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CES 2025: Razer’s Project Ava AI Aims to Help You Get Better at Gaming
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Razer's Project Ava is a gaming AI copilot that analyzes gameplay and provides suggestions to improve skills. It takes photos of the screen, identifies patterns, and offers tips in real-time. Razer is committed to delivering this project and is working on it to make it available for everyone soon.
CES 2025: Movano’s New EvieAI Chatbot Can Be Your Next Medical Assistant
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Movano's new smart ring, EvieAI, offers reliable health advice using post-training on 100,000 medical journals. The AI chatbot is 99% accurate and follows encryption methods to protect user data. EvieAI will roll out to current Evie Ring users on January 8th.
OnePlus 13 Review: Refining a Winning Formula
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In this read, we have reviewed the OnePlus 13 which features a quad-curved 2K 120Hz AMOLED display, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, and stereo speakers. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with 12/16/24GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB storage. The phone boasts a 6,000mAh battery, 50MP triple-camera setup, and OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15.
CES 2025: AMD Shares First Look at Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 RDNA 4 GPUs
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AMD has announced its new Radeon RX 9070 series graphics cards, featuring RDNA 4 architecture and FSR 4 upscaling technology. The cards will be available in the first quarter of 2025, but details on performance and comparisons to competitors' offerings are still unknown.
AMD Announces Fire Range Laptop Chips and Ryzen AI Max at CES 2025
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AMD has unveiled three new series of mobile processors: Ryzen AI Max, Fire Range, and Ryzen Z2. The Ryzen AI Max features a powerful integrated GPU, while the Fire Range and Ryzen 9 9950X3D offer improved performance with dedicated graphics cards. There's also the new Z2 Extreme chips with higher TDP and the RDNA 3.5 based GPUs.
CES 2025: L’Oréal’s Latest Beauty Tech Takes the Guesswork Out of Skincare
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L'Oréal announced Cell BioPrint in CES 2025, a device that analyzes skin and offers personalized skincare treatments. It works by scanning a face strip and photos, then provides tailored advice on ingredients and skin health.
CES 2025: SwitchBot K20+ Is a Modular Robot Vacuum That Does More than Just Cleaning
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The SwitchBot Multitasking Robot K20+ is a robot vacuum that can transform into a home monitoring solution, mobile air purifier, delivery bot, and more. Equipped with D-ToF Lidar Navigation and dual laser detection, it maps homes and avoids collisions. This is the first modular robot vacuum cleaner and the company has opened up the modules for third parties.
Samsung has unveiled its new TV lineup for 2025 at CES 2025. The lineup includes the Frame Pro TV with a Neo QLED panel, the Neo QLED 8K QN990F with advanced AI-powered features, and other models like the S95F flagship TV and micro LED models.
CES 2025: Halliday’s Smart Glasses Combine Display and AI in a New Way
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Halliday Glasses are a new smart eyewear product that combines a near-display screen with an onboard AI assistant. The AI actively listens to conversations and can perform tasks like language translation, live directions, and voice-to-text transcription. The glasses are being showcased at CES 2025 and will be available in Q1 2025 for $399-$499.
CES 2025: Withings Showcases Omnia, a Body-Scanning Smart Mirror with AI
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Withings has unveiled Omnia, a smart home mirror that performs a 360-degree body scan, measures weight and EKG, and tracks body composition. The AI-powered mirror provides health metrics and provides guidance with the help of an AI voice assistant and even sends data to medical professionals.
How to Deactivate Facebook Messenger Easily
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If you want to deactivate Facebook Messenger then you will need to deactivate your Facebook account first since both are linked together. You can also hide your active status in the app if you don't want to receive unwanted messages. However, if you just want to limit your app usage then you can use features like Digital Wellbeing on Android and Screen Time on iOS to do so.
ColorOS 15 Supported Devices & Release Schedule: See When Your Oppo Phone Will Get The Update
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ColorOS 15 brings a lot of new features to Oppo devices along with the latest version of Android. And in this guide, we have mentioned a list of devices that will receive the new update along with a timetable as to when the update will arrive.
Samsung’s Good Lock App Set to Get a Major Overhaul with One UI 7
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Samsung's Good Lock app will become available worldwide with the One UI 7 update, and also going to be accessible through the Google Play Store. The app will receive a facelift for improved usability, including a new 'My Page' section and filter for sorting features. New functionality will also be added to existing modules.
