Qualcomm’s chips power many popular mobile devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, the Meta Quest VR headsets, and ARM-based Windows PCs. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the company’s top mobile chip, and now Qualcomm has revealed a new variant that could bring premium features to slightly-cheaper phones. Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, “delivering the most sought-after 8 series capabilities to more Android flagship smartphones, for extraordinary, premium experiences....

The world’s smallest robotic vacuum just got an upgrade. SwitchBot is now offering the K10+ Pro, a mini robovac that can slip under furniture, sidle up against walls, and navigate through chair legs without getting itself stuck. We were smitten by theoriginal K10+ vacuum. Sure, it wasn’t as powerful as a full-sized robovac, but it did a great job keeping rooms tidy while taking up very little space. The charging station’s built-in dust bin was a great convenience, and because the vacuum was so quiet, we rarely found ourselves jumping up to turn it off....

A great PS5 headset can completely transform your gaming experience. From catching subtle sounds like footsteps to fully immersing yourself in the game’s soundtrack, the right headset can block out distractions and pull you deeper into the action. Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Headphone What to Look for in a PS5 Headset First things first, make sure the headset is compatible with thePS5. Not every gaming headset does, after all, and you don’t want to deal with returns....

Chances are, you’ll already have smart devices in your household. With a smart home hub, you’re able to control all your home’s smart devices easily from one place. So why not check out what a smart hub could do for you? Apple HomePod Mini What to Look for in a Smart Home Hub A smart home hub is an essential piece of kit to centralize your home’ssmart devices. By connecting them all with one hub, you have control of an ecosystem where everything interacts in harmony, providing you with the effortless convenience of a fully automated smart home....

Quick Links Summary Physical media in entertainment is declining across the board, and game companies are at the forefront of pushing an all-digital future. The signs are there, and I am deeply concerned about the future of ownership and preservation. The Rise of Subscription Services There is no shortage of gaming subscription services, whether on console, PC, or mobile. From Game Pass to EA Play to Apple Arcade, companies are pushing subscriptions as the best way to enjoy dozens of games for a reasonable fee....

In recent years, Apple has made a push for both device reparability and environmentalism. It launched aSelf Service Repairprogram,lectured customersabout carbon neutrality, and discontinued its popular leather phone cases. But these commitments have no tangible impact on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. In a newteardown video, iFixit discovers that Apple is still an opponent to reparability—its parts pairing system discourages device repair and encourages wastefulness. This teardown video could have been a win for Apple....

Klarna, the finance company best known for its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) service, now wants to be a mobile carrier. The company is rolling out 5G service in the United States, powered by AT&T’s nationwide network. Klarna’s new unlimited mobile plan will be available inside the existing Klarna app for iPhone and Android, with “no hidden fees, flexible contracts, and a smooth set-up experience.” You can transfer your existing number or get a new one, and activation is handled through eSIM....

Depending on how much body hair you do or don’t have, your grooming routine may be quick and painless or fairly elaborate. With the new Manscaped Dome Shaver, now is the perfect time to go bald—whether it’s a choice to simplify maintenance or confidently embrace that lost hairline. Keeping up with a bald head isn’t as easy as you might think, and constantly going to the local barber isn’t ideal. If you’re looking for an easy and safe way to keep your head silky smooth, behold the newManscaped Dome Shaver Plus....

Engineers from the University of Michigan have developed a new camera that replaces people with a stick figure avatar. It could prevent you from going viral after suffering an embarrassing fail on film, among other use cases. They call it thePrivacyLens. Its two-camera setup leverages both a standard video camera and a thermal imaging system. Those two images are overlaid and aligned before its hybrid “Thermal Subtraction” mode uses object detection machine learning techniques to create bounding boxes around the subject’s thermal outline....

Vehicles produced by Honda are generally seen as regular traffic. This is particularly true of their SUV lineup, which focuses on value and practicality more than anything else. However, in their SUV stable, there is one option which stands out as having a ceiling for luxury that could rival the likes of Lexus. While the base model of this SUV may not be anything to write home about, the top trims make use of high-quality materials, forward-thinking tech features, and comfortable seating....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a puzzle game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....