August 5 is Samsung’s turn to enter the uncanny valley of live virtual product launches. As the company prepares to take the stage in its native South Korea to launch the Galaxy Note S20. The company’s new smartphone chief TM Roh addressed in a new blog post what a strange time it is to be … Continue reading Samsung will introduce five new devices at its upcoming Galaxy Note event Continue Reading
OpenCV, an open source computer vision library, recently announced the crowdfunding launch of two OpenCV AI Kits (OAK-D and OAK-1). While it’s a bit unusual for a library to launch products, and on Kickstarter at that, these intriguing little gadgets could be the answer to many a DIY robot enthusiast’s prayers. The onset of the “smart” device … Continue reading OpenCV to launch budget-friendly 4K spatial camera kits for AI DIYers Continue Reading
My admiration for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 is no secret — I wrote a bloody love letter to it. So, when rumors of a new OnePlus neck bud started earlier this year, I was excited to see improvements the company might’ve brought. Alas, the Chinese smartphone company decided to release a budget successor to the … Continue reading OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earbuds review: Sound sacrificed for battery life Continue Reading
For most of my years being an audio enthusiast, there was one truth held by the wider community to be self-evident: Bluetooth headphones sucked. Slowly but surely, however, things started to change. Bluetooth protocols got better. Battery life improved. And wireless headphones actually began to sound good. In any case, the transition to Bluetooth headphones was … Continue reading Review: The Hifiman Deva are premium $300 headphones that happen to come with Bluetooth Continue Reading
Microsoft this week revealed it’ll no longer be making the Xbox One X or the Xbox One S digital edition. Instead, it’ll be focusing on the Xbox Series X, its new baby — though it’ll continue to sell the standard Xbox One S for the foreseeable future. In a statement to The Verge, a spokesperson said … Continue reading The Xbox One X and One S digital are dead; long live the Series X Continue Reading
Two British Uber drivers have gone to court in the Netherlands in an attempt to get the ride-sharing company to explain how it uses driver data. The two drivers want to prove the ride-hailing company does more than just neutrally distribute taxi ride requests, Dutch outlet NOS reports. The case will be heard in Amsterdam, where … Continue reading UK Uber drivers sue company’s EU HQ, demand algorithm transparency Continue Reading
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If your friends come over to your house, you might need to tell them your WiFi password. And if it’s a complex password, you would need to type it in … Continue reading How to turn your home Wi-Fi password into a QR code for easy sharing Continue Reading
With a lifetime of VPN by VeePN protection, your online security will always be safeguarded on up to 10 devices. Hey you, work-from-home employee…you may have helped save the world from data thieves. Well, there’s no way of knowing your direct impact on cyber crime, but the number data breaches reports was down by a full … Continue reading Here’s a VPN solution that will cost you less than $30 for life Continue Reading
As the sports world slowly begins to emerge from the pandemic shut down with MLB scheduled to start this week, Fox Sports is launching its redesigned sports app today for Android and iOS. The new app and accompanying website, offers a more modern interface, access to live sports (with cable subscription) and bonus camera angles … Continue reading Fox Sports launches redesigned app with modern design, bonus camera angles Continue Reading
A set of mini apps has gone live on Snapchat platform, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Los Angeles-headquartered firm as it aims to emulate aspects of the popular Chinese “super-app” model. Unveiled last month, Snap Minis are lightweight, simplified versions of apps that live within Snap’s Chat section. These apps — built with HTML … Continue reading Snap turns on Minis, bite-sized third-party apps in Snapchat Continue Reading