Its coming to the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
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Apple’s “communication safety in Messages” feature, which automatically blurs images containing nudity sent to children in its iOS messaging app, is releasing in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Verge

Apple's nudity-blurring Messages feature gets international release - The Verge

The Meta Quest Gaming showcase is now over for 2022. 
The roughly 30-minute presentation highlighted several exciting new Quest 2 games that are headed our way over the coming year, including Among … [+6816 chars]

Every new Oculus Quest 2 game announced at Meta's event

TechRadar

Every new VR game announced at the Meta Quest Gaming showcase - TechRadar

A Brazilian judge has ordered Apple to pay 5,000 Brazilian reals, or $1,081, to a man for not including a power adapter with the sale of his new iPhone.
Judge Vanderlei Caires Pinheiro of a civil co… [+1626 chars]

The Brazilian judge ruled that the practice was a "tie sale," in which a company makes a customer buy two of its products so one can work fully.

INSIDER

Apple ordered to pay man $1,000 for not selling charger with iPhone - Insider

Target is set to change the way it handles PS5 restocks. The retailer will now allow customers to purchase a PS5 console as soon as each individual store receives inventory, reports reliable restock … [+2419 chars]

Target PS5 restocks are changing for the better

Tom's Guide

Target just announced a massive change to PS5 restocks - Tom's Guide

<ul><li>Google has changed some developer policies that will kill call recording apps for good.</li><li>The changes wont affect the native call recording functionality that comes pre-installed on som… [+2290 chars]

A Google Play policy change will effectively kill third-party call recording apps starting May 11. Here's what's happening.

Android Authority

Google will kill call recording apps on Android for good starting May 11 - Android Authority

The upcoming iPhone 14 line is almost certainly going to be a powerful step forward - and the iPhone 14 Pro will be the flagship device in the lineup.
The Pro is set to come with powerful cameras, t… [+4049 chars]

Opinion: It's so frustrating that USB-C is unlikely to come to the Pro

The iPhone 14 Pro will never be truly Pro if the latest leak is true - TechRadar

No cables necessary
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Anyone switching from an iPhone to an Android device has more to worry about than just green bubbles, they also want to bring along as much of the data from their … [+1310 chars]

Google’s Switch to Android iOS app is starting to roll out, but it won’t be fully available in the App Store until Pixel devices have been updated with support for the feature. They’re the first Android phones to support it.

Google's iPhone app for wirelessly switching to Android will be ready for Pixel owners in a few weeks - The Verge

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Well, we've finally got a release date for Digimon Survive - it's coming out on the Nintendo Switch on 29th July this year.
If that update wasn't already enoug… [+582 chars]

Nintendo Life

Here's Your First Look At The Nintendo Switch Box Art For Digimon Survive - Nintendo Life

Kingdom Hearts V-Cast is a game that only a few members of the community are aware of. It's a humorously obscure title that was released for the V-Cast in Japan on October 1st, 2004, and in the Unite… [+1341 chars]

Kingdom Hearts V-Cast is a game that only a few members of the community are aware of. Its a humorously obscure title that was released for the V-Cast in Japan on October 1st, 2004, and in the United States on February 4th, 2005, via a service hosted by Veriz…

Kh13.com

The Final Stage of Kingdom Hearts V-Cast has been fully shared on Youtube - KH13 · for Kingdom Hearts

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My favorite kind of software update is the kind that unlocks secret hardware features, and the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is the latest surprise youll be able to cordlessly c… [+1653 chars]

The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack has a software surprise — you’ll be able to wirelessly charge an iPhone at a faster 7.5 watts instead of the original 5 watts, once you apply firmware update 2.7.

Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack can charge iPhones faster with a new firmware update - The Verge

Samsung has decided that instead of slowly reducing the amount of awesomeness in its deals for the Galaxy S22 line as we move further from their launch date, they will keep upping and adjusting the f… [+1121 chars]

Samsung has decided that instead of slowly reducing the amount of awesomeness in its deals for the Galaxy S22 line as we move further from their launch date, they will keep upping and adjusting the fun. Starting today, Samsung will now cut up to $1,000 off th…

Droid Life

$1,000 Off the Galaxy S22 Ultra Plus More - Droid Life

When Google first rolled out its Accelerated Mobile Page (or AMP) protocol back in 2015, the search company promised that the tech would bring faster surfing to handheld gadgets everywhere. That may … [+2810 chars]

The two privacy-focused companies announced separate initiatives meant to undercut AMP, the tech giant's mobile page protocol.

