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Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would...
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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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Ever since Apple has adopted the use of its own silicon in its devices, its release cycle for new products has been more consistent versus the Intel x86 chip era. With the recent release of the M4 iPad Pro, it also brought its chips into the next generation that will be spread across its Mac lineup.
According to...
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With the Made By Google 2024 event just over a week away, there have been plenty of leaks and rumors to fuel interest. From a new foldable Pixel, to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google is preparing to unleash what it is referring to as “a whole new era of phones.”
What would any tech event these days be without talk of artificial intelligence? On
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Analysts at TrendForce are bullish about the growth prospects of virtual and mixed reality devices, saying in a recent report that shipments are “expected to increase year-by-year over the next few years.” The firm predicts that shipments of VR and MR devices could potentially hit 37.3 million units by 2030, achieving...
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Kids these days are too young to remember when solid state drive (SSD) storage cost an arm and a leg, essentially making it a luxury purchase for power users while everyone else was still saddled with a mechanical hard disk drive (HDD). Times have certainly changed since then with SSD prices having come way down...
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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max smartphones are now reported to have markedly larger batteries, with the Pro scoring the largest capacity increase of the two compared to the previous generation. Could this mean greater endurance away from your charger, or are the larger batteries needed for higher power demands from...
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Scientists have created a flying robot inspired by how a rhinoceros beetle flaps its wings to take off. The concept is based on how some birds, bats, and other insects tuck their wings against their bodies when at rest, and then deploy them to power flight.
The idea of fashioning a robot after an animal is not a...
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Amid unofficial chatter that NVIDIA is postponing the launch of its next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series powered by its Blackwell architecture, there's another unconfirmed report stating that the previous-generation GeForce RTX 3060 has just been put on the chopping block. No big deal, right? Sure, except that also...
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It’s a great time to grab a deal on an Apple MacBook Pro from either Best Buy or Amazon, as both are offering big savings on deals up to $500 off on Apple’s most powerful and efficient laptop to date. Regardless if it is for a first year college student or the busy professional, Apple's new MacBook Pro delivers the...
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In case you missed it, just yesterday we published our in-depth review of the ASUS ROG Ally X gaming handheld with over 80 games tested. We're very fond of the machine, as it resolves nearly all of the problems with the original ROG Ally system while offering a superior gaming experience thanks mostly to an extra 8GB...
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With the announcement of the next generation Google Pixel smartphones less than two weeks away, consumers are being treated to big discounts on the current Pixel 8 series. Whether someone wants all the power of the Pixel 8 Pro, or are just fine with the Pixel 8a, there is a deal to be had.
Google Pixel 8 Pro...
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Security firm Cleafy has discovered a new piece of Android malware being used in the wild, dubbed BingoMod. BingoMod is designed to steal money from a victim by committing On Device Fraud, which makes it easier to bypass security measures used by banking institutions. The threat actors appear to be targeting users...
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Remember the ASUS ROG Flow Z13? We've never reviewed one, but we took a peek at them during CES in both 2022 and 2023. If you don't recall, they're kind of like the Microsoft Surface Pro, but oriented for gaming rather than productivity. They are from the "Republic of Gamers" brand, after all. The extant ROG Flow Z13...
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ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld: $799.99 at Best Buy The second gaming handheld from ASUS refines the machine significantly, fixing many issues users had with the original model. Impressive Gaming Performance Great Software Compatibility Fantastic Battery Life Outdoor-Usable Freesync Display Solid External Connectivity Drivers Only Available...
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One of the reasons someone might be inclined to plop a wad of cash on a giant television to upgrade their home theater in preparation for the big game—the Super Bowl. TCL has a slightly different pitch. Should you decide to spend big on its massive 115-inch QM8 series 4K TV, the manufacturer will reward you with a...
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One of the most worthwhile upgrades you can make for your PC is related to the speed and capacity of your storage devices, as it can make the OS feel snappier and load games and apps faster. With evolving technology, hyper-fast speeds are now possible even with external devices.
To that end, Sabrent has just...
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced a huge round of layoffs to cut costs and help the company navigate what he referred to as “tough days ahead.” The company plans to deliver $10 billion in cost savings in 2025, which will include cutting about 15,000 roles, or 15% of its global workforce.
The news of the layoffs...
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While Intel is standing firm on not recalling its 14th and 13th Gen Core processors amid a rash of crashing complaints, it has decided to offer an additional two years of warranty coverage. The extended warranty applies to retail boxed processors that already come with a three-year warranty, so the additional coverage...
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Be sure to look up this month, as night skies in August will be filled with cosmic wonders, ranging from meteor showers, the Lagoon Nebula, and Jupiter and Mars converging. So, pack a blanket, grab a few friends, and enjoy the celestial shows occurring throughout the month.
About a week after August’s new moon, the...
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Google Chrome is about to get a boost to its AI smarts thanks to new features that utilize the newest Google AI and Gemini models. Google says that several tasks users often conduct while using Chrome are about to get easier, including searching with Google Lens, comparing items across multiple tabs, and accessing the...
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At long last, the 4K OLED gaming monitor with dual refresh rate options that ASUS first showed off at the Consumer Electronics Shows (CES) earlier this year—the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP—is finally available to purchase. Granted, it’s not a cheaply priced display, but depending on your perspective, it’s sort of like...
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