Another week, another round of opinions and spicy takes for you to sift through. Rather than making you search the site and find them yourselves, however, we’ve gathered our best opinion pieces of the week right here. From Diablo IV’s loot game change ...
NVIDIA's entry-level GeForce RTX 4050 GPU has an interesting interface on laptops, making use of the M.2 interface instead of MXM. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU Features M.2 Interface Instead of MXM on Certain Laptops The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is the most entry-level graphics card that you can get within the RTX 40 "Ada" lineup on laptops. The unfortunate thing is that the RTX 4050 never came to the desktop segment despite certain manufacturers showing readiness for this particular model. Currently, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 and its derivatives serve the entry-level segment in the sub-$200 US category but there's […]
There is no shortage of great cases available for our modern-day smartphones. Things get even better if you are talking about flagship phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra or the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Pitaka, a case-maker famous for its Aramid Fiber cases has just released the new Pitaka MagEZ Case Pro 4 for a number of devices and while this might look like something that has been done to the end, Pitaka has made some changes that I am really in love with and when they sent me this case, I was more than happy with how it turned […]
Qualcomm is expected to switch to its custom Oryon cores when it officially announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. A company executive claimed that the flagship SoC would be unveiled in October, making it the first silicon from the San Diego firm to transition to in-house CPU designs completely. However, this shift could cost Qualcomm’s partners a hefty sum, as one tipster claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be expensive, and phone makers will have to evaluate the overall configuration of their devices to sell them at competitive prices. Tipster also mentions that Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s wafer […]
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a remarkable device in several ways and one of the biggest changes found in the phone is the fact that the frame is now titanium. Samsung decided to go with the grade 2 titanium since it offers better bonding capabilities now; a tip has surfaced suggesting that the same could be the case with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is not going to come out for a good chunk of time. However, this is not the first time we have heard that this might be the case with Samsung's upcoming flagship. The Galaxy S25 Ultra […]
Today's a big day for many non-Pixel users, as Google has announced that Android 15 Beta is now available for users of other devices, including Nothing, Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, and a couple more. On the other hand, if you are using Pixel devices, you can get access to the latest Android 15 Beta 2 by heading over here. Now, based on all the information that we have received on Android 15, it has become apparent that the new update is not going to be a lot more different on the surface, but there are several changes that are going […]
Now that the second day of Google I/O is finally here, Google has started to kick off with the launch of Android 15 Beta 2. This was reported yesterday, and the company has now started rolling out the update with many changes. As always, it is available on every supported Pixel device, and you can find the links below. Android 15 Beta 2 brings a number of changes and makes Android even better for all users As far as stability is concerned, Google claims that Android 15 Beta 2 brings an "incremental Beta-quality release," which means that you should be […]
The Galaxy S25 series is still pretty far from going official, but that does not mean we are going to stop hearing about leaks about the phone. A couple of days ago, a wild rumor claimed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature only three cameras on the back, as Samsung is getting rid of the 3x and 5x zoom lenses and replacing them with a variable zoom sensor. The Galaxy S25 Ultra to retain its 3x and 5x cameras on the back but there could be an upgrade The tips we received a couple of days ago were from […]
The idea of running PC games on an Android does seem like a dream come true. I also remember the time when something like this would have been considered crazy, but modern smartphone hardware has become so much more powerful than it used to be. That is why YouTuber ETA Prime has gone ahead and decided to run Fallout 4 on an Android device using Winlator, and although the results are far from perfect, it does open a lot of possibilities for the future. Fallout 4 running on multiple Android devices shows that the future of game emulation looks bright […]
There is a possibility that Google might formally announce the Pixel 9 series today on the second day of I/O with a proper launch happening in October. The phones have leaked a number of times, and the company has even confirmed that the upcoming phones are going to be powered by an even more powerful version of the Gemini Nano, as this model will be coming with better features that will make its AI capabilities even more diverse than other devices in the competition. The Pixel 9 series will get a bump in its AI capabilities thanks to a more […]
