WhatsApp is getting an AI chatbot because of course it is

AI chatbots are slowly but surely infiltrating every app we use, and the latest one is WhatsApp. Meta is now testing the addition of the Meta AI chatbot to the messaging service, a test that’s currently going on inside the latest version of the app for both iOS and Android. Right now, the test is […]

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One-fourth of Galaxy S24 buyers got one because they want AI

Samsung is the first phone manufacturer to embrace AI as both a primary feature and strategy to drive sales. The Galaxy S24 series was Samsung’s first phone to hit the market and introduce Galaxy AI, and it appears that Samsung’s approach may have paid off. A new study shows that one-fourth of Galaxy S24 users […]

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Apple might have to let iPhone users uninstall the Photos app because of EU rules

EU’s Digital Markets Act is proving to be a nightmare for Apple. You may have followed the back and forth on deciding just how third-party app stores will work, but there’s more to it than that. For example, Apple is supposed to show a browser choice screen, similar to what Microsoft had to do with […]

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Microsoft paused the latest update of Edge, but it’s not because of Copilot

What you need to know Microsoft stopped the rollout of Edge version 123 recently. The rollout was paused to give Microsoft a chance to ensure compatibility with certain enterprise configurations. Despite initial thoughts by some that the pause of the update was related to Copilot, Microsoft has confirmed it was only related to enterprise compatibility. […]

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“Don’t do this, because we’re going to do this in Fallout 5,” Todd Howard talks Fallout TV show in this exclusive interview

What you need to know Microsoft and Bethesda have signed an agreement with Amazon to produce a Fallout TV show, and it looks pretty damn great.  The shows producers referred to the TV show as “Fallout 5,” which had some Fallout fans nervous about the status of a very long, long, long awaited follow up […]

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Microsoft Not Planning on Xbox Cloud Gaming App for iOS Because There’s ‘Not Room’ for Monetization

Microsoft does not plan to bring an Xbox Cloud Gaming app to iOS at this time because there’s no opportunity for monetization, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in an interview with The Verge. When asked whether Apple’s recent app ecosystem changes in the European Union make “room” for Xbox Cloud Gaming on iOS, Spencer […]

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Netflix Not Developing App for Vision Pro Because Headset is ‘Subscale’ and ‘Not Relevant’ to Subscribers

When the Vision Pro launches, it will not feature some popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, or Spotify, with users instead relegated to accessing these services through the Safari web browser on the device. In an interview with Stratechery, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters explained earlier this week that Netflix does not plan to develop a Vision […]

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Galaxy S24 could appeal to a younger audience, but probably not because of Unpacked 2024

Samsung is facing a bit of a crisis due to the fact that teenagers don’t seem to be vibing with Android phones and prefer iPhones. It looks like Samsung might be losing the long-term game to Apple, but then again, the Galaxy S24 series may have just steered the company in the right direction to […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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Someone installed Windows Phone on a MacBook, because of course they did

What you need to know A new video uploaded to YouTube showcases Windows 10 Mobile running on an old MacBook. The YouTuber says he was able to achieve this “after a bit of experimenting.” The video shows just how adaptive many of Windows’ UWP apps were back in the day.  No, there is no practical […]

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7 last-minute stocking stuffers I JUST bought for my tech-loving family and gamer friends (because I’m bad at Xmas shopping)

Are we already nearing the end of December? The last time I checked my calendar, it said November, but Black Friday might have triggered some deal-related trauma, and I didn’t want to think about buying anything. Well, too bad for me because I have teenage relatives and video game-loving friends eagerly awaiting holiday gifts from […]

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This power bank is perfect for ROG Ally because it can supply enough power for the gaming handheld and it’s steeply discounted right now

I absolutely love my ROG Ally and have spent dozens of hours playing various games on it. But like every gaming handheld on the market, it doesn’t have the best battery life. Thankfully, the ROG Ally power bank that I recommend the most is currently deeply discounted for Black Friday at $40 off. It’s ideal […]

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You should buy one of these Lenovo laptops today, and not just because of the low price

Top laptop recommendations The ThinkPad Anniversary Event started three days ago and will last until Oct. 22, 2023. and reduces prices of some of Lenovo’s best laptops to as much as 60% off. So if you’re in the market for one of the best laptops or one of the best 2-in-1 laptops, now is a […]

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iPhone 15 series might be in trouble in China and not because of Samsung

Apple is one of the most prominent mobile players in China, and that’s something Samsung can’t say about itself. But despite Apple seemingly climbing the food pyramid in China over the years, the iPhone 15 series might underperform. The iPhone maker is reportedly seeing a slump in sales for the iPhone 15 series in China, […]

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Valve Says Counter-Strike 2 for macOS Not Happening Because There Aren’t Enough Players on Mac to Justify It

Valve on Monday said it has no plans for a macOS version of the recently released game Counter-Strike 2, the follow-up title replacing the hugely popular FPS Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Valve confirmed its decision and gave its reasons in a newly published Steam support FAQ: As technology advances, we have made the difficult decision to […]

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CarPlay Not Working for Some iPhone 15 Users, Possibly Because of USB-C Cables

CarPlay is not working as expected for some iPhone 15 users, an issue that is likely linked to the transition to USB-C. There are multiple complaints from MacRumors readers and Reddit users who are unable to get ‌CarPlay‌ to work with their new devices. Cable type and available port options are a common theme in […]

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Samsung’s ecosystem is a mess because of Samsung itself

Samsung MX, the conglomerate’s mobile division, has begun focusing on software more compared to hardware in recent years. This results have been quite obvious. Samsung Galaxy devices have become more stable, the software optimization has improved, thereby enabling the device to extract the most out of its hardware. The Galaxy S23 series is a good […]

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