Month: June 2023

Has Xbox really lost the console wars?

The second day of the FTC v. Microsoft hearing was really all about one man: Phil Spencer. The Xbox chief took the stand to discuss Microsoft losing the console wars, Sony’s aggressive and hostile competition, and to paint Xbox in a distant third place where it’s struggling to compete. Spencer also revealed…

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This weekend is your last chance to save on a bunch of fantastic Switch games

Happy Saturday, y’all. The weekend is here, bringing with it deals, discounts, and savings on everything from e-bikes and smart plugs to portable speakers that are designed to soundtrack your next shindig. First up, however, is something a little more time-sensitive. As part of its ongoing Hyper Max Sale, Nintendo…

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How to tell everyone on Gmail if you’re in — or not

Recently, a friend who has been on Gmail for a long time suddenly noticed the chat availability settings in the upper right of the web app. This notice was actually added to the Gmail page about two years ago when Google Chat was integrated into Gmail. It notifies anyone whom…

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Here’s why the iPhone 16 could be cheaper than the iPhone 15

We’re counting down the weeks and months until the iPhone 15 makes its debut with a high level of anticipation, but we’re not going to ignore any iPhone 16 rumors and leaks that come our way – especially when they involve a potential price drop. This tip comes from Chinese…

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A European Ruling Could Make iPhone Batteries Replaceable

Plus: Microsoft’s Activision acquisition hits another roadblock, TikTok lets you shop for viral gadgets, and we go inside Amazon and Walmart’s battle for your dollars. Source

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Google Pixel devices finally have a real default weather app

Google finally has a default weather app to compete with Apple and Samsung. Though Pixel phones have long been able to display the current weather in widgets, tapping on those widgets just launched a basic screen with a cute weather frog and a handful of stats. It felt like a…

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