Ryan Whitwam
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Google has been hit with a series of antitrust losses over the past couple of years, and the latest ruling could force it to radically change how it distributes apps on Android. The Android maker will soon have to let developers sell app content in new ways, and Microsoft is anxious to take advantage of that. Xbox...
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Microsoft enjoys desktop dominance, but it just can't get mobile right. The company's most recent smartphone project is dead with the final update for the Surface Duo 2. The dual-screen phone has gotten the October 2024 security patch just in time for the end of support. There will be no further Android updates for...
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Phones are expensive, loaded with personal information, and easy to carry in one hand—that makes them prime targets for theft. Google has added numerous anti-theft features to Android over the years, and three new tools are rolling out to devices now: Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock.
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Intel's 13th and 14th generation CPUs got gold stars when they launched, offering blistering performance for both single and multi-threaded workloads. As most of you probably know by now though, some of these processors also suffered from instability and were ultimately damaged due to some firmware bugs. A voltage...
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Google Pixel Watch 3: Starting at $349.99 (41mm) and $399.99 (45mm) Google's third-gen Pixel watch line-up is sleek and powerful with a great feature set, but with premium pricing. Refined, comfortable design Available in two sizes Larger screens with double the brightness vs PW2 Advanced health and fitness tracking Wear OS 5 is attractive...
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Microsoft got in on the ground floor of the current AI hype, releasing the first Copilot PC features in 2023. Its decision to roll out Copilot while the technology is still developing has led to a lot of changes, and the latest update is the biggest yet. In fact, Microsoft claims its new Copilot is more...
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Google is heading back to court with Epic, and this time Samsung is coming along for the ride. After winning its antitrust case against the search giant late last year, Epic has again accused Google of antitrust behavior in how it manages apps on the Android platform. However, the Fortnite maker alleges this time that Samsung is colluding
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Samsung has already released plenty of hardware in 2024, but it's not done yet. The Korean technology heavyweight has revealed two new tablets, a phone and watch updates today. Samsung's tablet lineup has expanded with the new Galaxy Tab S10+ or Tab S10 Ultra, and budget phone buyers will be able to pick up a Galaxy...
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Roku has been listening to your feedback, and the result is the new Roku Ultra streaming box. It's faster, has better connectivity, and comes with a slick new remote. The streaming experience probably won't be hugely different from cheaper set top boxes, but this is the most capable Roku streamer yet.
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The Tor Project is seeking to allay fears that its veil of privacy has been pierced. A new report on German efforts to remove illicit content from the Tor network spiked fears that law enforcement had devised a way to unmask users of the service. According to the project, the attacks leveraged in the German case don't...
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The original Gamecube Controller is a product of Nintendo's eccentric design sensibilities, but it's still a favorite of gamers. Talk to Smash Bros players, for instance, and they'll immediately extol the virtues of this wacky-looking gamepad. The controller has been re-released on occasion, but some purists want the...
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Foldable phones have been available for a few years now, and despite various takes on the form factor, they all have one thing in common: folding in half. Huawei's new foldable changes the game, however, with an innovative trifold design. Buyers in China are apparently excited by the prospect. Pre-orders just opened...
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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 - Available for $149.99 The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 offer great sound and features for a reasonable price point, but they look a little like AirPods knockoffs. Loud, crisp sound Good ANC performance Comfortable fit Robust control options Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging...
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Google has clarified how long you can expect support for its new Pixel Watch 3, and it might be a little disappointing. The newly released smartwatch will get support for three years from release, which is the same as Google's last two wearable efforts and significantly shorter than the support promised by both Apple...
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Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL - Available for $799, $999, and $1,099. Google's new Pixel 9s are infused with AI for sure, but there's a lot more going on here and they're excellent values among flagship Android handsets. Refined, attractive design Class-leading camera performance Solid battery life Pixel 9 Pro...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 - Available for $1,099.99 The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an excellent flip phone, but there's renewed competition now. Compact foldable form factor Solid performance Bright, sharp foldable OLED screen Long update support Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging and included...
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Driving is a way of life in the United States, which has led it to have the world's highest rate of car ownership. It also has tens of thousands of traffic fatalities every year. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has devised a plan to reduce the danger by giving cars the ability to "see" other vehicles on the...
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Google has historically announced its new Android hardware in October, even if it didn't have much new to show. For instance, in 2020 it released the solitary Pixel 5, a basic mid-range phone—but 2024 is the polar opposite. Google has moved up its Pixel unveiling, and the company has a cornucopia of new hardware...
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An expedition to visit the sunken wreck of the Titanic ended in tragedy last year when the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded, killing all five people aboard. The company still exists, despite the death of founder and CEO Stockton Rush in the Titan incident. The estate of another Titan victim has filed a lawsuit...
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Reddit bills itself as "The Frontpage of the Internet," and it leveraged that reputation earlier this year when it went public. The company has just issued its second earnings report, and CEO Steve Huffman gave some hints about where the social news aggregator will go next, but you might not love it. Reddit users can...
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The 2024 Paris Olympics Games are underway, and so is Google's Gemini advertising blitz. You can hardly tune in without seeing a commercial for Google's generative AI tools, but you won't be seeing one of the ads anymore. Google has decided to pull one of its spots following a bit of a scolding from the internet at...
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Reddit has grown to become one of the most popular websites in the world, and the company is leveraging that position to change the way online search operates. After forging deals with Google and OpenAI for access to its data, the site now wants other companies to pay up as well. Until they do, you won't see very much...
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