Android 15 may bring bedtime routines to third-party apps

For many of us, our smartphones are double-edged swords. They keep us connected, informed, and entertained. But they can also be a significant source of distraction, impacting our sleep, productivity, and mental well-being. Recognizing this struggle, Google introduced Digital Wellbeing to Android devices in 2019. It’s a suite of tools designed to help users develop … Read more

Max subscription prices to get yet another increase

Max subscription prices might increase yet again according to a new report. Max, formerly HBO Max is home to a lot of original content, as well as HBO Originals that air simultaneously on Max and on HBO. Like other streaming services, such as Netflix, it has various plans that subscribers can choose from and apps … Read more

OnePlus 12, Open flagships still come pre-loaded with bloatware

The OnePlus 12 and Open are the Chinese tech giant’s latest premium flagship smartphones. Both smartphones offer an excellent software experience with the company’s in-house Android-based OxygenOS custom skin. However, when the OnePlus Open launched, it arrived with a few pre-loaded apps aka bloatware. Many users were disappointed with the OnePlus flagships like the Open … Read more

US revokes licenses that allowed companies to sell chips to Huawei

The US government has just made life more difficult for Huawei. The Biden administration revoked export licenses that allowed certain semiconductor companies to supply chips to the beleaguered Chinese conglomerate. This affects the supply of chipsets for its laptops and smartphones. US revokes export licenses for supply of chips to Huawei Huawei has been reduced … Read more

Amazon Prime Getting More Ads – And You Can’t Skip Them

Just 4 months ago, Amazon Prime Video ended the golden era of ad-free streaming by introducing ads on its platform. The introduction of ads to the service disappointed many but Amazon is making it more worse by introducing its new ad policy which will add more and more intrusive ads to Amazon Prime. You’ll soon … Read more

Matter 1.3 brings support for new appliances, EV chargers & more

Today, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) announced Matter 1.3 which adds support for more home appliances, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and energy and water management devices. When the CSA first introduced Matter 1.0 in October 2022, its support was limited to a few smart home devices. Back then, users had limited controls while connecting their … Read more

Paramount+ with Showtime annual subscriptions are half off right now

Paramount+ with Showtime annual subscriptions are half off right now, bringing the yearly cost down to $60 down from $120. You have to pay for the year up front, which is never fun, but the offer is available to both new and returning subscribers. That’s not a bad deal, considering you get content from two … Read more

FTX plans to refund defrauded customers with interest

FTX has filed a plan with a bankruptcy court to pay back creditors who held cryptocurrency at the embattled exchange. The vast majority of customers are set to get their money back with interest, though they (and the debtors) missed out on major gains in the crypto market since FTX’s dramatic collapse in November 2022 … Read more

Pick up the 9th-gen iPad with two years of AppleCare+ for only $298

Apple has lots of new products on the way and is officially discontinuing its ninth-generation iPad. But, before the curtain falls on this reliable device, you can pick it up for a steal. Our favorite budget iPad for comes with two years of AppleCare+ and is down to $298 from $398 — a 25 percent … Read more