The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wasannounced last monthas the chip that will power many high-end Android phones in late 2023 and throughout 2024. However, the satellite messaging feature that Qualcommpreviously promisedwasn’t talked about much, even though it was supposed to be ready by the second half of this year. Now, we know the likely reason. Qualcomm and Iridium have put an end to their plans for satellite connectivity in Snapdragon-powered smartphones....

Summary Samsung has been busy releasing a slew of One UI 8 betas based on Android 16 for phones and Wear OS 6 for Galaxy watches. While the last One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series was back in June, today we learned that the fourth and likely final beta could arrive next week. In March, we heard thatSamsung had started internal testing of One UI 8, putting the rollout months ahead of the slow One UI 7 update....

Excited about PC connectivity coming to the PSVR2 but don’t own the headset yet? Save $100 now, and be ready in August. In August,the PlayStation VR2 will be able to hook up to your PC, allowing you to play games from SteamVR with Sony’s headset. This will make the PSVR2 one of the most versatileVR headsets, as you’ll be able to play both PlayStation’s VR titles and your PC VR collection....

Summary TheSharge Retractable 65combines a 65W power adapter and a retractable 27-inch (70cm) USB-C cable into a single portable charging experience. It trades an ultra-compact size for more convenience, but for plenty of people, myself included, I think it finds the right balance. Sharge Retractable 65 The charger delivers higher power in a compact size, making it perfect for on-the-go use without sacrificing performance. Price and Availability The Sharge Retractable 65 is available for $49....

This was a busy week for gaming news, fromGrand Theft Auto 5updates to a tease for the nextTony Hawk’s Pro Skaterentry. Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed. The Big News Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC Is Finally Getting Console-Only Features Grand Theft Auto V for PC is getting a big free update on March 4th. This update will add features that were only available on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions....

Finding the perfect phone for your kids can be tricky when you’re looking for the perfect balance between functionality and parental control. Here are some of the best phones you can get for your kids today. Google Pixel 6a What to Look for When Buying a Phone for Your Kids Choosing the right kind of phone can be a daunting prospect for parents, with the decision coming down to balancing cost, functionality, and control....

The upcoming ROG Xbox Ally models are making massive waves in the gaming community, but it seems like Microsoft made a few missteps in communicating the nature of its new handhelds. You see, while the ROG Xbox Ally is an Xbox-branded device, it’s not a console but a proper Windows PC. The Xbox Ally’s Interface Is Like Game Mode on the Steam Deck TheSteam Deckwas also initially mislabeled as a handheld console by many when it was announced due to its controller-friendly interface, which is similar to Steam Big Picture....

One of the big selling points of the Steam Deck is the ability to play your games anywhere. While it is easy to pick and go with it, there are a few things you should do and bring along with you if you want to maximize the value of your Steam Deck while traveling and keep it safe. 1Bring These Crucial Steam Deck Travel Accessories Technically, you can pick up your Steam Deck as-is, anywhere you go....

Summary You may or may not be aware of a glitch that occurs when attempting to share macOS screen recordings to inexplicably disappear. Here’s what causes the glitch, and how to avoid it destroying your media. How It Happens If you aren’t already privy to this bothersome glitch, consider yourself lucky. If not, allow me to explain it so you can avoid watching one of your 5-minute screen recordings vanish into thin air as I did....

Quick Links Reading the spec sheet is probably the first thing you do when you’re considering buying a new phone. While that’s perfectly fine, you’d be better off just ignoring the following specs altogether, as they might not contribute much to your research. Benchmark Scores People today hold on to their phones for much longer and upgrade far less often. If you plan to do the same, you’d want toensure your phone keeps running smoothlyfor several years without slowing down, and for that, you’ll need a powerful processor....

Are you looking to start or expand your NAS (Network Attached Storage) system? There’s never a better time than Prime Day, and right now, Seagate’s IronWolf Pro NAS-rated hard drive is at its best price of the year. Why Trust Seagate IronWolf Pro Drives In Your NAS Seagate is one of the most well-known storage brands in the business, and its IronWolf Pro enterprise-grade hard drives are no exception. Seagate IronWolf Pro (4TB) A great combination of pricing and performance, the Seagate IronWolf Pro is a great option for most NAS users....

Microsoft has announced a timely addition to Excel that removes empty rows from the edges of a range. This means that Excel won’t return thousands of zeros if the calculation references empty cells. In the example below, we want Excel tocount the number of charactersin each cell in column A by typing the below function into cell B1: However, when we press Enter, we can see that all the cells from B10 downwards return 0....

Unreal Engine 5 is an absolute marvel—for developers. With tools like Nanite and Lumen, studios can create stunning visuals faster than ever before, using assets with unprecedented fidelity. However, current UE5 games tend to be a stuttering mess, plagued by huge installation sizes and terrible, inconsistent performance. Often for very little obvious visual returns. While Epic’s engine has unquestionably made the developer experience smoother, it might be time to ask: is UE5 actually making games better for the people playing them?...