A Japanese court ruled that Google infringed on Pantech's patents in its Pixel 7 series, banning sales in Japan. The patent relates to 4G signal mapping technology. Google's "insincere attitude" contributed to the ban. Pantech, a Korean company now focused on patent monetization, is pursuing bans on Pixel...
Samsung has a stable, non-beta One UI 8 build (BYFB) for the Galaxy S25 series, suggesting an imminent public release. While not confirmed, this release candidate indicates the software is mature. The update includes previously announced features like adaptive lock screen clocks and gallery-based wallpaper suggestions. A...
Microsoft's new 13-inch Surface Laptop sits awkwardly between its predecessors. Priced at $899, it's cheaper than last year's models but lacks their features. While offering decent performance for everyday tasks, it's a step down from the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop and not a suitable replacement for the Surface Laptop...
Google is integrating a new AI function into Google Sheets, powered by Google Gemini. This feature allows users to generate text within spreadsheets based on existing data, including creating ad copy tailored to specific audiences, summarizing customer feedback, or categorizing data. The function, currently limited to text-based responses and...
YouTube is introducing AI-powered features to enhance content discovery. A new AI-powered search results carousel, initially for US YouTube Premium users, provides AI-generated summaries and video suggestions for searches related to shopping, places, or activities. This mirrors Google's AI Overviews, raising concerns about reduced creator engagement. Additionally,...
Tesla's Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, launched less than a week ago, has already faced criticism. Reddit users compiled 11 videos showcasing incidents like lane violations, curb-running, and unexplained stops. While some incidents might have explanations, others highlight potential flaws in Tesla's vision-only self-driving system. Despite some concerning...
Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold, slated for a 2026 release, is detailed in a new leak. The device is reportedly in its testing phase, featuring a 7.58-inch inner display, dual 48MP rear cameras, a titanium body, and a composite hinge. While specifications are still being finalized, the leak includes...
The HDMI Forum unveiled HDMI 2.2, supporting up to 16K resolution at 60Hz with a 96Gbps bandwidth. This is enabled by the new Ultra96 cable designation, indicating support for 64Gbps, 80Gbps, or 96Gbps bandwidth. The specification also includes Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) for improved audio/video sync. Ultra96-certified...
Google is improving its Find Hub item tracking network by subtly altering the device setup process. The update clarifies the difference between two network options: 'Findable everywhere' (more reliable, less private) and 'Findable in busy places only' (default, more private, less reliable). This clearer explanation aims to encourage...
Anker's Nano Travel Adapter is on sale for $21.99 at Amazon and Anker's website. This foldable adapter is compatible with over 200 countries and can charge up to five devices simultaneously. While it doesn't convert voltage, it's ideal for phones and small electronics. Other deals include the Fitbit...
