Qualcomm unveiled theSnapdragon 8 Gen 2chipset in November last year, with Chinese OEM Oppo wasting no time in announcing thefirst phone featuring the chip. However,Vivo was the first to marketwith Qualcomm’s high-performance octa-core SoC. The chip maker has now set a date for its annual mobile SoC event — the Snapdragon Summit — with the unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 potentially on the cards. The company confirmed the event will take place in Maui, Hawaii, from October 24-26 through its officialevents page....

Among the sea of smartphones we find in the market today, there’s little doubt that Samsung makessome of the best. The manufacturer is expected to take the wraps off theGalaxy S24 seriesin a few days' time at itsUnpacked hardware event, and leaks have already managed to revealpractically everythingwe need to know about the three flagships. While AI is expected to be one of the key points of focus for the company, we’re now learning that the company may have another software surprise in store....

TheGalaxy S24 Ultrais another great phone from Samsung. The display is finally flat and looks gorgeous, especially with Gorilla Armor removing over 70% of reflections, and it’s powerful enough to handle any task you throw at it. Sadly, one complaint about the S24 Ultra persists from Samsung’s first Ultra phone from 2020 — shutter speed. These cameras have exceptional hardware, but our review notes that moving objects are almost always blurry....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Territory! Territoryseason 1 was a massive success for Netflix, but the show’s Lawson family story already has a big challenge moving forward intoTerritoryseason 2. While a second season ofTerritoryhasn’t yet been confirmed, the success of the series and the end ofTerritoryseason 1 suggests that one could happen, leaving the world of Marianne Station open for even more exploration. However,Territoryseason 1’s ending has made it impossible for season 2 to repeat its most important aspect,creating a major problem for Netflix’s new Western series....

The 9 Best Chrome Flags You Should Enable on Android Google Chrome is the most popular and feature-rich browser available right now. It has many great features and keeps rolling out new additions to further enhance your browsing experience. In addition to this, Chrome has an impressive set of experimental features that you can unlock through special Chrome Flags. These experimental Chrome Flags give you access to new features that aren’t available through the regular interface....

The Halloween-themed episode ofDancing With The Starsrecently took place, andThe Bacheloralum Joey Graziadei may find that his stint on the show harms his relationship with Kelsey Anderson. Joey remains a solid contender for the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy, while his former flame Jenn Tran was eliminated. Joey’s athletic, and he’s maintained an incredible momentum, staying near the top of the scoreboard week after week. However, even if he does make it to the finale night, he’s certain to have a difficult time defeating current front-runner Chandler Kinney for the grand prize....

Summary After over two weeks of mysterious social media absence,The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner finally broke his silence while trying to get over his divorce from Theresa Nist. Gerry, a 72-year-old widower and retired restaurateur, met 70-year-old day trader and fellow widower, Theresa Nist, during the inaugural season of theBachelorspin-off. They hit it off from the moment they met, and Theresa remained a front-runner throughout the season. It wasn’t much of a surprise when Gerry offered his final rose, his heart, and a Neil Lane diamond engagement ring to Theresa during the final rose ceremony....

The OSOM OV1, an Essential Phone ‘sequel’, will be made of stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic As promised, OSOM now has more information to share about its upcomingOV1 phonenow that it’sMWC time. The company was able to share some specs and withheld others, but the thing I’m most excited for is that it will be made out of stainless steel, ceramic, and titanium. It’s not thefirstAndroid phone to use these kinds of materials, but it’s the first I can think of in a long time....

Summary Kirk Douglas, a name synonymous withHollywood’s golden age, wasn’t always a larger-than-life leading man.Before his success on screen, he served his country in World War II. This experience, though leaving him wounded, would shape his cinematic choices, helping him create an impressive Hollywood legacy. While his early roles hinted at his potential, it was the 1950s and 60s that sawDouglas solidify his Hollywood career.His powerful presence made him a natural fit for the war film genre....

Netflix’s documentaryMartha, outlines the life and career of lifestyle legend Martha Stewart, and the movie also unpacks her relationships with different friends and partners throughout her life, including her ex-partner, Charles Simonyi. According to theMartha Stewart documentary,she and Charles Simonyi began dating in 1993 and were together on and off for 15 years. However,Stewart’s trial and subsequent five-month jail staycomplicated their relationship, and she revealed inMarthathat he only came to visit her once....

Captions and transcripts make it so much easier to follow along with everything from Netflix shows to Meet calls, and we always appreciate it when apps try to be more inclusive by adding stuff like this.Google Messages got voice transcriptswith the arrival of thePixel 7, while Telegram added transcriptionsas part of its paid Premium tier. It looks like WhatsApp will soon join the fray with its own system for transcribing your voice messages....

You can now uninstall Chrome web apps through Windows system settings, but there’s a catch Last weekGoogle released Chrome 99, which includes plenty of optimizations and improvements to keep the browser machinery well-oiled. One of the new features it picked up introduces the ability to uninstall Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) right from Windows settings, just like you’d do with a native Windows program. While that sure sounds great in theory, it turns out there’s a bit of a catch in just how it works....

Quick Links I use AI audio generators to spark inspiration or even craft entire compositions, but I’ve learned they come with hidden pitfalls. 1Generic Output One of the most significant red flags when using AI to generate music is the risk of producing generic, cookie-cutter tracks. While AI tools can create music in various genres and styles, the output often lacks the human elements that make music feel fresh or innovative....