Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR One smart glasses brand plans to charge a subscription fee for its AI features. The L’Atitude 52°N Berlin smart glasses will cost $399, but their best features are only free for the first 12 months. Kickstarter backers will get lifetime AI access, but post-launch buyers will face an as-yet-unknown … Read More “These smart glasses are adopting one of the worst trends in tech” »
Month: April 2026
Spam calls are annoying. I always have my phone ringer on in case there is an emergency but before iOS 26, my iPhone would receive spam calls at least a handful of times a week. Spam calls can be stressful, especially if you’re trying to stay quiet so as not to disturb a sleeping baby. But thanks to … Read More “Say Goodbye to Spam Calls With This iPhone Trick” »
OpenAI just announced its new GPT-5.5 model, which the company calls its “smartest and most intuitive to use model yet, and the next step toward a new way of getting work done on a computer.” OpenAI just released GPT-5.4 last month, but says that the new GPT-5.5 “excels” at tasks like writing and debugging code, … Read More “OpenAI says its new GPT-5.5 model is more efficient and better at coding” »
Hello from Florida – today and tomorrow, I’m at React Miami. I’ve always wanted to attend this conference, and finally made it happen. If you’re around, say hi! (L-R): Myself, NeetCode founder, Navdeep Singh, & YouTuber & Twitch streamer, ThePrimeagen at React Miami Let’s get to today’s topics: New trend: token spend breaks budgets – … Read More “AI token spending out of control – what’s next?” »
Microsoft has announced that it is revising prices for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Two of the four plans will now be cheaper, but with some changes to their content. The company is changing the price of the most expensive Ultimate plan from $29.99 to $22.99. However, this plan will no longer get new … Read More “Microsoft drops Game Pass pricing after user complaints” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is now available at T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile with aggressive launch deals. T-Mobile is offering the phone for free with a new line or up to $300 off via trade-in. Metro customers can get it starting at $219.99 with a $60 plan and … Read More “Samsung’s Galaxy A37 5G lands at T-Mobile” »
Everyone’s audio needs are different, so be sure to consider your unique preferences, space and listening habits. With the right model, you get the benefits of a home theater system or AV receiver without having to run messy wires or take up much space. Use this guide to navigate the options and find the best … Read More “Best Soundbars of 2026: Latest Picks From Sonos, Bose, Yamaha” »
Every database has to solve the same basic problem. Data lives on disk, and accessing disk is slow. Every read and every write eventually has to reach the disk, and how a database organizes data on that disk determines everything about its performance. Over decades of research, two dominant approaches have emerged. B-Trees keep data … Read More “B-Trees vs LSM Trees: Comparison and Trade-Offs” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy S25 and S24 devices are experiencing excessive battery drain and overheating. It appears that the issue started after the April 2026 security update. The problem could be connected to Knox Matrix. Samsung’s April 2026 security update started rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series on April 6. The … Read More “Galaxy S25 and S24 owners report severe battery drain after April update” »
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle features a very stereotypical New York Times topic. The answers are all areas over which ancient gods and … Read More “Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for April 23 #781” »