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By many metrics, the Galaxy S24 is a success. Samsung emphasized heavily on the artificial intelligence (AI) features of its new phones during the unveiling process and it looks like the attendees were all ears as the bet has played off.Samsung’s heavy focus on AI is already impacting consumer behaviour, per insights firm Kantar Worldpanel. The South Korean giant usually markets the hardware strengths of its phones, such as their vibrant screen and high-resolution cameras, to sell them, but with the Galaxy S24, AI features took precedence. 1 in 4 Galaxy S24 buyers chose the phone because of its AI capabilitiesAccording to data…
Who needs a new low-cost AirPods Lite version when we already have the oldie but goodie “regular” AirPods 2? Released back in the spring of 2019, these instantly recognizable earbuds are somehow still available around the world, normally fetching a pretty reasonable $129 a pair in the US.That’s reasonable if you compare it with the list prices of Apple’s newer and higher-end AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2, of course, while brands like Samsung, Jabra, Soundcore, and even the Apple-owned Beats regularly charge less than 130 or even 100 bucks for (theoretically) better-equipped products than the non-Pro second-gen AirPods.Fortunately, that’s…
We are in an era where our smartphones aren’t just for calls or texts; they are a part of our style. Yet, we find ourselves in a funny situation: buying sleek, stylish phones only to cover them up with a case.There is talk about the iPhone 16 Pro getting a glossy upgrade with new titanium tech, making it shinier yet just as scratch-resistant as its predecessors. This news got me thinking about the irony of it all. If our phones are always hidden behind cases, how much do we actually get to enjoy their designs?Considering that a vast majority of…
Once the interaction begins, we can use data, artificial intelligence, to measure sentiment, customer sentiment. And in the course of the interaction, an agent can get a notification from their supervisor that says, “Here’s a couple different things that you can do to help improve this call.” Or, “Hey, in our coaching session, we talked about being more empathetic, and that’s what this means for this customer.” So, giving specific prompts to make the interaction move better in real-time. Another example supervisors are also burdened with; they usually have a large team of somewhere up to 20, sometimes 25 different…
Google added a handy webcam feature to Pixel phones earlier this year with Android 14 QPR1. As great as it was, though, the image quality wasn’t exactly blowing anyone away. Last month, it was discovered that Google was mitigating this by adding an HQ option to the webcam and that it was already working on Android 15 Developer Preview 2. Thankfully, this has now also been spotted on Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1, which just began rolling out yesterday.Found by the eagle-eyed Mishaal Rahman, this new mode promises to give your Pixel’s webcam the glow-up it deserves. A little “HQ”…
On a drab Monday February morning in California, at the drab San Jose Convention Center, attendees of the SPIE Advanced Lithography and Patterning Conference gathered to hear tech industry luminaries extol the late Gordon Moore, Intel’s cofounder and first CEO, who passed in March last year. Moore is best known for pioneering Moore’s Law, the observation that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit doubles every two years or so. But if Moore deserves credit for creating the law that drove the progress of the industry, it is Dutch company ASML, which makes the machines that in turn let…
Not long ago, having an AI to do your bidding seemed like something taken from a Science Fiction novel. But with the release of ChatGPT, everything changed significantly.Now, you can have whole conversations with AI. It can even help you in your work or school, offering various suggestions. Of course, it’s still advisable to take its recommendations with a pinch of salt. But when used properly, AI can be an extremely useful tool. The best thing is that you can hold the power of AI in the palm of your hand. All you need is to install Microsoft’s free Copilot…
Garmin’s incredibly expansive smartwatch lineup can obviously be a blessing for buyers who like to have lots of options at their disposal as far as sizes, shapes, build materials, key features, and price points go, but also a curse for those that don’t have the time or disposition to analyze many different devices before making a purchase.If you’re part of the latter group, you can occasionally rely on a deal from Amazon, Best Buy, or Woot to make your life a lot easier, and one such occasion has just arisen at the latter e-tailer. Yes, Woot is selling the Forerunner…
