The rise of AMD-powered Chromebooks has arrived, with Acer’s new Chromebook Spin 514 being one of the first big launches. After a brief spin with it last year, I’ve been using the Spin 514 with its AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series processor for the past few weeks. Here’s what you should know.
Starting with the physical hardware, the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is a relatively standard “affordable…
Just like for an Android device, Android Auto allows you to enable developer mode to get access to setting you wouldn’t otherwise see. This guide will take you through enabling it and what you can actually do with developer mode turned on.
Android Auto can’t act on its…
What do you want from more AI in Google apps?
January 26, 2023
“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” That sentiment, along with derivatives like “people don’t know what they want until you show it to them,” makes predicting the future of technology difficult as it takes one innovation to…
Google lists Pixel 7 and 6 screen protectors certified to work with fingerprint sensor
January 26, 2023
Given the under-display fingerprint sensor, Google maintains a list of “Made for Google certified brands” that make screen protectors for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 7, and 7 Pro.
Update 1/25/23: Since updating for the Pixel 7 series in October, Google has refreshed its support document that lists Made for Google certified brands. It’s now broken down by device model.
Mous, Spigen, and Whitestone…
Apple has once again adjusted the trade-in prices for many of its devices. The company does this every so often in response to market values and the release of new products. This time, Apple has adjusted trade-in prices for the iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch, while iPad…
iOS 16.3 change review: Hardware security keys, HomePod feature updates, and more [Video]
January 26, 2023
Earlier this week Apple officially released iOS 16.3 updates for iOS, iPadOS, and HomePod. The update brings several noteworthy changes and enhancements to these devices, headlined by support for hardware security keys for Apple IDs and the global rollout of Advanced Data…
iOS 16.3 was released to everyone on Monday, with headlining features including Security Key support for Apple IDs and support for the second-generation HomePod. The update also included a handful of bug fixes and improvements, including a fix for a pesky CarPlay bug.
This story is supported by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates five…
Cosina's Voigtländer 50mm F1 Aspherical lens will soon be available with a native Nikon Z-mount
January 25, 2023
Image credit: Cosina
Cosina has announced it will soon offer its Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical with a native Z-mount for full-frame and APS-C Nikon mirrorless camera systems. The lens appears to be a re-mounted versions of the existing 50mm F1 for Leica M-mount…
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2 announced with improved battery and Bluetooth range
January 25, 2023
Nearly two years after the debut of the Pi7 and Pi5 TWS earbuds, Bowers & Wilkins have updated their premium wireless earbuds with better battery life and increased Bluetooth range which now covers up to 25 meters.
B&W Pi7 S2 bring 24-bit/48kHz audio streaming with…
The Samsung Unpacked event on February 1 is expected to be the stage for the upcoming Galaxy S23 smartphones, but also the new Galaxy Book3 laptops. We expect a mighty Galaxy Book3 Ultra and at least two Galaxy Book3 Pro notebooks.
Leaked specs of the Pro revealed Samsung is increasing the AMOLED panel size and we will see 14” and 16” variants, instead of the Full HD panels with 13.3” and…