Gizmodo.com

Brave and DuckDuckGo Now Let You Block Google's Tracking on Articles - Gizmodo

Garmin has launched the latest iteration of the Vívosmart fitness tracker, the long-awaited Vívosmart 5
. Its been nearly four years since Garmin released the previous iteration of the Vívosmart, an… [+1563 chars]

The  Vívosmart 5 still sticks to the basic formula of its predecessor..

Engadget

Garmin unveils new Vívosmart fitness tracker after nearly four years - Engadget

Despite a Verizon update log, Google says theres no update on timing
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The Google Play Store was a b… [+3124 chars]

Despite a Verizon update hinting that Google Assistant may soon arrive for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 lineup, Google says this is not happening today.

Google Assistant is not rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 4 today - The Verge

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Instagram is making a few new creator-focused changes to its platform, which Instagram head Adam Mosseri said are meant to make sure that … [+3367 chars]

Instagram and Facebook are desperate to get people to stop reposting TikToks on Reels and otherwise resharing content. So Insta is tweaking its algorithm to favor people who make truly original stuff.

Instagram is changing its ranking to favor original content - The Verge

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Braves Discussions shows results from Reddit and StackExchange with more forums to come in the future.
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Brave Search has rolle… [+2246 chars]

Brave Search has rolled out a feature that automatically displays results from forums like Reddit and StackExchange when you search for certain inquiries.

Brave Search no longer requires you to append "Reddit" to your searches - The Verge

In a surprise announcement at the end of today's Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022, Meta announced today that a new VR game set in the Ghostbusters Universe is currently in development. 
Set in San Fr… [+1303 chars]

Ghostbusters VR was announced today as part of Meta's spring even which focused on upcoming games that will launch within the next year on the Quest 2.

Ghostbusters VR Announced For Meta Quest 2 - IGN - IGN

Following reports earlier this week that Microsoft is considering introducing ads to free-to-play games on Xbox, a new report has surfaced claiming Sony has been working on its own plan to do the sam… [+2175 chars]

Following reports earlier this week that Microsoft is considering introducing ads to free-to-play games on Xbox, a new …

Eurogamer.net

Sony reportedly considering putting ads in free-to-play PlayStation games - Eurogamer.net

Googles security-focused Project Zero first started keeping records of exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in popular software in 2014. Since then, no other year has seen as many open exploits as 2021… [+2358 chars]

More actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities were disclosed last year than any other year on record, according to analysis from the tech giant.

Google Researchers Found Record Number of Zero-Days in 2021 - Gizmodo

The new labels are now in the Chrome Web Store
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Google is trying to make it easier for Chrome users to install useful extensions without having to scrutinize … [+1942 chars]

With new Featured and Established Publisher badges, Google is trying to make it easier for Chrome users to install useful extensions without having to scrutinize where they come from.

Google rolls out new badges to help people avoid bad Chrome extensions - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
256GB w/ $200 Samsung credit, $100 Google Play balance, and up to $1000 trade-in
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Early production signals suggest Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 could substantially outsell their predecessors, possibly at lower prices.

PhoneArena

'Very strong' Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 launch and price cuts might be in the pipeline - PhoneArena

This one-day deal is as cheap as it gets for the OLED Switch
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Nintendos Switch OLED model in white … [+2132 chars]

The Switch OLED model is Nintendo’s upscaled convertible console with a bigger, brighter OLED display. For today only, Woot is selling the white model in new condition for $25 off — a rare discount on this coveted console.

Nintendo's flagship Switch OLED is on sale at Woot today for $324.99 - The Verge

Keeping yourself safe online is a daunting task. Cyber scams run rampant, and it seems as if hackers and swindlers just keep getting more creative. Different scams seek to lure you in and steal your … [+3987 chars]

If you use the Windows operating system on your computer, Microsoft has a warning for you, which could mean your data is at risk.

Best Life

Microsoft Just Issued This Urgent Warning For Windows Users — Best Life - Best Life

An intriguing if weak option for low-profile mini PCs
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The Sapphire Pulse RX 6400 is one of the fir… [+2359 chars]

If you absolutely, positively need to fit a miniature GPU in an unusually tiny PC, the new $159 AMD Radeon RX 6400 might be worth a look.

