Many companies like Twitter and Facebook are free to use. They make money by selling ads, but it seems like Twitter wants to start exploring other alternatives, especially with advertising revenue seeing a decline recently, in part due to the coronavirus pandemic which has caused many business activities to come to halt. So, how will Twitter make money if not through ads? … [Read more...] about Twitter May Be Considering A Subscription Model
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AT&T’s 5G network is live across the USA
AT&T has announced that their 5G network is now live across the USA and the company will make it available to all of their current AT&T Consumer Unlimited Wireless Plans customers from the 7th of August at no additional cost. The AT&T 5G was previously only available on some of their more expensive plans, it will be available to lots more customers for not extra … [Read more...] about AT&T’s 5G network is live across the USA
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for smartphones unveiled (Video)
Corning has launched its latest Gorilla Glass for smartphones, this new version is called Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and it is designed to be even tougher than previous versions. The company has said that their new Gorilla Glass Victus is their toughest yet and also the most scratch resistant, we may see this in devices like the Galaxy Note 20 and iPhone 12. But, it’s … [Read more...] about Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for smartphones unveiled (Video)
Audi is testing out bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles
Audi has announced that it is testing out bidirectional charging technology for electric cars, this would incorporate the electric car into the domestic power grid and could provide additional power to the grid when not in use. What this would do is make electric vehicles a storage unit for energy to be drawn on by the grid or the owners house when needed, for example when a … [Read more...] about Audi is testing out bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles
Samsung Unpacked teased in new video
Samsung Unpacked takes place on the 5th of August, this years event will be online only and we are expecting to see a number of new devices. This will include the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Tab S7+ and more. Now Samsung has released a teaser video for the event which hints at some of these hew devices. “As the world … [Read more...] about Samsung Unpacked teased in new video
Oculus Quest 2 VR headset possibly leaked
Serial leaker ‘WalkingCat’ has this week published unverified photos of what is possibly the first glimpse at the new Oculus Question 2 virtual reality headset and controllers. Providing the first look at the redesigns of the next-generation VR headset apparently under development by Facebook. pic.twitter.com/rBvJpCfRmT — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) July 22, 2020 As you would … [Read more...] about Oculus Quest 2 VR headset possibly leaked
Gmail To Get Safer With Authenticated Brand Logos
Google does a pretty good job of ditching unwanted emails, like spam and phishing emails. However, this doesn’t mean that the system can't be improved, which is why Google will soon start to test allowing brands to authenticate their emails with logos within Gmail itself. This means that if you were to receive an email from an organization like a bank or a news publication … [Read more...] about Gmail To Get Safer With Authenticated Brand Logos
Thunderbird 78 open source email client
Mozilla has rolled out a new update to its open source email client Thunderbird 78, allowing user to benefit from a wealth of new features including Dark Mode, Compose Window Redesign, Calendar and Tasks integration, easier account setup and updated Account Central section as well as End-to-End Encrypted Email Support and more. Thunderbird’s new Dark Mode is easier on the eyes … [Read more...] about Thunderbird 78 open source email client
Spotify launches video podcasts
Spotify has announced that it is launching video podcasts on its platform and there are now a range of shows ready to watch. These work on desktop and in your mobile app you just start the podcast like normal and the video will automatically play. Many podcast fans love watching their favorite podcasts as much as they enjoy listening to them. Through these visuals, fans … [Read more...] about Spotify launches video podcasts
Amazon Prime Day Is Delayed Again
The economy is hurting thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, so we could all use a good deal. Well, if you were hoping that Amazon Prime Day would help you get some good deals, you might be sad to learn that the event has been delayed and we have no date for it in sight either. This news comes from a report from TechCrunch where a spokesperson from Amazon was quoted in a … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day Is Delayed Again
Apple plans to be 100 percent carbon neutral by 2030
Apple is already carbon neutral for many of its businesses around the world and now the company has announced that it will expand its plans to its supply chains and products by 2030. That means that apple's manufacturing partners will also have to become carbon neutral to reach the goal and this will be done in the next 10 years. Apple today unveiled its plan to become … [Read more...] about Apple plans to be 100 percent carbon neutral by 2030
Oculus rolls out new features to enjoy virtual reality with friends
Oculus has today introduced new Public Parties and Travel Together features with the aim of making it easier for friends to engage in virtual reality games and experiences. The new VR social features are already supported by a number of games including : Echo VR, Racket: Nx, Synth Riders, Eleven Table Tennis, Elven Assassin, Epic Roller Coasters, Arizona Sunshine, Cloudlands 2, … [Read more...] about Oculus rolls out new features to enjoy virtual reality with friends
