Android 12-based LineageOS 19 arrives for OnePlus Nord N200, Redmi 7, and FairPhone 3 There’s a wide variety of custom ROMs out there right now. Some go all out on including as many features as possible, while others try to provide aPixel-like experience, but one among them really stands out. LineageOS has become a must-know name in the custom ROM community over the last several years, boasting a truly impressive number of officially supported devices....

Android 13 Beta 1 hints at the Pixel 6 picking up this audio feature from iPhones Android 13 Beta 1 is here, and while it’s chock-full of new features and improvements coming to all devices later this year, it’s also tailor-made for Pixels. Based on some code found in today’s update, Google’s latest smartphones are getting a fancy new audio feature that could help it compete against Apple’s recent efforts....

Apple now has its official deadline for shipping USB-C iPhones The European Union has taken giant strides in ensuring acommon charging standardfor a majority of the electronics sold within its member states.In October, the European Parliament paved the way for a late 2024 adoption of the USB-C charging standard across its jurisdiction. We’re now getting a specific date on when these rules will go into effect. The union haspublished its common charging directivein its Official Journal page, confirming that member states will need to submit and publish any related provisions by December 28, 2023....

How to use a portable DAC to improve your phone’s audio The latest big move for music streaming services has been expanding catalogs to include lossless audio. While it’s stillunclear when Spotify will launch its lossless service, between Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music Unlimited, Deezer, and Qobuz just to name a few, there’s no shortage of streaming services to get high quality music from in the here-and-now. There’s just one issue with that: you might not have what you need to actually listen to any of those lossless tracks....

Material You support is coming to movie and TV show tracking app SeriesGuide SeriesGuide is among theslickest Android appsfor tracking your entertainment consumption, helping you keep a record of which shows and movies you watched when. The app taps into eitherTMDBorTrakt, with their databases full of films and series providing you with the appropriate covers, descriptions, and notifications for when your shows air on TV. Developer Uwe Trottmann has always been very responsive to Google’s design trends, and that isn’t changing with Material You, either....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4’s new performance mode aims to improve battery life The brand newSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4haven’t yet arrived on shop shelves, but some tech journalists and analysts around the world have the phone in for testing, so we’re discovering new features on the phones. The latest spot is a new battery life-saving feature that Samsung neglected to tell everyone about during its launch....

The Best Electric Skateboards Looking for a fun, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to get around? Look no further than an electric skateboard. With some top speeds approaching nearly 30 miles per hour, and ranges of over 20 miles, you may be surprised at how effective these gadgets can be. With a whole range of boards available to suit every rider from beginner to pro, there’s a four-wheeled rechargeable marvel waiting and ready to take you where you want to go....

Which Google Nest Cam Model Is for You? There’s no denying that home security is incredibly important. However, with advancements in smart technology, it’s now a more affordable option for many households—much different from the pain of having a professional alarm system installed. Google, one of the world’s most well-known companies, offers three different types of security cameras: Nest Cam (outdoor/indoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, and News Cam (indoor, wired)....

YouTube is testing a 4K Premium paywall It’s been a dozen years sinceYouTubebegan supporting 4K videos and while viewership at that resolution is presumably pretty low relative to 1080p, those who have great internet and center their shortform binging around their 4K TVs or the few 4K phones out there will generally want to get all the pixels they can. But that desire may become ensnared with extra costs if a recent development pans out....

Android could be picking up some new tools for approximating Bluetooth device location Bluetooth has been an utterly game-changing technology, doing for wireless accessories what USB did for wired, and it often feels like there’s no limit to what it can do. But for all its flexibility, Bluetooth still suffers a few critical restrictions, and we’re already seeing the arrival of newwireless technologies like UWBthat are starting to fill in some of those gaps — particularly when it comes tolocation data....

How Not to Use ChatGPT as a Student OpenAI’s ChatGPT has made a splash in the world of chatbots. Although it is relatively new (ChatGPT was launched in late 2022), this freakishly capable tool has been embraced by millions of students across the world. While the AI-powered chatbot is undoubtedly groundbreaking, there’s a lot of controversy and ethical dilemmas surrounding the tool. ChatGPT’s ability to write logically sound essays in a matter of seconds and analyze problems in a very human manner can tempt students to rely too heavily on it, potentially hindering independent learning skills and critical thinking....

How to Animate Snow With Adobe After Effects Nothing is more joyful than watching the fresh snow twirling in winter. But capturing the mesmerizing snowfall perfectly with your camera can be tricky—you have to be at the right place at the right time. You’re mainly at Mother Nature’s mercy. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use....

How to Create a CRUD App With Firebase and React Using the combination of React and Firebase, you can produce super responsive applications. If you’re already familiar with React, learning how to integrate Firebase is an excellent next step. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time....