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Google made an ASMR video about switching to a Pixel, and it’s stressing me out

You can switch from your old phone to a new Google Pixel, or you can close your eyes, breathe, and then mindfully switch to a new Google Pixel. Sorry, I’m trying to force myself into the higher plane of existence that the narrator of this new ad-meets-ASMR meditation session from Google is on, and the… Read more

Astell & Kern’s new USB-C DAC promises hi-fi audio for phones without headphone jacks

Astell & Kern — the company best known for its high-end portable digital audio players — is making a USB-C DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that’s designed to help get better-sounding audio from modern smartphones and computers that may lack a 3.5mm headphone jack. If you want to use any digital device with a 3.5mm headphone jack,… Read more

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II review: 360-degree sound supremo

(Pocket-lint) – We reviewed the original Bose SoundLink Revolve back in 2017. So to see the “Plus” model back three years later for the sequel – which adds better water-resistance and improved battery life – surely spells portable speaker perfection? Well, it depends how you look at it. Sure, the SoundLink Revolve+ II has those… Read more

‘Anti-capitalist’ Verkada hacker charged by US government with attacks on dozens of companies

A Swiss computer hacker named Till Kottmann has been charged by the US government with multiple accounts of wire fraud, conspiracy, and identity theft. The indictment accuses Kottmann and co-conspirators of hacking “dozens of companies and government entities,” and posting private data and source code belonging to more than 100 firms online. The 21-year-old Kottmann,… Read more

Facebook is working on a version of Instagram for kids under 13

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri confirms that a version of the popular photo sharing app for children under 13 is in the works, BuzzFeed News reports. The Facebook-owned company knows a lot of kids want to use Instagram, Mosseri said, but there isn’t a “detailed plan yet,” according to BuzzFeed News. “But part of the… Read more

Congress tries to get the FTC in fighting shape

On Thursday, House Judiciary Committee lawmakers held a hearing with some of the most prominent players in antitrust enforcement today. Two Federal Trade Commission leaders and two state attorneys general currently suing Facebook for violating antitrust law testified before the committee. But while lawmakers have spoken extensively about breaking up companies like Facebook and Google,… Read more

This week only, you can buy a great 4K film from one of these streaming services for just £2.99

Home News (Image credit: BASE) You might think this week is pretty nondescript, just another stop on the way to Easter. But there’s a big promotion going on across loads of big-name digital movie services that sees 4K flicks selling for just £2.99. It’s called Unforgettable Entertainment, and it’s part of a push by Digital… Read more

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera review: Illuminating home security

(Pocket-lint) – Arlo has been refining and expanding its offering over the past few years, with the Arlo Pro cameras moving to their third version and evolving into the Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, a hybrid of two areas that Arlo operates in – cameras and lighting. While most Arlo cameras now offer some sort of… Read more

Bluesound claims new Dolby Atmos Pulse Soundbar+ “is to audio what the 8K TV is to video”

Home News (Image credit: Bluesound) Looking for a brand new Dolby Atmos soundbar? Bluesound just added the Pulse Soundbar+ to its lineup of wireless home cinema products, and this one features a ‘3D immersive audio engine’ with support for Dolby Atmos. Bluesound says the Soundbar+ takes the firm’s original Pulse Soundbar 2i (which we awarded… Read more

Nvidia is doubling the price of its GeForce Now cloud gaming service for new users

Nvidia on Thursday announced a new subscription tier for its GeForce Now cloud gaming service called Priority that will replace its existing paid Founders tier and contain the same perks like extended session length and RTX support. The catch: the change will come with a price increase, from what used to be a $4.99-per-month subscription… Read more

The Verge’s Nicole Wetsman on the tools she uses for covering health news

We wouldn’t have tech without science, and The Verge wouldn’t be what it is without its team of science reporters. In this time of pandemics, Mars landings, and climate controversies, our skilled science team is more important than ever. We talked to Nicole Wetsman, one of our top science and health reporters, to find out… Read more

Chrome can now instantly caption audio and video on the web

Google is expanding its real-time caption feature, Live Captions, from Pixel phones to anyone using a Chrome browser, as first spotted by XDA Developers. Live Captions uses machine learning to spontaneously create captions for videos or audio where none existed before, and making the web that much more accessible for anyone who’s deaf or hard… Read more

Disco Elysium is coming to the PS5, along with a bunch of other indie games

Sony has been announcing new games coming to PlayStation 5 all day as part of a spotlight on indie titles. Included in that list is Disco Elysium – The Final Cut, a “definitive edition” of the game, launching on March 30th. The Final Cut includes new quests, quality of life improvements, and voice work from… Read more

Why Facebook is getting in the newsletter game

Today let’s talk about platforms’ growing interest in building newsletter tools — and whether Facebook, against all conventional wisdom, might have an opportunity there. I. Newsletters made headlines today after Facebook announced a plan laying out some of its intentions in the space. In a blog post entitled “Supporting independent writers,” the company explained its… Read more

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G phone boasts a 120Hz display

Home News (Image credit: Samsung) Samsung Galaxy S21 out of your budget? The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A52 5G promises flagship features – including a 120Hz display – at a very reasonable price. Launched today at the Korean company’s latest Unpacked event, the A52 5G aims to “make innovation available to all” with a 6.5-inch Super… Read more