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A new batch of leaked images shows what could become Samsung’s least expensive 5G phone yet: the Galaxy A22 5G. The Galaxy A32 5G currently holds that title at an already low $279. The images come from 91mobiles and match up with previous leaks hinting that the phone might be on its way with a […]
Google said on Thursday that it signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to use the space company’s growing satellite internet service, Starlink, with its cloud unit. SpaceX will install Starlink terminals at Google’s cloud data centers around the world, aiming to utilize the cloud for Starlink customers and enabling Google to use the satellite […]
Nintendo Switch sales are still going strong, in part thanks to people buy multiple Switch consoles the company expects that demand will increase. In an investor Q&A, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said that approximately 20 percent of the Nintendo Switch systems sold during the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2021 were to households that already […]
A new PlayStation blog post announced that the new galaxy-themed, red and black controller variants are called Cosmic Red and Midnight Black. It’s also been confirmed that both controllers will be available to purchase at participating retailers globally starting June 18, next month. Satoshi Aoyagi, a designer of the DualSense controller, said: “Both Midnight Black […]
The Nokia 2720 V Flip is officially a “smart feature phone” with a 1.3-inch outer display that shows caller ID and time/day/date. The 2MP rear camera is novelly placed on the bottom half of the phone and features an LED flash. It’s made of “tough polycarbonate,” with an exposed top hinge when closed. Other physical […]
Ford vehicles have been coming with Alexa support for a few years now, albeit it was only available on cars with the Sync 3 infotainment system. Using Alexa also required one to install Ford’s AppLink app on their phone. This created friction when one wanted to use Alexa while inside their Ford car. Ford is […]
Tesla has stopped accepting bitcoin as payment for its cars out of concern that it will contribute to greater consumption of fossil fuels, according to a statement CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday. Tesla had only just started accepting bitcoin in late March. Tesla says it would resume accepting bitcoin (and would consider selling more of […]
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday boosting America’s cyberdefenses following a ransomware attack on a company that operates a pipeline that provides nearly half of the gasoline and jet fuel for the country’s East Coast. The broad order, which the administration had been working on for months, aims to strengthen cybersecurity for federal networks […]
If you’re a Sonos Arc user who’s been looking to fine-tune their Dolby Atmos height cues, a just-released update to the Sonos app will let you do just that, while also improving the battery life of the new Sonos Roam portable speaker. Update 13.1 for the Sonos S2 app is available now, and among other […]
Snapchat has suspended two third-party apps that allow users to send anonymous messages on the platform. The move follows a lawsuit filed this week by the mother of an Oregon teen who died by suicide last year, allegedly after months of receiving bullying messages through Yolo and LMK. The Q&A apps use Snap Kit, a […]
Microsoft is introducing a new “Console Purchase Pilot” program that will give selected Xbox Insider members the chance to register to reserve an Xbox Series X or Series S console directly from the company through their existing Xbox One consoles. The new program is only rolling out in the US for now, and even if […]
Tiktok is about much more than showing off or sharing cleverly edited videos. Some creators are and, soon, you might be able to find a job through the platform. The service is testing a recruitment tool, according to , to help people find jobs and companies, recruiters and brands to unearth solid candidates. The feature […]
Bose has introduced SoundControl wearables that it says are the first FDA-cleared hearing aids sold directly to customers. You don’t have to visit a doctor, get a prescription or otherwise talk to an expert to buy and use them. Not surprisingly, the aids take advantage of Bose’s experience with personal audio. They center around a […]
Samsung won’t have a physical presence at MWC 2021 in Barcelona. “The health and safety of our employees, partners and customers is our number one priority, so we have made the decision to withdraw from exhibiting in-person at this year’s Mobile World Congress,” a Samsung spokesman said in an emailed statement on Tuesday. In spite […]
The group behind the ransomware that took down Colonial Pipeline late last week has apologized for the “social consequences,” claiming that its goal is to make money, not cause societal problems. The group is called DarkSide, and the FBI has confirmed that the group’s malware was responsible for compromising one of the US’s largest fuel […]