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Initial release of Google Podcasts for Android (Source: Google)

Google Podcasts is now history

Released in mid-June 2018 for Android devices, Google Podcasts made it to iOS two years later. Since it was also available on the web, it was also accessible to macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux users. Sadly, it was killed yeste...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 20:21

The Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV. (Source: Peerless-AV)

Peerless-AV Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV launches to deliver all-weather entertainment anywhere

Peerless-AV touts its latest Neptune-series TV as the ideal screen to install in one's patio, lobby or restaurant. The Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV is rated to withstand extreme temperatures and withstand dust, rain or even snow to s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2024 17:37

Taiwan eastern coast hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake taking TSMC chip plants offline. (Source: Taiwan Central Weather Administration cwa.gov.tw)

Updated | World's top chip maker TSMC temporarily offline after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan’s eastern coast

The world’s top semiconductor foundry TSMC is temporarily offline after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan. Nine people have been confirmed dead, over 1,000 injured, and multiple buildings toppled. TSMC ...

David Chien, 03 Apr 2024 10:02

The Fujifilm X100VI and X-S20 appear to suffer from their own success as demand overwhelms supply in Fujifilm's domestic market. (Image source: Fujifilm)

Fujifilm X100VI, X-S20 orders on hold in Japan as production unable to keep up — a sign of things to come

Reports claim the Fujifilm X100VI, X-S20, and Instax Wide 300 are unavailable for order in Japan as the Japanese company struggles to keep up with intense demand and a constrained supply chain.

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Apr 2024 02:19

Adobe Captivate 12.3 now available

Released by eHelp Corporation as RoboDemo more than two decades ago, today's Adobe Captivate was also a Macromedia product between 2004 and 2006. In 2022, Adobe Captivate switched to a subscription-only model. Now, version 12.3 ar...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 00:13

The Wichter 4 is scheduled for release in 2025 at the earliest. It will probably be a few years longer before Cyberpunk 2 is unleashed on players. (Source: CD Projekt Red)

CD Projekt Red CFO comments on microtransactions in The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2

Capcom's numerous microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 caused a lot of discontent among fans. Will there be as many in-game purchase options in future CD Projekt games? CFO Piotr Nielubowicz answered this question in an interview...

Marius Müller, 01 Apr 2024 16:06

AT&T Store on North West Avenue - Jackson, MI (Source: AT&T)

AT&T confirms massive customer data leak

The largest wireless carrier in the United States is currently investigating how the data of 73 million customers (current and former) has ended up on the dark web. While AT&T decided to go with a mass reset of account passcodes a...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Apr 2024 12:03

The 14 Ultra Titanium Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Titanium Edition replacement display costs ~25% more than predecessor

The 14 Ultra is the first ever Xiaomi flagship smartphone to come with a Titanium Edition. Now, the OEM has revealed just how big a step owning such a variant might get, particularly should it ever need to be fixed out of warranty...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2024 15:52

It seems as though Fisker's plan to generate revenue with massive discounts is working, despite the warnings of experts. (Image source: Fisker)

Fisker Ocean price cuts prove magical as interest in $25,000 EV soars — a sign of things to come for Tesla Model 2

It seems as though public interest in a $25,000 electric vehicle could be Fisker's saving grace. After dropping the base price for the Fisker Ocean EV substantially, Fisker claims it is now receiving “700 calls per second” and apo...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Mar 2024 08:02

Is it better to use an AI-generated image (left) of an upcoming device (PS5 Pro) or use a stand-in official image (PS5; right) until the actual product is spotted? (Image source: Dall-E 3 / SIE - edited)

AI-generated content in tech media: Good or bad - have your say

CheckMag With AI seemingly infiltrating all corners of the internet, it's time to actually ask whether AI content has a place in tech media, and if so, what is its place? What about the ethical and legal implications? Reader comment is wel...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Mar 2024 02:30

WhatsApp users facing possible account suspension: new terms and conditions from April 11

Popular messenger service WhatsApp will soon update its privacy policy and terms of use. Users must agree to the new regulations, or their account may be suspended.

Ronald Matta, 29 Mar 2024 00:37

Massive price cuts on the Fisker Ocean electric SUV put even the most expensive trims at Tesla Model Y prices. (Image source: Fisker)

Fisker Ocean becomes sudden Tesla Model 2 competitor with new $24,999 price — you still probably shouldn't buy one

Fisker has dropped the price of its entry-level Ocean electric SUV in a last-ditch effort to stay afloat. The Fisker Ocean Sport now costs an incredible $24,999, making it the cheapest electric car in the US. But, you might never ...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Mar 2024 20:40

JSAUX FlipGo crowdfunding campaign passes $1,000,000 mark with less than 48 hours to go

The JSAUX FlipGo is touted as one of the most innovative dual-stacked portable monitors thanks to its one-cable, easy mode-switching design. It is touted as the "ideal companion" for those who work either on the road or in an offi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2024 20:02

The Pixel 6a has officially been buried. (Image via Google w/ edits)

Google removes Pixel 6a from online store

The Pixel 6a is no longer available on Google's online store, allegedly to make room for the upcoming Pixel 8a. The phone is still available through third-party sellers on Amazon and through a variety of refurbished outlets, like ...

Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2024 16:10

Canonical extends LTS support lifecycle from 10 to 12 years

With a history spanning nearly two decades, Canonical's Ubuntu is now moving forward with a renewed security and support pledge that extends the life of LTS releases to no less than 12 years. The Legacy Support Ubuntu Pro add-on t...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2024 23:34

The X Elite has a browser to run. (Source: Qualcomm)

Chrome for Windows on Snapdragon is unleashed on Qualcomm-powered PCs

Google has partnered with Qualcomm to announce that the version of Chrome specifically for Windows laptops on ARM is now available. The browser's new iteration will be able to run on PCs powered by the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2024 21:35

The Apple Vision Pro headset will be released in China later this year. (Image via Apple and Wikimedia Commons, w/ edits)

Apple Vision Pro will launch in China sometime in 2024

The Vision Pro, Apple's mixed reality headset, is set to launch in China at some point in 2024. This comes from both the Chinese state media and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple has focused on the Chinese market with aggressive advertisi...

Sam Medley, 26 Mar 2024 16:15

China fires back at Biden export restrictions with its own chip restrictions. (Source: Edited AI image Dall-E 3)

Chinese government responds to Biden chip trade war by banning AMD and Intel CPUs from government computers

The Chinese government has responded to the chip trade war started by President Biden in 2021 by banning AMD and Intel CPUs from the list of authorized computer chips used in government computers. This move continues to widen the ...

David Chien, 26 Mar 2024 08:24

Apple Campus, Cupertino California. (Image: Apple)

Twelve years after the death of Steve Jobs, the cracks are starting to appear at Apple

Apple is at the first major cross-roads since the passing of its late co-founder Steve Jobs 12 years ago. It finds itself still largely dependent on the product lines and businesses that Jobs left behind. Its Vision Pro has rece...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2024 05:34

The OLED version of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 AMD has dropped to $1,149 (Image: Mario Petzold)

Deal | Maxed-out Lenovo ThinkPad P16s with 4K OLED and 64GB RAM gets substantial 59% price cut

The AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkPad T16s Gen 2 is equipped with the Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U and a 1TB SSD. Thanks to two stackable coupon codes, the 16-inch workstation laptop is now on sale for a compelling sale price of $1,149.

Enrico Frahn, 25 Mar 2024 21:14

Optoma has launched three new WUXGA projectors, including the ZU607TST (above). (Image source: Optoma)

Optoma launches new WUXGA projectors including short throw model

Three new WUXGA projectors have arrived from Optoma. The ZU607TST is a short-throw model with up to 6,000 lumens brightness from its laser light source. Plus, the ZU607T and ZU707T are identical in appearance, but have different p...

Polly Allcock, 25 Mar 2024 11:05

Huge piles of old smartphones, laptops, TVs, solar panels and other electronics threaten our planet according to the ITU & UN Global e-Waste Monitor Report for 2024. (Source: AI image Dall-E 3)

ITU and UNITAR release Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report warning of pending, global e-waste disaster

The ITU and UNITAR have released their Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report. Electronic waste is a growing concern worldwide as people buy, use, and dispose of ever more electronics. The report warns of a pending, global e-waste dis...

David Chien, 24 Mar 2024 23:39

The iPhone 16 might debut as an inaugural iOS 18 device. (Source: @MajinBuOffical)

iOS 18 thought to debut with generative AI, but not from Apple

iOS 18 is tipped to launch as the first ever 'AI-centric' UI for iPhones - however, the new features in question may not come direct from Apple. The Cupertino giant is reportedly in talks with more established companies such as Go...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2024 17:49

Criminals can open all Saflok RFID secured doors on a property using one keycard to create a master keycard. (Source: AI Image Dall-E 3)

Security researchers disclose vulnerability in three million Dormakaba Saflok RFID locks used in hotels and homes across 131 countries

Security researchers have disclosed a vulnerability in three million Dormakaba Saflok RFID locks. After reading one keycard used on the premise, criminals can create a working keycard using a MIFARE Classic card, NFC hacking tool,...

