Prime Video’s Fallout TV series is ready to step out of the Vault a little earlier than expected

What you need to know The much-anticipated Fallout series will now premiere on Prime Video earlier than expected. Rather than hitting your scenes on April 11, the post-apocalyptic series will be available on the streaming service on April 10 at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET. A live global Fallout fan premiere will take place on […]

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Apple Chipmaker TSMC to Receive $6.6 Billion Grant to Step Up Production in the U.S.

The United States Commerce Department today announced a significant financial commitment to Apple chip supplier TSMC to make more chips in the U.S. (via Bloomberg). The White House shared a statement explaining that the U.S. Commerce Department will allocate a $6.6 billion subsidy to TSMC for the advancement of semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. TSMC […]

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Moto G Power 5G (2024) gets one step closer to release with Bluetooth certification

The original Moto G Power 5G was launched by Motorola in April of last year, and Motorola is currently working on its successor, the aptly named Moto G Power 5G (2024). We’ve already seen the upcoming model in some leaked renders, and today it’s received its Bluetooth certification from the Bluetooth SIG. That’s one of […]

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Your Galaxy A52 is one step closer to its end, but you could upgrade today

It hasn’t been long since your Galaxy A52 received its third and likely last major firmware update. Samsung rolled out Android 14 and One UI 6.0 for the Galaxy A52 earlier this month, and now, the company has turned its full attention to its latest Galaxy A55 model. And maybe you should, too. Samsung announced […]

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Samsung Display is one step closer to Gen 8 OLED production

Samsung Display is one step closer to manufacturing Gen 8 OLED panels for PCs and tablets. A new report from Korea states that the tech giant has contracted companies to construct the chambers where its first Gen 8 OLED deposition machine will start producing panels next month. According to The Elec, these chambers at Samsung […]

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Galaxy F55 and Galaxy C55 get one step closer to launch

A few days ago, we learned that Samsung is developing a new F-series smartphone, the Galaxy F55. The upcoming device will most likely be a rebranded variant of the Galaxy M55, which is another smartphone the brand is developing, and a successor to the Galaxy F54. Now, the Wi-Fi Alliance has certified the Galaxy F55, […]

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It’s a small step for SmartThings, a giant leap for Galaxy ecosystem

Samsung has made its SmartThings platform of smart home devices incredibly powerful over the past few years. Ever since Samsung acquired SmartThings, it has continued to release new devices and software functionality that have only made the platform better. It’s now on par, if not better, with some of the best smart home platforms on […]

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Google’s Find My Device Network gets one step closer to launch

Apple and Google have been working on an industry specification to fight the misuse of location-tracking devices for tracking individuals against their wishes. Well, the two companies have just uploaded Version 01 of the industry specification to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) (via Mishaal Rahman). It suggests that the industry specification is close to […]

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Galaxy S24 Ultra is now one step closer to its launch

Samsung’s next-generation flagship smartphone has cleared one more hurdle on its way to the official announcement. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has been certified by NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission), which is Thailand’s testing and certification body for mobile phones and other telecommunication devices. Galaxy S24 Ultra clears NBTC certification in Thailand The Galaxy S24 […]

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Galaxy S24 clears one more step to move towards its launch

Samsung is expected to launch the next set of flagship smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event in January next year. According to multiple reports, the lineup will bring three devices, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. With only two months to go before the launch, the company has started getting these devices […]

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The Xbox app’s new ‘Compact Mode’ is a step in the right direction for PC handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally

What you need to know The Xbox app for Windows 11 is your gateway to PC Game Pass and direct-owned digital games from the Microsoft Store.  The Xbox app has been criticized for its quality over the years, but it has recently improved a fair bit.  This latest update (via the Xbox Insider Hub on […]

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Samsung Galaxy M44 5G moves a step closer to launch as it gets Bluetooth certified

The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G unveiled in April 2021 may get a successor this year since the Samsung Galaxy M44 5G has bagged Bluetooth certification, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Samsung Galaxy M44 5G’s listing on the Bluetooth SIG’s website reveals the smartphone has model designation SM-M446K and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, […]

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE moves a step closer to launch as it gets Bluetooth certified

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in February, and it’s expected to introduce the Galaxy S23 FE in September. While Samsung hasn’t confirmed the S23 FE’s launch date yet, the smartphone has been certified by Bluetooth SIG, moving it a step closer to the launch. Bluetooth SIG has certified six […]

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Samsung has taken a huge step toward Galaxy S24 launch preperations

Samsung is marching toward the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, which is set to happen early next year. The company has started all its preparations, including receiving certifications for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra batteries. It has also taken a step toward developing software for these upcoming phones. Galaxy S24, S24+, […]

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Microsoft’s Activision deal for Xbox takes another step forward in the UK

What you need to know Microsoft is attempting to buy Activision Blizzard for almost $69 billion.  After the FTC in the U.S. was denied injunctive relief to halt the purchase, only the CMA in the U.K. remains as an obstacle to keep the deal from going through. The CAT agreed to halt the appeal process […]

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EU is one step closer to forcing replaceable and removable batteries

The European Parliament is one step closer to requiring manufacturers to equip phones, tablets, and other types of devices with removable and replaceable batteries. Earlier this week, the EU Council adopted a new regulation that “strengthens sustainability rules for batteries.” The EU regulation concerns the entire life cycle of batteries to ensure they are “safe, […]

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Surface Duo with Android 13 takes another step toward being an everyday phone

What you need to know A former Microsoft developer has an ongoing project focused on getting Android 13 onto Surface Duo. The project took a major step forward earlier this month and has since received yet another update. The Surface Duo now supports foldable device states when running Android 13. Microsoft’s Surface Duo hasn’t received […]

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Samsung introduces Olympic Day Step Challenge to celebrate Olympic Day 2023

Samsung has announced the Samsung Health Olympic Day Step Challenge to celebrate Olympic Day 2023. This step challenge encourages Samsung Health users to take more steps, stay active, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. This challenge will be visible to Samsung Health users across 18 countries in the Samsung Health app. The Olympic Day Step Challenge […]

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Galaxy F54 5G gets one step closer to launch in India

Earlier this month, a new mid-range smartphone from Samsung—Galaxy F54 5G—was certified for the Indian market. The support page of the device also went live on the company’s website. A few tipsters then revealed the phone’s specifications. All things point towards the Galaxy F54 5G’s launch in the Indian market. Today, we have another Galaxy […]

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The upcoming iOS 17 might take a big step towards sideloading

Apple has opposed sideloading apps on its devices ever since the inception of the iPhone, but that may be changing soon. In fact, according to Mark Gurman, a renowned Apple analyst, the next iOS 17 will enable just that. But don’t hold your breath, as this isn’t confirmed just yet. The upcoming iOS 17 might […]

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