T-Mobile teamed up with Starlink for its T-Satellite service, which brings satellite connectivity to any modern smartphone. The company has since announced a new 5G business plan that uses Starlink for backup internet connectivity. But what about the prospect of a Starlink MVNO? T-Mobile CEO Srinivasan Gopalan poured cold water on the prospect of a … Read More “T-Mobile just killed your hopes for this MVNO dream team” »
If you’re shopping around for a new camera phone then you’ll undoubtedly have come across both the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Ultra. Both promise to not only boast premium camera hardware and image processing tech, but each phone can also be paired with zoom extender lenses to get a pro-level shot … Read More “Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra: Which is the better camera phone?” »
On the stand, Elon Musk is positioning himself as a savior. Why is Musk giving the jury so much of his origin story? Though he may be, depending on the day, the world’s wealthiest individual, Musk suggested that all of his business ventures were concerned with the well-being of humanity. Rocket company SpaceX was founded … Read More “Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity” »
Samsung has released the second One UI 8.5 beta update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A35. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra The One UI 8.5 beta 2 update for the Galaxy S23 trio is rolling out in India and South Korea with the firmware version … Read More “Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Flip5, A36, and A35 receive second One UI 8.5 beta update” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The US Department of Defense is reportedly tapping Gemini for classified projects with minimal restrictions from Google. The deal allows the Pentagon to use Gemini for “any lawful government purpose.” Inside Google, backlash is building again, with hundreds of employees warning about real-world harm from AI misuse. The US … Read More “Google and the Pentagon strike a deal for classified work” »
Apple is experimenting with a new kind of App Store subscription that sits somewhere between monthly and yearly plans. Developers can now set up monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment, letting users pay in smaller chunks while still signing up for a full year. The feature is already live for developers to test in App Store … Read More “Apple’s testing 12-month subscriptions with monthly payments” »
Valve unveiled the Steam Controller back in November, and it didn’t have an official release date or price up until now. Thankfully, the company has finally revealed these details today. The Steam Controller will become available on May 4 for $99 / €99 from the Steam store. The Steam Controller comes with magnetic thumbsticks, a … Read More “Valve's Steam Controller finally has a price and a release date” »
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Xiaomi 17T series has comprehensively leaked online, including specs and pricing. The Xiaomi 17T Pro stands out thanks to wireless charging support, a Dimensity 9500 chipset, and a 144Hz OLED screen. Expect the standard phone to cost €100 more than last year’s model, while the Pro model could … Read More “New leak suggests these upcoming flagship killers will only kill your wallet” »
Spotify is making a bigger push into fitness, teaming up with Peloton to bring guided workouts and curated training content directly into the app. The big new addition is the introduction of a new Fitness hub in Spotify, allowing Premium subscribers access to more than 1,400 classes without needing to own any Peloton equipment. Instead of just relying … Read More “Spotify and Peloton are teaming up to improve your workouts” »
Germany can now produce more ammunition than the U.S., according to the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, as a massive rearmament campaign gets underway in Europe. Rheinmetall has more than quadrupled its annual production of medium-caliber ammunition, and ramped up output of artillery rounds to 1.1 million, up from 70,000, chief executive Armin Papperger … Read More “Germany Overtakes US in Ammunition Production Capacity “ »