AMD quietly launches new space-saving RX 6400 graphics cards for $159 - The Verge

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While smartphones are having fun with the trend, PCs with foldable screens have yet to become mainstream, partially because there's only one option readily available… [+2578 chars]

HP would be the third PC maker to announce a bendable-screen OLED laptop.

Ars Technica

Report: HP is working on a 17-inch foldable PC - Ars Technica

Just over a year ago, LG announced that it was leaving the smartphone business. It wasnt an entirely surprising move since the companys mobile division had been posting huge losses for years. All the… [+7208 chars]

It’s been a year since LG’s mobile division called it quits, leaving a sizable void in the US’ prepaid market. While Motorola and OnePlus scooped up some of that market share, Samsung has been the biggest winner.

Samsung and its Galaxy A32 5G won big when LG left the smartphone space - The Verge

A new bug in Google Messages leaves your camera on in the background, quickly draining your battery and heating up your device.
Within the Google Messages app, there’s an easy way to quickly snap a … [+1744 chars]

A new bug in Google Messages leaves your camera on in the background, quickly draining your battery and heating up your device.

9to5google.com

Google Messages bug leaves camera on in background, draining battery — Here’s how to fix - 9to5Google

For anyone who has been following this website in 2022, you’ll likely know that our main issue with the Galaxy S22 is the size of its battery. It’s super tiny, coming in at 3,700mAh. For a flagship d… [+1314 chars]

For anyone who has been following this website in 2022, you’ll likely know that our main issue with the Galaxy S22 is the size of its battery. It’s super tiny, coming in at 3,700mAh. For a flagship device, that simply ain’t it. I’ve now had my Galaxy S22+ for…

Galaxy S23 Addresses Galaxy S22's Biggest Issue - Droid Life

Overwatch 2 is making some big changes to the team shooter, including reducing team sizes from six to five. With this new composition, tanks are more important than ever; each team will have two supp… [+3396 chars]

Orisa and Doomfist are both due for massive reworks when Overwatch 2’s beta goes live in April. The changes, which are live on alpha, include turning Doomfist into a tank and Orisa into an aggressive brawler.

Polygon

Overwatch 2 reworks Orisa and Doomfist, who’s a tank now - Polygon

Last year, Google started prominently showing air quality (AQI) data to Nest Hub and other Smart Display users. You can now also search for air quality on Google to get detailed information.
Searchi… [+1584 chars]

Last year, Google started showing air quality (AQI) data to Nest Hub and other Smart Display users. Google Search air quality is now...

Google Search now shows detailed air quality information in three countries [U] - 9to5Google

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Google has been making a smartwatch platform for eight years now, and it has never seen fit to support that software … [+3847 chars]

Years of rumors might finally come true next month.

Google Pixel Watch leak shows off round, all-glass design - Ars Technica

An Apple analyst has teased the first full screen iPhone, reportedly slated for release sometime in 2024. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously predicted that the phone could arrive sometime in 2023, … [+1181 chars]

Featuring an under-display front camera and Face ID.

HYPEBEAST

Apple Analyst Teases First “Full Screen” iPhone Coming in 2024 - HYPEBEAST

Update: Now available to public beta testers as well.
A couple of weeks after releasing the first beta of iOS 15.5, Apple is seeding the second version for developers. Alongside that, there’s also b… [+1624 chars]

A couple of weeks after releasing the first beta of iOS 15.5, Apple is seeding the second version for developers of the operating system.

9to5Mac

Apple releases second beta for iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, tvOS 15.5, and watchOS 8.6 [U] - 9to5Mac

AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial con… [+2792 chars]

European Union officials have voted to support a long-planned proposal to require Apple, and all technology firms, to adopt USB-C as a common charger, and add a new requirement for a standard for wireless charging.

AppleInsider

European politicians on the cusp of requiring USB-C in all smartphones - AppleInsider

Never mind the movies and endless spinoffs Sega knows you want to replay the classic 2D Sonic the Hedgehog games, and it's ready to deliver. The company has announced that its Sonic Origins collectio… [+1061 chars]

The first four 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games will be available in remastered versions when 'Sonic Origins' arrives on June 23rd..

'Sonic Origins' brings four remastered games to console and PC on June 23rd - Engadget

Glorious PC Gaming Race, the maker of the Model O gaming mouse
, the GMMK Pro mechanical keyboard
 and other popular peripherals, is changing its name. In rebranding as Glorious, the company is hop… [+1332 chars]

The peripheral maker is now called 'Glorious.'.

