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These days, artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the news, from impressive breakthroughs to the occasional hiccup like Google’s latest Gemini incident. While some folks worry about AI’s rapid progress and what it means for society, others see its potential to do good if it is used right. And Google’s latest move seems to be in the positive camp. Google recently shared a paper explaining how its AI can predict floods up to a week in advance (via Android Headlines). How? By using data from existing gauges, Google’s AI crunches the numbers with powerful machine learning to figure out when…
Would you ever be willing to pay $800 for a new tablet? How about $2,600? And what would you say if we told you that a device normally priced at $2,600 is currently available for 800 bucks less than that?Yes, the top-of-the-line Microsoft Surface Pro 9 configuration is discounted by the rough equivalent of a high-end Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 with 256GB storage. How bonkers is that? Naturally, that means this Surface Pro 9 variant pulls out all the stops in its attempt to replace your traditional Windows laptop, packing among others a crazy powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i7…
Looking to upgrade your listening experience? Well, we are in the middle of Amazon’s Spring Sale event, which has brought many sweet Spring Sale headphones deals you can take advantage of right now.One such charming offer is on the top-tier Sony WH-1000XM4, which are currently discounted by $102. This means you can now get Sony’s ex-flagship headphones at a lovely 29% Spring Sale discount if you act fast and take advantage of this deal while it’s still up for grabs. While the Sony WH-1000XM4 have received better deals in the past, like the sweet $120 discount they enjoyed in December,…
The foldable smartphone arena is about to see a new contender as Chinese manufacturer vivo prepares to unveil its third-generation book-style device, the vivo X Fold 3, on March 26. Just ahead of its official debut, additional details about the device have emerged.As per the renowned tipster Ice Universe, the upcoming vivo X Fold 3 is expected to weigh merely 219 grams, which is lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, despite the latter’s titanium frame. Additionally, the tipster has also shared some extra pictures of the forthcoming foldable phone.The previous vivo X Fold 2 was a bit heavier, coming…
Qualcomm was very busy this week, as the US-based chip maker announced not one but two new chipsets: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Both seem to focus on AI-related features and bring numerous improvements over the previous generation of chipsets.Specifically designed for top-tier mid-range smartphones, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 features a 15 percent boost in CPU performance and a 45 percent GPU (graphics processing unit) improvement over the previous chipset.The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 official announcement includes some details about the companies that will adopt the new platform. According to Qualcomm, OnePlus, Sharp, and realme…
Activision announced earlier this year it will bring Call of Duty: Warzone to mobile in March. True to its promise, the US-based publisher has released the game on iOS and Android platforms.Unlike Call of Duty: Mobile, which offers a traditional multiplayer experience, Warzone is focused on battle royale. You’ll need to play a few matches on huge battle royale maps in order to open the regular multiplayer mode, but that shouldn’t be a problem for fans of the franchise.The mobile version of Call of Duty: Warzone includes fan-favorite maps Verdansk and Rebirth Island, a selection of classic multiplayer maps and…
Both OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, as well as OnePlus 8T received their promised Android 14 updates some weeks ago. However, the update was only available for the unlocked versions of the phones, at least in the United States.Well, it took a while, but T-Mobile customers who bought the OnePlus 9/9 Pro or the OnePlus 8T are finally getting the update too. The information was recently confirmed by reliable tipster 1NormalUsername, along with some OnePlus community members (via AndroidAuthority).Just like the update that upgraded the unlocked OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and 8T, the T-Mobile version brings adds the January…
When the Material You revamp of the Fitbit app dropped last September, most pages got a modern facelift—though not all. Now, we’re getting a sneak peek at a revamped Fitbit Sleep stats page.Fitbit has finally unveiled a fresh design for its sleep page within the app, offering a more detailed look at users’ sleep data (via 9to5Google). The updated design creates a sleeker and more user-friendly interface for tracking your Z’s. Image Credit–Google The redesigned Sleep stats page introduces tabs for Day, Week, Month, and Year, providing users with a comprehensive overview of their sleep patterns over different timeframes. Moreover,…
