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The First Android Clone of Apple’s Dynamic Island is Here

We knew it was going to happen. It wasn’t a question of if, but when, an Android OEM would copy Apple’s Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro. Six months later, the first shameless clone is here….

Arol Wright Mar 9th

Spotify’s New Design Looks a Whole Lot Like TikTok

TikTok is what’s hot right now as far as social media goes. Once you fall victim to its algorithm and endless doom-scrolling, it’s a hard way out. Because of that, other apps have sought to imitate its addictive formula, whic…

Arol Wright Mar 9th

The Xbox Controller Has a New Green Color, Still Works on PC

The current Xbox gamepad is one of the best gaming controllers, thanks to its comfort, great buttons, and extra compatibility with PCs. Now, you can get one in a new super-green color.

Arol Wright Mar 9th

NZXT’s New Prebuilt Gaming PCs Are Perfect for Every Budget

Getting into the PC gaming world can be daunting for a beginner. There are lots of hoops to navigate, but prebuilt desktops can be a convenient alternative. PC maker NZXT has now released new gaming PCs, and they look impress…

Arol Wright Mar 9th

Windows 11 Is Adding More File Explorer Features

The initial release of Windows 11 included a partial design update for File Explorer, and updates afterward added features like tabs. Two more features are on the way to help you find and use files more quickly….

Corbin Davenport Mar 9th

Lenovo’s New Workstation PCs Are Inspired by Luxury Cars

There are already many options for high-end workstations, from custom-built PCs to Apple’s Mac Studio and Mac Pro. Lenovo is now updating its ThinkStation desktop PCs with even better hardware.

Arol Wright Mar 9th

Roku Now Makes Its Own TVs, and You Can Buy One Now

Roku smart TVs have been popular for years, but Roku has historically only handled the software side, with companies like TCL and Hisense building the final hardware. That’s finally changing, as Roku’s first lineup of home-bu…

Corbin Davenport Mar 9th

Grammarly’s New AI Wants to Be the Ultimate Writing Helper

If you write for a living or just for school, you might already use Grammarly to help you ensure your writing is as clean as possible. Now, Grammarly wants to go one step ahead with the help of AI.

Arol Wright Mar 9th

Your Roku TV Is Getting a Major Update

The Roku operating system receives occasional updates, usually at least once every few months, bringing new features and improvements to Roku-based smart TVs and streaming players. Now there’s another major update rolling out…

Corbin Davenport Mar 9th

Android 14’s Second Preview Release Has Arrived

Google releases one major Android update each year, and Android 14 is on track for late 2023. The first Android 14 Developer Preview arrived in February, and now the second build is available.

Corbin Davenport Mar 8th

Google One Now Includes a VPN on All Plans

Google has offered a basic VPN service with some of its Google One plans for a while. The feature is now opening up to all people with a Google One plan, starting at $1.99 per month.

Corbin Davenport Mar 8th

The Date Is Set for Google I/O 2023

Google’s main conference for new products and developer news, which is held once a year, is back for another round in 2023. The company has announced when it’s going to hold its next big event in May, as usual, so mark your c…

Arol Wright Mar 8th

DuckDuckGo’s New AI Search Is Taking a Different Approach

AI is the hot trend right now, with Microsoft publicly testing Bing AI, and Google working on its own AI-powered search features. DuckDuckGo is entering the game with something a bit different.

Arol Wright Mar 8th

Wyze Now Sells Gaming Headsets for Some Reason

You may know Wyze for its smart home cameras, but that doesn’t mean the company doesn’t occasionally venture into other markets. Now, it wants to reach PC gamers — and instead of taking the classic “lights for your desk” ro…

Arol Wright Mar 7th

Flathub Wants to Be the Ultimate Linux App Store

There are many ways to install software on Linux PCs, but the Flathub app repository is one of the most popular methods. Flathub is now aiming to become the best possible app store across all Linux distributions and setups wi…

Corbin Davenport Mar 7th

Google Docs Has a New Design to Match Gmail

Google is constantly updating its online suite of productivity apps, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. Those services will soon have a new design to match the recent Gmail update.

Corbin Davenport Mar 7th

The iPhone 14 Now Has a New Color: Yellow

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in September 2022, but if you didn’t already buy one, Apple is hoping a new color option might win you over. Two of the models are now available in a bright yellow color….

Corbin Davenport Mar 7th

Windows 11 Has a New “Canary” Release Channel

If you want to beta-test Windows versions before everyone gets them, the Insider Program currently has a few release channels ranging from relatively stable to extremely buggy. A new canary branch, though, is taking over as t…

Arol Wright Mar 6th

You Can Now Get Microsoft Outlook for Free on Mac

Microsoft Outlook is a paid application that is normally available through Microsoft 365. That’s now changing, as Microsoft is opening up Outlook for Mac to everyone.

Corbin Davenport Mar 6th

MSI’s Newest Tiny PC Has up to an Intel Core i7

There’s no shortage of small PCs, with options made for compact gaming setups, office workplaces, and everything in between. MSI has now introduced another option aimed at productivity work.

Arol Wright Mar 6th

Microsoft Edge Now Has AI Upscaling for Web Videos

Microsoft Edge added a “Clarity Boost” feature last year, which boosts the video quality of games streamed from the cloud. Now a similar feature is coming to regular web video, as long as your PC is up to the task….

Corbin Davenport Mar 6th

Check Out Google’s Showcase of Cutting-Edge Web Apps

Web apps are becoming better and better, as web browsers continue to add new features and APIs. Google now has a site showing off some of the best examples of modern web apps.

Corbin Davenport Mar 6th

You Can Now Buy Samsung’s TV-Like 144 Hz Gaming Monitor

Samsung showed off its new Odyssey Neo G7 43″ monitor back in January, complete with some impressive gaming features and TV-like software. Now you can actually buy it.

Corbin Davenport Mar 6th

Notepad++ Now Works Better on Windows 11

Notepad++ is a popular text editor for Windows, built to handle everything from editing source code to browsing book-sized text files. The latest update has a helpful addition for Windows 11 PCs.

Corbin Davenport Mar 6th

The Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR Headsets Are Dropping in Price

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, sells a few different popular VR headsets. The Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 256GB model will soon receive permanent price cuts, according to a new announcement.

Corbin Davenport Mar 3rd

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