Bluesky has added a trending topics feature to its mobile app, allowing users to see popular subjects people are talking about. The feature is currently in Beta and can be enabled from the app settings. This addition could be a major advantage for Bluesky, potentially giving it a competitive edge against X.
New WhatsApp Features Added in December 2024
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In this read we go over all the new features, changes and additions introduced in WhatsApp in the month of December 2024. We have also gone over some exciting upcoming changes that are coming to our favorite messaging app this past month, and will arrive later down the line over the course of next year.
We Asked If “AI Was Really Useful on Smartphones in 2024” and Here’s What You Chose
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In this read, we discuss the overhyping of AI features on smartphones in 2024. While tech giants like Google and Apple showcased AI-powered features, they often seemed like gimmicks rather than solutions to real problems.
2024, the Year the Bird Was Freed into the Bluesky
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Bluesky, a decentralized platform founded by Jack Dorsey in 2019, gained massive popularity in 2024 due to a series of events, including X's policy changes and Elon Musk's support for President-elect Donald Trump. The platform saw a 60% jump in activity in August and reached 25 million users by December, with many popular personalities and organizations joining the app.
More Bucks, More Ads: How Streaming Backed Itself into a Corner in 2024?
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The streaming industry has reached a saturation point, with over 1.8 billion subscribers worldwide. To maintain growth, services are introducing ad-supported plans, increasing prices, and cracking down on password sharing. This shift is causing confusion and frustration among consumers and will continue to do so going towards 2025.
This New Snapchat Feature Lets You Start a Snap Streak Instantly
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Snapchat+ subscribers can now start a Snapstreak instantly with a new feature called Instant Snapstreaks. This feature allows users to start a streak by sending and receiving a Snap from each other, without waiting for 3 consecutive days. The feature is exclusive to Snapchat+ subscribers, but only one person needs the subscription to start the streak.
Tick-Tock…of Doom? Study Suggests Your Smartwatch Might Be Poisoning You!
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A recent study by Environmental Science & Technology Letters found high concentrations of the "forever chemical" PFHxA in 22 different smartwatch bands. Exposure to this chemical can lead to serious health issues, including cancer and hormonal problems. The chemical is commonly found in watch bands made of fluoroelastomers, often used in fitness and sports bands.
OnePlus Ace 5 aka OnePlus 13R Makes Its Debut in China
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The OnePlus Ace 5 has made its debut in China, featuring a 6.78-inch flat display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 6400mAh battery, and 80W charger. It has a 50MP primary camera, 16MP front camera, and supports 4K 60fps video recording. Pricing starts at 2299 Yuan (~$315) for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
Instagram Will Soon Let You Catch Up on Week-Old Stories
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Instagram is working on a feature that will show unseen stories from the past week at the end of the stories tray. This feature is currently in testing and will only display stories saved by mutual followers. It's expected to roll out in the future, but an exact release date is unclear.
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Announced with All Performance-Only Cores
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The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor features an octa-core cluster of ARM Cortex-A725 cores clocked at 3.25GHz, without efficiency cores. It offers 41% higher multicore performance and 24% better peak performance, while being 44% more power efficient. The chip offers better AI performance, and support WQHD+ resolution at 144Hz.
X’s Premium+ Subscription Now Costs 40% More Than Before
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Elon Musk-owned platform X is increasing the price of its ad-free Premium+ plan from $16/month to $22, a 40% markup. The yearly plan now costs $229, up from $168. The price hike will take effect on January 20, 2025, to support creators and offer additional benefits to subscribers.
Google Plans to Separate Search and AI with New “AI Mode”
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Google is introducing an "AI Mode" for search, showcasing AI-generated results as a separate option. This change may replace AI overviews on the search results page. The AI Mode will feature a chat window-like interface, links to sources, and a search box for follow-up questions.
Major Victory for Meta: Israel’s NSO Group Found Guilty of Hacking WhatsApp
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A US judge has held the NSO Group responsible for hacking WhatsApp servers and breaching user privacy. The Israeli cyber-intelligence firm installed its Pegasus spying software on 1,400 phones, surveilling individuals like journalists and activists. The trial will continue to determine the damages, owed by NSO.
Redmi K80 Impressions: This Phone Means Business
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The Redmi K80 is a the company's latest device after their rebranding and it features some amazing top of the line specs like a 2K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a new design, IP 68 rating and video recording at upto 8K. In this read, I have shared my impressions of the Redmi K80.
