Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Samsung is an absolute giant when it comes to the smartphone market. To further add credibility to that, new market research has surfaced describing how the South Korean firm has sold an impressive 3 billion smartphones, marking a huge milestone for the company and making it very difficult for other brands to surpass it. Samsung's sales numbers are more than the combined numbers from Huawei, Xiaomi, and Vivo, making it a force to be reckoned with According to data from IDC, in the last decade, Samsung exceeded Apple's sales by 33%. This means that the company sold 2.93 billion phones, […]
One of TikTok's biggest draws is its focus on short-form content that instantly gets the viewer hooked. Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have also tried to replicate this, and I would say to a good degree. Now, the platform is looking to make a change, which could technically mean that the app is being ushered into a new era. TikTok's 60-minute time limit would put it right in YouTube's yard TechCrunch reported that TikTok has enabled some users to upload videos that are 60 minutes long. This is honestly a pretty big jump from the standard 3-minute limitation that the app […]
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 […]
Aside from rolling out Android 15 Beta 2 to all supported Pixel devices, the company has also launched the first Wear OS 5 developer preview, which is now available for developers. Although Google has not provided much detail, the one thing we know is that the new update will improve the battery life of supported smartwatches. Wear OS 5 is based on Android 14 and is largely focused on improved battery life across the board Now, Wear OS-powered smartwatches are a great alternative for those who are looking for a non-Apple smartwatch, but the battery life is hit-and-miss. However, with Wear […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ever since its debut on the Galaxy S24 series, Google's Circle to Search has become one of the best features to grace the Android ecosystem. Although Google was quick to ensure that other devices also got the update, the number of phones currently capable of running this feature is still small. However, the Mountain View giant shared last night at Google I/O that it has some ambitious plans for this feature. Circle to Search is the best feature that Google has released in a long, long time During the event, the company confirmed that by the end of this year, […]
Google is hosting its I/O event with AI being the center of attention. The company has delved completely into bringing AI to the masses with its latest upgrades, and it has a lot to show in this regard. Since AI rests at the heart of Android, the entire operations will be bolstered by the company's Gemini. The Gemini app is gradually improving in understanding context and deeper integrations with apps and what is on the screen. Google's Gemini and on-device Gemini Nano will be deeply integrated with Android Google has made a drastic change to how we use Gemini with […]
Gemini Nano is the smallest of Google’s Language Models, but it received a major upgrade in intelligence, with the company debriefing during its I/O 2024 keynote that this change will help users avoid scams. In fact, it has become so smart that it will aid unsuspecting individuals to be warned about any looming danger that could steal their private information such as social security number or bank account details. During a demonstration of the feature, an unknown number calls the recipient’s phone and says that the victim’s bank funds are being threatened and that they should be moved to a […]
Samsung is an absolute giant when it comes to the smartphone market. To further add credibility to that, new market research has surfaced describing how the South Korean firm has sold an impressive 3 billion smartphones, marking a huge milestone for the company and making it very difficult for other brands to surpass it. Samsung's sales numbers are more than the combined numbers from Huawei, Xiaomi, and Vivo, making it a force to be reckoned with According to data from IDC, in the last decade, Samsung exceeded Apple's sales by 33%. This means that the company sold 2.93 billion phones, […]
One of TikTok's biggest draws is its focus on short-form content that instantly gets the viewer hooked. Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have also tried to replicate this, and I would say to a good degree. Now, the platform is looking to make a change, which could technically mean that the app is being ushered into a new era. TikTok's 60-minute time limit would put it right in YouTube's yard TechCrunch reported that TikTok has enabled some users to upload videos that are 60 minutes long. This is honestly a pretty big jump from the standard 3-minute limitation that the app […]
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 […]
Aside from rolling out Android 15 Beta 2 to all supported Pixel devices, the company has also launched the first Wear OS 5 developer preview, which is now available for developers. Although Google has not provided much detail, the one thing we know is that the new update will improve the battery life of supported smartwatches. Wear OS 5 is based on Android 14 and is largely focused on improved battery life across the board Now, Wear OS-powered smartwatches are a great alternative for those who are looking for a non-Apple smartwatch, but the battery life is hit-and-miss. However, with Wear […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ever since its debut on the Galaxy S24 series, Google's Circle to Search has become one of the best features to grace the Android ecosystem. Although Google was quick to ensure that other devices also got the update, the number of phones currently capable of running this feature is still small. However, the Mountain View giant shared last night at Google I/O that it has some ambitious plans for this feature. Circle to Search is the best feature that Google has released in a long, long time During the event, the company confirmed that by the end of this year, […]
Google is hosting its I/O event with AI being the center of attention. The company has delved completely into bringing AI to the masses with its latest upgrades, and it has a lot to show in this regard. Since AI rests at the heart of Android, the entire operations will be bolstered by the company's Gemini. The Gemini app is gradually improving in understanding context and deeper integrations with apps and what is on the screen. Google's Gemini and on-device Gemini Nano will be deeply integrated with Android Google has made a drastic change to how we use Gemini with […]
Gemini Nano is the smallest of Google’s Language Models, but it received a major upgrade in intelligence, with the company debriefing during its I/O 2024 keynote that this change will help users avoid scams. In fact, it has become so smart that it will aid unsuspecting individuals to be warned about any looming danger that could steal their private information such as social security number or bank account details. During a demonstration of the feature, an unknown number calls the recipient’s phone and says that the victim’s bank funds are being threatened and that they should be moved to a […]