Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority 2023 is here, and we’ve already seen the first flagship phones launch from the likes of OnePlus, Vivo, and Xiaomi. These devices will undoubtedly bring some respectable camera credentials to the table, among other selling points.
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Federal Trade Commission is looking to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts, which companies put in place to prevent employees from going to work for competitors or leaving to start similar businesses. On Thursday, the regulator issued a notice of proposed rulemaking, saying that the clauses hurt
Read MoreThe Eargo 7 are FDA-cleared self-fitting OTC hearing aids that can now be bought at 1,500 Victra Verizon dealerships. | Image: Eargo 2023 is going to be a big year for hearables. While the concept isn’t new, this is the first CES since the FDA established a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids for adults
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google’s January software update for its Pixel phones has gone live. Reports are coming in suggesting that the recent update has broken auto Bluetooth pairing. The issue appears to be affecting a few auto brands including Kia, Hyundai, Infinity, Honda, and more. Google has pushed out its latest software
Read MoreThings have been pretty quiet on the Intel GPU front lately. The Arc launch came and went, and as far as we can tell, people who bought them are happy so far. However, Intel is kind of playing in its own pool for now. Since the Arc Alchemist A700 GPUs are only 225W cards, they
Read MoreCredit: Eartune The Eartune Fidelity UF-A memory foam tips are designed to replace the standard tips on the first- and second-generation Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. Eartune tips are designed to conform to the AirPods Pro owner’s ears for all-day use, along with improved audio and noise reduction. The new ear tips are available in several
Read MoreCredit: Kris Carlon / Android Authority Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Satellite feature. This is a satellite-based service for emergencies and two-way communication. Qualcomm has taken to the CES 2023 show floor to announce Snapdragon Satellite — a satellite-based messaging solution for premium Android smartphones.
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The firm behind CAT phones has announced a two-way satellite messaging service. It will debut on an upcoming Motorola Defy rugged smartphone. Bullitt Group is the company behind CAT-branded rugged smartphones, but the firm’s biggest announcement at CES 2023 isn’t a CAT device. Instead, it’s announced a new two-way
Read MoreThe infamous, FSB-connected Turla group took over other hackers’ servers, exploiting their USB drive malware for targeted espionage.
Read MoreThe 3D screen craze of the early teens never manifested into sustained interest, but Asus is going back to the 3D well anyway with a pair of new laptops. At CES 2023, Asus revealed the ProArt Studiobook 16 and Vivobook Pro 16X, both of which have high-resolution OLED screens with glasses-free 3D. Asus says the
Read MoreKif Leswing / CNBC: California’s pay transparency law, which requires employers to share salary ranges on job listings, went into effect this week, revealing some Big Tech salaries — – A new law that went into effect this week requires most California employers to disclose salaries on job listings.
Read MoreAMD says that its new mobile chips are better than Apple’s M1 Pro and M2 and it has the receipts.
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: OpenAI is in talks to raise $300M+ from Thrive and Founders Fund in a tender offer, valuing the company at ~$29B, up from $14B in its 2021 tender offer — Deal at that valuation would make OpenAI one of the most valuable U.S. startups — OpenAI, the research lab behind …
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: crypto lender Genesis Global laid off 30% of its staff, after cutting 20% of its 260 workforce in 2022, and is considering filing for bankruptcy — Firm suffered steep losses from loans it supplied to Alameda, Three Arrows — Massive crypto lender Genesis Global Trading Inc. laid off 30% …
Read MoreIf you were to have asked someone back in 2012, what market would have an estimated value of close to U.S. $8 billion in 2022? No one would have guessed that value would be placed on plant-based meat! But according to Business Wire, the global plant-based meat market is today worth a whopping U.S. $7.9
Read MoreImage: Volvo Google is rolling out a brand-new high-definition version of Google Maps for cars with the tech giant’s native Android Automotive operating system. The HD maps will provide granular details that were not previously available, like lane markings, road signs, and traffic barriers. The first vehicles to get the new HD maps will be
Read MoreThe HTC Vive XR Elite. | Image: HTC HTC is opening preorders for a new virtual and augmented reality headset, the Vive XR Elite. The XR Elite is a $1,099 standalone headset that’s designed to compete with Meta’s Quest headsets and the rumored Apple AR / VR device. Shipping in late February worldwide, it supports
Read MoreThe new split-screen Android Auto UI. | Image: Google The Android Auto look and feel has evolved greatly since we reviewed it in 2015, but now its biggest update is starting to roll out to all users, introducing a split-screen UI that can let you see more things at once. Keeping the map on screen
Read MoreThe 5G version is coming very soon at a not-outlandish price. | Image: Razer Razer and Verizon co-announced the pricing for the 5G-enabled Edge gaming handheld during CES 2023. It’s launching on January 26th for $359.99 when you add it as a new tablet line to your account. With an installment plan, Verizon says the
Read MoreRazer claims the Leviathan V2 Pro can envelop a user with “3D audio” thanks to a built-in IR camera that allows it to optimize audio based on the users location. | Image: Razer Soundbars might not be the audio system of choice for most desktop setups, but Razer is trying is offering a new one
Read MoreCybercrime is a global problem that continues to plague businesses, individuals, and governments. Despite the increasing awareness of the importance of cybersecurity, criminals still remain active and highly successful in their attacks. So why can’t we seem to win the war against cybercrime? Top 5 Hurdles to Stopping Cybercrime There are several reasons why cybercrime
Read MoreErin Woo / The Information: Source: Twitter laid off ~40 data scientists and engineers working on ad optimization, as it targets the ads products and other areas considered to be failing — Twitter laid off about 40 data scientists and engineers working on advertising late Wednesday night in what amounted to at least …
Read MoreApple’s iPhone 14 Pro is the first with an Always-On Display, but just how much does that affect the phone’s battery life? That depends on what it’s showing.
Read More(Image: Sony)As lovely as the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller is, it isn’t exactly suitable for those with physical disabilities. But everyone deserves to experience the rush of Gran Turismo 7 or every last heartbreaking detail in The Last of Us Part 1 if they so choose—and thanks to Sony’s latest hardware announcement, more gamers will
Read MoreAir travel is still a hellscape, but at least the Wi-Fi will be free. | Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images After hinting that it would be coming in 2023, Delta has confirmed that all SkyMiles members will get free in-flight Wi-Fi as part of a partnership with T-Mobile. The wireless carrier already offers free
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