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Nothing stepped foot in the consumer tech market with an audio product and has since come a long way. The company has announced that it will go all in into audio this year and will launch two new products — Nothing Ear and Ear (a). The Nothing Ear will be targeted at audiophiles whereas the Nothing Ear (a) will be your pair of daily earbuds.
Movavi Video Editor 2024 Review: A Complete Solution with AI Chops
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Mastering everything from color grading to creating animations and transitions can be hard. If you want to kickstart your YouTube career from the get-go, Movavi Video Editor is a great software. Its AI features, combined with a simple yet actionable user interface, library of different transitions, music, and effects, ensures that you spend less time fiddling with different things and more time editing the videos.
Google has released Jpegli, an image coding library capable of reducing the size of regular JPEGs up to 35%, while retaining details thanks to the 10+ bits per component. Jpegli is a tad bit better than WebP thanks to its faster and higher-quality compression. It can save storage while speeding up the load times of web pages.
Using Google Gemini, you can summarize YouTube videos instantly and save up time. On Android, head over to the Gemini app -> profile icon -> Extensions -> toggle on YouTube extension -> then paste the YouTube video link in the Gemini text box -> hit send. On iOS, go to the Google app -> switch to Gemini -> follow same steps as Android. You can also visit Gemini on the web using the browser of your choice and summarize YouTube videos quickly.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is targeted at the premium segment but comes with underclocked CPU cores and lacks some Snapdragon experiences. We got our hands on the first Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered smartphone, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, and tested the chipset with multiple benchmark tests. It performed on expected lines and rivals the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset from Qualcomm.
CMF Buds are the latest budget TWS by the Nothing's sub-brand. They offer a lot of features like 42 dB of ANC, large 12.4mm drivers, an unorthodox design and Ultra Bass 2.0 for those bass heavy tracks. So in this read, I deliver my in depth review of these buds after a week of usage and share my thoughts to help you make the decision of whether you should buy them or not.
ChromeOS 123 Adds Custom Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts; Here’s How You Use It
Abubakar Mohammed
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The latest ChromeOS 123 update has arrived to Chromebooks and it adds features like custom keyboard shortcuts, mouse button customization, and more. You can manually enable custom keyboard shortcut inside Google Chrome by navigating to "chrome://flags" on the address bar > searching for "#enable-shortcut-customization" > Default > Enable.
NYT Connections Hints and Answers for April 5, 2024
Upanishad Sharma
There are several ways to unlock a disabled iPad without a passcode. First, you can restore your iPad in Recovery mode to erase all the existing data and set up the device again. Then, you can also use iCloud or the iPad Reset option to unlock an iPad without a passcode. Finally, on iPads running iPadOS 17, Apple allows you to use an older passcode to reset the new passcode and unlock your iPad.
Amidst the iOS 17.5 Beta rollout which hints at the release of Apple's unwanted tracker alerts feature, Google's new Find My Device experience, which was delayed due to Apple, is coming soon. Google has started to roll out a part of the feature which lets you put your Android phone on the Find My Device network.
The NYT Strands for April 4 had me in a jam, but I somehow managed to make it through. While it was a terrible puzzle for me today, I certainly don't want you to go through that. So, if you want a helping hand, take a look at the hints and answers for today's Strands.
Today's NYT Connections was not a smooth journey. However, I do hope categories like Ways to Prepare Eggs and _ _ _ Wrap make your journey easier. If it doesn't then these answers definitely should!
While ChatGPT offers the option to disable model training on your content inside ChatGPT's settings page, it also disables Chat History. This discourages users from disabling model training. That said, OpenAI has a separate privacy portal page where you can request the company to not train its model on your data while keeping the Chat History functionality intact. OpenAI doesn't promote this privacy portal page inside ChatGPT's interface. In fact, a passing mention is found on its FAQ page.
Given how big Qualcomm's processor catalog is, it is understandable if the different generations and classes of Snapdragon chipsets confuse you. Well, they have a strategy in place for naming the Snapdragon chipsets the way that they do. The Snapdragon X Gen x series are the regular versions of the processors. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon Xs Gen x chipsets are underclocked to be cheaper, while Snapdragon X+ Gen x chipsets are overclocked to deliver more performance.
