Samsung teased a brand new form factor for folding-screen smartphones, and it’s quite interesting not to mention ambitious. You can see the brief teaser in the video above. In short, Samsung appears to have put a new spin on the traditional flip phone. Instead of two separate parts connected by a visible hinge, the above […]
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PlayStation 4 overtakes the original PS to become the second-best selling console of all time
Sony’s PlayStation 4 has become the second best-selling console of all time, surpassing the original PlayStation, which sold 102.5 million units. The PlayStation 4 reached its peak a while ago, hitting the 100 million sales milestone last July and cementing its lead in the current console generation. The fourth iteration of Sony’s gaming console has […]
Spotify launches a dedicated Kids app
Spotify is launching a new app called Spotify Kids that’s meant to provide a safe space for kids to explore and listen to music. The app, which launches today in Ireland, includes around 6,000 tracks, all of which have been curated by editors at Spotify. For “younger kids,” the app will be limited to things […]
Apple Music student plans now come with Apple TV+ for free
Today, Apple confirmed that it will be bundling Apple TV+ with its Apple Music student plan, which currently costs $4.99 per month. The deal will be available to new subscribers for “a limited time,” the company clarified, as well as students who signed up for the music plan long before Apple TV+ was announced. Access […]
HBO Max nets South Park exclusivity
South Park is moving to the new HBO Max next year. The Comedy Central show will leave its current home, the Disney-owned Hulu, for exclusive streaming on the WarnerMedia-backed platform in June 2020. In announcing the deal, HBO Max Chief Content Officer Kevin Reilly said South Park is unequivocally among the best – setting the […]
Apple may sell iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Smart Battery Cases
Apple may have a Smart Battery Case for its iPhone 11 lineup in the works. 9to5Mac found a photo of the unannounced accessory by looking through the code of iOS 13.2, which Apple launched yesterday. In past years, a battery case was almost a necessity if you owned an iPhone. This year, however, Apple went […]
Sony will shut down PlayStation Vue in January 2020
The rumors of Sony ditching PlayStation Vue were true, at least to a degree. The company has announced that it will shut down its streaming TV service on January 30th, 2020. A sale of the service was previously rumored but simply shutting it down seems like the worst-case scenario. SIE Deputy President John Kodera said […]
Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Update With New Emoji and AirPods Pro Support
Apple just released macOS Catalina 10.15.1, which is notable as it includes a lot of the same enhancements Apple packaged with yesterday’s iOS 13.2 release. To start, there are 70 new emoji, including the accessibility-focused ones the company showed off this past summer. Additionally, the software adds support for Apple’s new AirPods Pro headphones which […]
Xbox-to-Android game streaming is available in preview
You can stream your Xbox One games to your phone, provided you meet some rather specific criteria. Microsoft has launched an Xbox Console Streaming preview that enables playing your installed Xbox One games this is not the Project xCloud service, to be clear on Android devices. You’ll need to be a US or UK based […]
Microsoft relaunches Xbox All Access program with a new upgrade option for Project Scarlett
Xbox All Access promotion is back, this time a special offer allowing subscribers to upgrade to the company’s next-gen Project Scarlett once the console becomes available in late 2020. The rest of the bundle is similar to last year’s and includes an Xbox One console, an Xbox Wireless controller and a 24-month membership to Xbox […]
Xiaomi’s first Wear OS smartwatch is coming next month
Xiaomi gears up to launch its 108-megapixel phone at its November 5th event, the company has also unveiled details of its upcoming smartwatch and it looks awfully familiar. The device which will probably be called the Mi Watch. Although the Chinese company has been selling smartwatches with its Amazfit partner for sometime now, the Mi […]
EA Games are Coming to Steam As Part of New Partnership
Electronic Arts announced a new partnership with Valve to bring some of its games to Steam — confirming previous rumors. The publisher said its games would appear on the store beginning with the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order launch on November 15. Pre-orders for the title are already up on Steam. Following Jedi, EA will […]
Razer’s first truly wireless earbuds
The truly wireless earbuds utilize a “customized” Bluetooth 5.0 connection that Razer claims reduces latency down to just 60ms when used in Gaming Mode. They’re also devoid of the stuttering and desynching issues that plague other Bluetooth devices, Razer added. Technical specifications: Headphones Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20kHz Impedance: 32 ± 15% ? Sensitivity: […]
Facebook’s new Preventive Health tool pushes people to advocate for their health
Facebook will let users choose to get personalized reminders about health care tests and vaccines. The company’s new Preventive Health tool focuses on getting people information about cancer screenings, heart checkups, and flu vaccines — all measures that could hopefully help people catch deadly conditions long before they become lethal. The tool is simply called […]
Apple’s $249 AirPods Pro pack noise cancellation and hands-free Siri
Apple has just launched the rumored noise-canceling AirPods Pro not with an October product event, but via a press release. The premium earbuds are set for release on October 30th for $249. They’re up for preorder starting today. Apple says the AirPods Pro offer “superior sound quality” with audio feature called Adaptive EQ. According to […]