[ad_1] This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. Boggle has become a spectator sport in my household. Everyone crowds around the TV while … Read More “Netflix may have finally figured out games” »
[ad_1] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Avride, a robotaxi company that has partnered with Uber, after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury. The safety regulator’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said all 16 crashes that it has identified have to do with “the competence … Read More “Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes” »
[ad_1] All TV speakers are bad. They’re not just bad, but even with most of the best TVs, they’re facing the wrong way: backward. While there are some TVs with front-facing or behind-the-screen speakers, even these don’t sound great. Not only does this mean lifeless, boring sound quality, but it can also make dialogue hard to understand, … Read More “Here’s How to Make Your TV Sound Better (for Free)” »
[ad_1] Robert Triggs / Android Authority The very concept of being charged a subscription fee to access your own media rubs me the wrong way. It’s an anathema to the whole self-hosted ethos and a bid to escape the spiraling costs of music and video subscription services. If Netflix isn’t getting my money for original … Read More “Plex’s price hikes prove I was right to switch to Jellyfin” »
[ad_1] If you’re listening to music or a podcast on your iPhone, the volume buttons on the side of your device let you adjust the volume without unlocking your device. Those buttons make it easy to increase or decrease your volume a set amount, but they could leave you choosing between a volume that is a … Read More “Is Your iPhone Lock Screen Missing the Volume Bar? Here’s How to Bring It Back” »
[ad_1] These now-routine price increases are a marked change from a decades-long period where game consoles routinely and quickly dropped in price in the years after their launch. Even before recent component shortages, though, a combination of higher-than-normal inflation, the slowing of Moore’s Law, tariff-related market shocks, and spiking gas prices have made the once-reliable … Read More “The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year” »
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[ad_1] Sony just officially confirmed the date of its Xperia 1 VIII unveiling – May 13 at 11:00 AM, Japan time. Sony didn’t really add much in the way of information, only saying that “when brilliance comes full circle, the next one is coming.” It’s clear that Sony will announce its long-awaited next flagship, the … Read More “The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is coming on May 13” »
[ad_1] Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s fair to say that Nova Launcher was once the pinnacle of the Android launcher space. While many of its loyal fans still believe it is, there’s no doubt it has experienced some ups and downs in recent years. You likely know the Nova Launcher story by now. The … Read More “How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup” »
[ad_1] There’s a lot to get excited about here, including the large 8.1-inch 2K LTPO display with pen support, the 6,000mAh battery with 80W of fast charging, and a triple 50MP camera setup with a main lens, an ultrawide, and a 3x telephoto. But, despite Motorola’s pedigree in the Razr clamshell line-up, this is still … Read More “5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Motorola Razr Fold” »
