The HMD Vibe, which launched in India back in September, is getting a sequel next month. HMD India confirmed the Vibe 2 5G is set to make its debut in May. HMD has yet to confirm the exact date for the release, but that should be confirmed in the coming days. Vibe 2 5G’s placeholder … Read More “HMD Vibe 2 5G is launching next month” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority At this point, I’ve tried and tested almost every major streaming platform. I’ve used Google TV on Xiaomi’s TV Box S, I own an Apple TV 4K (which I mostly keep in my mom and dad’s room), and I’ve spent time with Roku and Samsung’s Tizen-based One UI for smart TVs. That … Read More “I’m sick of Google TV. It’s time for a Windows streaming stick” »
If you’ve ever been close to a Formula One race car, you’ll know you can feel it before you even hear it. The best way to describe it is vibrating pressure that moves through your chest and reaches the back of your eyes. An F1 car nowadays can peak at about 140 decibels. According to … Read More “F1 Is One of the Loudest Sports on Earth. Here’s How to Protect Your Hearing at the Miami Grand Prix” »
Google has granted the U.S. Department of Defense access to its AI for classified networks, essentially allowing all lawful uses, according to multiple news reports. This deal follows Anthropic’s public stand against the Trump administration after the model maker refused to grant the DoD the same terms. The Pentagon wanted unrestricted use of AI, whereas … Read More “Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal” »
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” »