Glorious PC Gaming Race is ditching its Nazi-linked name - Engadget

Apples HomePod had a short, rocky life. Critics praised the audio quality but panned its smart features, which made its $350 price tag difficult to recommend to most people. Even when Apple dropped t… [+2277 chars]

Your Apple HomePod might be worth more than you think.

Lifehacker.com

You Should Sell Your Old HomePod for Profit - Lifehacker

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.It’s been a couple of months since the Galaxy S22 Ultra became the daily … [+2959 chars]

It's been a couple of months since the Galaxy S22 Ultra became the daily driver for a few members of ...

SamMobile

Galaxy S22 Ultra review two months later: Is the Galaxy Note still alive? - SamMobile

Samsung x Pokémon, possibly one of the greatest collabs on this planet, have detailed a special Pokémon Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, headed what appears to be exclusively to Samsung’s home market … [+808 chars]

Samsung x Pokémon, possibly one of the greatest collabs on this planet, have detailed a special Pokémon Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip 3, headed what appears to be exclusively to Samsung’s home market of South Korea. Inside this edition, you obviously get the Z…

Galaxy Z Flip 3 Pokémon Edition Makes World Better Place - Droid Life

The 128GB 2021 iPad Pro is also discounted to its lowest price since Black Friday 
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The 2021 iPad P… [+6887 chars]

You can currently find both the 2020 iPad Air and 2021 iPad Pro discounted to their lowest prices ever. We’ve also dug up discounts on the JBL Xtreme 3 and Go 3 Bluetooth speakers.

The 2020 iPad Air is available for its lowest price ever at Amazon - The Verge

We’re likely less than a month away from the debut of Google’s next mid-range phone, and the Pixel 6a is shaping up to be an impressive offering. Here’s everything we know right now about the Pixel 6… [+7452 chars]

Google's Pixel 6a is coming and with it, one of the strongest set of specs we've seen for the mid-range lineup. Here's what we know.

Google Pixel 6a specs: Tensor chip, 6GB RAM, 12MP camera, and everything else we know so far - 9to5Google

If youre a PlayStation 5 owner, you likely know the hassle of having to connect to your console in order to update the firmware for your DualSense controller. Its especially cumbersome if you happen … [+779 chars]

Sony announced that PC gamers will now be able to update the firmware of their PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers via Windows 11 computers and select Windows 10 devices using a new app, without needing to connect to a PS5.

Players can now update DualSense PS5 controllers directly on PC - Polygon

2K and Gearbox Software have announced the first of four DLC additions to their obligatorily zany shooter Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Coiled Captors, and it’s out on April 21st. That’s just two days bef… [+2367 chars]

2K has announced the first of four DLC additions to its obligatorily zany shooter Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Coiled Captors, and it’s out on April 21st.

Rock Paper Shotgun

The first Tiny Tina's Wonderlands DLC rolls for initiative tomorrow - Rock Paper Shotgun

Microsoft has taken another step toward the final eradication of the venerable SMB1 protocol with plans to disable it by default in all editions of Windows 11.
As is the company's wont, Dev Channel … [+2417 chars]

Yet another nail in the coffin for aged and unsecure file-sharing protocol

Theregister.com

Microsoft plans to drop SMB1 binaries from Windows 11 - The Register

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Apples iPhone 14 Pro is poised to usher in a slight but very dist… [+3815 chars]

Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro is poised to usher in a slight but very distinct design change this year. The notch as we’ve come to know it will be gone, and in its...

Apple’s new iPhone 14 Pro design is jaw-dropping in this video - Yahoo Entertainment

Someone used AI to bring their imaginary childhood friend a microwave to life but things took a serious turn when the kitchen appliance tried to kill its creator.
Lucas Rizzotto told a cautionary ta… [+4351 chars]

Someone used AI to bring their imaginary childhood friend – a microwave – to life but things took a serious turn when the kitchen appliance tried to kill its creator.

Someone Turned Their Imaginary Friend Into an AI Microwave and It Wanted to Kill Them - IGN - IGN

At a seemingly random point every 24 hours, Kevin Lee gets a notification to post a selfie. Time to BeReal, says the alert on his phone, and a two-minute countdown clock begins. Some mornings, the 27… [+5487 chars]

Forget Instagram or TikTok. The latest social app favored by younger users is about being spontaneous without filters.