Ajaay Srinivasan
DALL-E can generate solid visuals but has lagged behind Midjourney in editing, thus limiting its creative appeal. However, thanks to OpenAI's new update, the tool now offers a powerful new editing interface that allows users refine portions of an images with modified prompts. The new interface boasts a "Select" option that offers precise targeting of areas for modification, enabling you to add, remove, or adjust elements.
The OnePlus Ace 3V recently launched in China and it is highly likely to be rebranded as the OnePlus Nord 4 for global markets. I was fortunate to get my hands on the OnePlus Ace 3V recently, so here are my first impressions of what will be the Nord 4.
Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Benchmark Comparison
Arjun Sha
Anshuman Jain
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Qualcomm's newly released Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is making headlines because of its sheer performance in the mid-range segment. In our benchmark tests, we found that it rivals the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC from 2022. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 comes very close to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in Geekbench, and AnTuTu benchmark tests. In fact, in the CPU Throttling test, it does better than the SD 8 Gen 2.
The April 3 NYT Strands brings a new set of challenges and makes my finite wisdom seem all the more finite. Being based on a topic I have little to no idea about, the Strands today had me and Akshay beat. But, we made it through with the help of some random guesses a Google searches. Here are the hints and answers for the Strands today, and if you are ready, proceed.
The NYT Connections puzzle today really loves to talk about categories like U.S. States and Poker Actions. However, if indirect help like this doesn't do then we hope these answers sure do!
ChatGPT brings with it infinite possibilities that you can put to some amazing use. For example, if you are a coder and in need of some help, ask ChatGPT to write code for you. In addition, you can also use ChatGPT to grade essays, play games with you, extract data from text, solve mathematical equations, and the like.
Qualcomm has delivered a powerful mid-range chipset in the 7-series segment. In our benchmark tests on the OnePlus Ace 3V, which is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, the SoC performed consistently on all fronts, be it the CPU, GPU, modem, or memory. It has officially defeated MediaTek's Dimensity 8300 Ultra and stands as the top performer in the mid-range segment. You can read our detailed article to find all benchmarks, including Geekbench, AnTuTu, CPU throttling, 3DMark, and more.
Play Edition devices were Google's attempt at bringing Stock Android to some of the most popular devices that ship with custom UI on top of Android. Google should bring it back to offer Pixel-like Android experience with other devices in partnership with manufacturers in theirupper mid-range an flagship devices.
Demystifying A/B Partitions: A Look at Android’s Seamless Updates
Abubakar Mohammed
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Seamless updates make OTA updates install quicker on Android. Traditionally, upon receiving an update, your Android device would require a restart to start the installation process. However, with seamless updates and what Google calls A/B partitioning, the updates are installed parallelly without interruptions and would only need a restart once installed.
The direction in which the recent Pixel 8a leaks and the upcoming Pixel 9 series leaks point toward Google eventually discontinuing the A series of devices. This is because both the price and specification gap between the regular and A series Pixels is diminishing, and Google wouldn't want one's sales devour others' sales. Besides, the firm is also upping the number of models, which might bring the price of the vanilla model down, thereby leading to the discontinuation of A series.
The April 2, 2024 NYT Strands is here, and was honestly one of the easiest solves till date. Well, I have penned down the hints and answers for it right here. So, if your brain is not braining today, you can check those out.
The NYT Connections puzzle for April 2 dabbles into categories like Pasta Shapes and Kinds of Snakes. However, if that doesn't help you get it then maybe these answers will.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Nothing Phone 2a: Which Is More Value for Money?
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Nord CE 4 costs Rs. 1,000 more than the Nothing Phone 2a and brings a couple of advantages at that price point. For starters, you get to see a more powerful chipset, faster charging, expandable storage as well as a charger and case in the box. However, on the other hand, the Phone 2a brings a cleaner software experience, solid cameras and more screen on time. The choice between the two depends upon your preferences. For performance enthusiasts, CE 4 should be the right pick, whereas, those who long for aesthetics and great cameras in this budget should get the Nothing Phone 2a.
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 has gone official as the brand's latest offering in the Rs 25,000 price category. While it comes with average cameras, it makes up for it with a stellar performance, a clean (but unoptimized) software experience and long lasting battery with 100W fast charging. If you take into consideration all the things that it brings to the table and if you prefer performance over cameras, this is the phone to get in the Rs. 25,000 price segment.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs POCO X6 Pro: Which Is the Better Performer?
