The iPhone 13 Pro models are the first Apple smartphones to use the ProMotion feature to help graphics and text slide by fluidly when you’re scrolling. That means now’s a good time to learn about the screen technology called LTPO that enables it. LTPO stands for low temperature polycrystalline oxide. That mouthful translates to better battery …

The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into whether Facebook’s own research documents show the social network violated a 2019 settlement over privacy concerns, for which the company paid a $5 billion fine.  FTC officials have begun to look into recently disclosed internal research that outline how much Facebook knew about its platforms’ harms, according to a report Wednesday from …

Samsung on Wednesday reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue, thanks largely to continued strong demand and increasing prices for memory chips, as well as sales of panel displays for smartphones. The Korean electronics giant said its revenue for the three-month period ended Sept. 30 came in at 73.9 trillion won ($63 billion), a 10% increase over the year-ago period, which was …

After scanning a circular code on a movie poster with my iPhone, a preview button popped up showing a cloud of Eternals characters hovering in the air above my desk. An app download invitation followed that. Disney’s AR tie-in to its new Marvel movie, Eternals, is an iOS-exclusive demo that aims to be for augmented reality-based movie tie-ins what virtual …

Apple is working with 175 of its suppliers to transition to renewable energy, the company said Wednesday, marking the latest in its efforts to have a net-zero climate impact for every Apple device sold by 2030.  The goal is to avoid over 18 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year, which Apple said is the equivalent of taking nearly 4 …

The brand-spankin’-new 2021 Apple MacBook Pro has only been out a few days now but the entry-level configuration just got a decent price cut. Adorama has the 14-inch Pro with M1 Pro chip and 16GB memory for $1,899. That’s a full $100 off the list price and $50 cheaper than Amazon’s discounted price. See at Adorama For more on the …

Oct 2021 Google has been making TV devices for a long time, but success has been elusive. In 2013, the company’s first Chromecast helped usher in an era of streaming televisions, but did so by relying on your phone, tablet or computer to supply the apps and video. Android TV, which arrived in 2014, added an interface and TV-specific apps, but never …

What is a Pro device, really? “Pro” may be the most inconsistently used word in consumer tech. It originally denoted a product for professionals — duh — but it’s also often used to indicate luxury. Apple’s XDR Pro OLED display? That’s for professionals. The iPhone 13 Pro? That’s an iPhone 13 but just nicer — although those cameras are really …

The year has gone by in a blink and, throughout it, Facebook’s VR headset remains one of my favorite pieces of tech. As Facebook pushes to reinvent itself, perhaps even rename itself amid recent turmoil, and makes a new wave of AR/VR communication the backbone of a metaverse, the Oculus Quest 2 seems like the little $300 device at the center …

Rather than an eye-catching new design or a major upgrade beyond superfast 5G wireless, Apple’s new iPhone 13 focuses on less flashy upgrades like better cameras, higher-quality screens and longer battery life as its key selling points. And on Thursday, Wall Street will get its first glimpse at whether that’s enough to excite customers. That’s when Apple is due to …

DJI released its first action cam, the Osmo Action, in May 2019, and while it wasn’t as game-changing as the company’s drones have been, it did make some waves with its awesome image stabilization and its front selfie screen. For the Action 2, DJI trimmed its action cam into a cube and, with the help of magnets, created an ecosystem …

Google said it plans to release a feature-drop for Android 12 that’s designed specifically for large-screen devices such as tablets and foldable phones. The update, dubbed Android 12L, will be available early next year, Google said in a blog post Wednesday.  Android 12L will include improvements to the user interface on large screens across “notifications, quick settings, lock screen, overview, …

Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones are getting a facelift that should make their software feel more seamless and more customizable. It might also feel familiar if you’re switching from an iPhone.  Samsung detailed its forthcoming One UI 4 software update during its annual developer conference on Tuesday, where it also outlined its strategy for the smart home, Tizen TVs and Bixby voice …

Netflix reportedly used its algorithm to hide a French movie from some search results in 2020. Amid backlash over the marketing of a movie called Cuties, the streaming giant suppressed the film on its platform, The Verge reported on Wednesday, citing internal Netflix documents.  Cuties is a French film that was intended to critique the sexualization of young girls. Netflix’s marketing, …

Amazon’s new Fire TV Omni and 4-Series televisions officially go on sale on Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean Amazon is done adding new features. The online retail giant announced Wednesday that the new televisions will be getting support for Apple’s AirPlay, allowing those with an iPhone, iPad or Mac to easily share what’s on their screens with their big, new …