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Sony XAV-AX8500 debuts as Tilt & Swivel in-car AV receiver with LDAC

Sony has announced that its latest audio-video (AV) receiver has a new Tilt & Swivel design that allows its screen to be turned either towards or away from the driver. It also supports USB type-C and micro-HDMI as well as the gold...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2023 23:07

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.01 update downloading in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.01 brings support for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and three other titles, as well as six G-Sync Compatible displays

The fourth driver release of last month and the second in a week arrived yesterday from Nvidia. The GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.01 brings DLSS 3, DLAA, and Reflex support to CoD: MW III, as well as Jusant, Desynced, and RoboCop:...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Nov 2023 19:29

Psync Camera Genie S launches touted as world's first GPT-powered indoor security camera

GPT has found its way into the smart home with the Camera Genie S, a gadget backed by its maker Psync Labs, Inc to keep watch over domestic life in the smartest way possible. The Genie S is rated to leverage its "innovative genera...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2023 19:27

Deal | Grab CNET's Best Over-Ear Headphones of 2023 at a 33% discount

OneOdio is lauding the fact that its A10 over-ear headphones have been declared best of their class in 2023 by CNET. The announcement coincides with a sizeable discount on the same audio peripherals on Amazon. Are the award-winnin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2023 18:28

The Forerunner 265 is receiving its first beta build in two months. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 265 latest updates introduce improved sleep insights and other new features

Garmin has released new updates for the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 265. Both Release Candidate builds, the updates contain various improvements and bug fixes for the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 265 ahead of a full public roll...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2023 14:58

War Thunder 2.31 "Kings of Battle" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.31 "Kings of Battle" rolls in with a trio of top-tier aircraft, a new ground location alongside 15 vehicles, new mechanics, and more

Today's update to War Thunder brings the game's current version up to 2.31. This generous refresh brings new iconic top-tier aircraft, namely USA's F-111A, China's JH-7A, and the German MiG-29G, 15 ground vehicles spread across al...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2023 19:42

NVIDIA adds to its list of DLSS 3 games. (Source: NVIDIA)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III set to launch with DLSS 3 perf boosts out of the box

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be out for all buyers in early November 2023. NVIDIA has announced that it will be a DLSS 3 title from that first boot for performance enhanced by up to 1.8x on RTX 4000-series cards. The game...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2023 16:40

Samsung claims to have integrated plenty of new AI camera features within One UI 6. (Image source: Samsung)

One UI 6: Samsung details new AI camera features and new 200 MP resolution switcher for Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung has revealed various AI camera features that are included within One UI 6. Rolling out now to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, the changes should be available across all eligible Galaxy devices, exclud...

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2023 12:51

Even the Note 20 Ultra could receive One UI 6. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung outlines One UI 6 eligibility for 25 devices including Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 models

Samsung has detailed which devices will soon receive One UI 6, its Android 14-based updates. Surprisingly, it appears that Samsung has extended the rollout to the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series for their fourth major OS upda...

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2023 12:39

Universal Tone is rated for more accurate portrait shots. (Source: Tecno)

Tecno Universal Tone is backed to bring AI-powered skin-tone accuracy to next-gen smartphone group selfies and portraits

Tecno claims to have solved one of smartphone photography's most pressing and potentially alienating issues with the latest results of its AI research. Universal Tone is rated to combine three different imaging 'engines' in order ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Oct 2023 20:31

Samsung is now offering One UI 6 to Galaxy S23 owners based on Android 14. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra start receiving Android 14 with One UI 6 stable updates

Samsung has finally started updating its product stack to Android 14. So far, the company has begun in Europe with the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, which should all now be eligible to receive an upgrade from O...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2023 18:19

X Premium: now with additional tiers. (Source: Twitter/X)

Twitter/X announces upcoming removal of more features from free version

X (formerly known as Twitter) has outlined plans for new alternatives to its paid Premium version. The new Basic subscription tier is intended to become the only way to access features such as post editing or removal from the soci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2023 19:47

A "Tab M11" render. (Source: WindowsReport)

Lenovo Tab M11 prepares for launch following FCC approval

Lenovo has been rumored to have a new Tab M-series slate in the works. Now, a device matching its description has popped up on the FCC database, thereby suggesting that a launch date for the same is soon to follow. The Tab M11 is ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2023 18:38

Beta Version 26.81 is available to download now. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin updates older smartwatches with new Ski activity feature

Garmin has released Beta Version 26.81 for the Fenix 6 series and its counterparts. Rolling out now as a side-load-only build, the update is the latest that aims to improve Garmin's Auto Run feature in Sky and Snowboard activities...