The Wall Street Journal

Why BeReal, a Social-Media App With No Photo Filters, Is Attracting Gen Z - The Wall Street Journal

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Unless you live under a piece of Mechon rubble, you'll know that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 got a brand new trailer yesterday out of nowhere. But, even more exciting than… [+2710 chars]

Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Earlier Than Expected Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Nintendo Life

Blizzard Entertainment revealed the latest expansion for their mega-MMORPG World of Warcraft, the high-fantasy Dragonflight, last night. It has an Azeroth-load of dragons in it. That is all.
Well, n… [+4051 chars]

Blizzard Entertainment revealed World of Warcraft's high-fantasy Dragonflight expansion and Wrath of the Lich King Classic last night.

World of Warcraft's next expansion is Dragonflight, has plenty of dragons - Rock Paper Shotgun

A new report by industry analytics firm Wave7 claims that carrier sales of the Pixel 6 series have been low despite high sales kickbacks for those in stores.
Wave7 directly surveyed salespeople at U… [+3502 chars]

A report by industry analytics firm Wave7 claims that carrier sales of the Pixel 6 series have been low despite high salesperson kickbacks.

Report: Carrier sales of Pixel 6 series falter despite high salesperson incentives - 9to5Google

After first launching on the iOS App Store, the open-source alternative to Twitter, Mastodon, is now officially available to download on Android via the Google Play Store.
Mastodon is a much smaller… [+1529 chars]

The open-source alternative to Twitter, Mastodon, is now officially available to download on Android via the Google Play Store.

Decentralized Twitter alternative Mastodon officially arrives on the Google Play Store - 9to5Google

Snoop Dogg is a man of many talents. 
From shocking fans with his unexpected WWE moves to whipping it up in the kitchen with Martha Stewart, the West Coast rapper is never short of adventures, inclu… [+1786 chars]

Here’s how you can play as Snoop just in time for 4/20.

HuffPost

Snoop Dogg And His ‘Bong Ripper’ Come To 'Call Of Duty' - HuffPost

Its the perfect time in between the two Easter holidays (Orthodox Easter is this Sunday!) to announce that Google Wallet has (probably) risen. According to noted code-sniffer Mishaal Rahman, Google W… [+2104 chars]

Leaked screenshots show the wallet returning to Android's contactless payments app.

Google Wallet Might Make its Own Easter Comeback - Gizmodo

Because sending a photo to your computer shouldnt be this hard
When Google launched Nearby Share in 2020, Android users everywhere rejoiced. They finally had a tool to rival Apples AirDrop, a simple… [+2421 chars]

What AirDrop is to Apple, Nearby Share is to Google. And it looks like Google’s about to make it easier to move stuff between your own devices.

Google's Nearby Share is getting a big upgrade - The Verge

Every year, companies like Canon and Nikon push camera technology forward with new models that add features like 8K video recording and 30 fps shooting speeds. But the batteries powering those camera… [+1410 chars]

The UFZ100 features a built-in USB-C port so that you don’t need to use a proprietary Sony power adapter to charge it..

Nitecore’s new Sony camera battery charges through built-in USB-C - Engadget

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This 2022 laptop is not only sleek and classy, but also smart and speedy. (Photo… [+5864 chars]

Good power and a large screen for a steal — thanks Amazon!

Yahoo Entertainment

This 15-inch HP laptop was just released — but it's somehow on sale for $359 - Yahoo Life

Among the many changes buried in Elden Rings latest patch, one harks back to the very beginning of the game. Like many games, Elden Ring offers a combat tutorial a little after creating your Tarnishe… [+2041 chars]

Limgrave’s Cave of Knowledge now has a message pointing people in the right direction, courtesy of FromSoftware

Kotaku

Elden Ring Patch Really Wants Folks To Finally Notice The Damn Tutorial - Kotaku

What you need to know
<ul><li>Hand tracking has been upgraded and added to Meta's Presence Platform, which works with Unity, Unreal, and Native.</li><li>Quest users will need to be on firmware v39 t… [+2744 chars]

Now you can move your hands more naturally without weird errors.

Android Central

Hand tracking 2.0 is now available for the Oculus Quest 2 - Android Central

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OnePlus is launching a new mid-range phone in the US: the OnePlus Nord N20 5G. This is a $282 phone that will be available starting April 28, exclusively at T-Mobile… [+2648 chars]

These Nord phones are actually OnePlus' best-selling phone line.

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