Tips for photographing the total solar eclipse with your phone: use a sun filter or eclipse glasses, adjust focus and exposure, minimize movement, and capture special moments beyond the sky.
Google Wallet has introduced a new feature that allows for the automatic addition of linked passes, giving it an advantage over Apple Wallet.
Google is testing a Material 3 bottom bar redesign with an integrated search field, providing a more modern and consistent look to the Google app.
The studio director of The Elder Scrolls Online, Matt Firor, revealed that the game has made over $2 billion in customer spend, highlighting its ongoing success and its status as a highly successful live service game.
Players in Helldivers 2 are starting to question if they are the real villains in the game as they consider the possibility that they are killing human minds trapped in machines controlled by the enemy faction.
The author praises the comfort and fit of Nothing's Ear and Ear 2 earbuds, urging the company not to make any changes to their design, while highlighting areas for improvement in sound quality, noise cancellation, battery life, and durability.
Microsoft's Xbox President Sarah Bond has confirmed plans for new Xbox hardware that will deliver "the biggest technical leap ever in a generation" and revealed the establishment of a dedicated team for game preservation to ensure accessibility to Xbox games in the future.
Microsoft may announce the addition of older Call of Duty games to Game Pass at their June showcase, signaling the potential integration of Activision Blizzard's back catalog into the Xbox subscription service.
Phase 3 of World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery is now live, with players encountering some issues like missing loot in dungeons, problems with quest objects, raid tuning, and rune ability issues, while the centerpiece PvE activity of this phase, the Sunken Temple raid, proves challenging for guilds.
The developers have rolled out a first round of updates for World of Warcraft: Season of Discovery Phase 3, including adjustments to The Sunken Temple raid encounters to make it more accessible to players and various changes to Nightmare Incursions.
Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X users with an Amazon Prime subscription can download Bethesda's Fallout 76 for free during the month of April.
Best Buy is offering discounts on MacBooks, including record low prices on the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air and deals on various models of the M3 MacBook Pro, along with discounts on other products like TVs, video games, and more.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 series has seen price drops, with the Ultra model dropping by £200, the S9+ dropping by £80, and the S9 dropping by £20, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has reduced its price by £30, making it a more attractive option.
Helldivers 2 is a fantastic game that combines fun gameplay with clever commentary on the flaws of an oppressive regime, featuring goofy propaganda and a meta-narrative about the futility of galactic liberation.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, and Google Pixel 8 Pro were compared in a camera shootout, and while there is no clear winner, the choice depends on which photographic qualities are most important to the user.
AMD is reportedly developing a new version of its AM5 socket, the AM5+, which is expected to replace the original AM5 and offer new features such as different voltages, power supply circuitry, and interface capabilities. It is likely that AM5+ CPUs will have a mechanical key to prevent installation into AM5 motherboards, but AMD may strive for backward compatibility to streamline the platform launch. The AM5 socket will be supported through 2025, while the AM5+ is anticipated to emerge in 2026.
To capture stunning images of the 2024 solar eclipse on your Android phone, be prepared to adjust camera settings, consider using solar film and a tripod, use the telephoto lens rather than the highest zoom, and switch to manual mode for better control over ISO and shutter speed.
The prices for hacking tools known as "zero-days" have increased significantly in recent years, with tools to break into iPhones now valued between $5 and $7 million, due to companies like Apple and Google making it harder to hack their devices and apps.
Director Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P, expresses interest in creating a new Final Fantasy Tactics game, recognizing the storytelling potential, but clarifies that it will not be in the style of Final Fantasy 16.
The Super Mario Maker community on Wii U has successfully cleared the last remaining level, 'Trimming the Herbs', before the online shutdown, making it the final legitimate upload before the game's closure.
Rooms is a charming game that allows users to design their own rooms and retreats, similar to Minecraft, Lego, The Sims, and Animal Crossing, offering a cozy and creative experience limited only by the user's patience for arranging three-dimensional pixels.
Best Buy is offering deals on a variety of products, including TVs, smart home tech, and Bluetooth speakers, with discounts on brands like JBL and Apple.
Apple has updated its developer guidelines to allow game emulators on the App Store, potentially eliminating the need for users to jailbreak their devices to access emulators and bringing more Android emulators to iOS, however, developers are warned to ensure compliance with guidelines and applicable laws regarding copyrighted software.
Apple releases beta versions of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, with few user-facing features but hidden code changes, while rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 will have thinner bezels and the release of new iPads has been repeatedly postponed.
