Qualcomm might be best known for its mobile platforms that you'll find under the hoods of multiple smartphones, from Samsung and OnePlus to Oppo and Motorola, but within those platforms, there are a number of technologies present. One of those is Snapdragon Sound, which has a number of features under its umbrella. This is everything you need … [Read more...] about What is Snapdragon Sound, what does it offer and which devices have it?
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What is ITVX? ITV's new streaming service explained
UK broadcaster ITV has launched a replacement to the ITV Hub. Called ITVX, it is a new streaming service with more content, a fresh new look and, potentially, better picture quality. Here's everything you need to know about it. What is ITVX? ITVX is the new streaming service from UK broadcaster ITV. It launched in November 2022 and is … [Read more...] about What is ITVX? ITV's new streaming service explained
What Is Shader Compilation and Why Does It Make PC Games Stutter?
Because every PC's GPU is different, shader compilation is necessary for games to run on different brands and models of graphics card. Unfortunately, that compilation process can cause annoying stutter. Some games have a type of stutter that happens no matter how powerful your computer is, or which settings you choose. This is caused by a … [Read more...] about What Is Shader Compilation and Why Does It Make PC Games Stutter?
God of War Ragnarok Team Gives an Idea of What It Takes To Become Kratos
A new video for God of War Ragnarok covers exactly what goes into crafting Kratos in the games. There’s definitely more than you might expect when it comes to getting everyone’s favorite gruff dad just right. The video gathers Kratos’ English voice actor and motion capture performer Christopher Judge as well as a few of the other voice actors … [Read more...] about God of War Ragnarok Team Gives an Idea of What It Takes To Become Kratos
What is Amazon Kindle Unlimited, how much is it, and how does it work?
Amazon's Kindle Unlimited service allows subscribers to download and read an unlimited quantity of ebooks and audiobooks for a set monthly fee - not too dissimilar to services like Netflix and Spotify, but it's for books rather than movies or music. If you're a Kindle owner and you're wondering whether to sign up for the Kindle Unlimited service, … [Read more...] about What is Amazon Kindle Unlimited, how much is it, and how does it work?
Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro renders leak: What do you think?
Zoutons/Steve HemmerstofferTL;DR Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro renders have leaked online. The images show a sizeable camera bump and a curved screen for the Pro model. The vanilla variant seems inspired by the iPhone 14. Update: November 7, 2022 (4:09 AM ET): After leaking renders of the Xiaomi 13 Pro, leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer has now … [Read more...] about Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro renders leak: What do you think?
What Is a Supercardioid Microphone?
Supercardioid microphones have a narrower pickup pattern than typical cardioid microphones, meaning they only pick up what is directly in front of them. This makes them great for recording vocals but poor at picking up audio from a moving source. If you’re in the market for a new microphone, you may have noticed the term “supercardioid” used … [Read more...] about What Is a Supercardioid Microphone?
What is DMZ? Call of Duty Warzone 2.0's new mode explained
When Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 arrives on 16 November 2022, it's not just bringing with it a new battle royale map and experience - there's also an all-new mode called DMZ. This is the COD take on a genre that's been growing in popularity for a few years now: the extraction shooter. Here are all the details you need right now. What is DMZ … [Read more...] about What is DMZ? Call of Duty Warzone 2.0's new mode explained
What apps run on ChromeOS?
ChromeOS is unfairly typecast by some as an uninteresting operating system with minimal app support. This is entirely false. While it's true that ChromeOS is incredibly lightweight and without a lot of frills on the surface, there's a ton of app support with excellent web apps, Chrome extensions, Android apps, and Linux apps available. … [Read more...] about What apps run on ChromeOS?
Explained: What is Vine and why Elon Musk may bring this TikTok rival back
Tesla CEO and the new owner of Twitter Elon Musk seems to be planning to take on the popular Chinese app TikTok. Musk has signalled a potential interest in reviving Vine, the social video app that Twitter shutdown almost six years ago — 2016. The ‘Chief Twit’ posted a yes/no poll to followers asking them: “Bring back Vine?” According to a report … [Read more...] about Explained: What is Vine and why Elon Musk may bring this TikTok rival back