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Nokia Pure has reduced colours and clear lines in a departure from Google's Material You design language. (Image source: HMD Global)

Nokia Pure showcased as new smartphone and smartwatch design language with minimalist look

Nokia has announced Pure, its latest design language for smartphones and smartwatches. Arriving after the company introduced a new logo, Nokia Pure shows what software could look like with Nokia branding in future, whether that be...

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2023 14:40

Krita is a great alternative to Paint.NET, Adobe's Photoshop, and GIMP. (Image source: Krita)

Krita is an awesome, free-to-use alternative to Paint.NET, Adobe's Photoshop, and GIMP

CheckSum Krita is a powerful piece of software that is suitable for creating jaw-dropping art masterpieces and for simpler image-editing projects alike. It comes in multiple flavours, portable and Linux included.

Sergey Tarasov, 31 Mar 2023 00:48

Delete a partition for free, no downloads required. (Image source: Unsplash/Own)

How to delete an undeletable partition in Windows without using third-party tools

CheckUp No downloads required; Windows command line and two minutes of spare time is all that's needed to delete an undeletable partition in Windows. This method will work with both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.

Sergey Tarasov, 31 Mar 2023 00:19

The Walkman NW-ZX707 is the more expensive of Sony's latest Walkman devices. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Walkman NW-A306 and NW-ZX707 bugs addressed with new software updates

Sony has started rolling new firmware updates to its latest Walkman devices, the NW-A306 and NW-ZX707. Rolling out as version 1.01.04 to both Walkmans, the new updates address audio issues for the NW-A306 and promise improved perf...

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2023 21:31

Insta360 Flow launches as a new portable, versatile, AI-powered smartphone gimbal

Insta360 has joined its rival OEM DJI in being an action-cam company that now also sells its own gimbal. The Flow comes with its own AI to augment its in-built stabilization, and also to confer a third-gen Deep Tracking mode on th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2023 19:32

Sony ZV-E1 launches as a creator-focused full-frame, interchangeable-lens camera

The new ZV-E1 is touted as the ideal camera to get started as a creator in 2023. It combines specs such as the 12MP 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor, flip-out touchscreen and Sony's new AI features from premium alpha-series cameras ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2023 18:19

ChatGPT-4 could infer Sassy's diagnosis better than her usual vet. (Image Source: @peakcooper on Twitter)

ChatGPT-4 saves dog's life just in time after vet fails to make proper diagnosis

A Twitter has posted his emotional experience with OpenAI ChatGPT-4, whose timely inference about his dog's condition helped save its life just when hope was running out. Based on blood test results that were fed to it, ChatGPT-4 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Mar 2023 15:58

Samsung has started rolling out a new camera-focused update for the Galaxy S23 series. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra receive new camera refinements and improvements with latest software update

Samsung is now distributing a major camera update to the Galaxy S23 series, starting in South Korea. The update, which is available on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, should also be headed to the US soon, amo...

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2023 14:28

Garmin has pushed nearly three dozen changes with Beta version 13.09. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin adds a dozen new features to Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 smartwatches with new beta update

Garmin has started rolling out Beta version 13.09 to Fenix 7, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7 and Marq 2 series smartwatches. With a changelog stretching to over 30 items, Beta version 13.09 is a substantial update for eligible smartwa...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2023 19:43

macOS Ventura 13.3 brings several changes to Macs, including an improved Freeform app. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.3 with numerous changes and improvements, plus new Studio Display firmware

Apple is rolling out macOS Ventura 13.3, the latest minor update before macOS 14 likely debuts later this year. Available to download now, macOS Ventura 13.3 features a few changes, including the option of removing the background ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2023 19:39

It should no longer be possible to deactivate an alarm while sleeping with watchOS 16.4. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases tvOS 16.4 and watchOS 9.4 with refinements for Apple Watch and Apple TV devices

Apple has released its latest operating system updates for its Apple TV and Apple Watch platforms. According to Apple, tvOS 16.4 contains a new accessibility feature to help those with photosensitive epilepsy, while watchOS 9.4 re...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2023 12:14

The Find N2 Flip gets its DxOMark test results. (Source: DxOMark)

OPPO Find N2 Flip beats the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 in DxOMark rankings

The OPPO Find N2 Flip inevitably draws a lot of comparisons with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, in that they are both clamshell Android smartphones with cutting-edge foldable main displays. They also have dual rear cameras - then aga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2023 19:28

