[ad_1] That’s right, 25 years ago Microsoft officially released Windows 95, an operating system that was far more consumer-focused and internet ready than its predecessors. It also licensed a Rolling Stones song to commemorate its new innovation, the Start menu. Instead of watching a goofy video of execs stumbling around to the music, though, Microsoft […]
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Galaxy Note 20 teardown finds graphite cooling in some phones
[ad_1] By most accounts, Samsung’s latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, is a by the numbers release. It features all the latest hardware you would expect from a high-end phone in 2020, but doesn’t do a lot to change the Note formula. However, in tearing down the device, iFixit found one surprise that could represent […]
Samsung’s ‘Find My Mobile’ now works when your phone is offline
[ad_1] Samsung’s Find My Mobile feature can now work even if your device is offline. If, say, someone has stolen your phone and turned off the data and WiFi antennae, you might still be able to track it down. Offline tracking works with the help of nearby phones and tablets, as Samsung Galaxy devices that […]
Bose appoints its first female CEO
[ad_1] Incredibly excited to join the team at Bose as the new CEO starting on September 1. This incredible team has been creating products and experiences that make people’s lives better for over 50 years. Can’t wait to get started. #bose — Lila Snyder (@lilajosnyder) August 20, 2020 “We wanted the absolute best person, no […]
Audible has a new, cheaper plan (if you can do without the book credits)
[ad_1] What you won’t get are credits for audiobooks that aren’t included in the Plus library. For those, you’ll need Audible Premium Plus, which replaces the Gold and Platinum plans. With that $14.95/month subscription, you’ll receive one credit per month for any audiobook of your choosing. If you were on the Platinum plan, you’ll be […]
MOD Duo X review: A do-it-all music box with potential
[ad_1] The synth modules leave something to be desired, honestly. There are some gems in here like TAL Noise Maker, AmSynth, Triceratops and the incredible DX-7 emulator Dexed (the latter two still being in beta). But, there are also a lot of SoundFont players, which are good for recreating ‘90s video game scores (and not […]
Crunchyroll subscribers can finally watch anime offline
[ad_1] Today, Crunchyroll is introducing new membership tiers, two of which allow offline viewing. Crunchyroll already had free and $8 (Fan) subscriptions. Now, the anime streaming service is offering two additional tiers: Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan. The new premium tiers include the offline viewing feature. In addition to offline viewing, Mega Fan, which costs […]
How some early adopters feel about Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip
[ad_1] Meanwhile both Keith and Gabriel spoke about the device’s portability and premium feel. Gabriel had a lot more to add: “I dislike the size of new phones and having massive, inflexible slabs in my pocket at all times, and the Z Flip is a welcome (and significant) departure from this. The thing is incredibly […]
Zoom is down, everyone stop pretending to work
[ad_1] Despite some controversy and security issues, Zoom has become near-essential in the time of coronavirus, with so many companies moving to remote work. As such, it surely shook workers everywhere when they discovered Zoom was down this Monday morning. Specifically, Zoom’s status page says there are issues joining meetings and webinars, which means that […]
Engadget The Morning After | Engadget
[ad_1] Now we’re done being drip-fed the Pixel 4a (oh, and it arrived), we move on to the Pixel 5 and a 5G variant. A briefly visible Reddit photo, spotted by 9to5Google, appeared to show both Pixel phones in the wild, along with specifications. Reddit It suggests that the Pixel 4a 5G (on the right) […]