David Chien, 24 Mar 2024 04:48

ThinkPad E14 G6 & E16 G2: Lenovo updates budget ThinkPads with second SO-DIMM

The ThinkPad E series may be the bottom of the barrel for the ThinkPad line, but that does not make them bad machines. For the newest version, Lenovo is returning the line back to fully upgradable RAM with two SO-DIMM slots.

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Mar 2024 17:38

The Husqvarna Automower 520 EPOS robotic lawn mower is now available in Europe. (Image source: Husqvarna)

Husqvarna Automower 520 EPOS new robot lawn mower with GPS launches

The Husqvarna Automower 520 EPOS is a new robotic lawn mower on sale in Europe. The latest model does not require a boundary wire, instead using the EPOS system for satellite navigation of an area of up to 5,000 m² (~53,800 ft²/ 1...

Polly Allcock, 23 Mar 2024 17:31

Tennessee Governor Lee hold up the ELVIS act after signing it into law alongside legislators and musicians. (Source: Brandon Hull for The State of Tennessee Office of the Governor)

Tennessee legislators pass ELVIS act to block use of a person’s voice as well as technologies that reproduce a person’s voice without permission

Tennessee legislators have passed the ELVIS (Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security) Act into law to counter the troubling ease of which AI technologies can replicate a person’s voice. This Act protects each person’s voice wit...

David Chien, 23 Mar 2024 04:04

Lenovo announces new ThinkPad L series w/16:10 screens: ThinkPad L14 G5 & ThinkPad L16 G1

Lenovo announces new ThinkPad L series w/16:10 screens & USB4: ThinkPad L14 G5 & ThinkPad L16 G1

Lenovo has lifted the veil of the new ThinkPad L series, budget ThinkPad laptops for enterprise users. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 and ThinkPad L16 G1 offer a total redesign with 16:10 screens and USB4 on the AMD models.

Benjamin Herzig, 22 Mar 2024 20:12

Fujifilm seems to have implemented a few successful strategies to curb X100VI scalpers, but time will truly tell. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition scalpers thwarted as pre-order dry up in minutes

In a surprise to absolutely nobody, the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition sold out within minutes of its launch. Despite Fujifilm's best efforts, scalpers are listing X100VI Limited Edition on eBay for upwards of $8,000.

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Mar 2024 19:08

The cloud gaming service Amazon Luna launched in the USA in March 2022. (Source: GOG)

GOG and Amazon Luna announce partnership: Play DRM-free games via the cloud

DRM-free titles from the Good Old Game store will soon be added to Amazon Luna's manageable cloud gaming library.

Marius Müller, 22 Mar 2024 16:01

Apple sued by US Department of Justice, accused of anti-competitive practices

The US Department of Justice has taken legal action on behalf of consumers, developers and competing companies accusing Apple of engaging in monopolistic practices with a particular focus on its iPhone business. However, the suit ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Mar 2024 07:53

At least 15 Tesla Cybertrucks are affected by a serious door striker issue that causes misalignment in the door panel. (Image source: Auto Focus on YouTube - edited)

Elon Musk confirms Cybertruck door gap issue, at least 15 production units affected by poorly installed latch

Elon Musk's words ring true as the Tesla Cybertruck proves to be the electric car company's most challenging product yet. While YouTuber MKBHD's thoughts on the Cybertruck see the good mixed in with the bad, he points out a glarin...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Mar 2024 01:44

Saudi Arabia in talks with venture capital firms to create a $40 billion AI investment fund. (Source: National Strategy for Data & AI)

Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund in talks with venture capitalists to create $40 billion AI investment fund

Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund is in talks with venture capitalists as the country diversifies away from oil. The PIF is a sovereign wealth fund managing nearly $1 trillion to drive growth in new sectors under the country’s V...

David Chien, 21 Mar 2024 02:44

Oukitel WP36 announced as world's new loudest Android smartphone

Oukitel's next major product launch is now slated to introduce the WP36, a smartphone touted to help "Unleash Your Style" as well as a thirst for adventure. It has a 10,000+mAh battery and a rear-facing speaker touted to break rec...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2024 21:50

Ulefone Power Armor 16S debuts as Super Loud 50MP camera rugged smartphone

Ulefone’s latest smartphone has a potentially robust IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H-rated chassis, with one of the industry's loudest speakers built into it to boot. It also has a 50MP main camera and an exceptionally large 9,600mAh batt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2024 17:20

The next iteration of OpenAI's GPT LLM is only a few short months away. (Image: OpenAI)

ChatGPT-5 said to be on track for a summer release

The next iteration of OpenAI’s groundbreaking GPT LLM is only just around the corner, according to a new report. ChatGPT-5 is expected to be substantially smarter, faster and will be multimodal.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Mar 2024 11:37

President Biden establishes White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research to address imbalances in research, knowledge, and treatement of female health issues. (Source: AI generated Dall-E 3)

President Biden establishes White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research to research understudied female health issues by bringing together engineers and scientists to develop innovative solutions

President Biden has established through executive order the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The goal is to address the imbalance in health research and treatment of female health issues such as menopause. Govern...

