Yeah, nah: Aussie slang hasn"t carked it, but we do want to know more about it
Writer C.R Read cautioned in 1853 "that Englishmen going to the Australian digging should search their souls and ask themselves 'if they can stand a little colonial slang.'".....»»
Google’s Pixel 7 is official, with wider 17-country rollout
They get aluminum camera bars and a "gen 2" Tensor chip that hasn't changed much. Enlarge / The Pixel 7 Pro colors. The gold one on the end is called "hazel." (credit: Google) The Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have been officially.....»»
Overwatch 2 Review
Overwatch 2’s switch to a 5v5 format breathes new life into what was once the sharpest shooter around. It just hasn’t quite recaptured all of that glory – yet.Is Overwatch 2 truly a sequel? It’s a question that has lingered around the second.....»»
Truecaller Assistant filters out fraud and scam calls
The age of caller ID hasn’t entirely lived up to its promise, because it’s still not clear whether a call is truly important. Some 86% of Americans report they only answer calls if they can identify the person or business calling. Now they don’.....»»
The PC market decline hasn"t hit monitors quite yet, as demand grows in Q2 2022
A new International Data Corporation (IDC) report shows a Q2 2022 growth of 2.7 percent in global monitor shipments compared to Q2 2021. The numbers contrast with the current falling demand for PCs and other computer components, at least for now......»»
New FDA baby formula warning: Stop using this recalled formula right now
It hasn’t been a great year for parents with newborn babies. The massive Abbott baby formula recall in early 2022 triggered a nationwide product shortage. We then saw additional recalls and baby formula warnings. Mother’s Touch baby formula is th.....»»
Microsoft reassures users that the Surface Duo series hasn’t been cancelled
Microsoft is reassuring users that the Surface Duo series of foldable phones hasn’t been discontinued. The post Microsoft reassures users that the Surface Duo series hasn’t been cancelled first appeared on Phandroid. A few years ago, Mi.....»»
Apple releases AirPods Pro 2 first-day firmware update
AirPods Pro 2 are the latest new Apple product to get a day-one firmware update, though Apple hasn't yet specified what the update addresses.AirPods Pro 2 need a day-one updateApple doesn't provide details for accessory firmware updates like ones rel.....»»
I want to love the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island, but I can’t
The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island isn’t very dynamic for me. With a distracting design and limited app availability, it hasn't made the best first impression......»»
New report details why Ted Lasso season 3 hasn’t been released yet
The comedy show Ted Lasso has become one of the most popular and important on Apple TV+. With multiple awards and a growing audience, Apple has been working on the third (and possibly final) season of Ted Lasso. But according to a new report, there.....»»
iOS 16.1 beta brings battery percentage indicator to more iPhones
One of the new features of iOS 16 is the option to enable the battery percentage in the status bar for iPhone X and later for the first time. However, the option hasn’t been made available for iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and iPhone mini models – until.....»»
How to turn off the iPhone 14 Pro Always-On display
Apple hasn't provided any precise customization options with its Always-On display on the iPhone 14 Pro, but it has given us a simple way to turn it off.We're an ungrateful bunch. For years and years, Android has had always-on displays — or at leas.....»»
Aussie Deals: $39 Tiny Tina"s Wonderland, a PlayStation Studios Franchise Sale and More!
It's time to gear up for the weekend with some of the hottest bargains in Aussie gaming today!Thank your own personal deity—possibly Odin the All-Father—it's Friday! It's time to get you kitted up for the weekend. Maybe that will be with.....»»
A New Pixelbook Was Coming and Then Google Cancelled It
Google hasn’t released a new laptop since 2019 and it now sounds like they may have abandoned plans for a new one that was set to drop next year. The next version of the Pixelbook has apparently been scrapped. The report of a new Pixelbook̵.....»»
P2P Streaming Tool “Ace Stream” Decries Unjustified Site Blocking and Piracy Allegations
Ace Stream is a decentralized streaming tool with millions of users. The application, built on the VLC media player, doesn't host or link to any content, but that hasn't stopped rightsholders from complaining. In fact, the software's website is curre.....»»
The origin of life in an RNA pocket
This story begins several billion years ago. There's only chemistry, no biology—that is, plenty of chemical compounds exist on Earth, but life hasn't yet emerged. Then, among myriads of randomly self-assembled chemical structures, one tiny RNA mole.....»»
Thunderbolt hits 80Gbps in demo, equaling USB4 Version 2.0 speeds
Intel hasn't disclosed when we'll see this kind of performance in products. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Intel is working on making its Thunderbolt technology support a throughput of 80Gbps. That would put it on par with the upcomi.....»»
Google’s cost-cutting kills Pixelbook division
Google hasn't made a laptop in 3 years, and won't be making one anytime soon. Enlarge / The Pixelbook Go starts at $649 for a Core m3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. (credit: Valentina Palladino) Google's hardware.....»»
Tim Cook made it clear that Apple won"t adopt RCS any time soon
Tim Cook has responded about why Apple hasn't adopted RCS messaging, claiming it isn't of interest to Apple users — and urging people to buy iPhones.Speaking at the Code 22 conference, Tim Cook was asked about why Apple refuses to add Rich Communic.....»»
The 10 Most High Tech Bathrooms In The World
One of humanity's most routine tasks hasn't changed much over the millennia -- but the surroundings in which it takes place have evolved. One of humanity's most rout.....»»
Steam releases new beta mobile app complete with total makeover
While Steam is still an extremely popular platform for game shopping and gaming itself, its mobile app hasn’t seen an updated look in years. That ends today as Steam is releasing a limited mobile app beta for users to jump in and put to work. mor.....»»