Google Maps improves lists to make your life easier

Google Maps is getting new features to help you on your summer travels. It’s now easier to discover helpful lists from top sites and the Maps community, starting in “select cities” in the US and Canada. When you search for one of those cities in Maps, you can swipe up to see curated lists of […]

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I previewed an upcoming Xbox survival-MMO, and it may actually make me a fan of both genres AND the franchise

Quick menu My first experience with the legendary sci-fi Dune universe was watching the 2021 live action movie two days before I flew out to San Francisco for GDC 2024… And I only had time to watch the first two-thirds of it. On top of my blatant lack of knowledge on the franchise, I’m also […]

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This one case can make your Galaxy A34 look timeless

Nearly every Samsung phone has an Infinity-O display nowadays. The Infinity-V cutout is barely getting used, and even lower-cost Galaxy A phones, such as the new Galaxy A35, have transitioned from Infinity-U to the superior Infinity-O design. The Infinity-O screen alone might not be a good-enough reason for Galaxy A34 owners to upgrade to the […]

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Apple tried to make the Apple Watch work with Android phones

After the US Department of Justice launched a lawsuit against Apple, arguing that the company has maintained illegal monopoly over the smartphone market and some related services, the Cupertino-based firm came out with a surprising story. For years now, one of the main criticisms against Apple has been its walled garden approach, which makes it […]

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Sam Altman says GPT-4 “kind of sucks” as OpenAI preps to release a new model that will reportedly make ChatGPT “really good, like materially better”

What you need to know A new report suggests that OpenAI is set to launch a new model for ChatGPT later this year during the summer. According to sources with close affiliations to OpenAI, the new model is “materially better” when compared to its predecessors. GPT-5 will reportedly ship with the capability to call AI […]

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This $599.99 PC with an RTX 3050 would make a perfect first gaming laptop or system for playing Minecraft on the go

You don’t need to break the bank to get a good gaming laptop in 2024. While you can find a solid gaming laptop for around $1,000 these days, keeping an eye out for the right deal can drop things down a price bracket. That’s the case with the Lenovo LOQ 15 with an RTX 3050, […]

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XREAL glasses make AR gaming more approachable than ever

What you need to know The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is going on now from Mar. 18 – Mar. 22 in San Francisco, California. At the event, XREAL is hosting AR game demos with its various spatial computing glasses.  XREAL also introduced a new accessory specifically designed to add more convenience to the XREAL glasses […]

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Hello Kitty to Make Special Appearance at Apple Union Square

To celebrate an in-game event for popular Apple Arcade game Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Apple is teaming up with Sanrio to have Hello Kitty herself visit Apple Union Square in San Francisco, California. Hello Kitty will be at the San Francisco store on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. That is the […]

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Report: Most Subscription-Based Apps Do Not Make Money

Most mobile apps with subscriptions do not make money, a new in-depth analysis finds. The “State of Subscription Apps” report comes from RevenueCat (via TechCrunch), a prominent mobile subscription toolkit provider. With nearly 30,000 apps utilizing its platform for monetization management, RevenueCat is able to provide a reliable overview of the subscription app landscape thanks […]

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Does Samsung’s new Galaxy A35 make your Galaxy A34 obsolete?

Today, Samsung announced the first sequel to your Galaxy A34. Predictably, it’s called the Galaxy A35. And perhaps just as predictable is that it brings a few upgrades to both the exterior and the internal hardware. Visually speaking, the most striking difference between your Galaxy A34 and Samsung’s new Galaxy A35 is that the 2024 […]

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How to fix Steam Deck stick drift: Make gaming handheld joysticks respond accurately again

One of the biggest problems plaguing Steam Deck is its tendency to develop drifting joysticks, since the ones it comes with don’t feature Hall Effect sensors. Steam Deck stick drift, or simply Steam Deck drift, makes it so the joysticks sense input without anyone actually touching the thumbsticks. If you’re experiencing this, you know how […]

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Apple will make switching to Android easier and let users uninstall Safari

The EU’s newly implemented Digital Markets Act (DMA) really is the gift that keeps on giving. That is, if you’ve always wanted Apple to be a bit more open, and less restrictive of what you can do on its mobile devices. We’ve already mentioned how the DMA forced Apple to (begrudgingly, but still) allow third […]

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Leaving the EU for too long will make you lose access to third party app stores in iOS

Yesterday Apple released iOS 17.4 (and iPadOS 17.4), the version which adheres to the EU’s newly gone into effect Digital Markets Act (DMA), even if Apple’s compliance seems to be incredibly begrudging and at times resentment-filled. You can tell from its press releases on the matter, and the theme continues today with a support document […]

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Make Sure to Update: iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 Fix Two Major Security Vulnerabilities

iPhone and iPad owners may want to update to iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 in the near future, as the updates address two security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited to gain access to user devices. In the security support document for the updates, Apple says that it “is aware of a report” that RTKit […]

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AI-powered chatbots are better at solving math problems if you use positive reinforcement or make models believe they are Captain Kirk or Spock from Star Trek

What you need to know A group of scientists recently discovered leading AI chatbots to believe they are on Star Trek, makes them better at solving math problems. The study also revealed that motivational and encouraging phrases like “You are as smart as ChatGPT” help the chatbot handle mathematical queries better. The researchers centered the […]

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Samsung’s new tech to make 2nm chips more powerful and efficient

According to a new report from Chosun Biz, Samsung Foundry is planning to integrate the Backside Power Delivery Network (BSPDN) technology in 2nm chips. In this technology, power lines are placed at the rear side of the wafer, which makes it easier to manufacture chips on smaller node sizes (especially node sizes smaller than 3nm) […]

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New update to make AV1 video playback better on cheaper Galaxy phones

Lately, many video streaming services, including Netflix and YouTube, have started streaming videos in the AV1 codec on supported devices. That’s because this video codec requires less bandwidth than other video codecs, including h.264 and h.265, to offer the same video quality. However, many Android smartphones and tablets don’t have the hardware dedicated to decode […]

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Samsung is piling up billions in cash to likely make a big acquisition

There has long been speculation about how Samsung would use its more than $60 billion cash reserves. The general perception is that the company would become active in the mergers and acquisitions space to buy some big company. However, Samsung hasn’t made any major acquisitions since it bought Harman for $8 billion back in 2017. […]

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Here’s How Much It Costs Apple to Make Its Vision Pro Headset

Starting at $3,500, Apple’s Vision Pro price puts it at the top-end of the AR/VR headset market, but a significant portion of the cost is down to the device’s premium “bill of materials,” which is thought to come in at just over $1,500. According to Omdia’s research, the components used in Vision Pro are estimated […]

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