California-based xMems has introduced solid-state drivers that offer a significant leap in audio quality, providing a flatter, cleaner overall signature, and enhanced robustness, making it the future of earbud technology.
Helldivers 2 has raised its level cap to 150 and pays homage to Starship Troopers by giving players the title of 'Private' at level 140, referencing Drill Sergeant Zim's decision to become a private to fight in the war in the movie.
In 1973, the supersonic plane Concorde set a record for the longest total solar eclipse in history by flying for 74 minutes within the moon's shadow along the Tropic of Cancer.
Millions of people in North America will experience a total solar eclipse, but it is advised to never stare directly at the sun and to limit smartphone camera exposure to avoid damaging the sensor, although capturing photos during the eclipse in short bursts is possible.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reacts to spectacular photos of the Super Heavy booster's successful static fire test in Texas, calling the images "Hell On Earth."
The next installment of the fan-favorite shooter, Gears 6, is rumored to be announced at the Xbox summer showcase on June 9th, along with other releases and game updates.
Google is reportedly improving its desktop mode feature for Android and may launch it with the upcoming Android 15 update, although it still lacks many features found in traditional desktop experiences.
Architects share their strategies for creating additional rooms and better storage in small apartments, tackling challenges such as spiral staircases, limited square footage, and awkward floor plans.
SpaceX successfully completed a static-fire test of its Super Heavy booster for the fourth Starship test mission, bringing the company one step closer to its next launch.
Best Buy is currently offering discounts of up to 50% off on a wide range of products, including laptops, TVs, phone accessories, and major appliances such as refrigerators, with notable deals including $300 off the Apple M2 MacBook Air and over $1,000 off a GE Profile refrigerator.
Shift Up CEO has confirmed that Stellar Blade will receive free updates and a new game plus mode, with DLC plans yet to be determined, and no microtransactions except for possible outfit collaborations that may be sold for a fee.
Google Wallet is adding a new feature called "Automatically add linked passes," allowing pass providers to add related tickets, promotions, and offers to existing passes, though users have the option to disable this feature.
Google has patched two security flaws in its Pixel phones that were being exploited by forensic companies, and has labeled them as "high severity," urging all users to update their devices immediately.
Riot Games has released a micropatch for League of Legends to address balance issues with Skarner, aiming to buff him in the jungle while nerfing him in the top lane.
Samsung will fix the fingerprint issue on the Galaxy S23 caused by the One UI 6.1 update through a software update expected to be released in the near future, potentially in April 2024.
CD Projekt Red executive pokes fun at Ubisoft's failed attempt to label Skull and Bones as a "AAAA" game, stating that their upcoming releases, including The Witcher 4 and a Cyberpunk sequel, will be "AAAAA" games.
Huawei's HarmonyOS Next, unveiled as the newest version of its proprietary operating system, aims to establish its own self-sufficient ecosystem to compete with iOS and Android.
Jony Ive and Sam Altman are reportedly working on an AI-powered hardware device that won't resemble a phone and could potentially be powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT.
The recently leaked photos of Apple's iPhone 16 show major design changes, including the introduction of programmable buttons and a larger screen size for the Pro models.
The news that Hellblade 2 will be capped at 30fps on Xbox Series X|S has sparked a conversation about performance preferences, leading to a poll asking if players care about framerates in games like Hellblade 2.
Samsung is rumored to be launching the Galaxy Watch FE alongside the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch 7 Pro, with all three models potentially being unveiled at a July Unpacked event.
The majority of players in Helldivers 2 have chosen to fight against the mechanical armies, with 70% of the player base focusing on the Automatons, despite initial expectations.
Apple has updated its App Store rules to allow emulators for retro console games, potentially encouraging developers to bring their emulators to the platform, while also warning about the responsibility to follow copyright rules; the update also includes provisions for offering plug-ins for HTML5-based mini-apps and allowing music streaming services to display pricing information and links to complete purchases.
Nothing will be introducing two pairs of earbuds, Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a), during a product announcement on April 18, marking a significant milestone for the company and its new naming strategy.
Sunbird, a messaging app that previously attempted to bring iMessage to Android, has relaunched in beta with improved security and privacy measures after its original version was shut down due to vulnerabilities that exposed user messages.
Choosing the right keyboard for your needs can greatly enhance your typing experience, with options such as mechanical keyboards, ergonomic keyboards, and low-profile switches offering various benefits and preferences for different individuals.