A text-first social network that’s centralized, fast to post, and simple to consume should always exist. Twitter looks to be actively imploding (though it will probably limp through, like MySpace), and I think Google — more specifically YouTube — should just bite the bullet and replicate it.
Yes, there was Google+ and that was fundamentally chasing Facebook. As such, it had a community…
Raspberry Pi can already run Android TV 13 – Chromecast only got Android 12 a few weeks ago
November 19, 2022
The Raspberry Pi is a super-affordable machine that can handle a ton of different use cases, and now it’s also one of the first devices that you can install Android TV 13 on, though it’s not particularly easy to do.
As highlighted by XDA, developer KonstaT has compiled a…
These are the best smartwatches for Android users [November 2022]
November 19, 2022
The smartwatch market for Android has traditionally been a difficult labyrinth of compromise, but things are finally turning around. If you’re looking for the best smartwatch for an Android phone this holiday season, these are your best picks.
The best smartwatches for…
Docs, Sheets, and Slides are Google’s first apps to use the new Material You toggle
November 19, 2022
Google’s biggest apps already feature the main elements of Material You but additional aspects are now making their way through, with Docs, Sheets, and Slides using the new toggle design.
The Material 3 switch is larger and even more of a pill than before as the entire container is shaped that way. According to Google:
M2: Switches have circular thumb that extends beyond the edge of the…
iPhone 14 Plus sales continue to lag, but the overall iPhone 14 shipments are outpacing the iPhone 13 lineup from last year. New data shared by reliable Apple analyst Ross Young shows that panel shipments for the iPhone 14 Plus are expected to be “close to 0 in…
How to watch UFC 281 Lewis vs Spivac on iPhone, Apple TV, and web
November 19, 2022
UFC Lewis vs Spivac is set for Saturday, November 19 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Read on for how to watch UFC 281 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.
Below we’ll look at how to watch UFC 281 featuring the Lewis vs Spivac with ESPN+ as well as what you can watch with…
9to5Rewards: iPhone 14 + Abode HomeKit Bundle [Giveaway]
November 19, 2022
We’ve teamed up with Abode to give away Apple’s latest iPhone 14 to celebrate the launch of Abode’s new for a limited time. Head below to enter the giveaway now and get a closer look at Adode’s latest range of HomeKit accessories.
Abode HomeKit Bundle 40% off
Abode is the only home security system (both DIY and professionally installed) on the market that allows users to control their…
Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra is $300 off ahead of Black Friday
November 19, 2022
We’ve been keeping an eye on Samsung to see when their Black Friday deals would hit, and it looks like today’s the day. As of right now, all of the latest Galaxy phones are on sale, with the biggest discount going to the Galaxy S22 Ultra. At $300 off the list…
Zynga’s Rollic buys German mobile game studio Popcore
November 18, 2022
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Zynga’s Rollic hypercasual gaming division has acquired Popcore, an indie mobile game developer based in Germany.
Gameloft sees initial success with expansion to PC/consoles
November 18, 2022
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Mobile game companies have been seeing their revenues sink as the pandemic excitement has worn off and Apple’s push into privacy over targeted ads has taken hold.
But for the first nine months of 2022, Gameloft‘s revenues were $223 million…
