Windows 11 Beta Updates Paused Until January 2025 Microsoft has confirmed that it is going on holiday break for Windows 11 updates , indicating that any major software features won’t be released until January 2025. The company rolled out its latest software update, OS Build 26100.2314 on November 12, and it largely addressed security issues. It also detailed that there...

Smart lights can transform homes with energy-efficient LEDs, which use semiconductors to emit light with minimal heat. LED bulbs create various colors by mixing red, green, and blue LEDs or adjusting tones in white bulbs. Their smart capabilities come from wireless communication—connecting through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee hubs—allowing users to control them via apps or voice. This enables seamless control...

Nokia 42 vs Moto G7 Play Comparison Design trends and features that were once the preserve of flagships have started to filter down to midrange and budget devices. You can get a lot of phone for less than $200 nowadays, and the Nokia 4.2 and Moto G7 Play prove it. But if you have a couple of hundred dollars burning a...

YouTube Music vs Spotify: Discover Weekly News In September, we discovered that YouTube Music was playing around with a not-so-subtle copy of Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist ; called Discover Mix. Fast-forward to the present and it’s now clear that what might have started as an experiment is here to stay: YouTube Music has officially launched Discover Mix to all of...

ChatGPT, while widely tested by tech enthusiasts for coding and scientific queries, can also offer insightful responses in more creative and personalized areas like tarot and astrology. The writer shares their experience using the chatbot to interpret tarot cards and astrological placements, noting how it provided detailed and useful answers that align with typical resources. However, while quick and convenient,...

Bose Augmented Reality Platform Bose is a company known for audio, from noise-canceling headphones to soundbars and subwoofers , so it may not be the first company you would imagine would be working on augmented reality glasses. That said, the idea makes a lot more sense than it might at first: These glasses don’t change what you see, but rather...

Alan Wake 2: Lunchbox Locations Guide Collectibles are nothing new to the Alan Wake series. The first game’s primary trinkets you would be scrounging around for were coffee thermoses, but those now serve as save spots in Alan Wake 2 . What replaces them are several new types, such as Cult Stashes and Nursery Rhymes , but those are more...

Polk’s Hampden powered speakers combine vintage design with modern versatility, making them stand out in the desktop speaker market. Priced at $400, they feature a timeless aesthetic with teak veneers, gold-grey drivers, and a rotary volume dial, offering a blend of analog and digital connections. Despite their retro appeal, they deliver excellent sound quality, and the angled design ensures optimal...

As Mobile World Congress approaches, its shaping up to be one of the busiest events in years, especially after a quieter CES 2013. Samsung, which held back on major smartphone reveals at CES, is expected to unveil several devices, including potential new Galaxy models and possibly the first Tizen phone, although no Unpacked event is confirmed. LG, on the other...

Apples decision to remove the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 was met with backlash, as many users saw it as a premature change that added inconvenience for wired headphone users. While Apple justified the move with words like "courage" and a vision for the future of audio, critics argue it neglected more practical audio improvements and alienated long-time customers....