TikTok’s critics often highlight the difference in the way the virulent app behaves and operates in the Far East and in the west. Namely, there are grave concerns with the “western” TikTok’s algorithm and the content it feeds to kids and young users.Now, TechCrunch reports that TikTok is bringing its dedicated STEM feed to Europe – meaning that the popular short video app will be more educational (in theory). The ByteDance-owned company announced the expansion of its specialized STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) feed to Europe, beginning with the UK and Ireland. This initiative first took off in the…
Still, Threads’ popularity plummeted after its launch in July 2023. In Taiwan—like the rest of the world—many users left the platform after satisfying their initial curiosity. But the 2024 Taiwanese presidential election gave it another chance. Wang, who studies social media in Taiwan, traced the platform’s second rise to November of last year, starting with the supporters of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), often associated with the color green. “Many (worried) pan-green supporters noticed that their complaints on politics were promoted to more readers on Threads than any other social media platforms (especially Facebook and Instagram), so more and more…
Do you want a tablet for daily entertainment, without the extra bells and whistles? The Lenovo Tab M9 (2023) may be just what you need at its current price. The tablet received Amazon’s favor during the Spring Sale event of last month, but it’s again available at lower prices. Right now, you can get one at 30% off, which saves you $40.The entry-level device was a bit cheaper during the Spring Sale event, but its current price isn’t much different than what we saw a few weeks ago. So, if you need a budget tablet at an extra affordable price,…
We shared that Amazon is selling Google’s budget-friendly Pixel 7a at its lowest price, making it a real bang for your buck. But if you want an even more affordable phone, feel free to go for the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023, as it’s also on sale.The retailer is offering the 256GB version of this versatile phone at a huge $150 discount. This means you can currently score a unit for 38% off its price! It’s worth noting that this bad boy received the same markdown on Black Friday, so in a way, this offer is akin to a Black…
Becoming more independent in your power needs doesn’t come cheap. Indeed, most high-quality portable power stations can set you back over $1,000. With a solar panel or two in the picture, things add up to an even more considerable investment. Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom, for we’ve just found an epic BLUETTI station deal on Amazon! Brace yourself for a killer 45% discount on the AC180!We’re not just joking around – Amazon indeed sells this incredible 1152Wh portable power station with a PV200 solar panel at a price that will simply blow your mind! The limited-time deal helps…
Even though the Apple Watch Series 9 is arguably the best smartwatch for iPhone users… who are not made of money, it’s not exactly unusual to see various major US retailers sell this bad boy at substantial discounts in different models. It was less than two weeks ago, for instance, that Amazon slashed a whopping $200 off the list price of a cellular-capable 41mm variant.A few days prior to that, cash-strapped buyers were allowed to save a humbler but still very generous $100 on all the most affordable Series 9 devices at Best Buy. That 24-hour-only deal is essentially back…
If you recall, we came across a fantastic offer on the Google Pixel Buds Pro. Said discount went live on Amazon just in time for the Spring Sale event. Guess what? The deal is still active, meaning it’s not too late to save 30% on any paintjob you like! Although not the best-ever discount on these awesome wireless earbuds, the Amazon deal is still one of the best Pixel Buds offers for 2024. Since it’s a “limited-time” promo, this deal probably won’t be live much longer. So, if you still haven’t got your Google earbuds at lower prices, consider going…
Google today agreed to settle a class action lawsuit (via TheVerge) originally brought in 2020 by Google account holders who accused the company of continuing to track their actions online even when they were browsing using Incognito mode while using Chrome. With Incognito mode, according to Google, “none of your browsing history, cookies and site data, or information entered in forms are saved on your device. This means your activity doesn’t show up in your Chrome browser history, so people who also use your device won’t see your activity.”Here’s an example of what Incognito mode can do for you. Suppose…