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2023 01:24

The Instinct 2X is one of several smartwatches eligible for Beta Version 14.09. (Image source: Garmin)

New update for various Garmin smartwatches released focusing on bug fixes

Garmin has released yet another update for the Instinct 2, Instinct 2S, Instinct 2X and Instinct Crossover. Rolling out as Beta Version 14.09, the update focuses on bug fixes that were present in Beta Version 14.05.

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2023 01:01

The OnePlus Open working with a stylus. (Source: u/Rashed341 via Reddit)

OnePlus Open has stylus support after all, according to early adopter

The OnePlus Open may have hit a number of the right notes as its brand's inaugural foldable Android smartphone; then again, advertising it as compatible with electronic pens was not one of them. Nevertheless, a Reddit user asserts...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2023 20:16

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 545.92 update downloading in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia's third driver package this month comes with support for Alan Wake 2 and Ghostrunner 2

Yesterday, Nvidia released this month's third driver package. Labeled 545.92, it comes with GeForce Experience optimal settings presets for Alan Wake 2 (which also gets DLSS 3.5 support), Assasin's Creed Mirage, and Lords of the F...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Oct 2023 13:38

Epic Games Store freebies available until November 2 (Source: Epic Games Store)

Deal | The Evil Within 2 and Tandem: A Tale of Shadows are now freely available from Epic

Starting yesterday and until November 2 at 8/11 AM PT/ET, those looking for deals can head to the Epic Games Store and grab The Evil Within 2 and Tandem: A Tale of Shadows for free. On Steam, the first one is 85% off (until Novemb...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Oct 2023 10:23

Visionary.ai partners with Qualcomm. (Source: Visionary.ai)

Snapdragon Summit | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Visionary.ai combo touted to deliver ultra-low-light video performance

Visionary.ai claims to be able to bring "extreme low light" video to smartphones powered by Qualcomm's latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with its IP. The company asserts that its software-based ISP can leverage the proce...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2023 19:59

Honor teases the Magic6. (Source: Honor)

Snapdragon Summit | Honor Magic6 Series sneak peek confirms on-device AI, Magic Capsule and Magic Ring

Honor has teased its upcoming Magic6 series as flagship Android smartphones with all the latest bells and whistles the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform from Qualcomm can support. They include a voice assistant powered by on-device ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2023 17:27

Garmin has brought over 40 changes to Fenix 7 smartwatches and their counterparts with their latest beta update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Epix 2, Enduro 2, MARQ Gen 2, Quatix 7, Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches receive 40 new features and bug fixes with latest 15.68 update

Garmin has rolled out a new beta update for various smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro. Issued as Beta Version 15.68, the new update contains 40 changes from Garmin's last stable update, including 13 new features.

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2023 13:51

Samsung showcased One UI 6 earlier this year. (Image source: Samsung)

One UI 6 could launch next week as Beta 9 update drops

Samsung has published One UI 6 Beta 9 for the Galaxy S23 series. Reportedly, the company is finally ready to issue stable builds, months after its rivals started doing so.

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2023 01:30

A Galaxy A15 render. (Source: OnLeaks x The Tech Outlook)

Samsung Galaxy A15 specs, 5G variant and European pricing emerge in new leak

The Samsung Galaxy A15 has been said to launch as one of 2024's most affordable new smartphones. Now, it is projected to land as a more up-to-date, yet more compact, handset compared to its predecessor, although its battery capaci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2023 19:17

Ai-centric user experience (Image Source: Yahoo)

Microsoft may replace the Start button with the Copilot AI in Windows 12

Windows 12 could see a substantial system redesign in order to include a more AI-centric user experience. The start button could thus be replaced with Copilot AI, which is already available as a preview version in the latest Windo...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Oct 2023 18:25

Cities: Skylines II aims to redefine the city-building genre (Source: Paradox Interactive)

Cities: Skylines II lands on Steam, welcomed with mixed reviews

Yesterday, Cities: Skylines II arrived on Steam, but is also scheduled to hit consoles next year. Released 8 years after its predecessor, this title already amassed over 8,500 reviews, of which 48% are positive. Sadly, most compla...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Oct 2023 14:11

The Oura Horizon smart ring is now available with a Brushed Titanium finish. (Image source: Oura)

New Oura stress and recovery tracking features arrive alongside latest finish for Horizon smart ring

Oura has revealed three new features to help you monitor and reduce stress with its smart ring. The tools are named Daytime Stress, Reflections and Stress Resilience, with varying release timings and methods. Oura also revealed a ...

