USB-IF says goodbye to confusing SuperSpeed USB branding
USB-IF drops 12-year-old USB branding representing 5Gbps and faster speeds. Enlarge / The USB-IF no longer recommends SuperSpeed logos or branding for speedy USB ports. (credit: Getty) When SuperSpeed USB was announced in 20.....»»
Google Pushes Through with “RCS” Branding, Drops “Chat” from the Spotlight
The RCS platform hasn't been exactly consistent in terms of branding and public recognition, although it looks like things are about to change soon. The post Google Pushes Through with “RCS” Branding, Drops “Chat” from the Spotlight first app.....»»
Every TV type, explained
LED, LCD, OLED, QLED. The alphabet soup of TV types can be confusing and overwhelming. This guide will make it simple to understand every TV type available......»»
Live photo of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leaks online
An alleged live photo of the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra has leaked online, showing off the phone’s rear with the Leica branding on it. The post Live photo of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leaks online first appeared on Phandroid. MWC 2023 is around t.....»»
Twitter delays new paid API launch by "a few more days"
Without just hours of advance notice before the deadline, Twitter has delayed its new paid API rollout by a few more days.Twitter continues confusing shift away from free APISince mid January, developers and Twitter users alike have been awaiting the.....»»
As regulations skyrocket, is compliance even possible anymore?
Let’s face it, security teams are only as good as the next problem they face. But why is keeping up so difficult? New/evolving requirements, lengthy/confusing acronyms, and countless moving parts plague compliance regulations. In this Help Net Secu.....»»
Consecration review: Even bloody, gun-toting nuns can’t save this horror movie
Despite a promising beginning, the supernatural horror movie Consecration is brought down by a confusing and unsatisfactory climax......»»
The Last of Us episode 5 asks: What if prestige TV shows had boss monsters?
Kyle and Andrew say hello (and goodbye) to some key characters. Enlarge / I think we all need a hug after that episode's conclusion... Kyle: Like anyone who's played the games, I imagine, I've been kind of dreading watc.....»»
Goodbye flu, RSV, and COVID waves; hello, norovirus!
Outbreak data is lagging, but test positivity has exceeded last year's peak. Enlarge / An electron micrograph of norovirus. (credit: Getty| BSIP) While cold-weather waves of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are on a merciful decli.....»»
Chaos reigns in Discovery+ & HBO Max streaming service merger
In a confusing move, Warner Bros. Discover may be planning to keep Discovery+ as a standalone service while still launching a new combined Discovery+ and HBO Max streaming platform.Discovery+ will stick aroundWarnerMedia, a division of AT&T, combined.....»»
Apple may add ultra high-end iPhone model in 2024, even more expensive than current Pro Max
Apple is reportedly considering ways to push the price of the high-end iPhone even higher. Rather than simply re-branding Pro Max to Ultra, Apple is discussing adding an “Ultra” high-end model above the Pro Max as soon as 2024, or the iPhone 16.....»»
Say goodbye to Pandora and Deezer support on older FItbit models
It seems that Fitbit has decided that they will be removing support for Pandora and Deezer music playback on their older models. The post Say goodbye to Pandora and Deezer support on older FItbit models first appeared on Phandroid. Playing.....»»
Gamers say goodbye to Google"s Stadia as platform shuts
All purchases are being refunded - but there are worries some games will be lost forever......»»
Google’s next 4K Chromecast remote will wave goodbye to batteries
TW Electronic's new battery-free Google TV remote should make using the next Chromecast much easier......»»
Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped
Gaming monitors have been marketed with misleading specs and branding for years. Here's where I want to see gaming displays do better in 2023......»»
Lenovo puts the legendary ThinkPad brand on a phone: Meet the ThinkPhone
It has business branding, but it forgot the business hardware features. You've seen the ThinkPad, now there's a ThinkPhone! You'v.....»»
CPU confusion made buying a laptop in 2022 a nightmare
Intel's 12th-gen CPUs are a motley and confusing collection of processors. It's not always clear which will perform better, so buyers need to beware......»»
Kiss goodbye to Netflix password sharing in 2023
According to a recent report, it seems that Netflix will begin cracking down seriously on password sharing come 2023. The post Kiss goodbye to Netflix password sharing in 2023 first appeared on Phandroid. Obviously for Netflix, it would be.....»»
iCloud Shared Photo Library vs. Shared Albums in Photos
Shared Albums and iCloud Shared Photo Library have restrictions and can be confusing — but both work well in some scenarios. Here's what Apple got right with the new iCloud Shared Photo Library, what they got wrong, and how to use it.Introduced wit.....»»
Once a VR true believer, a “wearied” John Carmack leaves Meta
Departing CTO rails against "inefficiency" and "self-sabotage" in the Meta ranks. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Carmack's VR avatar waving goodbye to Meta. After nearly ten years, John Carmack's time helping to guide.....»»
Goodbye Samsung Galaxy Note 20, you were a terrible phone
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 was always a hard sell as a $1,000 smartphone, but it was somehow even much worse than I had expected......»»