Starlink has been quite busy over the past few months, announcing data caps, and also a new global roaming plan that will cost a hefty $200 per month. Now, the company has shared some price changes for its residential service, which could mean you'll be paying more or less, depending on your situation. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
3.5 – Breaking down Qwik with Shai Reznik
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The Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan is expanding to six new countries
/ The service is now live in New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Hungary, Israel, and Sweden. There’s no word on when it’ll hit other regions like the US, though.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 … [Read more...]
Microsoft brings the new Bing to smartphones and Skype
Microsoft has announced that the new, chat-based version of Bing, is now available on mobile devices, in addition to the desktop experience that launched a couple of weeks ago. The new Bing experience is available through the Bing app itself, as well as through an updated version of the Edge browser, similar to how you can access it on mobile. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Bing’s chat mode is now on mobile — and you can speak to it
/ Yes, you can now speak directly to Bing or add it to a Skype conversation if you’re feeling particularly lonely. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Bing is now available as a contact in Skype. You can … [Read more...]
Apple is convinced my dog is stalking me
As far as I know, no one is using an Apple AirTag to stalk me. But if that were to change, I’m not even sure I’d notice Apple’s attempts to warn me. The “AirTag Found Moving With You” notification near-constantly sits on my homescreen, and I’ve gotten used to quickly swiping it away. But I’m getting ahead of myself – let me tell you about my dog, Rosie. She’s a sweet tempered, mild mannered … [Read more...]
OnePlus 11 Concept Design Leaked Ahead of MWC 2023 Launch: Report
OnePlus 11 Concept smartphone was briefly teased at the Cloud 11 launch event held on February 7. The company also unveiled the OnePlus 11 5G, the OnePlus 11R, and a few other devices at the same occassion. OnePlus teased the Concept device further as they revealed the design of the upcoming smartphone, which will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2023 later this month. An image of the … [Read more...]
Platform engineering brings consistency to tools, processes under one umbrella
When creating a platform engineering team, an important first step is the interview process. What do developers want and need? What works, and what doesn’t? Sounds like what companies do when reaching out to customers about new rollouts, right? Well, it is, when you consider your development team as being customers of the platform. “Treat your developers, treat your DevOps teams, as your own … [Read more...]
PlayStation Confirms State of Play Event: Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, PS VR2 Games, and More
Sony is hosting a new State of Play event this week. In a tweet, PlayStation revealed that the presentation will be focused on five new PS VR2 titles, some indie and third-party entries, and an over 15-minute extended showcase for the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game. The latter is, of course, the big draw here, for which developer Rocksteady Studios still hasn't shown any raw … [Read more...]
Spotify HiFi was announced two years ago — and it still hasn’t launched
/ As the subscription music leader nears its latest Stream On event, we might be reaching the point of now or never for lossless audio on Spotify. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd … [Read more...]
Intel slashes divdend by nearly two-thirds to shore up cash as chip giant braces for a tough year
In January, when Intel reported one of its worst financial quarters in years, the chip giant worked to keep up investor confidence by holding its dividend steady at $0.365/share. Less than a month later, it’s singing a very different tune. The company today announced that it was revising its dividend to $0.125 per share, down nearly two-thirds, as part of a bigger effort to conserve cash amid the … [Read more...]
Microsoft Teams Working to Roll Out New Version, Could Launch in March: Report
Microsoft is reportedly working on a new version of Teams that could be launched next month. The new version would be dubbed Microsoft Teams 2.0 or 2.1. It is likely to bring several improvements to the performance and battery life on PCs and laptops. The new version of Microsoft Teams is said to consume half its current memory usage. A new report also suggests that the Teams 2.0 version has been … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra performance evaluation: The near-perfect balance of power and potential
When it comes to smartphones, "power" is hard to define. Is it pure computational ability? One may say so, but a smartphone with the best raw computational power but a borderline unusable user experience wouldn't be considered powerful. Is it the capabilities? Maybe, but there are mid-range Samsung phones that support DeX alongside all the other use cases of a normal smartphone. As … [Read more...]
Spotify's new AI 'DJ' will talk you through its recommendations
Generative AI is absolutely everywhere right now, so it’s no surprise to see Spotify putting it to use in its latest feature, simply called “DJ.” It’s a new way to immediately start a personalized selection of music playing that combines Spotify’s well-known personalization tools that you can find in playlists like Discover Weekly as well as the content that populates your home screen with some AI … [Read more...]
Google Cloud partners with Tezos blockchain to bring web3 technology to its customers
Google Cloud has partnered with the Tezos Foundation to grow its web3 application development and provide new services for its customers, the companies announced on Wednesday. “Tezos as an ecosystem has built a reputation in institutional and B2B onboarding,” Mason Edwards, chief commercial officer at Tezos Foundation, said to TechCrunch. “This is going to enable us to onboard institutions and … [Read more...]
The best Bluetooth trackers for 2023
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing.If you’ve ever been derailed from an on-time departure by a set of lost keys or misplaced wallet, you’ll benefit … [Read more...]
Scoot lands $12M to inject customization into videoconferencing
While much of the white-collar workforce has adjusted to the new norm of videoconferencing from home, that doesn’t mean that they — or their bosses — necessarily like it. According to a poll from Showpad, 76% of employees report becoming more distracted on video calls versus in-person meetings. In a separate survey, staffers — especially new employees — say that requiring video during virtual … [Read more...]
Showing customer success platforms haven’t lost steam, Vitally secures $30M
Customer success platforms (CSPs), or software designed to help business-to-business companies manage and monitor their customer success efforts, are increasingly in demand. According to a Research and Markets report, the market for global CSPs will be worth $3.1 billion by 2026. Some sources attribute the sector’s growth to the economic impact of the pandemic, which they say forced companies to … [Read more...]
No Man’s Sky is getting an overhauled VR mode with the launch of PSVR 2
/ The 4.1 update isn’t just about virtual reality, but also adds features like gyro controls and a speedy new starship.No Man’s Sky is one of many titles you can play on the now-released PlayStation VR2, but the game’s virtual reality mode on all VR platforms is getting a big overhaul as part of the new 4.1 “Fractal” update, developer Hello Games announced Wednesday. One of the biggest changes … [Read more...]
Spotify launches ‘DJ,’ a new feature offering personalized music with AI-powered commentary
Ahead of Spotify’s upcoming Stream On event, where the company is expected to announce a redesigned home feed and other updates, the company today launched a new AI feature called “DJ” to better personalize the music listening experience for its users. Similar to a radio DJ, Spotify’s DJ feature will deliver a curated selection of music alongside AI-powered spoken commentary about the tracks and … [Read more...]