Hands-on: Echo Show 8 is like a tablet grafted onto a smart speaker
"Alexa, test and review the new Echo Show 8." "I'm sorry, I don't know that one." Enlarge / Thanks for the suggestion, Alexa—it just might be time to revist Ferris and friends this weekend. Oh, yeah! (credit: Jim Salter) Amazon's newly redes.....»»
Apple notifies winners of 2024 Swift Student Challenge; gives them AirPods Max
As reported on Tuesday, Apple today notified the winners of the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. For those unfamiliar, the competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, some of the winners.....»»
Galaxy AI Update: Eligible Samsung Phones & Tablets
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy AI update is here and that’s left Galaxy smartphone and tablet users wondering if their device will get software features from the Galaxy S24. The answer to that question is more complicated than it may.....»»
Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of a potent greenhouse gas
To achieve the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change—limiting the increase in global average surface temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels—will require its 196 signatories to dramatically reduce their.....»»
Suppressing boredom at work hurts future productivity, study shows
Boredom is more common at work than in any other setting, studies show, and employees are bored at work for more than 10 hours per week on average......»»
How to buy Bitcoin
In this guide, we teach you how to buy Bitcoin for the first time, from finding the right wallets and exchanges to spending Bitcoin in a smart, efficient way......»»
ESA and NASA team up to study solar wind
In the run up to April's total solar eclipse, ESA-led Solar Orbiter and NASA-led Parker Solar Probe are both at their closest approach to the sun. Tomorrow (March 29), they are taking the opportunity to join hands in studying the driving rain of plas.....»»
Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity
Have you ever wondered why so many images depicting the crucifixion show Jesus with a very defined, slender and toned body? Either slim, but with a six-pack, or displaying muscles and brawn. While these images are hardly a reflection of what little c.....»»
Visions of Mana paints a promising picture of the RPG series’ return
We went hands-on with Visions of Mana and its looking good for the RPG series' first mainline game in over 15 years......»»
Samsung Music Frame hands-on: invisible audio done right
Samsung's Music Frame might look like a simple photo frame, but it's a real-deal wireless speaker too......»»
Best Buy just slashed the price of the Sonos One SL wireless speaker
The Sonos One SL wireless speaker is down to a more affordable $159 from Best Buy following a $41 discount. Grab the offer now because it may end at any moment......»»
New Renders Show a Better Look at the Pixel 9
We might get three Pixel flagship variants this year. The post New Renders Show a Better Look at the Pixel 9 appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of months back, several design renders showing the supposed Google Pixel 9 were shared onlin.....»»
We’ve tried them all — these are the best Sonos speakers in 2024
Looking for a new speaker? We've picked out all the best Sonos speakers and taken a look at why you need one in your life......»»
JBL sale: Bluetooth speakers, wireless earbuds, and more, from $30
Whether you need to buy a Bluetooth speaker, wireless earbuds, a soundbar, or any other audio device, there's surely something for you in Best Buy's JBL sale......»»
Samsung’s new Music Frame smart speaker is essentially $100 off
The Samsung Music Frame smart speaker, which doubles as an audio device and a piece of artwork, is available from Best Buy for $400, but with a $100 gift card......»»
2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid gets improved tech features
Unveiled at the 2024 New York Auto Show, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid features a more elaborate infotainment system and more software-based features......»»
Review: Withings Body Scan w/ segmental body comp, nerve activity, Apple Health, more
The most recent smart scale from Withings is so advanced the company calls it a “health station.” I’ve been testing the Withings Body Scan and its features like segmental body composition measurements, nerve activity, 6-lead ECG, and more, whic.....»»
iFLYTEK Smart Recorder: Record and transcribe effortlessly
If you attend a lot of lectures and meetings and want a quick and painless way to take notes, the iFLYTEK Smart Recorder could be for you. The post iFLYTEK Smart Recorder: Record and transcribe effortlessly appeared first on Phandroid. The.....»»
Apple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple"s next wearable
Apple has been considering an Apple Ring for almost a decade. Here's how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.An Oura smart ringDuring Samsung's Unpacked event for 2024, which saw the launch of new Galaxy S24 smartphones, the South Ko.....»»
Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming’s decades-old walled garden
Competing marketplaces like the Epic Games Store could show up on Xbox in the future. Enlarge / Will the fragile Xbox balloon pop if that cage is opened? (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Since the days of the NES,.....»»
Swift Student Challenge winners to attend WWDC 2024 event at Apple Park
Apple last month opened applications for the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. The annual competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, Swift Student Challenge winners will be invited to att.....»»