The Google Pixel 9a offers flagship-level AI and a 120Hz display at a more affordable price. However, optimal performance requires enabling several hidden features. These include activating Smooth Display for smoother scrolling, customizing Quick Tap for back-tap actions, maximizing battery life with Adaptive Battery and Extreme Battery Saver,...
Google's Find My Device network, while expanding, lacks essential features found in competing trackers like Apple's AirTag. Top-performing trackers, such as the Chipolo POP and Moto Tag, compensate by offering extra features through their own proprietary apps, negating the intended network unification. These crucial features include left-behind alerts,...
Walmart continues to offer Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders online despite initial sellouts. Thousands have successfully pre-ordered the console, primarily during off-peak hours. Persistence and refreshing the Walmart website are key to securing a pre-order. The Mario Kart World bundle is recommended. Changing your delivery region and having...
The U.S. Department of Transportation updated its Automated Vehicle Framework, easing crash reporting requirements for Level 2 autonomous vehicles. The changes, impacting companies like Tesla, GM, and Ford, reduce reporting for non-fatal incidents without vulnerable road users. Separately, the EV startup Slate revealed its vehicle, described internally as...
Microsoft's Recall feature, a screenshot-based PC search tool, is finally launching for all Copilot Plus PCs after delays due to security concerns. Recall, now an opt-in feature with improved security, lets users search their PCs using natural language and image recognition. Accompanying this is an AI-powered Windows search...
Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall feature, which takes continuous screenshots and saves searchable text from them, is finally launching publicly. Initially met with criticism for security concerns, Recall has undergone significant improvements including a mandatory opt-in process and enhanced content filtering. Available only on select Windows 11 PCs (Copilot+), the...
Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds ($149) boast exceptional battery life (up to 25 hours without ANC, 40 with case), thanks to a magnetic on/off switch. They deliver warm, pleasing sound quality, competitive in their price range. However, the earbuds are bulky and unbalanced, with cumbersome controls and a lack of wear...
The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for preorder in the US, but it's already sold out. While the upgrades are good, including improved graphics and frame rates, they're iterative rather than revolutionary. Many upcoming games will also be available on the original Switch, lessening the urgency to...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Gemini, Google's AI chatbot, will expand to tablets, cars, headphones, and watches later this year. This follows previous reports from Android Authority revealing Gemini's development for cars and wearables. While currently available on Android phones and web, Gemini will replace Google Assistant...
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders opened in the US and Canada on April 24th, after a delay due to tariffs. The console, priced at $450, and a Mario Kart bundle ($500), are available from Nintendo and retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and Target, but quickly sold out. Some...
