Windows 11’s Start Menu. Image by PCMag. (Image: PCMag)Windows 11’s rollout has been somewhat rocky due to its incompatibility with older hardware. That hasn’t prevented a lot of early adopters from “upgrading” off Windows 10, despite a lack of must-have features in its successor. For example, in January Microsoft reported that the adoption rate for
Read MoreCredit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Dual apps functionality has been around on smartphones for several years now, allowing users to create another instance of an installed app. It also has a variety of names depending on the manufacturer, such as parallel apps, dual messenger, and app twin. The feature is available on many phones,
Read More“…this law is “intended for the protection of those who are dependent upon their wages for sustenance.” What you need to know Apple has been hit with a class action lawsuit in New York. A former employee says that Apple is in breach of a law that states workers doing manual labor should be paid
Read MoreWhat you need to know Apple launched its Apple Business Essentials program for small businesses last week. The plan combines hardware, software, and services into one plan for business owners. The company is hosting a virtual event to help potential customers learn about the service. “Join Apple product experts to dive into the details and
Read MoreWhen we go to the cinema and see a film in 2022, it’s very unlikely that what we’re seeing will in fact be a film. Instead of large reels of transparent film fed through a projector, we’ll be watching the output of a high-quality digital projector. The advantages for the cinema industry in terms of
Read MoreEdward Ongweso Jr / VICE: A look at Axie Infinity “managers”, who loan in-game NFTs to other players in exchange for a cut of any profits and depend on a constant influx of new players — Managers in play-to-earn game Axie Infinity employ large teams of “scholars” who can’t afford their own NFTs even as
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Update: April 5, 2022 (3:45 AM ET): We’ve updated our Google Pixel 6a hub with details of the phone’s possible launch window and more. Read on for all the latest. Original article: December 5, 2021 (12:00 PM ET): In 2021, Google’s big smartphone launch centered around the Google
Read MoreElon Musk at Tesla’s recent factory opening in Germany. | Photo by Christian Marquardt – Pool/Getty Images Elon Musk has wasted no time making his Twitter feature priorities clear after becoming its biggest shareholder yesterday. The Tesla CEO has polled his 80 million followers about whether they’d like to be able to edit their tweets
Read MoreCredit: David Imel / Android Authority Samsung has announced the Galaxy S20 FE 2022. This is identical to the S20 FE but lacks AKG earphones and is cheaper. The phone is only available in Korea right now. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE marked a significant moment for the company back in 2020, as Samsung offered
Read MoreBen Thompson / Stratechery: As subscriber growth slows, Netflix should consider introducing an ad-supported tier, which could help it add subscribers, raise prices, and reduce churn — The Information reported over the weekend that Netflix executives have told employees to keep an eye on the bottom line:
Read MoreWe’ve looked at the WROOM-DA module before. It’s an ESP32 with two antennas, and [Andreas Spiess] says it is the ugliest ESP32 he’s ever seen. But beauty is only skin deep, after all. Did [Andreas] find beauty in the twin antennas? Watch the video below and see for yourself. According to the block diagram, the
Read MoreSamsung has removed the Galaxy S9 series from its mobile security page. The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will no longer receive security updates, marking the end of all software updates for them. Samsung will no longer update the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus with new software. The flagships from 2018 had an impressive four-year
Read MoreGoogle is working on a Google TV-like service for Chromebook gaming. The feature will help further Chromebook’s position in the gaming market. Google is bringing the power of search to video games, making it easier for Chromebook users to find and play games.
Read MoreEric Newcomer / Newcomer: Crypto investment firm Paradigm says it now has $13.2B under management, up 343% from December 2020, a16z has $54.6B, Sequoia $85.5B, and Tiger Global $124.7B — Andreessen Horowitz AUM rises 53% to $54.6 billion — In previously unreported financial filings, some of the technology …
Read MoreLauren Goode / Wired: A look at Peloton Guide, an upcoming $295 streaming media box from Peloton that uses a body-tracking camera to let users track their strength-training workouts — Peloton has made a device that uses a camera to track your strength-training workouts. The “camera” part, though, still needs to prove itself.
Read MoreManish Singh / TechCrunch: India orders a wide-ranging antitrust investigation into the conduct of Zomato and Swiggy following a complaint from the National Restaurant Association — The Indian antitrust watchdog ordered a wide-ranging investigation into the conduct of food delivery firms Zomato and Swiggy …
Read MoreIt seems like large-screen cheap meters are really catching on. [TheHWcave] does a very detailed review of a KAIWEETS KM601, which is exactly the same as a few dozen other Chinese brands you can get from the usual sources. You can see the review in the video below. If we learned nothing else from this
Read MoreMatt Levine / Bloomberg: If Elon Musk wants to change Twitter with his stake, he might have to gesture in the direction of ESG or profitability to get other shareholders to support him — Programming note: Money Stuff was supposed to be off today but, Elon. So here we are. — Oh Elon
Read MoreWhat you need to know Apple TV+ has made a series order for “Chief of War.” Jason Momoa is set to write, executive produce, and star in the series. Jason Momoa is coming back to Apple TV+ for round two. Apple TV+ has another Jason Momoa drama series coming its way. As reported by Variety,
Read MoreNicole Carpenter / Polygon: Activision Blizzard will let individual studios make the final call on a vaccine mandate for returning to the office, after some employees protested its lifting — Two key worker demands remain unmet — Activision Blizzard employees walked out of work Monday to protest changes to the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Read MoreDo you know a seller on eBay who always has great deals and shipping rates? Learn how to track them down using search filters or your purchase history. Here’s how to find a seller on eBay and save them for next time. Read more: Ten best money-making apps for Android
Read MoreAround here we mostly enjoy slide rules. We even have our own collections including some cylindrical and circular ones. But [Mathologer] discusses a recent Reddit post that explains a circular slide rule-like device using a wheel and a stretchable rubber band. While it probably would be difficult to build the actual device using a rubber
Read MoreCredit: Apple TV Plus Apple TV Plus‘ Severance has been a big hit for the streamer. The trippy, satirical sci-fi series has been met with near-universal acclaim, including from author Stephen King, who called it “the loopiest, coolest, most involving limited series of the spring.” So, if you’re also a fan, you may be looking
Read MoreWhat you need to know Apple TV+ has reportedly withdrawn its bid for a Will Smith biopic. Netflix has also pulled out of its bid on the project. The company is looking into other potential projects with black actors. Apple has reportedly backed out of the project. The fallout from the Oscars continues for Will
Read MoreEtan Vlessing / Hollywood Reporter: Roku and Amazon extend their distribution agreement, letting users continue accessing Prime Video and IMDb TV apps on their Roku devices; Roku stock is up 5%+ — The new multi-year agreement means the Amazon Prime Video app will remain in Roku’s Channel Store.
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