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OnePlus made the right move with its new update policy, but there’s still a long road ahead Earlier this week, OnePlus caught the Android world by surprise when itannounced a new device update schedule. Beginning next year, select smartphones will get four — count them,four— major OS upgrades, along with five years of security patches. It’s excellent PR for a company, but unfortunately, the devil’s in the details on this one....

Windows 11 Update Leaked, Android 13 Hits Pixel Phones, Productive Ways to Use Your Phone, and Podcast Mixing Desks Our podcast this week brings you the important tech news that matters, along with some tips, tricks, and guides to help you make the most out of your tech and purchase the right gear. Our show this week features the following tech news that matters: We bring you these tips and tricks:...

Amazon Prime: Pricing, benefits, and everything else you need to know Amazon Prime is a membership program that offers perks like same-day shipping, free two-day shipping, exclusive discounts, and access to services like Amazon Prime Video and Prime Music. Whether you stream on-demand TV shows and movies, listen to playlists and podcasts, or shopsmart home products, Amazon’s Prime membership has you covered. Another advantage of the loyalty program isAmazon Prime Day, an annual shopping event exclusive to Prime members....

California is suing Amazon, so your stuff might get cheaper soon Amazon is the single largest online retailer in the US, and there are manytips and tricks you need to knowwhen you shop there. With this market dominating position, it’s clear that third-party sellers and manufacturers will do everything to get at least one slice of the cake. As such, the Californian attorney general suspects that Amazon is misusing its power, preventing competitors from emerging and dictating prices....

ChromeOS 103 tightens Google’s ecosystem with improvements to Phone Hub, Nearby Share, and more Google is working to strengthen its ever-growing ecosystem of products. Between Android, ChromeOS, and all of your various accessories, making sure everything feels like a connected platform is essential, especially as some of thebest Chromebooks aroundget even better. Starting with ChromeOS 103, Google is bringing all sorts of features first teased throughout the last six months, including Nearby Share support, recent photos in Phone Hub, and more....

Firefox 102 Lands on Linux With Upgraded Geolocation, PDF Viewer, but Will Users Care? Firefox 102 has just been released by the Mozilla Foundation. One major Linux-specific change is the addition of GeoClue geolocation support, as well as a new PDF viewer. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time....

Google launches FloodHub to forecast and monitor flooding incidents worldwide Arecent Silicon Valley quakeshowed off the Android Earthquake Alert System’s efficacy. It reiterates how the loss of life and damage to property can be minimized by timely alert delivery. Google also has similar alert systems in place to caution against incoming floods, surging wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural calamities. In a significant step towards making many inhabited places safer, the company is expanding its flood forecasting and wildfire tracking services to several new regions....

How to Enable or Disable Auto HDR on Xbox Series X|S Enhancing the games you play on consoles is a great way to guarantee the quality of your gaming experience, whether through visuals or performance. With Xbox Series X|S, you can even have your console automatically improve the visuals of selected games with Auto HDR. So if you’re looking to give some of your games an extra boost when it comes to visual quality, the Auto HDR feature on Xbox Series X|S might be what you’re looking for....

Nothing is working on more wireless earbuds and perhaps even a new brand So far in its commercial infancy, Carl Pei’s Nothing has put out one Android smartphone in theNothing Phone 1— if it weren’t so Euro-exclusive, we could’ve put it onour best budget phones list— and two pairs of true wireless earbuds, all of them with a certain element of prestige to them. We’re now hearing about yet another pair of wireless earbuds coming out of this upstart, but you probably won’t see too much of its name in and on the box....

Samsung’s Galaxy A14 5G boosts screen resolution for an even cheaper price CES has never been a major stage for launching Android flagships, but these days, it’s more dire than ever. A decade ago, this event would see the likes of Motorola or Sony proudly showing off upcoming hardware, but in 2023, we’re lucky if a single high-end device even shows up. While Samsung isn’t ready to show the world theGalaxy S23just yet, its mobile division has arrived atCES 2023to showcase what will undoubtedly become one of the most popular phones of the year....

The 5 Best Podcasts to Learn More About Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency podcasts are a great way to keep your finger on the pulse of the crypto community and stay informed about the latest trends, changes, and news stories in the space. Though there are tons of cryptocurrency podcasts on iTunes, Google Play Music, and Spotify, we will look at five of them worth listening to. The Best Cryptocurrency Podcasts Podcasts have the potential to open your mind and make your life more interesting in many ways....

The 6 Most Common iPhone 13 Issues and How to Fix Them The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max are arguably some of the best smartphones that came out in 2021, but they’re not flawless. Over time and use, you’ll come across a few bugs and issues. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to solve many of the more prevalent iPhone 13 problems....

The global chip shortage is forcing BMW to ship its vehicles without Android Auto and CarPlay The ongoing semiconductor shortage has already led to cancelations and delays of many smartphones. However, the crunch is not just limited to mobile devices; it’s affecting every other major industry and consumer electronic products. In fact, many automobile makers were forced totemporarily shut down their factoriesfor a few weeks at a time due to the lack of chips....