August could be an auspicious month for Android, and not just because Samsung will be dumping a whole lot of devices next week. Although it seems to have flip-flopped on the exact dates, it seems that the years-long wait for Microsoft Courier fans is coming to an end. Although coming in a completely different form, … Continue reading Surface Duo might finally fulfill Courier dreams next month Continue Reading
Switching its browser to using a Chromium base is a double-edged sword for Microsoft. On the one hand, it can no longer really boast about its own, home-made innovations in the browser engine space and has become a bit indebted to its rival, Google. On the other hand, that also frees it up to focus … Continue reading Microsoft Edge Collections are now on Android and iOS Continue Reading
Many users, developers, and content publishers have criticized the almost arbitrary but industry-wide practice of splitting revenues at 70% for developers and 30% for the store owner but it could have actually been worse. Back when that split wasn’t yet set in stone, Apple was apparently planning on getting a larger piece of that pie. … Continue reading Apple’s cut from App Store subscriptions could have been 40% Continue Reading
It may have a rather amusing name but this new security vulnerability is no laughing matter. Researchers have discovered a bug in software that runs even before any operating system starts up that could grant hackers unbridled access to a computer. And while Linux computers are directly at risk from this BootHole exploit, almost all … Continue reading BootHole vulnerability threatens Windows and Linux computers Continue Reading
Two years ago, it was on the road to becoming the world’s top smartphone maker. Last year, it seemed almost impossible despite wresting the number two spot from Apple. Now it seems that the embattled Chinese phone maker and networking equipment manufacturer has made good on its promise and has actually beaten Samsung in the … Continue reading Huawei became the world’s largest smartphone vendor in Q2 2020 Continue Reading
For a moment, let’s forget the fact that Mercedes-Benz has a proper AMG 35 version of the 2021 GLB crossover. Now we got that out of the way, we present to you the Brabus GLB, a worthy alternative to the AMG GLB. It may have less power than the one from Affalterbach, but the Bottrop native … Continue reading 2021 Brabus Mercedes-Benz GLB: Worthy alternative to a proper AMG Continue Reading
In much of the United States, the worst of the summer heat is upon us. Summer heat causes all sorts of problems for people, the least of which is often extremely expensive electricity bills trying to keep homes and businesses comfortable. In many of the hotter climates, no matter how much you run the air … Continue reading New cooling fabric could help people beat the dog days of summer Continue Reading
When people talk about Macs or Mac OS, they’re most likely referring to what was previously and perhaps lovingly called “OS X”. That “X” is, of course, the Roman numeral that notes that this is the 10th incarnation of Apple’s desktop operating system. Few of today’s Mac users have probably used Macintoshes before that, let … Continue reading Mac OS 8 emulator lets you relive the past for the first time Continue Reading
Hyundai’s hot hatch is getting a new transmission option, with the 2021 Veloster N offering a high-tech dual-clutch automatic alongside the standard six-speed manual. Headed to dealerships in 2021 model year cars come October, the new N Eight-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission promises what only a few years ago would’ve been unthinkable to enthusiasts: day to … Continue reading 2021 Hyundai Veloster N gets an automatic – but no, it’s not blasphemy – Continue Reading
One of the most eagerly-anticipated new electric cars has been scratched from the US launch roadmap, it’s reported, with the Kia Soul EV apparently no longer coming to America. Announced in late 2018 alongside the third-generation Soul update, the 2020 Soul EV had already missed its original launch date for the US market. That, it … Continue reading There’s terrible news if you were waiting for the 2021 Kia Soul EV Continue Reading