Ben Schoon
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Geekbench 6 debuts on macOS and iOS with updated 'true-to-life' tests
Geekbench 6 is now available with updates throughout, and better "true-to-life" tests in the benchmarking app. → Read More
Samsung SmartThings app now supports Matter on iOS
Samsung SmartThings has just brought Matter support to its iOS app, a few months after launching support on Android. → Read More
Nvidia GeForce Now app adds native support for Apple M1 Macs just in time for Lost Ark arrival
Rolling out as a part of the latest app update, Nvidia GeForce Now supports the Apple M1 chip natively instead of using Rosetta. → Read More
Nvidia GeForce Now adds support for 1600p gaming on M1 Macbooks w/ RTX 3080 tier
Nvidia has just announced that GeForce Now is adding support for the RTX 3080 tier on the latest Macbooks, with support for 1600p streaming. → Read More
NBC Peacock rolling out support for up to six profiles on Android, iOS, TV
About a year after its release last July, NBC is finally adding support for a basic feature on its streaming platform. Today, Peacock is adding support for profiles on Android and iOS among other platforms. An app update available on Android and iOS today brings support for user profiles on Peacock, enabling families to share […] → Read More
GeForce Now delivers support for M1 Macs w/ update
Nvidia's latest update for GeForce Now brings official support for M1 Macs despite the app still running through Rosetta. → Read More
GeForce Now arrives on iPhone, iPad and brings Fortnite too
Nvidia GeForce Now is arriving on Apple's iOS today with support for the iPhone and iPads, and a touch-friendly version of Fortnite is coming soon. → Read More
Samsung’s new Smart Monitors offer native apps, Apple AirPlay from $229
Samsung has just debuted a trio of new Smart Monitors which include support for native apps, Office 365, Samsung DeX, and Apple AirPlay. → Read More
Samsung’s new Smart Monitor works with wireless DeX, Apple AirPlay, native apps
Computer monitors are usually just displays for a connected device, but following in the footsteps of its TVs, Samsung is releasing a new Smart Monitor that packs native apps, Apple AirPlay 2, and support for the Samsung DeX platform. The Samsung M Series is the company’s first line of smart monitors, launching first with three […] → Read More
Fitbit Sense debuts w/ ECG, advanced health tracking, Google Assistant for $329
While Google’s acquisition of Fitbit sits in limbo, Fitbit is today launching three new pieces of hardware. The Fitbit Sense is the company’s latest flagship smartwatch and it packs some seriously impressive health hardware to rival the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. Fitbit Sense is essentially a successor to the company’s Ionic smartwatch […] → Read More
OnePlus 8 Pro stock is back w/ freebies in tow
The OnePlus 8 Pro is finally back in stock, and just in time for the new "OnePlus Days" promo which delivers freebies and discounts. → Read More
Razer Blade Stealth (2019): Desktop power in a compact laptop
Razer's new Blade Stealth 2019 packs the power of a desktop machine into the form factor of a 13-inch laptop, and it does it well. → Read More
Huawei Matebook X Pro: A great Black Friday laptop deal
There are a ton of great options out there for an excellent laptop nowadays, and plenty of them will be on sale this week for Black Friday. Over the past several months I’ve been using Huawei’s Matebook X Pro as my primary laptop. Here are a few reasons why it’s one of the best laptops … → Read More
How to add Apple Music, Spotify, to Google Maps on iPhone
Native music playback controls have been added to Google Maps for Android and iOS. Here's how to add Spotify to Google Maps on either platform. → Read More
Free Google Home Mini w/ Nvidia Shield TV purchase
Android TV’s current flagship device is still the Nvidia Shield TV, and the popular set-top box adds a lot through its Google Assistant integration. Now, Nvidia is tossing in a special treat for new Shield TV buyers – a free Google Home Mini. Running from today, October 1st, through October 27th, new Shield TV buyers can … → Read More
Spotify raises download limit to 10,000 songs on up to five devices at a time
Apple Music has been in a battle with Spotify for months now with both companies trying to one-up each other. Today, Spotify is adjusting its annoying download limit to let users store a lot more music for offline listening. In the past, Spotify has limited users to downloading 3,333 different songs to their device at … → Read More
‘ARK: Survival Evolved’ dinosaur survival game launches on iOS, free to play [Video]
It’s legitimately incredible what developers have been able to create when it comes to games for mobile platforms. Today, hit PC/console game ARK Survival Evolved has arrived on iOS, and it&#… → Read More
Polk Assist is a new Google Assistant smart speaker ‘built for the love of music’
The selection of Google Assistant speakers has grown massively over the past year, with a speaker available for any setup. Now, Polk Audio is jumping into the ring with its new Polk Assist speaker…… → Read More
Sony Xperia Ear Duo launches on May 25th in the US for $279
Back at CES, Sony showed off a few new phones, but what really caught my attention were the company’s new Xperia Ear Duo concept headphones. Today, the company has officially announced pricing and … → Read More
Mobvoi TicPods Free are truly wireless earbuds w/ touch gestures and a $129 price tag
Truly wireless earbuds have been hitting the market left and right for the past couple of years, and most agree that the best are Apple’s AirPods. Today, Chinese wearable maker Mobvoi, the co… → Read More