Google Maps is more than just a navigation app, it also offers features such as saving favorite spots, downloading maps for offline use, and providing visual pointers for walking directions.
Apple cautions against using the traditional rice method to save a wet phone, stating that it can actually cause further damage.
The second-generation AirPods Max may not feature Adaptive Audio, as they are expected to retain an older processor and not gain the necessary H2 chip required for the feature.
The creators of Final Fantasy VII are remaking one of the most consequential scenes in video game history, raising the question of whether they will kill off the character Aerith once again.
Moon Studios' upcoming action RPG, No Rest For The Wicked, aims to deliver deliberate and tactical combat with visceral animations and a focus on every swing of the sword counting, drawing inspiration from games like Dark Souls and Monster Hunter.
Gigantic, the MOBA-hero shooter hybrid game that closed in 2018, will be revived as Gigantic: Rampage Edition in 2024, featuring new content, crossplay on all platforms, and a new ranked system, with a closed beta launching on Steam on February 22.
Temtem: Swarm is a new game that combines the monster-collecting and combat elements of Temtem with the fast-paced gameplay of the "bullet heaven" genre, offering strategic combat and evolution mechanics, online co-op, and a catching mechanic similar to Pokémon.
The OnePlus Watch 2 is set to debut at Mobile World Congress with an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours, aiming to become the best flagship smartwatch of the year.
The Pokémon Company will be hosting a Pokémon Presents showcase on February 27, 2024, which may include a new announcement related to Pokémon Gold & Silver, potentially hinting at a remake or acknowledgement of their upcoming 25th anniversary.
The OnePlus Watch 2 will be officially introduced on February 26 at the Mobile World Congress, offering a premium build material and industry-leading battery life, although many details including the software platform and pricing structure are still unknown.
Microsoft is developing a new network card to enhance the performance of its Maia AI server chip and potentially reduce reliance on Nvidia, aiming to accelerate model training for OpenAI and make the process less expensive.
Sony may release a PlayStation 5 Pro in 2024 to boost interest in the console ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI in 2025, according to industry analysts.
The author, a self-proclaimed lifelong iPhone user, switched to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra due to poor battery life and app stability on the iPhone 15 Pro, and has found the Galaxy S24 Ultra to be a better experience overall.
Groq, a company specializing in custom hardware for AI language models, is delivering AI that is 75 times faster than human typing by using specialized language processing units (LPUs) instead of GPUs, allowing for real-time conversations and faster results.
Bethesda is releasing a new compilation called Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology, featuring seven Fallout games along with a Mini-Nuke replica, and it will be available for $60.
Microsoft has announced the final set of games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers in February, including Return to Grace, Tales of Arise, Bluey: The Videogame, Madden NFL 24, Maneater, Indivisible, Space Engineers, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, with Diablo IV coming in March.
Apple Music has introduced a monthly version of its Replay feature that shows users their top songs, artists, albums, and listening insights, offering competition to Spotify Wrapped.
The Pokémon Day showcase, taking place on February 27th, will likely provide updates on series' live-service games and potentially reveal the big 2024 RPG, with speculations towards remakes or spin-offs such as Pokémon Black and White or a new action RPG set in the Kalos region.
Anker is offering a range of accessories on sale on Amazon, including discounted portable batteries, power stations, wall chargers, and hubs.
Pacific Drive is a punishing survival game with elements of comedy and Roguelike, offering players an elective pulverization experience in a damp and brutal Pacific Northwest setting.
Pacific Drive is a complex and compelling survival game that revolves around the relationship between a car and its driver, featuring deep mechanics, an intriguing narrative, and challenging gameplay, although it is hindered by fiddly controls and a complex UI.
Nintendo has announced a new game for the Switch called Princess Peach: Showtime, where players can control Peach in different costumes with unique abilities while navigating through themed stages in a theater setting.
Pacific Drive is a survival game with roguelike elements that combines driving an old vehicle through hazardous environments with repairing and crafting, offering a captivating premise and atmosphere but hindered by tedious tasks and a lack of shortcuts.
The upcoming Nothing Phone (2a) will be equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, offering improved efficiency and features such as "RAM Booster" and "Smart Clean," and is set to launch in March with an estimated price of €349.
OnePlus is set to release its Watch 2, which will feature up to 100 hours of battery life, a stainless steel chassis, and meticulous health monitoring, aiming to redeem itself after the disappointing performance of its previous smartwatch.
