Arol Wright
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Google-Owned Waze Will Help You Find EV Chargers
While Google Maps is fine for most commutes, the also-Google-owned Waze is a great choice for people who want to get to point A to point B in the shortest amount of time possible. Waze now works even better for driving around in an electric vehicle. → Read More
The First Android Clone of Apple’s Dynamic Island is Here
We knew it was going to happen. It wasn’t a question of if, but when, an Android OEM would copy Apple’s Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro. Six months later, the first shameless clone is here. → Read More
Spotify’s New Design Looks a Whole Lot Like TikTok
TikTok is what’s hot right now as far as social media goes. Once you fall victim to its algorithm and endless doom-scrolling, it’s a hard way out. Because of that, other apps have sought to imitate its addictive formula, which now includes Spotify. → Read More
The Xbox Controller Has a New Green Color, Still Works on PC
The current Xbox gamepad is one of the best gaming controllers, thanks to its comfort, great buttons, and extra compatibility with PCs. Now, you can get one in a new super-green color. → Read More
NZXT’s New Prebuilt Gaming PCs Are Perfect for Every Budget
Getting into the PC gaming world can be daunting for a beginner. There are lots of hoops to navigate, but prebuilt desktops can be a convenient alternative. PC maker NZXT has now released new gaming PCs, and they look impressive. → Read More
The Date Is Set for Google I/O 2023
Google’s main conference for new products and developer news, which is held once a year, is back for another round in 2023. The company has announced when it’s going to hold its next big event in May, as usual, so mark your calendars. → Read More
DuckDuckGo’s New AI Search Is Taking a Different Approach
AI is the hot trend right now, with Microsoft publicly testing Bing AI, and Google working on its own AI-powered search features. DuckDuckGo is entering the game with something a bit different. → Read More
Wyze Now Sells Gaming Headsets for Some Reason
You may know Wyze for its smart home cameras, but that doesn’t mean the company doesn’t occasionally venture into other markets. Now, it wants to reach PC gamers — and instead of taking the classic “lights for your desk” route, it’s releasing a gaming headset. → Read More
Windows 11 Has a New “Canary” Release Channel
If you want to beta-test Windows versions before everyone gets them, the Insider Program currently has a few release channels ranging from relatively stable to extremely buggy. A new canary branch, though, is taking over as the most bleeding-edge channel. → Read More
MSI’s Newest Tiny PC Has up to an Intel Core i7
There’s no shortage of small PCs, with options made for compact gaming setups, office workplaces, and everything in between. MSI has now introduced another option aimed at productivity work. → Read More
Dell’s XPS 15 and XPS 17 Laptops Are Getting New Hardware
Dell’s XPS ultrabooks are some of the best laptops around, with sleek designs and (usually) the latest PC hardware. Following last year’s redesign of the XPS 13, Dell has now updated the larger XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops. → Read More
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen Is Its Biggest Gimmick
Since 2022, the Galaxy S Ultra range has taken a certain direction — that of the Galaxy Note. Both the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the S23 Ultra have the former Note range’s signature squared design and S Pen. But S Pen, however, is perhaps the phone’s biggest gimmick. Let me explain. → Read More
You Can Now Purchase Razer’s Wild Head-Tracking Soundbar
Razer sells everything from gaming keyboards to laptops, but the company also has some full-sized speakers. The company revealed an advanced head-tracking soundbar earlier this year at CES, and now you can buy it. → Read More
Nokia Has a New Logo
Nokia has shifted a lot over the decades. You might know it for its Android phones, or the Windows phones before that, or the legendary feature phones before that. But one thing has remained the same: the logo. Now, it’s changing. → Read More
This Mophie Portable Battery Also Has an AC Plug
Most of us are carrying around more devices than ever before, which has led to the popularity of more powerful battery banks. Morphie has a few new batteries to keep all your devices juiced up all the time, even if you’re on the go. → Read More
Qualcomm Has Stable Diffusion Running on an Android Phone
Much of the excitement around AI has transitioned to chatbots, but image generation with tools like Stable Diffusion remains popular. Stable Diffusion has now been demonstrated to run on an Android phone, without the need for external servers. → Read More
Google Docs Is Getting Even Smarter Suggestions
If you’ve gotten the hang of smart chips and smart canvas features in Google Docs, they can truly be a gamechanger. They integrate your document with other Google services, let you pull data more easily, and make your document feel more alive. Now, we’re getting even more of them. → Read More
Razer’s New 15-Inch Blade Laptop Is Here for Work and Play
Razer sells a whole bunch of gaming laptops, but the Blade lineup has always been positioned as a premium option that wouldn’t look out of place in an office. Now there’s a brand new version of the Razer Blade 15. → Read More
Proton Mail Just Got a Big Upgrade on Desktop PCs
Proton Mail has many benefits, such as end-to-end encryption, but for some people — myself included — it can be hard to get used to a new mail app. Proton Mail Bridge is intended to fix that, and now it’s better than ever. → Read More
Spotify’s New AI Is a Personal DJ
Spotify has a massive library of music for streaming, but its strongest selling point might be how it recommends music. Now the service is upgrading that feature with a new AI-powered personal DJ. → Read More