Let’s talk about Xbox | This week’s gaming news
No one is suggesting that Microsoft stop making video game hardware. What we've been pondering, here in the dark and twisted Engadget Slack channels, is whether Microsoft should continue to make generational consoles in the traditional hardware cycle. Basically, does the Xbox need a box? Microsoft has been busy building the foundation for a platform-agnostic, cloud-centric...
TSMC will receive $4.9 billion in subsidies from Japan to build a second chip factory
Japan said it would give TSMC up to 732 billion yen ($4.86 billion) more in subsidies to help it build a second chip manufacturing plant, as the Taiwanese company on Saturday marked the opening of its first Japanese factory.TSMC's decision to make chips in Japan has become a key component of Tokyo's drive to revive advanced semiconductor manufacturing and...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 review: weight, display, hinge, memory and more
The South Korean manufacturing giant, Samsung, is preparing to unveil its latest flagship foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold6. As the release date approaches, more details about this device are emerging online. This article is an overview of everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 right now. This device, like any other foldable phone,...
X starts giving non-paying users the ability to make audio and video calls
X is slowly rolling out audio and video calling to users who don't pay for its premium subscription service, formerly known as Twitter Blue. Enrique Barragan, the company's engineer, shared the news on the platform. The company originally rolled out the feature to iOS users last year, giving paying subscribers the option to call other people through...
Apple has said it is working on a foldable device larger than the iPhone before mass production
Apple is working on developing a foldable device that could be bigger than a smartphone, according to a report. The alleged foldable device could arrive in the form of a laptop or tablet, according...
Windows 11 Hack: Say goodbye to reboots
A recent discovery in the Windows 11 developer channel hints at a potential change in the way the operating system handles monthly updates. According to Windows Central, Microsoft is testing a new mechanism known as "hot patching". It aims to minimize the need to reboot the system, especially for security updates. Windows 11 Breakout: Say goodbye to reboots...
Google explains why Gemini’s image generation feature is overcorrected for diversity
After promising to fix Gemini's imaging feature and then pausing it entirely, Google posted blog post offering an explanation for why his technology is overcorrected for diversity. Prabhakar Raghavan, the company's senior vice president of knowledge and information, explained that Google's efforts to ensure that the chatbot would generate images showing a wide range of people "didn't pick...
Vivo V30, Vivo V30 Pro India Launch Confirmed; Design and color options revealed
The Vivo V30 series will soon be launched in India, according to the company. A landing page on Vivo's website confirms the arrival of two smartphones in the country – Vivo V30 and Vivo V30 Pro. In addition to the tour of the camera features of the upcoming phones, the design of the Vivo V30 Pro model...
Chrome 123 update: All the new features you need to know
Google maintains its fast release schedule for Chrome with the promotion of Chrome 123 in the beta channel. This follows last week's Chrome 122 stable release. The stable release of Chrome 123 is scheduled for March 13, 2024. It will initially be available to a small percentage of users before reaching most people next week. Chrome...
Pansonic’s powerful S5 II is $800 off with a regular lens
Panasonic's powerful full-frame mirrorless camera, the S5 II, is on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo Video at the lowest price we've ever seen. You can pick one up with an 85mm f/1.8 prime lens for just $1,796, a savings of $800 compared to buying the two separately — effectively giving you a discount on the camera and...