70mai Dash Cam Omni enters the North American market

The 360-degree full-view 70mai Dash Cam Omni has just made its debut in North America. With a list price of US$199.99 for the US and CAD$279.99 for Canada, this 1080p dash camera features AI motion detection, built-in GPS and 128 ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2023 15:06

iOS 16.4 is available to download now across generations of iPhones. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates with new features and Apple Pencil hover upgrades

Apple has issued the fourth major update for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 make several small changes for modern iPhones and iPads, including 21 new emojis. iPadOS 16.4 should also improve the versatility of the A...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2023 15:02

The new Yoga Pro 7-series design. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 and Pro 7i (14.5-inch, 8) are touted as new all-round work PCs with up to RTX 4050 graphics

Lenovo has unveiled the Ryzen 7000-powered Yoga Pro 7, and its Raptor Lake-based counterpart the Pro 7i, each with a choice of either RTX 3050 or 4050 discrete graphics. The two new laptop variants also boast the same up-to-3K/120...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2023 15:00

The C21 and C22 Pro are live. (Source: Fiido)

Fiido C21 Pro and C22 Pro launch with gravel tires, remote unlocking and centrally-mounted displays

Fiido has introduced its latest e-bike as a 'city' model that comes in either step-through or step-over frame types. They are called the C21 Pro and C22 Pro respectively, and come with the same 250W rear hub motor and torque senso...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2023 20:00

Huawei P60 Pro snaps impressive shot of moon occluding Venus

Huawei touts the P60 Pro in terms of its camera with the largest aperture among mobile devices, not to mention a powerful 3x optical zoom thanks to its new telephoto lens. Now, a company executive credits the new flagship smartpho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2023 19:59

ViewSonic launches new pen tablets. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic launches the "world's lightest" 12-inch drawing tablet

ViewSonic has launched a new line of tablets pitched at creators who want a device just for writing or drawing on the go (or "pen tablets"), one of which is now touted as the most portable 12-inch iteration of this category on the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2023 19:04

Nvidia Game Ready Driver 531.41 notification and details in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 531.41 now available with support for DLSS 2-enhanced Diablo IV open beta and more

In addition to getting their systems ready for Diablo IV's open beta release with DLSS 2 enhancements, the 531.41 driver package also provides the users of Nvidia GPUs with support for Forza Horizon 5's DLSS 3 update, the technolo...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2023 15:57

Amazon Alexa hands-free will not work on smartphones after March 31, 2023. (Image source: Amazon)

Popular Amazon Alexa smartphone feature cancelled

Amazon has advised Alexa voice assistant users that it will soon turn off a feature aimed at improving usability on smartphones. The feature will cease to work at the end of the month, with nothing replacing it.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2023 15:25

AI prompts in Opera Browser (Source: Own)

Opera and Opera GX get AI-powered tools

With yesterday's update, Opera Browser and Opera GX received a set of AI-powered tools. Now in a public testing stage, these features include sidebar access to ChatGPT and ChatSonic, as well as smart AI Prompts, which allow the us...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2023 10:47

Garmin will soon add the Forerunner 965 to its Beta Program. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin to simplify alpha and beta smartwatch software distribution

Garmin has announced that it will reduce the complexities associated with obtaining alpha updates on its Beta Program. From now on, Garmin will distribute these updates through GCM, although they must be installed manually. Garmin...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2023 17:24

The new Go Work Pop headset. (Source: JLab)

JLab Go Work Pop On-Ear Wireless Headset launches as a lightweight new remote working accessory

JLab touts its new Go Work Pop headset as a new way to upgrade a work-from-home audio set-up with prolonged battery life and Bluetooth 5.3. It also offers a noise-cancelling boom mic and "Cloud Foam" earcups for comfort during lon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2023 16:30

Even if they do not have the funds or influence to advertise themselves, lesser-known search engines are still worth giving a try. (Image source: Various)

4 alternative search engines to help wave farewell to Google

CheckList These not as famous search engines do not require users to give up all of their privacy, all while delivering search results of similar (and sometimes higher) quality than their better-known rivals Google and Bing.

Sergey Tarasov, 22 Mar 2023 09:57

Jabra Elite 4 launch as new TWS earbuds with ANC, Bluetooth Multipoint and aptX support

Jabra has announced the new Elite 4 earbuds as an "affordable" addition to its flagship line of TWS earbuds. Despite this definition, the new popcorn-style accessories rock active noise cancellation (ANC) and multi-device connecti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2023 19:00

This month's update brings numerous changes to the Steam Deck. (Image source: Alexander Andrews)

Steam Deck receives DualSense Edge and Local Network Game Transfers support with new update

Valve has re-released a new Steam Deck Client update. According to the company, the update addresses several bugs present in its earlier release, as well as all changes and new features, including Local Network Game Transfers.