Polly Allcock, 25 Oct 2023 11:39

Sumatra PDF Reader 3.5.1 in dark mode (Source: Own)

Sumatra PDF Reader 3.5 arrives with dark mode, 64-bit ARM builds, and more

Without an update for over a year, Sumatra PDF Reader returns in full force with two releases in two consecutive days. While version 3.5 launched with 64-bit ARM builds, dark visual themes, context menus to tabs, and more, version...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Oct 2023 01:40

The reboot of the 2014 game Lords of the Fallen has been a huge success for CI Games and its HexWorks game studio.

Lords of the Fallen hits one million sales in record time

CI Games and HexWorks recently announced that their medieval dark action RPG, Lords of the Fallen, has sold over one million copies for the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S since its release on 13 October 2023.

25 Oct 2023 01:19

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Steam discounts for the base game and the Content Bundle (Source: Own)

Deal | Warhammer: Vermintide 2 gets discounts up to 80% on Steam

Released for Windows PCs in early March 2018, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 received multiple expansions ever since, the latest one issued this month. The base game is currently 80% off, so it can be acquired for US$5.99, while the Cont...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Oct 2023 11:43

Vankyo Vista T4 hits US market as new ALPD 4.0 4K ultra short throw laser projector

The new Vankyo Vista T4 laser projector has been unleashed on the US market with "advanced" ALPD 4.0 technology for a "cinematic experience". It is rated to throw a 150-inch image in "native 4K" from less than 20 inches away from ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2023 18:16

The Garmin Public Beta 19.09 for 540, 840 and 1040 bike computers is now available. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Public Beta 19.09 for Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 bike computers

The Garmin Public Beta 19.09 software for Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 bike computers is now available. The minor update includes just one bug fix, addressing an issue related to the GroupRide feature. Customers must use a dif...

Polly Allcock, 23 Oct 2023 15:43

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 debut with series-first Wide-Band Multi-Channel ANC

Edifier asserts that its second-gen NeoBuds Pro pack a patented form of active noise cancellation (ANC) that should block a greater and broader range of unwanted sounds than the average pair of TWS earbuds. The Pro 2s are also ra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2023 18:32

Huawei claims to have improved sleep tracking on the Watch GT 4 with the device's latest update. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei Watch GT 4 receives sleep and SpO2 improvements with new HarmonyOS 4 update

Huawei has pushed a new HarmonyOS 4 update to the Watch GT 4. Rolling out as HarmonyOS 4.0.0.109, the update introduces sleep tracking and SpO2 level monitoring for the series' 41 mm and 46 mm variants.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2023 10:58

It is possible to enable ECG functionality on a Fenix 7 Pro without residing in supported countries. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin's new ECG functionality for Epix, Fenix and Venu smartwatches proven to work outside supported countries

So far, Garmin has only distributed its ECG app to three countries, including the US. Following this week's expansion to Epix 2 Pro, Fenix 7 Pro and Venu 3 series smartwatches, some intrepid owners have already got ECG functionali...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2023 12:48

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2024 previewed as upcoming cost-effective all-round Android tablet

Lenovo's next Xiaoxin-series tablet is touted as having an all-metal unibody and a high-refresh-rate screen, yet is pitched at everyday tasks with a new-ish mid-range Qualcomm processor. Nevertheless, it also supports storage expa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2023 19:37

The Garmin Beta Version 26.79 includes updates for Ski and Snowboard activities. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 6, Enduro and MARQ smartwatches receive Beta 26.79 with new features and update for Ski activity

The Garmin Beta software version 26.79 is now available for Fenix 6, Enduro and MARQ smartwatches. The update brings new Device Settings Backup, Connect IQ Rating and OTA update tools. Plus, the Ski and Snowboard activities have b...

Polly Allcock, 20 Oct 2023 13:48

The Garmin Instinct 2 series has now received its first Beta 14.xx update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings numerous improvements to multiple smartwatches with latest update

Garmin has released a new beta update to the Instinct 2 series, bringing them up to v14 builds. Rolling out as Beta Version 14.05, the update contains various changes, with nearly a dozen for all eligible smartwatches.