Microsoft has announced the latest additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, including Tales of Arise, Return to Grace, Bluey: The Video Game, Maneater, Madden NFL 24, Indivisible, Space Engineers, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of February, including Return to Grace, Tales of Arise, Bluey: The Videogame, Maneater, Madden NFL 24, Indivisible, Space Engineers, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Inflexion's fantasy survival sim Nightingale, which releases on Steam early access, has received praise for its engrossing landscapes, but criticism for its confusing HUD and user interface, prompting the company to prioritize fine-tuning and improving these elements during the game's early access period.
Google Gemini Advanced offers enhancements over the free version, but for casual users, it may not be worth the $20 monthly investment unless coding help and add-on features are needed.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has revealed some details about the upcoming Nothing Phone 2a, including leaked renders that suggest a redesigned hardware and a transparent design, while confirming features such as a 6.7-inch OLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chip, and up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, making it a more affordable version of the Nothing Phone 2.
tinyBuild and Redemption Road Games have announced Kingmakers, a third-person shooter/strategy game where players travel back in time to a war-torn medieval era with modern weapons to change history and save the future.
Google engineers have hacked Sony's PlayStation Portal handheld to run emulated PSP games, exploiting vulnerabilities in the device's software.
Police in San Diego have issued a warning to users of the Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset, advising them not to cross the street while distracted by the device.
Apple has introduced a monthly version of Apple Music Replay, allowing subscribers to access statistics about their listening habits on a regular basis, including top artists, songs, and albums, as well as monthly milestones.
Apple has updated the Apple Music Replay experience to include monthly visualizations of users' favorite music habits, along with the release of the yearly recap Apple Replay Mix playlist for 2024.
The Corsair K65 Plus Wireless keyboard offers a compact 75% layout that bridges the gap between mainstream gaming keyboards and boutique custom keyboards, delivering Corsair's best typing experience without sacrificing gaming performance, although it does lack certain features found in other gaming keyboards.
Adobe is introducing a new generative AI experience called "AI Assistant in Acrobat" that allows users to chat with documents, summarize files, answer questions, and recommend more based on the content, making it easier to find and understand information in long documents.
Bethesda is releasing the Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L Anthology, a nuke-shaped container containing download codes for all seven Fallout games, as a tie-in to the upcoming Amazon Prime TV adaptation of the franchise.
Helldivers 2, a highly popular co-op game, is facing challenges due to a large number of players on PS5 and Steam, sparking a desire among Xbox players to have the game on their platform, although the possibility of a port seems uncertain.
Samsung has introduced several updates to enhance the audio capabilities of its devices, including a new feature called Live Translate that allows Galaxy S24 owners to use their phones as real-time translation tools during in-person conversations. Additionally, Samsung is expanding its Auracast support to transmit audio from mobile devices to multiple earbuds and enabling Galaxy Buds2 Pro users to enjoy 360 Audio when paired with select TV models. These updates will be available to Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Buds2, and Buds FE users starting in late February.
The average American now spends close to a thousand dollars per year on subscription streaming services, with more than half canceling subscriptions in response to price increases but overall spending still rising.
Google engineers have hacked the PlayStation Portal to run emulated PSP games natively, eliminating the need for Wi-Fi streaming, although the hack will not be released in the near future.
Samsung is reportedly developing a new tri-folding device to compete with Huawei, indicating that the Galaxy Z Fold may expand into its own product line and make foldables more accessible to a wider audience.
Putting wet iPhones in a bag of rice to absorb water is not recommended by Apple, as it may cause damage instead; instead, they suggest alternative solutions to drying out the device.
The development of an Apple smart ring may be accelerating, following a teaser by Samsung for its own Galaxy Ring, although this report is based on an unnamed source and should be treated with caution.
Nothing's upcoming Phone (2a) will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7200 Pro, marking a departure from the Qualcomm silicon used in their previous phones, with Nothing claiming better efficiency and tighter integration with MediaTek.
The iPhone 16 series is rumored to have significantly increased AI computing cores in its processors, which will improve the performance and support generative AI features.
The FineDine Glass Storage Containers are durable, versatile, and environmentally friendly, making them a great choice for storing food, and they are currently available for as low as $2 each.
The Apple Vision Pro is a groundbreaking headset that introduces features like spatial videos and photos, immersive environments, and high-quality media playback, but it is currently plagued by issues such as the need for frequent recalibration and discomfort during extended use, making it difficult to recommend for most users.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 and 165 Music are entry-level running watches with a vibrant AMOLED display, 19 hours of GPS battery life, and extensive support for running, making them ideal for those with smaller wrists or who prefer something lightweight.