Month: January 2024
Google’s latest Pixel feature drop adds Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and more
A “fresh” new color for the Pixel 8 series isn’t the only thing Google is announcing today. The company is also detailing its latest feature drop, which brings the brand-new Circle to Search feature — first seen on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 — to both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.…
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PlayStation 5 update blocks Cronus Zen cheat devices
The PlayStation 5’s latest update blocks players from using the Cronus Zen — a device cheaters use to get an unfair advantage in first-person shooters and other games — as spotted by Call of Duty news site CharlieIntel. A notice on the Cronus website warns players that the 24.01-08.60.00 update…
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The Galaxy S24 Rugged Phone Case from Rokform that’s turning heads
As Samsung unveils its Galaxy S24 lineup, boasting enhanced durability, the need for additional protection remains paramount, especially considering Samsung’s seven-year software update commitment. Rokform rises to the challenge, introducing its Rugged series cases specifically designed for the Galaxy S24 models. Rokform’s Rugged cases are crafted to offer robust protection…
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Rivian’s R2 vehicle launch date appears to leak in town council minutes
City council members in Laguna Beach, California met last night prepared to approve a request (PDF) from Rivian to park six vehicles on the grass in a city park for a March 7th “R2 launch.” The company appears to be planning to officially announce its forthcoming electric SUV, the R2,…
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This Qi2 car mount is cheaper than a MagSafe charger and can fast-charge your iPhone 15
A new car mount for your smartphone just launched that offers a rare combo: Qi2 wireless charging at high speeds — and at a reasonable price. The Qi2 car mount, from accessories maker ESR, offers 15W wireless charging to fast-charge your iPhone 15 and 15 Pro at its maximum capacity…
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Ring removes Request for Assistance from Neighbors app in a further shift away from law enforcement assistance
Ring is just about done playing Robin to law enforcement’s Batman. For every amusing Ring Video Doorbell video showing a bear dancing in the snow or a mailman pirouetting to the Broadway show tune in his head, there are videos of people stealing packages, vandalizing homes, or committing other petty…
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