Project Bongo: An In-Depth Overview of the iPhone 15 Pro’s Canceled Haptic Buttons

With the introduction of the iPhone 15 Pro on September 12, Apple omitted one of the most innovative features and ambitious undertakings initially planned for the device – haptic volume and power buttons. As the iPhone has evolved, Apple has periodically improved vibration technology. In 2011 with the ‌iPhone‌ 4S, Apple began using linear resonant […]

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[Video] We take an in-depth look at all the One UI 6.0 beta features

The One UI 6.0 beta program debuted on the Galaxy S23 series yesterday. The update, now available only in a handful of countries, has a rich feature set, and we spent most of our time yesterday checking out the latest additions and changes. And now, we’re sharing our experience in a comprehensive One UI 6.0 […]

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In-depth: How Microsoft could build an empire of mobile Xbox gaming handhelds

I recently had the opportunity to review the Logitech G Cloud, one of the first in a burgeoning class of handheld consoles that are built on top of Android. I’m also excited to see what becomes of the Razer Edge, a similar device landing in the new year. This new category of handheld consoles is […]

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Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard sees in-depth investigation by European Commission

What you need to know Back in January 2022, Microsoft announced a deal to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.  The deal is currently undergoing regulatory review, with a couple of regulators having granted approval.  The European Commission is opening a larger investigation into the deal and will have a  conclusion by March 2023. The […]

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Here’s an in-depth look at the LG Rollable that could’ve rivaled Samsung

Samsung Display and LG Display have been working on flexible and foldable display technology for many years. And before LG left the mobile market in 2021, the company was on the brink of releasing its first device based on foldable display technology. More specifically, the company devised a rollable phone. And while LG never got […]

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Xbox Activision Blizzard deal faces in-depth antitrust probe from UK regulators

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed an inquiry group to further investigate Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The second phase of its investigation follows previous comments from the CMA raising concerns over UK competition and signaling its intent to pursue further action. Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard is set to […]

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In-depth: ​Fitbit’s continuous Afib tracking feature explained

Back in April, Fitbit rolled out a major new health feature in the US, which has the power to save thousands of lives. Its passive, continuous atrial fibrillation monitor feature takes the wearable tech fight against Afib up a gear. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rate condition, and the leading cause of strokes in […]

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Listen to an in-depth history of Windows startup sounds

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central Windows startup sounds go all the way back to the early days of the OS. Some of the jingles have become famous, such as the orchestral sound of Windows XP. The latest episode of the Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast covers the history of startup sounds from Windows. The entire […]

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The Saints Row reboot features ludicrously in-depth customization

Source: Deep Silver The Saints Row franchise possesses a firm grip on many players’ hearts, but it hasn’t had a full entry since 2015, a gap rapidly approaching seven years. Thankfully, the Saints Row drought is almost at its end, with a brand new reboot that modernizes and even grounds the franchise — at least, […]

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