Month: December 2024
Android phone makers dropped the ball on Qi2 in 2024
Android phones have been the first to feature a bunch of notable standards. They were the first to support 4G, 5G, USB-C (way back in 2015 no less) and in-screen fingerprint sensors. And when it comes to wireless charging, you can trace that lineage all the way back to the…
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Arc B580 surprises in content creation review: Intel’s 12GB GPU is more than a match for the competition but driver issues dampened my enthusiasm
$250 GPU card is competitive with both the GeForce 4060 and the RX 7600 on numerous benchmarks However, both are set to be replaced by new models launching at CES 2025 Driver updates from Intel will hopefully drive the performance of the B580 even further Over two years after its…
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There’s a reason Metaphor: ReFantanzio’s battle music sounds as cool as it does
Metaphor: ReFantanzio is one of 2024’s best games racking up a stack of Game Awards including best RPG, best art direction, and best narrative. But one category in which Metaphor particularly stood out was its music. The soundtrack, produced by Shoji Meguro – the long-time music director of the Persona…
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Kobo’s Elipsa 2E, an excellent e-reader for taking notes, is down to its best price
Amazon might have released a new Kindle Scribe earlier this month for $399.99, but after testing it, I still don’t think it can compete with its rivals. If you’re looking for a good e-reader with more useful note-taking capabilities, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is still one of my favorites, and…
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FTC orders Marriott and Starwood to boost cybersecurity following major incidents
The FTC is imposing strict rules on the Marriott Hotel chain Three huge data breaches from the Marriott led to hundreds of millions of customers being exposed FTC says the company failed to implement proper security measures The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has told Marriott International and Starword Hotels to…
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Everything leaving Netflix in January 2025
The new year is finally upon us, and though everything new on Netflix in January 2025 is full of thought-provoking dramas and comedies to keep your spirits up, it comes as no surprise that Netflix will be removing more movies and shows in January 2025 – even if it’s one…
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