If you woke up this morning to a weird “test” notification from Airbnb, you’re not alone…
In the early morning hours of August 17, the Airbnb app for Android sent a “test” notification to users who had the app installed. The notification itself simply read “test dev,” and served no actual purpose. In fact, clicking on the notification simply opens up the Airbnb app on its…
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 FAQ: Everything you need to know
August 17, 2022
Samsung recently unveiled its fourth generation of foldable smartphones in the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 – here are some of the biggest questions around the two devices.
To recap, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are part of Samsung’s fourth generation…
Android 13 may have just released a couple of days ago for Pixel smartphones, but it seems it won’t be too long before other brands launch the update. Today, Xiaomi has launched its Android 13 beta.
Announced on the Xiaomi Community site, MIUI 13 based on Android 13 is now…
Modulate gets $30M to detox game voice chat with AI
August 17, 2022
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Modulate has raised $30 million to build out its AI product, ToxMod, which scans voice chat using machine learning to find toxic players in online games.
ToxMod uses artificial intelligence to highlight problems…
Back in December of last year, we saw an interesting proof of concept of being able to control smart home devices simply by pointing your iPhone at them. Now a startup called Fluid One has brought that developer on board, and added the missing piece of the puzzle…
Evidence is mounting that Apple will increase the prices of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max this year. Ming-Chi Kuo first suggested the possibility of a price increase last week, and now Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says that he expects a $100 price increase…
In a…
Fucare HU3 electric scooter review: Here’s why I fell in love with this low-cost seated e-scooter
August 17, 2022
The Fucare HU3 Pro is an interesting new entry in the seated electric scooter market, offering a combination of cute design and low-maintenance construction. This sit-down ride is a fun and easy way to navigate an urban area, as I found in my recent testing.
Lightweight and minimalist seated electric scooters like the Fucare HU3 fill an important niche in the micromobility industry. They’re more…
Tesla is working on a new Supercharger membership to offer non-Tesla EV owners as it prepares to open its Supercharger network in the US.
After opening the network in Europe where Superchargers use the standard CCS plug, Tesla is now preparing to open the network in North…
Samsung has yet again dropped Galaxy Z Flip 3 trade-in values when upgrading to Flip 4 [U]
August 17, 2022
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 was an excellent device, but its sequel is even better. That’s why it was exciting for Flip 3 owners to get the chance to upgrade for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 for minimal cost thanks to excellent trade-in value, but that deal seems to have been cut short.
New report details sexual harassment and gender discrimination at Nintendo of America
August 17, 2022
Nintendo is famous for having a family—friendly image and game that people of all ages can enjoy. But a report by Kotaku paints the picture of a company that’s not so different from other gaming giants that had previously been accused of fostering a “frat boy” workplace culture. The publication talked to several female game testers who recounted how they were harassed by…