Microsoft has created three Xbox One X consoles inspired by Wonder Woman to celebrate the upcoming release of Wonder Woman 1984. Superfans — who wouldn’t mind getting a new Xbox One X just months ahead of the release of the Xbox Series X — will have the chance to win two of the consoles.
The three consoles each reflect separate aspects of the film and comic series — as though…
Apple updates iMovie for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with new filters, soundtracks, and more
August 25, 2020
In addition to a notable update to Final Cut Pro X, Apple has also announced updates to iMovie for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. iMovie for iPhone and iPad has added new filters, 25 new soundtracks, and more. iMovie on the Mac has also added new filters as well as improved…
As we talked about in our review last week, Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one impressive smartphone. It comes with the latest and greatest everything, including Gorilla Glass Victus. Now, we’re seeing the strength of that glass in a very impressive Galaxy Note 20…
Apple has updated Final Cut Pro X with a slew of features and improvements. The editing suite can now use machine learning smarts to automate video cropping for social media-friendly formats, including square and vertical sizes.
Final Cut Pro can analyze clips for “dominant motion” and crop them in what it thinks is the most effective way. You’ll be able to reposition the crop manually, if…
Microsoft is now rolling out the Xbox One August update, which refreshes some aspects of the user interface ahead of a major redesign that’ll unify how the platform looks across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC and mobile. Meanwhile, Xbox Insiders (or beta testers) will get…
Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ drop to $130 on Amazon
August 25, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ are great wireless earbuds for Android users and solid alternatives to AirPods now that they have their own iOS app. They’re also more affordable in Amazon’s latest sale that drops the price of the Galaxy Buds+ to $130. That’s $20 off their…
Microsoft starts rolling out Xbox’s latest UX update
August 25, 2020
Microsoft is preparing for the launch of the Xbox Series X with an upgrade to the Xbox interface. The company is maintaining a unified user experience between Xbox One and the next-gen console, so the older system is getting many of the benefits of its navigational improvements. The UX update is rolling out to Xbox owners starting today.
The biggest interface improvements include a more…
Microsoft gives devs an AI-powered tool to build reading accessibility into their apps
August 25, 2020
Microsoft today announced the general availability of Immersive Reader, an Azure Cognitive Services offering that allows developers to embed text reading and comprehension capabilities into apps to make them more inclusive. Immersive Reader is designed to help users —…
Apple A-series chipmaker TSMC has given an indication of the potential iPhone 12 performance and power efficiency improvements we might see from this year’s flagship phones.
The A14 chip in the iPhone 12 is expected to be based on a 5nm process, compared to the 7nm process…
Firefox redesign rolls out widely this week on Android
August 25, 2020
For a while now, Firefox has been working on a complete redesign for its Android browser known as “Fenix.” The updated browser delivers a lot of changes for the better, but it also cripples Mozilla’s extension support.
Firefox’s stable channel on the Play Store jumps from v68 to v79 with this update, including essentially a year’s worth of updates in a single go. The updated version uses…