones mid-rangers, even though the OnePlus 9 is…
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Stadia Has A Strange Bug For Some Android TV Users
A series of reports from users has shed light on a strange bug for Stadia on Android TV. Spotted by 9To5Google, reports on both Reddit and the Stadia Community Forums point out that the Android TV Stadia app has a bug that causes controls to stop working. The good news is that this isn’t a…
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Samsung Confirms Its 980 Pro NVMe SSD Is Compatible With PS5
The PS5 recently received its big Fall software update that introduced expandable storage, and Samsung this week confirmed that its 980 Pro NVMe SSD is compatible with the console. There’s a fairly short list of requirements for the SSD to work if you want to use it inside of your PS5, and the Samsung 980…