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2023 22:18

SteamOS 3.5.1: New software update promises many improvements

SteamOS 3.5.1: New update promises many improvements and bug fixes - and possibly longer runtimes thanks to undervolting

Valve has released a new version of SteamOS. This brings some bug fixes, but also a new function - which could certainly benefit both the battery life and performance of the gaming handheld. The update should be available for all ...

Silvio Werner, 19 Oct 2023 00:49

A mock-up of the Xiaomi 13 Pro running HyperOS. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi HyperOS screenshots leak before Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro releases

Xiaomi is gearing to release HyperOS, its follow-up to MIUI 14. Currently, the company is expected to introduce HyperOS later this month alongside the Xiaomi 14 series. In the meantime, numerous screenshots of HyperOS have leaked ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2023 16:43

X, formerly known as Twitter, paywalls basic features as a part of its "not a bot" program

X has announced that new users in New Zealand and Phillippines will have to pay US$1 annually to use their accounts fully. Those who refuse to do so will only be able to read content and not like/repost/quote it.

Anil Ganti, 18 Oct 2023 11:50

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 545.84 details in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 545.84 arrives with DLSS 3 performance improvements and more

Released yesterday, Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package is labeled 545.84 and comes with DLSS 3 support in Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. GeForce RTX 20 GPUs get RTX Video Super Resolution support wh...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Oct 2023 08:43

Samsung now provides full information about the changes planned for One UI 6. (Image source: Samsung)

One UI 6: Evidence mounts of Samsung finalising Android 14 update

Samsung has released Beta 7 for One UI 6 public beta testers. The company has added stable builds for the Galaxy S23 to its test servers though, among other hints that the company is on the brink of delivering its first batch of A...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2023 20:14

Better streaming is coming to RTX 20-powered PCs. (Source: NVIDIA)

RTX 20-series GPUs upgrade to smoother streaming with RTX VSR 1.5

The latest version of RTX VSR, NVIDIA's AI-powered pixel processing tool rated to crush artifacts in streamed content, has been released to Turing-based cards (the RTX 20-series included) as part of the OEM's latest crop of softwa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2023 18:31

Garmin's ECG app is now available on the Fenix 7 Pro series but only in three countries. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings ECG app support to Fenix 7 Pro, Epix 2 Pro, Tactix 7 AMOLED Edition and Venu 3 smartwatches

The FDA has cleared Garmin to roll out ECG app support for a slew of new smartwatches. Still limited to three countries, the ECG app is now available across numerous recent Garmin smartwatches, including the Fenix 7 Pro, Fenix 7S ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2023 15:22

The Garmin Public Beta 19.08 update is for Edge 540 and Edge 840 (above) cycling computers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Edge 540 and Edge 580 bike computers receive new features with Beta 19.08

The Garmin Edge 540 and Edge 840 bike computers can now receive Public Beta update 19.08. The latest software brings several new tools for GroupRide and ClimbPro, and you can now manually set your resting heart rate, which is used...

Polly Allcock, 17 Oct 2023 13:42

Xiaomi confirms MIUI's demise for the Chinese market

Although it was thought that the barely unveiled HyperOS would replace MIUI in all markets, it looks like the future of Xiaomi's software environment is different. HyperOS will be only present in China, while other markets will st...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2023 09:45

Xiaomi has officially unveiled its in-house Hyper OS operating system (image via Lei Jun on Twitter)

Xiaomi Hyper OS: In-house software officially confirmed to debut alongside Xiaomi 14 series and eventually replace MIUI

Xiaomi has announced its indigenously developed Hyper OS will power the Xiaomi 14 series. It will be available globally and eventually replace MIUI on new and existing devices.

Anil Ganti, 17 Oct 2023 05:47

iPhones might ship with newer software out of the box. (Source: Apple)

iPhones to update to latest iOS version from inside sealed packages in the future

The first thing the owner of a brand new iPhone might have to do after unboxing is download and install a software update, especially if they, for example want the latest iOS 17.0.3 version. However, that might not be the case in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2023 17:18

The iPhone 12 is receiving an update that lowers the transmission power

Confirmed by Apple: iPhone update reduces cellular transmission power, may cause problems in certain situations

In September, Apple had problems with increased radiation exposure in an iPhone, which led to a sales stop of the affected smartphone in France. Apple has now spoken in more detail about the corresponding software update and clari...

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2023 01:40