New leak details Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's advanced ANC, confirms pricing

New leak details Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro’s advanced ANC, confirms pricing There’s been a good amount of speculation about Samsung’s upcoming ANC earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. We’ve already learned that the earbuds would launch onAugust 10, alongside the two new foldables — theGalaxy Z Fold 4and theZ Flip 4— plus theGalaxy Watch 5. For one thing, we’ve heard it’ll cost out at$230. Now, we’re learning about how the product justifies that price tag....

March 28, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Terry Obrien

Say goodbye to Google Assistant’s light mode on Android 13

Say goodbye to Google Assistant’s light mode on Android 13 Android 13packs several new features and changes, including an enhancedMaterial Youimplementation with more vibrant and muted color tone options. As we noted in ourAndroid 13 review, the OS packs a lot of iterative improvements and refines all the new features and changes that Google introduced inAndroid 12. But no major OS release is without issues, and Android 13 is no different....

March 28, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Carrie Jimenez

Some Galaxy S23 rumors are pure trash, the Android Police podcast finds out

Some Galaxy S23 rumors are pure trash, the Android Police podcast finds out We are the trash compactor of tech podcasts this week at the Android Police podcast as we whistle past Stadia’s headstone, wobble between Samsung and Qualcomm’s big partnership with the Galaxy S23, graciously evaluate Apple’s mini-show of the season, and then throw it all away in a compost bin, replete with expensive subscription service. Derision. Rage. It’s all in AP’s blood and it’s right here....

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Emily Velazquez

SteelSeries Stratus+ vs. Razer Kishi v2

SteelSeries Stratus+ vs. Razer Kishi v2 The SteelSeries Stratus+ is the latest iteration of the company’s popular and well-received controller range for Android. If you want to park up and smash some skulls for a few hours, there’s quite literally no better choice than this comfortable beauty. The Razer Kishi V2 transforms your phone into a mobile gaming console. Think Nintendo Switch, but without the Nintendo Switch. Device support is more limited, but this is the go-to gamepad for such an experience....

March 28, 2025 · 5 min · 972 words · Colleen Fry

Tenet in grainy B&W on the Playdate is just the sort of trolling Christopher Nolan's been asking for

Tenet in grainy B&W on the Playdate is just the sort of trolling Christopher Nolan’s been asking for As we all know, some directors can be pretentious auteurs (or at least some can be perceived this way), so it didn’t come as much of a surprise to hear Christopher Nolan (director of The Prestige, Inception, Interstellar) made a stink about seeing Tenet in theaters back in 2020. Thanks to this meme-worthy outlook during a time people were self-distancing, it’s a prime target for trolling, which is precisely why an enterprising user on Twitter has loaded the movie onto the tiny black and white pixelated screen of the adorable new handheld gaming device known as the Playdate....

March 28, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Jillian Mcdonald

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is a killer deal for Groundhog Day

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is a killer deal for Groundhog Day It’s Groundhog Day and Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil hasinformedthe nation that we have six more weeks of winter to look forward to. If the prospect of that much extra cold and snow has you down, here’s some good news: Acer’s premium Chromebook Spin 713 — the Android Police2021 Chromebook of the Year— is currently$200 off at Best Buy. Acerdesigned the Chromebook Spin 713 to take a beating, and though it has a deceptively elegant look to it, that’s a military-grade metal case,with its body rated MIL-STD-810G....

March 28, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Donald Fernandez

The Realme 9 Pro series is official, complete with its special color-changing 'Chameleon design'

The Realme 9 Pro series is official, complete with its special color-changing ‘Chameleon design’ Realme, a subsidiary of BBK — the same company that owns Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus — is known for its mid-range offerings packing impressive specs and high-end features. The company’s latest phone, the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+, further continue that trend, but this time around, they offer something unique in the build department with their Light Shift “Chameleon design....

March 28, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · Matthew Reyes

How to Check Your AirPods Battery on Android

How to Check Your AirPods Battery on Android AirPods are popular among most iPhone users. However, if you use them with an Android phone to listen to music or take calls, you miss out on some of their features: the inability to monitor the battery level of your AirPods natively is one of them. But fret not. We’ll show you a quick and easy way to see your AirPods battery on Android....

March 27, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Bradley Krause

How to Enable and Utilize the Script Execution Policy in Windows PowerShell

How to Enable and Utilize the Script Execution Policy in Windows PowerShell iPowerShell, by default, lets you run commands (cmdlets) via its console. To execute a script, you can create a notepad file with the script code, save it with a .ps1 file extension, and execute it via the PowerShell console. You can also directly paste the script onto the console for execution. However, if it’s your first time executing a script via PowerShell, you’ll encounter the “running script is disabled” error....

March 27, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Laurie Jones

How to Fix the Epic Games Launcher Freezing or Crashing on Windows

How to Fix the Epic Games Launcher Freezing or Crashing on Windows The Epic Games Launcher serves as the central hub for launching and managing all your games bought or downloaded from the Epic Store. However, you can’t do any of that if the Epic Games Launcher keeps freezing or crashing on your Windows computer. If you are facing a similar issue, this guide contains some troubleshooting tips that will help....

March 27, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Kimberly Church DDS

How to know if someone blocked your number on iPhone and iMessage

How to know if someone blocked your number on iPhone and iMessage When things go south with someone, they may suddenly cut off communication,blocking your phone numberin the process. If an iPhone user blocks you on iMessage, it’s possible to’t reach the person via message, call, or FaceTime. Blocking someone is a privacy feature. The system doesn’t notify you when someone blocks on iMessage. You must look for signs and clues to confirm your blocked status, like the chat bubble color and read receipts status, or use other messaging apps to reach them....

March 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1455 words · Oscar Chavez

How to Remotely Access a Raspberry Pi From Your PC

How to Remotely Access a Raspberry Pi From Your PC Do you need remote access to your Raspberry Pi’s desktop screen? Or, do you want to use a single keyboard for another computer and your Pi? You can do these by remotely accessing the Raspberry Pi’s desktop using VNC or RDP. By remotely controlling your Raspberry Pi, you can open up a raft of new possibilities for its uses. What Are VNC and RDP?...

March 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1360 words · Tina Riley

Lenco LBT-188WA Review: Belt-Driven Bluetooth Turntable Delivers Complete Package

Lenco LBT-188WA Review: Belt-Driven Bluetooth Turntable Delivers Complete Package Lenco LBT-188WA The Lenco LBT-188WA turntable and its Bluetooth connection make this an excellent turntable option for anyone looking to get into vinyl without spending a fortune on new speakers. The LBT-188WA will always sound better when hooked up to a proper pair of speakers, but knowing that you can listen to vinyl in a pinch using your headphones, earbuds, or a Bluetooth speaker is really useful....

March 27, 2025 · 9 min · 1723 words · Eric Wilson