Earlier this year, Microsoft had started issuing end of support notifications for Windows 7 Home users, informing them of the inevitable. The company is now extending these notifications to owners of Windows 7 Pro PCs, excluding devices “that are domain-joined as a part of an IT-managed infrastructure” said the company in an updated blog post. […]
Apple’s iOS 13 update may have been riddled with bugs over the course of its first few weeks post-release, but that hasn’t had a meaningful impact on user adoption. According to the company, more than 50 percent of all iPhones were running iOS 13 just 26 days after launch. That’s slower than iOS 12, which […]
The Samsung Galaxy S10’s fingerprint reader has not been the best from day one, with users reporting it could be unlocked with a 3D-printed fingerprint. Worse, a buyer recently discovered that if you install a third-party screen protector, a non-registered user could unlock the phone. Now, Samsung has acknowledged the problem and promised to patch […]
The Google Stadia controller’s wireless capability will only work on TV with a Chromecast Ultra at launch, the tech giant has revealed in a fine print on a Stadia video. A Google Community Manager handling the Stadia subreddit has confirmed the information and also clarified that you’ll need the official controller to play games through […]
The Federal Communications Commission formally approved the merger between T-Mobile and Sprin. The Verge reports. But commissioners are still speaking out. Commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Geoffrey Starks released statements explaining their decisions to vote against the transaction. In her statement, Rosenworcel said: “We’ve all seen what happens when markets become more concentrated after a merger […]
Analogue is the bespoke Neo Geo consoles to a retro gaming giant od the Nintendo’s Classic Mini NES and the following mini console craze, the Seattle-based company has created premium high-definition consoles based on the NES, SNES and Genesis, all of which have been extremely well received. It’s announcing its most ambitious project to date […]
Huawei’s latest quarterly results show that it is doing just fine, despite ongoing trade issues with America. Third-quarter revenue is up 24.4 percent on the same period last year, while the company says it has shipped more than 185 million smartphones in the first three quarters of 2019, up 26 percent year-on-year. The figures fly […]
TiVo Plus, is launching. The DVR creator has started rolling out TiVo+ to users, who should see it pop up on their devices in the “next few weeks.” The service is ‘free’ for TiVo customers and will deliver 26 channels of live and on-demand TV shows and movies The service is enabled by a TiVo […]
Twitter published a blog post explaining how it approaches tweets from world leaders, stressing that world leaders are not entirely exempt from its moderation policies. There are a few specific scenarios in which world leaders would face enforcement action from Twitter, according to the social media company. Don’t expect harsh action in other cases, though. […]
Netflix streaming service is gearing up for the inevitable cozy binge-watches of Christmas content. Netflix has revealed its massive lineup of holiday movies and specials. Among them is a release date for the third installment in the popular Christmas Prince saga. A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby will drop December 5th. Netflix holiday schedule actually […]
Instagram has been tightening the reins on third-party apps for a while, and now it’s putting more of that control in your hands. It’s adding more powerful controls over data sharing that let you quickly shut down a sketchy app. There’s a new authorization screen that clarifies what a third-party app wants, and new privacy […]
Beats introducing the Solo Pro, a $299.95 set of wireless headphones that add noise cancellation to the on-ear form factor shared by the company’s long line of previous Solo headphones. These are, for all intents and purposes, the Solo 4 Wireless, but they’ve been rebranded to match the Powerbeats Pro. The new headphones, Beats’ first […]
Google Daydream headset was as simple as plugging your smartphone in and strapping the rig to your face. No cords, no sensors, no mess. Unfortunately, it seems the idea is no longer profitable enough for one headset maker. According to reports, Google has decided to shut down its Daydream VR platform. As a result, its […]
Google revealed its second-generation Google Home Mini smart speaker which has been completely re-engineered and rebranded under the Nest banner. The new Nest Mini features upgraded hardware and software for improved audio quality. According to Google product manager Mark Spates, the revised speaker pumps out bass that’s twice as strong as before. Google additionally tweaked […]
Google Nest made time to talk about how its devices will work within the Works with Google Assistant platform the company announced in August. In a blog post published after today’s Made by Google event, Nest detailed three new ways you’ll be able to use of Google’s smart home devices within the updated framework. To […]