Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 isn’t as future-proof as this 2021 Chromebook When one thinks Surface, they also think of Microsoft. It’s a pretty good brand name. But the company has been slicing its product categories by form factors and price points deli-thin: would you like a premium, mid-tier, or entry-level Windows 2-in-1 or laptop? This week, the company updated its budget-ish laptop series with the Surface Laptop Go 2. On paper, it’s super-portable, surprisingly performant, and costs between $599 and $799 — sounds like Microsoft wants a piece of the personal Chromebook market....

Nubia Z40 Pro becomes the first Android to feature MagSafe-like charging tech Nubia has done its best to make a mark on the world of smartphones outside of its close relationship with ZTE. Since then, it’s theRedMagic series of gaming phonesthat have managed to take off, but there’s plenty of innovation coming from the company’s mainline devices as well. With the freshly launchedNubia Z40 Pro Gravity Edition, we’re getting some Apple-style magnetic charging on Android....

Samsung details the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera Samsung was the world’s first company to announce a 200MP smartphone camera sensor. Its ISOCELL HP1 sensor was unveiled in September 2021, and it eventually debuted on the Moto X30 Pro, theworld’s first smartphone to feature such a high-resolution camera. Rumors suggest Samsung’s upcomingGalaxy S23 Ultrawill pack a 200MP camera as well, though it won’t be the HP1 sensor. Instead, it would reportedly house a new shooter with significant technological improvements to deliver superior low-light performance....

How to Watch YouTube TV in 5.1 Surround Sound on Your Amazon Fire TV YouTube TV is no longer just for your laptop or smartphone. YouTube TV competes with streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and Philo. We’ll show you how to watch YouTube TV content in 5.1 surround sound. What Is 5.1 Surround Sound? Home theaters with surround sound are one reason whymovie theaters are dying. A home theater with 5....

More evidence points at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 having a wider aspect ratio New members to Samsung’s foldable family are getting closer to launch every day. The Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 are in the works right now, and they’re shaping up to be amongSamsung’s best smartphonesto date. The Z Fold4 will be the bigger (and higher-end) of the two, and right now, it’s engulfed in rumors and leaks....

Samsung’s January 2023 security patch is available for Galaxy S20 and S21 users in the US Samsung beat Google by releasing theJanuary security patch for the Galaxy Note 10ahead of the Pixels, making it the world’s first Android smartphone to get the first monthly security update of 2023. However, the update only rolled out in parts of Europe and not the US. Samsung follows a different update schedule for the US market, with the release of new monthly security patches and OS updates usually delayed by a few days or weeks....

Stadia’s new web store UI looks like it took some inspiration from Steam Stadia has really struggled to drum up a lot of excitement among gamers. While the service has fixed a lot of its early issues, Google’sseeming lack of commitment to the platformhas definitely dampened the mood, and the service increasingly feels like something of an afterthought. Still, we’re absolutely jazzed to see improvements when we do get them, and right now we’re checking out some notable upgrades to the Stadia web experience....

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series ships with Google Messages in the US, complete with a custom UI In a rather surprising turn of events,Samsung preloaded the Galaxy S21 series with Google Messagesas the default SMS app rather than its own.The app’s UI was even modified(altered color palette and tweaked interface for easy one-handed use) to blend it with One UI’s general aesthetics. Unfortunately,Galaxy S21users in the US were left out of the fold....

What Is the Windows ODBC Data Sources App, and How Do You Access It? The Microsoft ODBC Data Sources tool helps you connect your apps to various database management systems. But how does this tool work, and what are the different ways to access it? Let’s dive in and find out. How Does the ODBC Data Sources App Work? ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) is a system that connects apps to database management systems....

10 Rivian Electric Truck Features That Will Make You Want One Rivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer that hasn’t been around for very long, but that hasn’t stopped the company from distinguishing itself as one of the most innovative car companies. Much like Tesla, Rivian packs its vehicles with innovative features that set them apart from the competition, but what distinguishes Rivian is that some of these features make its vehicles amazing off-road....

A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Publisher The world has fast evolved into a digitally driven space, where everyone has at least one finger in technology. You no longer need to hire a graphics professional to design a simple card or brochure. Now, many applications can help you achieve your dreams with proper knowledge and a few clicks and drags. One such application is Microsoft Publisher. Here, we’ll explain what Microsoft Publisher is and how it works....

Google is making Chrome more stylus-friendly for text input with Android 13 You know how school likes to throw a bunch of group projects sat you sometimes? Well, you could say Android and Chromium (from which ChromeOS, the Chrome browser, and other web browsers) essentially are just big ol' group projects. Thanks to Google, their open-source nature has brought together all sorts of features from all kinds of contributors. Samsung is probably the biggest one and it seems like we’re about to get another feature courtesy of the company in time forAndroid 13— this one should add marvelously to its advertised tablet friendliness....

Google My Activity: How you can use it to keep your data safe Your Google account can store a lot of information about the websites you visited or searches you made. The My Activity tool allows you to manage and delete that data with a few taps. Using one of thebest Google Pixel phoneswith My Activity gives you more control over your Google account. Aside from deleting your saved searches, you can turn off other account-related features, such as voice and audio activity history....