Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority According to Qualcomm’s State of Sound report, spatial audio is pretty hot right now. More than 40% of those surveyed said they’d be willing to pay more for headphones with the feature, so naturally, Qualcomm threw its hat into the ring. It announced Dynamic Spatial Audio as a new feature in its … [Read more...] about The future of spatial audio sounds amazing and left me wanting more
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Dell XPS 13 Plus review: Living in the future
When you buy a Dell XPS laptop, you’re buying some of the best that money can buy. You’re getting a premium aluminum laptop and an immersive InfinityEdge display. Ultimately, you’re buying the best that Dell has to offer. With the Dell XPS 13 Plus, you’re still getting that, but the company is getting a bit more experimental. It comes with a … [Read more...] about Dell XPS 13 Plus review: Living in the future
How Web3 Technology Will Impact the Future of Consumer Trends [Expert Insights]
Many years ago, I waited hours in line after a concert to get a coveted Selena Gomez autograph. After she signed my poster, I hung it up in my bedroom, where it felt like my most prized possession. Because, although plenty of other people had Selena's autograph — no one had this specific one. It was one-of-a-kind. And worth every penny I … [Read more...] about How Web3 Technology Will Impact the Future of Consumer Trends [Expert Insights]
Future Google Nest Hubs Could Wiggle, Bounce, and Blow to Get Your Attention
We’ve grown accustomed to some pretty annoying notifications. But maybe our devices don’t need to make loud chimes or blink little lights to get our attention. In a new experiment, Google Seed Studio and Map Project Office designed several devices that subtly ask for attention through small movements, gentle sounds, and changes to the … [Read more...] about Future Google Nest Hubs Could Wiggle, Bounce, and Blow to Get Your Attention
One Xplayer could ditch Windows 11 for Steam OS on future handhelds
Valve’s Steam Deck has already shaken up the handheld gaming market without even being in many hands yet. But, its reach could expand beyond just first-party hardware. The Steam Deck software, SteamOS 3.0, could start finding its way to other handheld PCs in the future. Specifically, the One Xplayer series of handheld gaming PCs, with a recent … [Read more...] about One Xplayer could ditch Windows 11 for Steam OS on future handhelds
10 Web 3.0 Examples: Is It the Future of the Internet?
WEB 3.0 (or as it’s more commonly known “Web3”) is a relatively loose set of ideas about how the future web should look and operate. We are currently somewhere between the world of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0, and the exact shape of the future web isn’t set by any means. We’ll explore what Web3 is and look at some specific examples of technologies that … [Read more...] about 10 Web 3.0 Examples: Is It the Future of the Internet?
Apple’s Mac mini plans: M2 and the future of the Intel model
More than a year ago, in November 2020, Apple introduced two new Mac mini models with its own M1 chip (reviewed here: M1 Mac mini review). The Mac mini starts at £699/$699 and offers the exact same processor and graphics as more expensive MacBook and iMac options. Of all the M1 Macs on offer from Apple the Mac mini is our favourite as we think it … [Read more...] about Apple’s Mac mini plans: M2 and the future of the Intel model
Future Garmin Venu smartwatches could get solar-charging OLED displays
What you need to know Garmin has registered a patent for solar charging display modules for smartwatches. The display could potentially be used in OLED displays while extending battery life between charges. Many Garmin smartwatches feature solar charging displays, but they are not OLED. Garmin makes some of the best Android smartwatches … [Read more...] about Future Garmin Venu smartwatches could get solar-charging OLED displays
The OPPO Find N convinced me that foldables are the future
Android phones have been getting increasingly monotonous as the years have gone on, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There’s a comfort to be found in the conventional glass slab, with companies aiming to perfect the form factor in order to produce the most ergonomic and beautiful smartphone in the business. Foldable phones change that … [Read more...] about The OPPO Find N convinced me that foldables are the future
TicWatch E3 review: One to watch for the future?
The TicWatch E3 is the mid-range smartwatch option in Chinese outfit Mobvoi's collection, with the TicWatch Pro 3 sitting up at the top and its budget-tastic TicWatch GTH down at the other end. With the E3, you're getting a lot of the features included in the Pro 3, including built-in GPS, Mobvoi's own suite of health and fitness apps, and it … [Read more...] about TicWatch E3 review: One to watch for the future?