Vivo has released a poster that reads “100 percent Vivo Super FlashCharge 120W” in the middle. It claims that the 120W charging technology will be able to fully juice up a 4,000mAh smartphone in 13 minutes. We’ve seen some fast charging solutions in the past, but none that match Vivo’s. Oppo’s 50W SuperVOOC takes seven […]
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Apple recalls older MacBook Pros for risk of overheating
Apple issued a voluntary recall for older 15-inch MacBook Pros. According to Apple, the devices contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk. The recall “primarily” affects 15-inch MacBook Pros sold between September 2015 and February 2017, and they can be identified by their product serial number. Apple is asking customers to […]
Adobe Lightroom is now on the Mac App Store
Adobe Lightroom, one of the apps in its Creative Cloud suite, is now available for download. It was one of the applications Apple promised would be available through its platform when it introduced the newly redesigned Mac App Store, along with Office 365 and Live Studio from Snap Inc. Microsoft’s office application suite made its […]
Google added a share button to search results
The latest Google app beta for Android now includes a convenient way to share a Google search with others. Android owners with the beta version of the Google app will now see a “share” button on their search results page. Tapping this brings up a share menu, which includes a “search.app.goo.gl” link. Fling that off […]
Microsoft’s reworked Edge browser is available to try on Windows 7
Microsoft has expanded the reach of its Chromium-based Edge browser to one of its most important audiences: namely, people who have to use older versions of Windows. Microsoft has released Canary channel preview builds of Edge for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users. They’re rough around the edges like most pre-release software. The […]
YouTube may restrict kids’ videos to its dedicated app
YouTube is considering making major changes to the availability of its children’s content after receiving backlash for the way it handles kids’ videos. But these so-called changes may restrict all kids content exclusively to its app, which isn’t leaving many people happy. Recently, the YouTube had to shut down comments on many of its children’s […]
Kano unveils its first build-it-yourself Windows 10 computer
Kano knowing for its Raspberry Pi boards. Today, the company is announcing a partnership with Microsoft and unveiling its first build-it-yourself computer that officially runs Windows 10. The aptly-named Kano PC is housed in a central unit that is visually similar to its ‘complete’ Computer Kit Touch. The Kano PC will have plenty of ports, […]
The new Kindle Oasis adjusts its screen color to the time of day
Amazon has unveiled an updated version of its high-end Kindle Oasis e-reader that adds the ability to adjust the color temperature of the screen. It’s a first for a Kindle e-reader. Amazon’s latest Kindle Oasis comes with a new color adjustable front light that can switch from cool to warm hues as the day progresses. […]
Intel’s Performance Maximizer tool overclocks CPUs with one click
Intel has launched a new feature designed to make overclocking more straightforward. Called the “Intel Performance Maximizer,” the tool examines your processor’s individual settings, then uses what Intel calls “hyper-intelligent automation” to tweak them for a performance boost. Basically, it’s overclocking without having to fiddle around with custom settings in BIOS yourself. AMD offers a […]
Firefox issues emergency patch for a zero day flaw already being exploited in the wild
Are you running Firefox version 67.0.3 or Firefox ESR 60.7.1? If the answer is “no,” or you’re not sure, maybe just update your web browser now. Firefox maker Mozilla is warning (via ZDNet) that the browser has a zero-day flaw that’s actively being exploited in the wild you don’t see that every day and it […]
Galaxy Note 10 set for August 7 unveiling in New York
According to CNET, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 10 at an Unpacked event on August 7 in New York. The publication states that Samsung will launch the phone at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the same venue as last year’s Note 9 unveil. There’s a possibility that the date could change, but the timing […]
Pandora faces copyright lawsuit for displaying song lyrics
Pandora displays lyrics for popular songs on mobile and desktop but does it have the rights to? Wixen Music Publishing has filed a copyright lawsuit against Pandora, not for playing songs without a license, but rather for displaying their lyrics without one. Wixen represents artist such as Tom Petty, The Doors, Weezer, and many more. […]
Microsoft could replace little-used key with a dedicated Office key on keyboards
Microsoft is considering adding a dedicated Office key to keyboards. The new key would provide additional keyboard shortcuts for Office apps, including the ability to quickly share documents and files. Microsoft has been conducting a survey with testers of the Office key, spotted by WalkingCat, and is getting feedback on how the dedicated key operates. […]
Palm is selling an unlocked version of its tiny smartphone
The diminutive, glossy black, rectangular design of the Palm phone looks like a shrunken iPhone. Palm has opened pre-orders for an unlocked version of the minuscule Android device that will work as a stand-alone phone on most major US carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile and the prepaid Metro brand. No, there’s no mention of Sprint, the […]
LG’s V50 ThinQ 5G comes to Verizon on June 20th
LG’s V50 ThinQ 5G phone will go on sale Thursday for Verizon customers for $999 according to a press release Tuesday. This will be the third phone for the carrier capable of faster speeds, after the Galaxy S10 5G and Moto Z3 equipped with a 5G Moto Mod. It’s expensive as you might imagine, but […]