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Microsoft’s Xbox ‘Keystone’ cloud gaming streamer would have cost twice as much as Chromecast

November 16, 2022

As cloud gaming has improved, Microsoft has been not-so-secretly working on an Xbox streaming device known as “Keystone,” but as it turns out a big part of the reason the company canned the project was its price. Last month, Xbox chief Phil Spencer revealed that the Xbox “Keystone” device had been canceled for the time being, with a dedicated piece of hardware for streaming from Xbox…

Upcoming Nest speaker should bring UWB, matching Handoff on Apple’s HomePod

November 16, 2022

Google appears to be preparing a next-generation Nest smart speaker with support for ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity, likely matching the “Handoff” feature of Apple’s HomePod. Last month, we exclusively reported on two next-gen smart speakers in development in…

Google One VPN app rolls out for Mac and Windows [U]

November 16, 2022

Following iOS availability earlier this year, the Google One VPN is now available for Mac and Windows through new desktop apps. Update 11/15: The Google One VPN Mac and Windows apps are now available. Visit one.google.com/benefits on your desktop computer and find the…

Google Chat will let you schedule Do Not Disturb

November 16, 2022

In addition to custom durations, Google Chat will soon let you schedule a recurring DND (Do Not Disturb), which are useful for lunch breaks and the weekends. Open the Active indicator in Google Chat and select Do Not Disturb. Once rolled out on Android, iOS, and the web, “Set a do not disturb schedule” appears below the various time increments. You can create several and quickly toggle them…

Hands-on: Here’s what it’s actually like to use iPhone 14’s new satellite connectivity features

November 16, 2022

Emergency SOS via satellite is set to roll out to iPhone 14 users in the United States and Canada later today. Ahead of that launch, Apple has given select YouTubers and members of the press to test out the feature in the real world. Head below as we round up some of these…

Here’s how to test iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite before you actually need it

November 16, 2022

Apple’s new Emergency SOS iPhone via satellite feature is now live in the US and Canada with support for more countries coming soon. Read on for how to test iPhone Emergency SOS messages via satellite so you know how to use it in case you ever need to rely on it. Apple…

Apple rolling out iOS 16.2 beta 3 and more to developers as launch nears

November 16, 2022

Apple is ramping up testing of its latest iOS 16.2 software release. The company has made iOS 16.2 beta 3 available to developer beta testers, alongside updates to watchOS 9.2, tvOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, and more. What’s new in iOS 16.2? Beta users can update their iPhone and iPad to iOS 16.2 beta 3 by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software update. The…

AirPods Pro 2 testing reveals significant improvement in Bluetooth latency

November 16, 2022

AirPods Pro 2 pack a number of improvements over their predecessors, many of which are made possible by the new H2 chip inside. New testing performed by Stephen Coyle, a musician and software developer, reveals another hidden benefit of the new AirPods Pro 2 and the H2 chip…

Apple is making iPhone 14 Pro Always-On display work like Android in iOS 16.2

November 16, 2022

iOS 16.2 includes a major change for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max’s new always-on display. After complaints from some users, iOS 16.2 beta 3 includes a new option that allows users to disable wallpaper and notifications from appearing on the iPhone’s always-on…

Elon Musk says Twitter Blue verification is coming back November 29th

November 16, 2022

Elon Musk has set a new date for Twitter Blue’s paid verification to return: November 29th. The new date comes just a few days after the company paused the roll out and halted new sign-ups after the site was overrun by pranksters and scammers impersonating brands, celebrities and other high-profile accounts. Musk said the return date was set to give the company enough time “to make sure that…