Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Samsung One UI 8.5 beta update offers a white balance slider in the camera app. The slider isn’t functional at the moment, but will let you quickly adjust white balance levels in the default photo mode. Samsung kicked off the One UI 8.5 beta program earlier
Read MoreU.S. video game hardware spending fell 27% year over year in November to $695 million, according to market analyst company Circana. “This is the lowest video game hardware spending total for a November month since the $455 million reached during the November 2005 tracking period,” Circana says. Furthermore, only 1.6 million units of hardware were
Read MoreAs 2025 comes to a close, it’s fair to say this past year has been a big one in the Android world. OnePlus and other brands pushed the needle forward with silicon-carbon batteries, Samsung went all-out with its foldable ambitions, and Google basically perfected its Pixel formula. In short, there were a lot of wins.
Read MoreAnother independent rides off into the sunset. | Image: Cowboy The Brussels-based electric bike company has officially closed its deal to be acquired by ReBirth Group Holding, which also owns cycling brands Peugeot, Gitane, and Solex. The transaction includes new, undisclosed funding from ReBirth as well as €15 million ($17.6 million) from existing shareholders. The
Read MoreKotlin 2.3.0 is now generally available, with the language update offering capabilities such as an unused return value checker and support for Java 25. The release has a variety of experimental-stage features including the value checker, Swift interoperability, and a new syntax for explicit backing fields. JetBrains released the language update on December 16. Installation instructions
Read MoreIn July, Sony sued Tencent to prevent the release of Light of Motiram, a game Sony alleged was a “slavish clone” of its popular Horizon series. But the legal battle is already over; the two companies have reached a “confidential settlement” and the case has been dismissed with prejudice, according to a court document filed
Read MoreMembagikan Salin tautan Foto AP/Jacqueline Martin perwakilan Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) menyatakan akan menang jika berhadapan dengan wakil presiden. JD Vance dalam pemilihan presiden Selasa terlalu cepat jajak pendapat Diterbitkan oleh Argumen/Verasight. pertunjukan Anggota kongres tersebut mengungguli Vance 51% berbanding 49% dalam hipotetis pertarungan presiden tahun 2028, selisih dua poin dalam margin kesalahan. Ocasio-Cortez Dinobatkan sebagai
Read MoreTL;DR Google has officially released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 for Tensor-powered Pixel devices. Users enrolled in the Android Beta program will automatically receive the OTA update. Installing this update keeps you on the beta channel until March 2026 unless you opt out and install the data-wiping downgrade OTA. Google has officially kicked off the
Read MoreThe first beta for Android 16’s final quarterly update was just released today. Since Google didn’t share a detailed changelog for Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, I installed it on one of my own Pixel devices to find out what’s new. Read on if you’re wondering whether it’s worth installing or if you just want
Read MoreTL;DR Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 brings back the expandable location indicator, a feature Google previously tested in Android 13 but never released. Tapping the new blue status bar icon opens a privacy dialog that explicitly lists which apps are currently accessing your location. Previously, the system alerted you to location access but failed to
Read MoreMembagikan Salin tautan Foto AP/Jacqueline Martin perwakilan Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) menyatakan akan menang jika berhadapan dengan wakil presiden. JD Vance dalam pemilihan presiden Selasa terlalu cepat jajak pendapat Diterbitkan oleh Argumen/Verasight. pertunjukan Anggota kongres tersebut mengungguli Vance 51% berbanding 49% dalam hipotetis pertarungan presiden tahun 2028, selisih dua poin dalam margin kesalahan. Ocasio-Cortez Dinobatkan sebagai
Read MoreA Meta data center in Ashburn, Virginia. | Photo: Getty Images Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) fired off a letter on Tuesday to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and several major data center developers to investigate the impact they’re having on Americans’ utility bills. The move comes as rising
Read MoreI always wanted to have a projector growing up, but that was something only rich kids had. I finally managed to accomplish that dream! Not only can I afford it, but projectors have gotten impressively accessible. For example, the Yaber Projector L2s Home Cinema is normally only $169.99, and right now you can get it
Read MoreI always wanted to have a projector growing up, but that was something only rich kids had. I finally managed to accomplish that dream! Not only can I afford it, but projectors have gotten impressively accessible. For example, the Yaber Projector L2s Home Cinema is normally only $169.99, and right now you can get it
Read MoreClaims surrounding a “Pluribus” ad on a smart fridge sending a woman to the psychiatric hospital fell apart, after the internet traced the origins of the story back to an online joke. A photo that a poster shared on social media The post drew attention by framing a static advertisement as personalized surveillance. Screenshots linked
Read MoreClaims surrounding a “Pluribus” ad on a smart fridge sending a woman to the psychiatric hospital fell apart, after the internet traced the origins of the story back to an online joke. A photo that a poster shared on social media The post drew attention by framing a static advertisement as personalized surveillance. Screenshots linked
Read MoreNew research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences’ politics—especially those who don’t normally share political content.
Read MoreBearingPoint’s Marie Ryan talks to us about the biggest trends in tech and how companies can attract more women to senior tech roles. Read more: Why diversity is vital for the tech industry’s culture
Read MoreCredit: AYN TL;DR Handheld maker AYN has confirmed that shipments of its Odin 3 Ultra handheld have been delayed. The company attributed this delay to an increase in RAM pricing and as well as a temporary shortage. Affected customers can choose the Odin 3 Max instead and get a refund for the price difference. We’ve
Read MoreCredit: AYN TL;DR Handheld maker AYN has confirmed that shipments of its Odin 3 Ultra handheld have been delayed. The company attributed this delay to an increase in RAM pricing and as well as a temporary shortage. Affected customers can choose the Odin 3 Max instead and get a refund for the price difference. We’ve
Read MoreMacworld A new report from The Information has information that, if true, will represent a huge shift in the iPhone’s iconic look. We’ve been through bezels, notches, and Dynamic Islands, but the iPhone’s front camera has always been located more or less in the center of the phone – often just to the side of
Read MoreThe lowest iPad 11 price is back at $279, with free in-store pickup or delivery by Christmas to many locations. Pick up an iPad for $299 during Amazon’s last-minute holiday sale. Walmart’s last-minute holiday Apple sale includes a return of its best $279 iPad 11-inch deal, reflecting a $70 discount off retail on the standard
Read MoreApple’s iPhone is positioned to weather a looming smartphone memory price spike better than nearly any rival, even as industry forecasts point to softer sales in 2026. iPhone 17 Pro Max Counterpoint Research released a report on December 16, lowering its 2026 global smartphone shipment forecast. The report attributes this to significant price hikes in
Read MoreApple’s iPhone is positioned to weather a looming smartphone memory price spike better than nearly any rival, even as industry forecasts point to softer sales in 2026. iPhone 17 Pro Max Counterpoint Research released a report on December 16, lowering its 2026 global smartphone shipment forecast. The report attributes this to significant price hikes in
Read MoreMacworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Thin & light portable screen Kickstand Three clever viewing modes Cons Integrated speakers aren’t brilliant Our Verdict A simple but effective display solution. The Duex Float 2 and Float 2 Pro screens are lightweight and simple to setup – a great solution at home or if you are
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