Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro global launch announced
If you’re looking for a new gaming smartphone, the Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro’s global launch has been announced. The post Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro global launch announced first appeared on Phandroid. Xiaomi’s Black Shark series of ga.....»»
Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2 with no plans to introduce a replacement
While companies like Apple and Meta have been investing in their own mixed reality headsets, Microsoft seems to be going in the opposite direction. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s discontinuing HoloLens 2, its advanced XR headset. mo.....»»
Research highlights global plant diversity "darkspots" where scientific efforts are urgently needed
An ambitious project led by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, along with global partners, seeks to shed light on the planet's "plant diversity darkspots"—regions teeming with biodiversity but where geographic and taxonomic data remain.....»»
Apple Podcasts launches new narrative series chart, ad-free windows, more
Today Apple has announced changes to Apple Podcasts designed to better spotlight a specific type of show: narrative series. A new top chart is debuting alongside other editorial initiatives, plus Series becomes its own standalone category for improve.....»»
New photos offer first close-up look at A18 and A18 Pro chips
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have been widely available for nearly two weeks. But it’s only now that we’re getting a close-up look at the two devices’ differing chips, courtesy of ChipWise. Here are the A18 and A18 Pro chips. more….....»»
WhatsApp introduces new filters and backgrounds for video calls
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced another update coming for its users. This time, the messaging platform is introducing new camera filters and backgrounds that can be used during video calls. Read on as we detail how WhatsApp’s new effects work. mo.....»»
YouTube app ‘Juno’ for Apple Vision Pro removed from visionOS App Store
While Google seems in no hurry to build a YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro, developers such as Christian Selig (known for his work on Apollo for Reddit) have created alternative apps to access the platform on visionOS. Unfortunately, it seems that Go.....»»
Google Might Launch the Pixel 9a in a Couple of New Colours, Leaks Claim
A new purple variant might be in the works. The post Google Might Launch the Pixel 9a in a Couple of New Colours, Leaks Claim appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long after a number of design renders showing the Pixel 9a were shared onlin.....»»
Sony Japan Wants to Fight Back Against PS5 Pro Scalpers
Certain conditions must be met before being allowed to make a purchase. The post Sony Japan Wants to Fight Back Against PS5 Pro Scalpers appeared first on Phandroid. Following several complaints about scalpers scooping up massive amounts o.....»»
Gemini Live is Now Available for all Android Users, but There’s a Catch
It's only available in English at the moment. The post Gemini Live is Now Available for all Android Users, but There’s a Catch appeared first on Phandroid. Google recently announced that it was rolling out Gemini Live to more users,.....»»
Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely?
We may no longer see a base-version Galaxy S26 model. The post Could Samsung Ditch Small Phones Entirely? appeared first on Phandroid. It’s no secret that Samsung has remained as one of the last few Android OEMs to launch compact-siz.....»»
Researchers develop first banana plant resistant to TR4 and black sigatoka
Researchers have developed a banana plant that is resistant to both fusarium tropical race 4 (TR4) and black sigatoka, two of the most destructive diseases for bananas......»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: one’s (probably) better than the other
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been announced and is the fourth phone in the Galaxy S24 series. How does this one measure up to the Galaxy S24 Plus?.....»»
Here’s your chance to win this Gigabyte gaming laptop — a $1,300 value
Here's your chance to win an awesome Gigabyte gaming laptop (G6X 9KG) with a GeForce RTX 4080 and plenty of power to play Black Myth: Wukong......»»
This HP Notebook is great for students, and it’s on sale with a $780 discount
The HP Dragonfly Pro, a powerful laptop that offers access to 24/7 live support for any technical problem, is on sale from B&H Photo Video with a $780 discount......»»
New leaks suggest AMD’s RDNA 4-based GPUs will launch early 2025
AMD’s next-gen lineup of RDNA 4-based graphics cards are now expected to launch in 2025, according to sources close to YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead......»»
EU eyes more research to reclaim global science lead
The European Union's chief on Tuesday warned that the continent was "losing ground" in the global technology race and must boost research spending to "turn the tide"......»»
Q&A: UN security council needs major changes—permanent seats for African countries is just one
Recently, the US ambassador to the United Nations announced America's support for the creation of two new permanent UN security council seats for African states. Gary Wilson, a scholar of international law and relations—specifically issues related.....»»
Most climate scientists foresee temperature rise exceeding Paris Agreement targets, study finds
A new survey of climate experts reveals that a majority believe the Earth to be headed for a rise in global temperatures far higher than the 2015 Paris Agreement targets of 1.5 to well-below 2°C......»»
Authoritarian populism has weakened democracy in Brazil, says study
The rise of authoritarian populism in Brazil has weakened structures that stabilize democracy—mirroring trends in wider global society and potentially making it harder for the country to strengthen its democracy in future, a new study reveals. The.....»»
Inadequate compensation for lost or downgraded protected areas threatens global biodiversity: Study
Conservation scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have highlighted substantial gaps in the compensation for lost or downgraded protected areas. These gaps risk undermining global efforts for the protection of biodiversity and thre.....»»