David Chien, 20 Mar 2024 08:54

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is currently the company's smallest electric vehicle — but not for long. (Image source: Ford)

Ford's Tesla Model 2 killer to spawn affordable electric pickup truck with US-made LFP batteries

A new Bloomberg report reveals that Ford's small EV skunkworks project includes both a Tesla Model 2 competitor and a compact electric pickup truck that is also aiming at a $25,000 price tag. The pickup will be US-made and is due ...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Mar 2024 19:15

The Among Us animated series will star Elijah Wood, Ashely Johson, Randall Park, and Yvette Nicole Brown (Image Source: Innersloth)

Among Us animated series cast revealed, Elijah Wood cast as Green

Among Us, the popular social deduction game, is coming up with an animated series. The cast for the same has been announced, which includes famous actors like Elijah Woods, Randall Park, Ashley Johnson, and Yvette Nicole Brown.

Nitisha Upadhye, 19 Mar 2024 15:45

ThinkPad P16 G2: Lenovo should offer more SSD storage slots

We recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2, the biggest and thickest ThinkPad workstation. While this powerhouse offers much more expandability than smaller models, we still find one area lacking: There are only two M.2 22...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Mar 2024 12:39

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils Blackwell GPU 18x+ faster than Hopper at GTC 2024. (Source: Nvidia on YouTube)

Nvidia CEO Huang unveils latest AI products for the enterprise along with advances in autonomous vehicle and humanoid robot capabilities during GTC 2024 keynote

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled the company’s latest AI products and services for the enterprise during GTC 2024 (GPU Technology Conference) in San Jose, CA. The company announced the Blackwell GPU platform as part of their n...

David Chien, 19 Mar 2024 07:44

Two discount codes push the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 to its lowest price thus far (Image: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 with 2.8K OLED, Core Ultra 7 and 32GB RAM already discounted by 51%

Two specific coupon codes basically cut the rather unrealistic list price of the just-released ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 in half, which means that even the coveted OLED configuration of Lenovo's latest 14-inch flagship laptop can ...

Enrico Frahn, 18 Mar 2024 23:04

Asus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti video card (Source: Asus)

Deal | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti drops to $680

Although the most affordable RTX 4070 Ti currently goes for $679, the recent price cut might not be enough for those looking to get the lowest price per frame in a desktop GPU. While being about 8% faster than the RTX 4070 Super a...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2024 20:25

VIVEPORT has a new deal for developers. (Source: HTC)

GDC 2024 | HTC VIVEPORT unveils new, industry-leading Developer Revenue Split

HTC touts VIVEPORT as the "best place" for developers to make and market their virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) games or apps, not the least as their earnings from doing so are slated to increase "significantly" very shortly. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2024 18:40

Volchar 50A Home EV Charger (hardwired version, without input cable) (Source: Volchar)

Volchar 50A Home EV Charger now available for $699

Priced at $699, the new Volchar 50A Home EV Charger delivers up to 12 kW and can be used with 240 V outlets (adjustable current from 10A to 50A). It comes with app control, Google and Alexa support, a 25-foot charging cable, as we...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2024 12:14

The PSVR2 will work with PCs later this year (image via Sony)

Sony reportedly suspends PSVR 2 production due to poor sales

A report from Bloomberg says that Sony has stopped manufacturing new PSVR 2 units due to unsold inventory. The VR headset isn't selling much due to a lack of content and its high price tag.

Anil Ganti, 18 Mar 2024 09:15

Increased use of renewable energy helps cut greenhouse gases (image: Pixabay / Benita5)

Germany's CO2 emissions at record low — biggest drop since 1990

With the biggest drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 in 2023, Germany could still meet its climate targets. Due to exemplary sectors such as energy and industry, greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were around 76 million tonn...

Nicole Dominikowski, 17 Mar 2024 18:21

Samsung's next-gen car camera. (Source: Korea Herald)

Next-gen Samsung all-weather automotive camera with groundbreaking lens design about to hit factory lines

Samsung's Electro-Mechanics division has developed the camera every auto manufacturer is going to want as part of their next-gen vehicles, according to the latest reports. The potentially crucial module is backed to last up to six...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Mar 2024 18:09

Apple CarPlay upgrade to full Android-killing automotive OS hits early roadblocks

Apple's popular vehicle-control feature is already tipped to evolve into "the ultimate iPhone experience in the car" in its next generation. However, it is also now believed to convert into the ultimate full in-car OS thereafter. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Mar 2024 16:57