So when will we see the new iPad Pro (2024) and iPad Air (2024) lines unveiled and released? There seems to be some controversy over this question with some calling for the unveiling and release to take place on March 26 and others, including Bloomberg’s Apple beat writer Mark Gurman, calling for a launch later in April. The only thing that both sides can agree on is that Apple will not hold an event to welcome the new tablets and will resort to pushing out a press release on its Apple Newsroom website.But perhaps there is a middle ground. Display…
While Jackery power stations, EcoFlow, and even Bluetti often go on sale at Amazon, Dabbsson’s products hardly ever see discounts. Fortunately, today’s not such a case! Quite extraordinarily, not one but two awesome Dabbsson power stations are on sale through Amazon’s Big Spring Sale at up to 37% off. For a super limited time, you can get the Dabbsson DBS1300 1330Wh solar generator and save 25% on your purchase. The 25% markdown equates to $200 in savings, a price cut that lands the DBS1300 at its best price ever on Amazon. Those in need of more power can opt for…
One of the best things about new phones is that they make older phones cheaper. While it feels just like yesterday when the Pixel 7 Pro was announced, it’s now a little over a year old. It’s still modern by 2024 standards and also, thanks to Amazon, cheap by 2024 standards. So if you want a new slab to stare at all day, the Pixel 7 Pro is worth a look.If you are in the market for a new high-end phone, you’ll have to spend a minimum of $999 to get your hands on one of Apple, Samsung, and Google’s latest…
Nothing will ruin your day more than getting a speeding ticket. And getting caught in a speed trap will make you feel even worse. According to MarketWatch (via Android Police), Google Maps is the navigation app most favored by those looking to avoid getting snared in a speed trap. Over 1,000 American drivers with an average age of 41 were surveyed by the financial news website (50% were male, 50% were female) and data from Speedtrap.org was added to the mix. The result? A whopping 70% of drivers surveyed favor Google Maps.After Google Maps, Waze is the second most preferred…
Mobile photography is hot – everybody wants a piece of the action! Today’s flagships are stunning in terms of photo delivery – they’re acting more and more like dedicated cameras, and today’s mid-rangers are catching up with yesteryear’s flagships.There’s something for everyone. If you need a 1-inch sensor in your phone and you’re keen on Far East handsets, there’s the Oppo Find X7 Ultra, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, or the vivo X100 Pro.If you’re a fan of Cupertino, there’s nothing better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max right now.If you’re on Android, but don’t care for phones from Chinese brands,…
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a lot going for it: stunning screen, smooth performance, stellar support, amazing cameras, and AI features but nothing in the world is perfect. The phone has a flaw that can be difficult to ignore if you have a sensitive nose: its S Pen stylus smells burnt.In addition to letting you write and draw on the screen, the S24 Ultra’s S Pen also allows you to capture screenshots, take photos, and adjust audio playback. It isn’t the nicest smelling accessory out there though, as many users have discovered.Reddit user LatifYil wrote that their Galaxy S24 Ultra S Pen…
The results were promising, according to the paper. The model was able to make more accurate predictions than audio-only or text-only models, and improved further as the size of the models grew larger. Beyond exploring the research question, it’s unclear if Apple plans to eliminate the “Hey Siri” trigger phrase. Neither Apple, nor the paper’s researchers immediately returned requests for comment. Currently, Siri functions by holding small amounts of audio and does not begin recording or preparing to answer user prompts until it hears the trigger phrase. Eliminating that “Hey Siri” prompt could increase concerns about our devices “always listening”,…
Apple really wants people to subscribe to the MLS Season Pass, so it’s trying to attract new customers by offering various deals. For instance, Apple had all MLS matches from last weekend available for free to everyone regardless of whether or not they pay for MSL Season Pass.Today, Apple is back with yet another interesting deal for those who’d like to try out the MLS Season Pass for a longer time without having to pay anything. The marketing campaign involves Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi and offers first time MLS Season Pass subscribers a one-month free trial.If you’re interested in…