Sony today has decided to go ahead with the launch of the Xperia 1 VI, continuing its tradition of launching yearly flagship phones; this year's Xperia does not bring a lot of new stuff to the table but still gives you Sony's tried and tested formula which should be more than enough for the loyalists. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a flagship geared towards photographers and videographers, with a lot of great features for everyone One of the things Sony has lined up is the design. The Xperia 1 VI looks a lot like its predecessors, and I do […]
Today's Google I/O was a handful as the company talked about a lot of AI features that will be coming out in the coming days, weeks, and months. Sundar Pichai even made a joke about how the word "AI" was used 120 times during the event. However, there is no denying that the Mountain View giant did reveal some really interesting technologies, and one of the interesting technologies that debuted today was Veo. It is Google's answer to OpenAI's Sora, wherein this is the latest AI-powered video generator and it seems pretty impressive. Google's Veo is one of the most […]
Google has decided to make Gmail on Android and iOS even better by introducing a bunch of new Gemini-based features. With these features, you will get access to Q&A, improved smart replies, Summarizing, and a lot more. Basically, if you are now dealing with a lot of emails and want a better way to handle and reply to them, AI is going to help you do just that. Google wants Gmail to be the most powerful email client available Google has even discussed how bringing generative AI to Gmail on mobile was more difficult, but the good news is that […]
Google has some pretty neat things when it comes to artificial intelligence. Today, at Google I/O 2024, the company announced Gemini Live. The feature will let you talk to the Gemini mobile app, and conversational video capabilities will soon be a part of Project Astra. So, what exactly are Gemini Live and Project Astra? Well, the feature will launch from the voice icon on the Gemini app, which is available on both iOS and Android. You will then get a full-screen experience, and there will be a pretty neat audio waveform, allowing you to have a two-way dialogue with the […]
Now that Google I/O is underway, it is safe to say that the search engine giant is going to introduce a lot of interesting things. One feature that the company has just introduced at the event is called Ask Photos. As the name suggests, this is a Google Photos feature. If the feature's name does not tell you much, it simply allows you to ask the app to search the photos for the information that you are looking at. Google Photos' Ask Photos is one of the best features that the company has released This means that Google Photos is […]
Android and ChromeOS are two of the brainchildren from Google, and for the longest time, they have both managed to enjoy a good chunk of success. Android is largely found on our smartphones and tablets, while the latter is is reserved for specific tablets, laptops, as well as PCs. If you have ever found yourself wondering if these operating systems can work on either of the devices, then Google has just proved that it can be possible, but I would not advise you to wait for that to happen. ChromeOS running on Pixel 8 seems like a great idea but […]
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU can now be found below its MSRP for a price of $949 US, marking the first time it has dropped below $1000. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Drops Below MSRP, Now Priced At $950 US In Custom Flavor The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER wasn't the biggest upgrade within the "SUPER" family but it did feature better specs and best of all, it launched at an MSRP of $999 US which was much better than the $1199 US pricing of its Non-SUPER sibling. However, soon after the launch, the RTX 4080 SUPER was […]
Development on the next-gen HBM4 memory standard is in full swing as TSMC, Samsung & SK hynix prep the latest DRAM & process nodes. TSMC Brings Forward 12nm & 5nm Nodes For HBM4 Memory Base Dies, Samsung & SK hynix Go 1c DRAM Route Both Samsung and SK hynix are in the race to offer the next-generation HBM4 memory standard. The Korean giants have shown their initial plans for a 2025-2026 debut. Samsung has so far eyed the use of 3D Packaging technologies and up to 16-Hi stacks for an unprecedented increase in the VRAM capacities and memory bandwidth while […]
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a remarkable device in several ways and one of the biggest changes found in the phone is the fact that the frame is now titanium. Samsung decided to go with the grade 2 titanium since it offers better bonding capabilities now; a tip has surfaced suggesting that the same could be the case with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is not going to come out for a good chunk of time. However, this is not the first time we have heard that this might be the case with Samsung's upcoming flagship. The Galaxy S25 Ultra […]
Today's a big day for many non-Pixel users, as Google has announced that Android 15 Beta is now available for users of other devices, including Nothing, Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, and a couple more. On the other hand, if you are using Pixel devices, you can get access to the latest Android 15 Beta 2 by heading over here. Now, based on all the information that we have received on Android 15, it has become apparent that the new update is not going to be a lot more different on the surface, but there are several changes that are going […]