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Nord CE 4 is here, and costs just Rs. 1,000 less than the POCO X6 Pro at Rs. 24,999. I compared the two phones, and the POCO X6 Pro is undoubtedly a much better performer. If gaming is what you are looking for mostly, the POCO X6 Pro should be the better option. The POCO X6 Pro is also equipped with better cameras, but the Nord CE 4 offers a much cleaner software experience. You also get more SoT and faster charging with the Nord CE 4. However, for the most part, the POCO X6 Pro is just the better phone.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8300 Ultra Benchmark Comparison
Arjun Sha
Sagnik Das Gupta
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While the Dimensity 8300 Ultra is used in mid-range smartphones, it delivers powerful performance in all aspects, be it the CPU, GPU, memory and storage speed, 5G connectivity, and more. As a result, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 loses to MediaTek's chipset in all categories. MediaTek has significantly raised the CPU core frequencies and packed a mighty GPU.
OnePlus has launched its mid-range Nord CE 4 smartphone so we benchmarked the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset to evaluate the performance of CPU, GPU, 5G modem, etc. Its CPU performed fairly well and in the CPU Throttling test, it sustained a high workload without dropping performance. In the 3DMark GPU test as well, the Adreno 720 GPU offered exceptional stability. You can go through our article to find more benchmark numbers of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.
Mercedes EQE: Cue the Royal Fanfare
Akshay Gangwar
Ditching My Apple Watch: A 2-Year Journey from Impulse Buy to Revelation
Kanika Gogia
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I've been using an Apple Watch Series 7 for more than two years now. After all the good and bad experiences, I'm finally ditching my Apple Watch, and I don't have any regrets. If you're planning to buy an Apple Watch, you must understand your requirements and then figure out if you really need it. After all, smartwatches aren't made for everyone.
From McLaren to Avengers, Cyberpunk, Pacman, Star Wars, and Genshin Impact, the result of OnePlus collaborations are eye-catching designs catering to their respective fanbases. Their recent collaboration for a Keqing-themed OnePlus 12R piqued my interest and as someone who loves Genshin Impact, I knew from the get-go that I had to buy it. My interest didn't just stem from the collaboration but also from how good the OnePlus 12R is if we consider the specs.
Well, well, well, it's April Fool's and the NYT Strands for the day is live right now. Do we get to see any special twist of sorts to make a fool out of us, or was it just a regular witty round of the game? Well, I won't ruin the fun for you here. Read on, and take a look at the hints, answers and more if you are ready. You will find it all right here!
Happy April Fools'! The NYT Connections puzzle is surely in the same spirit as today's puzzle replaced words with emojis! However, we do hope food slang for money and words that rhyme categories help you out. If they don't, well we have some answers for that too!
While there may not be any small phone launches in the future, since they've only recently been discontinued, you can grab the existing models and use them for years to come. Some of the best small phones you can buy right now are the ASUS Zenfone 10, Galaxy S24, Pixel 8, and Galaxy S23.
The March 31 2024 NYT Strands is here, and while it was very easy, I was probably a tad too braindead to solve it today. Struggled with the second half of the puzzle a bit, and ended up using hints which I probably wouldn't have required on a good day. Anyway, it is what it is and here are the hints, answers as well as my small personal experience with today's puzzle. You will find it all right here. So, if you are ready, read on!
The NYT Connections for March 31 shows us the way with categories like _ _ _ Bear and Kinds of Water. However, if you still can't seem to solve it then keep reading for some in-depth answers.
Big Tech Is Using ‘Powered by AI’ as a Marketing Gimmick, and It Needs to Stop
Anshuman Jain
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There is a new trend used by Big Tech to plaster the term "AI-powered" in their marketing for features that are iterative improvements of features we have seen before. This tactic is being used quite freely by manufacturers to highlight of their new smartphones, catch attention and sell more phones. I took a deep dive into this matter and here are my thoughts on it.
The NYT Connections for March 30 becomes a nice mixture of tricky and nostalgic. Use categories like Breathes Heavily and Predicaments to make your life easier. However, if you can't then use these answers for help!
iPads do not have a Battery Health feature that's available on all iPhones and Macs. To check iPad battery health, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvement > Analytics Data and choose the latest Analytics file. Then, look for "MaximumBatteryPercent" to know the current battery status.