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 […]
Emulation has been getting a lot of traction, especially on Apple devices. After the Delta emulator took a great start, we are seeing more and more emulators appear on both iPhones and iPads. The latest to join the list happens to be the Gamma emulator that will allow you to play various PlayStation games on your iPhone and iPad as the emulator is now available to download from the App Store. Gamma emulator for iPad and iPhone is packed with features Now, in terms of the overall functionality, the Gamma emulator works a lot like other game emulators on the […]
It appears that TikTok is not really getting a lot of chance to breathe. In just a week's time, the platform had to go through several hoops, and now the bill has been signed by President Biden, which means that ByteDance, the parent company, is going to have to do something to save itself. ByteDance has nine months to a year to divest TikTok or face a permanent ban of the platform in the U.S., losing one of its biggest markets So, what is going to happen now? Well, ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, has been given two options. […]
Satellite connectivity is going to become a big thing on all devices going forward, and Google is making sure that it happens. The feature has become a core part of Android 15 as the support is added in the SMS apps as well as RCS apps; now, strings of code have appeared in the Google Maps app showing that the satellite-based features might find their way to navigation, as well and if that happens, you will no longer have to face dead zones when navigating. Google Maps' satellite navigation will be an excellent feature for places without an active internet […]
It's a big day for those who love game emulation on their mobile phones because Delta, a famous emulator that has seen some hard days, is finally back on the App Store, and the developer has not just stopped at an emulator--they have even launched an alternative marketplace called the AltStore, and these are now live in the EU, marking a big victory for those who are looking for options that are different than what is readily available. Major victory for developers as Delta and AltStore are finally available on iOS in Europe Riley Testut, the maker of Delta, extensively […]
Another day, another device came into the hands of Google as the company started emailing its Google One subscribers that the company was getting rid of its VPN service for good later this year. Although it is sad news, there is very little surprise to the whole situation because the Mountain View company is famous for doing just that, and at this point, it has become a norm. The beloved Google One VPN is dying later this year because not enough people are using it For those who don't know, Google launched its VPN service back in 2020, and it […]
Apple is finally doing something that is going to please iPhone users and general consumers around the world. For the longest time, the company has had a very strict policy against using second-hand spare parts for repairs--even software-locking the parts so they don't work properly, but that is about to change as the company has finally announced support for used spare parts. Apple makes a landmark decision to allow second-hand parts for those who want to repair their iPhones Now, this might not sound like an important thing, but for the longest time, users were scrambled as far as getting […]
Google is bringing gifts for everyone as the company has announced that the AI-powered editing tools in the Google Photos app are now rolling out for everyone to use within the app. You are not going to require any subscription for it, so if you have been thinking about getting a Pixel device or a Google One premium subscription, then you don't have to, as the tools are going to be available for everyone to use for free. Google has announced that all device will be able to use AI-powered features of Google Photos, but with a catch For those […]
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 […]
A teardown of the M4 iPad Pro went live a few hours before, showing various internal changes to Apple’s flagship tablet. Fortunately, where you may have missed out on some crucial details, we spotted them in the latest disassembly video, with the 13-inch version having some attributes that will make repairs significantly easier. However, the entire process is not without its headaches, as you will soon find out. Two batteries of the M4 iPad Pro can be removed using ‘pull tabs’ and that too, without disassembling the entire tablet The latest teardown of the M4 iPad Pro was posted by […]
Emulation has been getting a lot of traction, especially on Apple devices. After the Delta emulator took a great start, we are seeing more and more emulators appear on both iPhones and iPads. The latest to join the list happens to be the Gamma emulator that will allow you to play various PlayStation games on your iPhone and iPad as the emulator is now available to download from the App Store. Gamma emulator for iPad and iPhone is packed with features Now, in terms of the overall functionality, the Gamma emulator works a lot like other game emulators on the […]
It appears that TikTok is not really getting a lot of chance to breathe. In just a week's time, the platform had to go through several hoops, and now the bill has been signed by President Biden, which means that ByteDance, the parent company, is going to have to do something to save itself. ByteDance has nine months to a year to divest TikTok or face a permanent ban of the platform in the U.S., losing one of its biggest markets So, what is going to happen now? Well, ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, has been given two options. […]
Satellite connectivity is going to become a big thing on all devices going forward, and Google is making sure that it happens. The feature has become a core part of Android 15 as the support is added in the SMS apps as well as RCS apps; now, strings of code have appeared in the Google Maps app showing that the satellite-based features might find their way to navigation, as well and if that happens, you will no longer have to face dead zones when navigating. Google Maps' satellite navigation will be an excellent feature for places without an active internet […]
It's a big day for those who love game emulation on their mobile phones because Delta, a famous emulator that has seen some hard days, is finally back on the App Store, and the developer has not just stopped at an emulator--they have even launched an alternative marketplace called the AltStore, and these are now live in the EU, marking a big victory for those who are looking for options that are different than what is readily available. Major victory for developers as Delta and AltStore are finally available on iOS in Europe Riley Testut, the maker of Delta, extensively […]
Another day, another device came into the hands of Google as the company started emailing its Google One subscribers that the company was getting rid of its VPN service for good later this year. Although it is sad news, there is very little surprise to the whole situation because the Mountain View company is famous for doing just that, and at this point, it has become a norm. The beloved Google One VPN is dying later this year because not enough people are using it For those who don't know, Google launched its VPN service back in 2020, and it […]
Apple is finally doing something that is going to please iPhone users and general consumers around the world. For the longest time, the company has had a very strict policy against using second-hand spare parts for repairs--even software-locking the parts so they don't work properly, but that is about to change as the company has finally announced support for used spare parts. Apple makes a landmark decision to allow second-hand parts for those who want to repair their iPhones Now, this might not sound like an important thing, but for the longest time, users were scrambled as far as getting […]
Google is bringing gifts for everyone as the company has announced that the AI-powered editing tools in the Google Photos app are now rolling out for everyone to use within the app. You are not going to require any subscription for it, so if you have been thinking about getting a Pixel device or a Google One premium subscription, then you don't have to, as the tools are going to be available for everyone to use for free. Google has announced that all device will be able to use AI-powered features of Google Photos, but with a catch For those […]