Now that the second day of Google I/O is finally here, Google has started to kick off with the launch of Android 15 Beta 2. This was reported yesterday, and the company has now started rolling out the update with many changes. As always, it is available on every supported Pixel device, and you can find the links below. Android 15 Beta 2 brings a number of changes and makes Android even better for all users As far as stability is concerned, Google claims that Android 15 Beta 2 brings an "incremental Beta-quality release," which means that you should be […]
The Galaxy S25 series is still pretty far from going official, but that does not mean we are going to stop hearing about leaks about the phone. A couple of days ago, a wild rumor claimed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature only three cameras on the back, as Samsung is getting rid of the 3x and 5x zoom lenses and replacing them with a variable zoom sensor. The Galaxy S25 Ultra to retain its 3x and 5x cameras on the back but there could be an upgrade The tips we received a couple of days ago were from […]
The idea of running PC games on an Android does seem like a dream come true. I also remember the time when something like this would have been considered crazy, but modern smartphone hardware has become so much more powerful than it used to be. That is why YouTuber ETA Prime has gone ahead and decided to run Fallout 4 on an Android device using Winlator, and although the results are far from perfect, it does open a lot of possibilities for the future. Fallout 4 running on multiple Android devices shows that the future of game emulation looks bright […]
There is a possibility that Google might formally announce the Pixel 9 series today on the second day of I/O with a proper launch happening in October. The phones have leaked a number of times, and the company has even confirmed that the upcoming phones are going to be powered by an even more powerful version of the Gemini Nano, as this model will be coming with better features that will make its AI capabilities even more diverse than other devices in the competition. The Pixel 9 series will get a bump in its AI capabilities thanks to a more […]
Sony today has decided to go ahead with the launch of the Xperia 1 VI, continuing its tradition of launching yearly flagship phones; this year's Xperia does not bring a lot of new stuff to the table but still gives you Sony's tried and tested formula which should be more than enough for the loyalists. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a flagship geared towards photographers and videographers, with a lot of great features for everyone One of the things Sony has lined up is the design. The Xperia 1 VI looks a lot like its predecessors, and I do […]
Today's Google I/O was a handful as the company talked about a lot of AI features that will be coming out in the coming days, weeks, and months. Sundar Pichai even made a joke about how the word "AI" was used 120 times during the event. However, there is no denying that the Mountain View giant did reveal some really interesting technologies, and one of the interesting technologies that debuted today was Veo. It is Google's answer to OpenAI's Sora, wherein this is the latest AI-powered video generator and it seems pretty impressive. Google's Veo is one of the most […]
Google has decided to make Gmail on Android and iOS even better by introducing a bunch of new Gemini-based features. With these features, you will get access to Q&A, improved smart replies, Summarizing, and a lot more. Basically, if you are now dealing with a lot of emails and want a better way to handle and reply to them, AI is going to help you do just that. Google wants Gmail to be the most powerful email client available Google has even discussed how bringing generative AI to Gmail on mobile was more difficult, but the good news is that […]
Google has some pretty neat things when it comes to artificial intelligence. Today, at Google I/O 2024, the company announced Gemini Live. The feature will let you talk to the Gemini mobile app, and conversational video capabilities will soon be a part of Project Astra. So, what exactly are Gemini Live and Project Astra? Well, the feature will launch from the voice icon on the Gemini app, which is available on both iOS and Android. You will then get a full-screen experience, and there will be a pretty neat audio waveform, allowing you to have a two-way dialogue with the […]
Now that Google I/O is underway, it is safe to say that the search engine giant is going to introduce a lot of interesting things. One feature that the company has just introduced at the event is called Ask Photos. As the name suggests, this is a Google Photos feature. If the feature's name does not tell you much, it simply allows you to ask the app to search the photos for the information that you are looking at. Google Photos' Ask Photos is one of the best features that the company has released This means that Google Photos is […]
Android and ChromeOS are two of the brainchildren from Google, and for the longest time, they have both managed to enjoy a good chunk of success. Android is largely found on our smartphones and tablets, while the latter is is reserved for specific tablets, laptops, as well as PCs. If you have ever found yourself wondering if these operating systems can work on either of the devices, then Google has just proved that it can be possible, but I would not advise you to wait for that to happen. ChromeOS running on Pixel 8 seems like a great idea but […]