Alex Alderson, 21 Mar 2023 18:33

The C55's new Mini Capsule. (Source: Realme)

Realme C55 launches as world's first "Mini Capsule for Android" smartphone

The C55 has now landed on the Indian market as its OEM's long-fabled "Dynamic Island smartphone". Realme has indeed added a "Mini Capsule" to the device's build of Android 13; however, unlike the Apple original, this one is entire...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2023 18:06

RWDA.230114.008 is the most substantial update for the Pixel Watch in the last few months. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google Pixel Watch receives new features and improvements with latest software update

Google has started rolling out a new update to the Pixel Watch. Rolling out as RWDA.230114.008, the update brings numerous changes to Google's first smartwatch, some of which the company teased last month.

Alex Alderson, 21 Mar 2023 14:27

OPPO Enco Free3: New TWS earbuds with Bamboo Fiber Diaphragm-enhanced sound hyped ahead of launch

OPPO has revealed that the Enco Free3 buds will introduce novel Bamboo Fiber Diaphragm technology to their TWS category ahead of their launch. The OEM has also hinted at advanced noise-cancelling and audio-decoding features for th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2023 18:02

The Galaxy F14 is on the way. (Source: Samsung IN)

Samsung Galaxy F14 launch set for late March 2023 in India

Samsung has now officially confirmed that the Galaxy F14 has only 2 rear cameras, whereas some apparent counterparts such as the A14 come with 3. Nevertheless, it is also now touted to bring the new Exynos 1330 SoC to its "segment...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2023 17:32

Rumor | Vivo X Flip challenges the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 on Geekbench with more RAM

The allegedly upcoming Vivo X Flip may have just surfaced on Geekbench 6 for the first time. Should this be the case, it has shown up there to do battle with its supposed Android clamshell rival, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. The tw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2023 16:08

We took Hide.me Windows VPN app for a spin and came away impressed. (Image source: Hide.me)

Hide.me VPN offers free to use private web searching with no sign-up required

CheckSum Hide.me VPN app is worth giving a try for those out of love with having to disclose e-mail addresses and other personal details to companies no-one's ever heard of. The data cap is comfortably high, too.

Sergey Tarasov, 18 Mar 2023 04:57

The Find X6 Pro: a telephoto master? (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Find X6 Pro touted as wildly spec'd-out triple rear camera flagship smartphone ahead of launch

OPPO has now released its first ever official Find X6 Pro- (and Hasselblad-) watermarked photo samples, thereby confirming the upcoming Android flagship as a triple rear camera device. The images' label also include aperture and f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Mar 2023 19:45

Nothing continues to bring new features and performance improvements to the Phone (1) with software updates. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (1): New Nothing OS 1.5.3 update brings battery life improvements and Nothing Ear (2) support

Nothing is preparing to launch the Ear (2), its latest pair of earbuds. With a launch due later this month, the company has brought Ear (2) support to the Phone (1), among other changes. Reputedly, Nothing OS 1.5.3 should reduce a...

Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2023 20:05

The ear (2) buds are on the way. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing ear (2) upgrade to LHDC 5.0 teased ahead of launch

Nothing's second-gen flagship TWS earbuds now have a week to go before their (March 22, 2023) launch. However, their OEM's CEO, Carl Pei, has gone ahead and announced a selection of potentially significant spec upgrades over their...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2023 18:59

AI is evolving (Image Source: TheAIGrid)

OpenAI unleashes ChatGPT-4 with impressive new features

Apart from being smarter and more useful than ever before, ChatGPT-4 now has access to the Internet and can analyze up to 25,000 words in order to provide comprehensive solutions. Additionally, the chatbot can scan uploaded pictur...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Mar 2023 18:19

The Samsung Galaxy...F14? (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung "Galaxy F14" turns up in renders with one rear camera less than the A14

Rumors of a Samsung Galaxy F14 coming to join the pre-existing M14 and A14 on the 2023 Android smartphone market have given rise to speculation that all 3 mid-range devices would share the same build. However, according to a new l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Mar 2023 18:02

Samsung once again finds itself in the midst of a fake moon controversy with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. (Image via NotebookCheck)

