OnePlus is building out a reputation as an OEM that makes fast-charging phones – plain and simple. The Nord N300 is the latest phone to join that category with 33W charging and some other enticing details.
OnePlus’ Nord line is well-known for being budget conscious, and with that, usually, corners are cut in plenty of areas. One area normally sacrificed would be the screen and another may be…
Google really wants iPhone users to switch to Pixel 7, boosts trade-in credits up to $1,000
October 13, 2022
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now widely available and shipping to early customers, but there’s a new bonus for iPhone users looking to switch as Google has boosted trade-in values.
Starting today, the Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values on iPhone…
Why Vodafone needed an AI Booster to scale data science
October 13, 2022
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Telecom giant Vodafone is no stranger to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), having used the technology for years, with…
Review: Mujjo leather iPhone 14 case is Apple-like in fit and finish, and it comes in black
October 13, 2022
With my previous iPhones, I have always relied on Apple’s first-party leather case option. It’s not cheap, but I have found they held up well to years and years of use, the clicky buttons feel nice and the subtle branding. However, when upgrading to the iPhone 14 Pro this year, I found myself slightly alienated. Apple does not make a true black color case option anymore … and that’s where…
Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android app
October 13, 2022
Signal is removing the option to send and receive SMS messages in its Android app. Folks who currently use Signal as their default SMS app will receive alerts advising them to switch to a different one. You’ll be able to export your SMS messages and import them into…
An investigation into Tesla using special code marked for crash-testing vehicles hasn’t found any evidence that the automaker cheated on its crash tests.
Tesla has an incredible record when it comes to crash safety. Its electric vehicles have consistently achieved top…
Back in 2018, Google introduced a customizable Search widget and is now making those personalization options more apparent by supporting the changes introduced in Android 12+.
This applies to the Search widget that you manually place on your homescreen and not the one docked at the bottom of the Pixel Launcher. After placing or moving an existing widget, you’ll notice the edit pencil in the…
The Pixel Watch is launching with an extensive band and face collection, and Google has delightfully created a pairing guide of sorts.
For example, the default Active band is made of “waterproof fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating” that makes it “both durable…
Valve releases redesigned Steam mobile app with QR code login
October 13, 2022
You can finally say goodbye to your dated and clunky Steam mobile app. Valve has rolled out the redesigned version of its Steam mobile app for Android and iOS, which it’s been testing since at least August this year. When it was looking for beta testers for the…
Microsoft's Seeing AI app can scan the boxes of Advil, Theraflu and more to read out details
October 13, 2022
Microsoft has been gradually updating its Seeing AI app since its launch in 2017, expanding language support and general functionality over the years. Today, the company is announcing a new feature that would let Seeing AI read out detailed information when users scan the barcodes of products by healthcare company Haleon. The feature is rolling out today for US and UK users on the free app, which…