Netflix Household Rules: Everything You Need to Know
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In this article, we have discussed everything important that you need to know about Netflix Household and its rules as discussed by thee platform itself. We have talked about important questions surrounding whether you can share your account password outside of your household as well as pricing for the plans and additional member cost.
Google is rolling out the second Developer Preview for Android 16, and it is available for Pixel 6 and above devices. The update brings along minor improvements that are mainly targeted towards Pixel devices like the ability to unlock the phone with the screen off, and enhanced Now Playing feature. It also includes several under the hood improvements.
200+ Discord Status Ideas That Will Make You the Coolest in the Server
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The default status options in Discord can be a bit too boring and I know most people like me would want to switch to a more fun, quirky or cute options depending on their personality. That is why, we have compiled a list of various Discord status ideas to help you find the best option that suits your profile.
How to Change Your Discord Profile Picture
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In this guide, we have discussed how you can change your Discord profile picture in a few easy to follow steps which work for web, desktop, Android and iPhone. You just have to go to user settings > Profile > Change Avatar > Upload Image > Apply and Save Changes.
How to Create Custom Emojis for Your Discord Server
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In this read, we have detailed what are custom emojis on Discord and mentioned the detailed process for creating, finding and adding them to the app itself. We have also mentioned a few websites that can come in useful if you want to create your own unique emojis for your server.
Motorola’s US Future in Doubt After Patent Infringement Ruling
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Motorola may face significant challenges in the US market due to a patent dispute with Ericsson. A US International Trade Commission judge ruled that Motorola infringes on Ericsson's 5G wireless technology patents. If the final ruling in April confirms this, Motorola could be banned from importing phones to the US, potentially leading to their demise in the market.
Android 16’s New API Will Make Your Night Mode Photos Look Much Better
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The upcoming Android 16 update will introduce a Night Mode Indicator API, allowing apps to detect ambient light situations and adjust their camera settings accordingly. This feature will improve low-light photo quality in apps like Instagram and Snapchat, with three distinct values for different lighting conditions.
How to Mark Text or Image as Spoiler on Discord
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If you want to mark a text or image as a spoiler on Discord then you can use the "/spoiler" tag to easily to do so. This methods works for both desktop and mobile app. Other than that you can out "||" on either end of the text to mark it as a spoiler and hide it from appearing.
How to Bypass Netflix Household
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In this article, we have discussed some of the ways that we can use to bypass the Netflix Household error, "Your device isn't part of the Netflix Household for this account". These include connecting to Household Wi-Fi once a month, avoiding streaming on Smart TVs, updating your household, or downloading content to watch later.
How to Change Your Discord Banner
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Looking to add a bit of flair to your Discord profile then might I suggest you change your profile banner. We have laid out a step by step process to change your profile banners on Discord mobile app for Android and iPhone, desktop app and the website.
Samsung Will Soon Offer Free Screen Repairs for Its Care+ Subscribers, But with a Catch
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Samsung is offering free screen repairs to its Care+ subscribers starting January 15, 2025. This new benefit, called "Zero Dollar Screen Repairs," covers damages to the front screen and back glass of eligible Galaxy smartphones. However, the foldable display of the Galaxy Z lineup is excluded from this coverage.
YouTube Testing Voice Replies for Comments But with a Catch
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YouTube is testing a new voice comment feature, allowing users to record and share voice messages with a play button and transcript option. However, it's only available to a limited set of creators in the US, and they can only use it to reply to other comments in their videos.
How to Add Emojis on Discord
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Discord features both static and animated style of emojis, however animated emojis and cross server emoji are only limited to Discord Nitro members. To use emojis on the app, tap on the greyed out emoji icon in the right corner of the text field and then choose the emoji you wish to use.
Instagram Now Lets You Schedule Messages, Here’s How You Can Do It
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Instagram has launched a message scheduling feature, allowing users to send text messages at a specified date and time. To use this feature, users can type out their text, long press the send button, and select the desired date and time. This feature is currently available for all users and has a 29-day scheduling limit.
Snapchat Joins the Rewind Trend This Year with Snap Recap
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Snapchat's Snap Recap is now available for both free and Snapchat+ users. The feature provides a yearly recap of your Snapchat activity, including top friends, total Snaps sent and received, and usage statistics.