S23 Ultra moon gate: Samsung stirs up controversy by faking Space Zoom moon shots using AI

A viral Reddit post has uncovered how the Samsung S23 Ultra is supposedly faking its Super Zoom moon images. The OP's tests seemed to indicate that Samsung is using AI to fill in texture and surface information of the moon on to t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2023 17:52

GeForce Experience app after updating to Game Ready Driver 531.29 (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 531.29 arrives without any visible changes, fixing stability and high CPU usage issues in 531.18

Although the stability issues in Assassin’s Creed Origins and a few other problems remain unresolved, the 531.29 Game Ready Driver package for Nvidia GeForce GPUs comes to patch bugs such as high CPU usage after exiting games, Ado...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2023 09:18

It is now possible to use ChatGPT on an Apple Watch. (Image source: Hidde van der Ploeg)

Apple Watch and watchOS get ChatGPT app with watch face complication

It is now possible to access ChatGPT directly from an Apple Watch. The app works in several languages, can answer complex questions and can send responses via email, SMS or social media, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2023 23:25

The Pixel Fold is slated to debut in under two months. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

New Google Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet features discovered in Android 14 Developer Preview 2

Google is continuing in its quest to make Android better suited for larger displays. To that end, Android 14 Developer Preview 2 contains changes specific to the forthcoming Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, which are both due for rele...

Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2023 23:20

The 20 series is officially set to launch. (Source: Meizu)

Meizu 20 series flagship smartphone design and launch date are officially unveiled

Meizu has finally confirmed that its next top-end Android smartphones, the 20 and 20 Pro, will be unveiled at the end of March 2023. Both devices have appeared in what may be last-minute benchmarking leaks ahead of this event; mea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2023 14:59

The latest Feature Drop is available from the Pixel 4a 5G onwards. (Image source: Google)

New Google Pixel Feature Drop arrives with improvements across Pixel 4, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series smartphones

Google has finally released the March 2023 Feature Drop for Pixel smartphones. While this month's Feature Drop focuses on the Pixel 4a 5G through Pixel 7 Pro, some features have come to all Pixel smartphones, such as expanded Magi...

Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2023 14:25

OnePlus Ace 2 series will get to Android 16 on official software support

OnePlus has confirmed that Chinese-market units of its new Android flagship, the 11, will get four major software updates, along with five years' worth of security patch upgrades. The brand's other new smartphones, the Ace 2 and 2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Mar 2023 00:00

Sony feels Microsoft will nerf the Call of Duty experience for PlayStation players. (Image Source: Xbox Wire)

Regulatory Warfare: SIE chief Jim Ryan apparently hell-bent on blocking Microsoft-Activision merger, Sony worried Microsoft may offer buggy Call of Duty experience on PlayStation

In new developments to the Microsoft-Activision merger drama, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) President and CEO Jim Ryan had apparently told the EU antitrust chief that he is no mood for a new Call of Duty deal but wants to b...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Mar 2023 18:53

Rumor | Asus ROG Phone 7-series gaming flagship smartphone makes its Geekbench debut

A new Android device with Asus' name in the title has started to pop up on Geekbench 6. The details involved in these new leaks invite speculation that a new addition to the performance-focused ROG Phone line has been spotted ahea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2023 18:46

Motorola Moto G73 launches in India

Motorola has brought the Dimensity 930 SoC in a new package to India in the form of the Moto G73. The new mid-range Android smartphone has landed in its new market with a 50MP main camera and Android 13 out of the box. It has been...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Mar 2023 22:50

Parts of the Music Classical UI. (Source: Apple)

Apple Music gets a Classical new add-on

Apple has unveiled a Classical dimension of its Music service that, as the name suggests, is dedicated to streaming tracks from composers such as Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Chopin. It will be free from the App Store, albeit to cur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Mar 2023 21:36

The Galaxy S23 Ultra fared well in our camera tests before its slated March update. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra to receive new major camera update soon

Samsung is supposedly working towards delivering major camera updates for its latest Galaxy S23 series devices. A new One UI 5.1 update is slated to fine-tune the camera experience for even the Galaxy S23 Ultra and its 200 MP sens...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2023 16:26

The Pixel 4a 5G is Google's oldest device eligible for Android 14. (Image source: Google)

Google releases new Android 14 Developer Preview build with various changes

Google has presented Android 14 Developer Preview 2, the second iteration of Android 14. While Android 14 DP2 does not make any major design alterations or features from Android 13, Google has integrated several changes aimed at i...

Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2023 13:48