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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Flashback: Samsung tried to resurrect the hardware QWERTY with this case

Samsung never fell in the “modular phone” trap that companies like Motorola, Google and LG went into. However, the company did experiment with ways to add functionality through cases – things like the Lens Cover that we looked at a few weeks ago. Now we want to look at a different cover from the same […]

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I tried the MW75 Neuro, and it’s a brain-tracking game changer

When I first heard of headphones that can read your mind, I was skeptical, to say the least. Most EEG systems used in laboratories to monitor brain activity have more than twenty sensors along the front and top of the headset to measure brain activity, such as Alpha Waves from the frontal lobe. But for […]

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We tried Brandenburg Labs’ Spatial Audio, and here’s why it’s better

TL;DR Brandenburg Labs gave SoundGuys a demo of their immersive spatial audio experience at CES 2024, and we were impressed. Unlike most spatial audio solutions, this system incorporates VR-like motion and head tracking to simulate a realistic listening environment. The Personalized Auditory Realities (PARty) concept is integral to the system, allowing for customizable auditory environments. […]

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It’s been 8 years since I first tried one of Microsoft’s most underrated products and I still miss it every day

As we hit CES week, I was provided some photo memories of years past when I used to attend, and one of them was of the Microsoft Band. As I write this, it’s been eight years to the day since I first picked one up, something I had to do while in the US because, […]

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Google tried to buy a controlling stake in Epic Games before Stadia launched

Some interesting titbits have popped up in the ongoing Epic Games vs Google trial. According to the latest emails that have popped up, Google tried to buy out Epic Games even before Stadia, the dead cloud-gaming platform, was launched. Google thought of this idea of buying Epic Games in 2018, and in fact, it teamed […]

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Flashback: how Symbian Anna tried to bring an old OS into the modern touchscreen world

The king was on his last legs – Symbian once ruled the smartphone world, but the introduction of the iPhone followed by the arrival of Android spelled the end for the platform. However, it would not go gentle into that good night. Symbian is the core of the OS and there were several user interfaces […]

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Scientists Just Tried Growing Human Kidneys in Pigs

In a first, researchers in China have used pigs to grow early-stage kidneys made up of mostly human cells. The advance is a step closer to producing organs in animals that could one day be transplanted to people. More than 100,000 people in the United States are on the national transplant waiting list, and 17 […]

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I tried Lenovo’s new Steam Deck and ROG Ally killer, and it just might be the best yet

Today, Lenovo took the wraps off its heavily rumored and leaked Steam Deck and ROG Ally competitor. Officially dubbed the “Legion Go,” this new handheld gaming device has been built from the ground up with one goal: To be the best handheld gaming PC you can buy right now. Has Lenovo achieved this goal? It’s […]

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Microsoft tried buying Zynga prior to Activision Blizzard deal

What you need to know During the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer explained that prior to the Activision Blizzard deal, Microsoft looked at buying Zynga.  Zynga is a mobile developer and publisher responsible for numerous games such as the Farmville franchise.  Spencer explains that ultimately, the deal didn’t work out because […]

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Flashback: Android makers tried to emulate the iPod touch, failed

Apple introduced the original iPhone in January 2007 and a few months later it leveraged the new all-touch interface to add a new branch to the iPod family tree. While the iPod touch was outsold by the iPhone, it was still highly successful – Apple celebrated 100 million units sold in mind 2013. Naturally, Android […]

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Flashback: LG G5 tried to wow the crowd with its Magic Slot, but failed

A couple of years ago we looked at the best LG phones and called the LG G5 “the most ambitious LG phone ever”. We stand by that – the phone brought some features that had a marked impact on the market and some that did not, not even on LG’s own lineup. The G5 was […]

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WhatsApp Says It Would Leave UK If Government Tried to Weaken Encryption

WhatsApp would exit the U.K. market rather than be in thrall to the government’s proposed Online Safety Bill if it undermined the app’s end-to-end encryption, the platform’s chief has said (via BBC News). End-to-end encryption ensures that only the user and the person they are communicating with can read or listen to what is sent, […]

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I tried using the Windows Dev Kit 2023 as my primary PC, here’s why you shouldn’t

When Microsoft unveiled the Windows Dev Kit 2023, it was explicitly advertised as a device for developers looking to test their apps for Windows on ARM. It’s not a consumer product, meaning it’s not designed for people like me, who saw this device and thought it would work well as a Mac mini alternative in […]

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Review: ASUS tried its best to make AMD’s Radeon RX 6500 XT usable

Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central AMD has been on a roll in both the processor and graphics card markets. The company is going up against Intel and NVIDIA, respectively, releasing brilliant products that push the boundaries of performance and value. However, the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT isn’t one such product. In fact, it’s […]

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