What you need to know Microsoft has began testing showing ads in the Start menu’s “Recommended” area on Windows 11. The ads will consist of “recommended” websites and apps, along with brief descriptions. This change will apply to Windows 11 Home and Pro, but users can turn it off. In the last six months, Microsoft […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know A former Microsoft software engineer recently shared his frustrations with Windows 11 while using the Start menu, which he says is “comically bad” and riddled with performance issues. Multiple users have reiterated the software engineer’s sentiments and indicated that it’s hard to find apps using the platform, citing that it […]
Read MoreDisney plans to start cracking down on Disney+ password sharing starting in June, Disney CEO Bob Iger said in an interview with CNBC earlier this week. Iger said that Disney needs to turn its streaming business into a growth business, and one way to do that is to force households that are sharing passwords to […]
Read MoreMore Dragon’s Dogma 2 Currently, one of the biggest issues with Capcom’s long-awaited ARPG sequel Dragon’s Dogma 2 is that it doesn’t give its players an in-game option for deleting their save file and starting a new game. That means you’re stuck with the Arisen you make until you reach the point in the game […]
Read MoreCaviar, a company known for making luxury variants of popular tech gadgets, intends to release a custom Apple Vision Pro plated with 18-karat gold next year that will inevitably set you back more than Apple’s $3,499 starting price. The device’s headband is made from Connolly leather, and features a gold visor cover attachment inspired by […]
Read MoreSamsung and SK Hynix are working together to get a certification on LPDDR6 RAM as soon as possible. According to industry insiders, the Korean companies are ready to begin manufacturing the memory chips once a standard is approved by the JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council). Expectations are regulations and documents to be published in […]
Read MoreIn May 2022, Samsung SDI revealed that the company was developing cylindrical batteries with a 46mm diameter and that it would finalize the design of those batteries by 2023. Now, the CEO of Samsung SDI, Yoon Ho Choi, has announced that the company will make the batteries with 46mm diameter ready for mass production by […]
Read MoreA camera sensor is among the most important components in a smartphone, and Sony is the world’s number one camera sensor maker. Samsung’s System LSI division also makes camera sensors under the ISOCELL branding, and it is the second-biggest camera maker globally. While Samsung largely uses its own camera sensors in its Galaxy phones, that […]
Read MoreThis is a week of anticipation as several high-profile launches have reached the pre-order stage. That said, some of the pre-orders that we looked at last week have graduated to open sales. We’ll start with the Xiaomi 14 series. The two phones – Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra – will go on sale on […]
Read MoreSmartphone shipments are off to a rocky start in China with a drop of 7% in the first six weeks of 2024. The latest Counterpoint Research report shows double-digit declines in shipments across the board for the January 1 to February 11 period compared to last year. Low consumer confidence and the lack of upcoming […]
Read MoreYou’ve just updated your MacBook to the latest macOS, anticipating all the exciting new features and improvements. But when you try to restart your computer, it stubbornly refuses to boot up. This can be extremely frustrating – but don’t panic! Related Reading There are several troubleshooting steps you can take to address startup problems following […]
Read MoreThe Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 is coming to global markets, starting at €700. This hefty tablet comes with a large 12.4-inch, 12-bit, 144Hz, HDR-certified display and a six-speaker audio setup for a great multimedia experience. Inside is a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with anywhere from 256G to 1TB of storage and 8GB, […]
Read MoreOne UI 6.1 debuted with the Galaxy S24 lineup. Unlike previous .1 One UI updates, this one comes with several big features. Those big features are mostly all powered by artificial/advanced intelligence and are the reason why One UI 6.1 seems so special. When you ignore the AI features, One UI 6.1 is somewhat barren. […]
Read MoreAsus made the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro official last month, but so far the company hasn’t announced availability details for the US. However, one of our enterprising readers reached out to Mobile Advance, an official Asus selling partner for the US, and inquired about the launch time frame. Surprisingly or not, […]
Read MoreSamsung is now seeding the major AXB5 update to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra and has confirmed it will improve the camera experience in addition to addressing the screen issues. According to multiple sources online, including X users, Samsung Members, and Reddit posts, devices in South Korea are already receiving the new […]
Read MoreWarner Bros. Discovery has announced that it will start streaming live sports in Dolby Atmos on Max with NBA All-Star 2024, which starts on 18 February 2024. The company will offer live sports in Dolby Atmos on Max with the B/R (Bleachers Report) Sports add-on, which costs USD 9.99 monthly. So far, streaming services have […]
Read MoreSamsung has significantly improved its software update game in recent years. We’ve rightly praised the company for getting its act together in this crucial matter, because, long-time users will remember a time when Samsung’s update policy left a lot to be desired. It’s much better now, the company is super quick to roll out new […]
Read MoreCounterpoint Research posted an interesting analysis of the Chinese smartphone market. Putting together the numbers for the first two weeks of the year shows that Huawei shipped more devices than anyone, effectively making it the best-selling company currently. According to the report, the three reasons behind Huawei’s success were the Mate 60 sales with China-developed […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Stardock recently shipped a new update to its Start11 V2 app, bumping it to version 2.05. The update ships with bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. It also includes a new enhancement that will let users pin websites on the Start menu. Stardock just shipped a new update to its Start11 […]
Read MoreSamsung has several large manufacturing facilities across the globe, and one of the biggest is located in Noida, India. The first unit was set up in Noida back in 1995 where the company used to make television sets. It has continued to make investments in the plant and it’s one of Samsung’s largest mobile phone […]
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