umitc/Shutterstock Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives and a substantial part of world economics. Whether it’s communication, entertainment, or productivity, we rely on our smartphones for almost everything. However, choosing the right smartphone can be overwhelming, especially when several brands are vying for your attention. With premium designs, groundbreaking …
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In addition to Miami, a new Google Store is coming to Washington, DC. Meanwhile, the Google Store has kicked off a 27th birthday promo. The last Google Store opening was in Austin, Texas this May. Miami is opening later this year, and we now have a retail location coming to Georgetown: 3235 M St NW, Washington, DC. If it’s opening …
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The 2XKO closed beta is now live with Blitzcrank acting as the newest addition to the game. At some point, 2XKO will be opened up to everybody, so there will eventually be a huge influx of new players. …
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Cinépolis, a Mexico-based international movie theater chain, may have revealed some new information about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, including previously-unannounced characters. The film was officially announced yesterday. As part of that, a brief teaser trailer was shown during a Nintendo Direct. That was mostly all, aside from a few words shared by Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri with Mario, Luigi, …
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Image: Bandai Namco Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots can be a fun experience on Switch, but there are admittedly certain areas of its game that could be improved (like performance). Fortunately, developer Hyde and Bandai Namco seem to already be addressing some problems. As highlighted by the YouTube channel Good Vibes Gaming and former Nintendo Life video presenter Jon Cartwright, this …
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Traveling the world for tech trade shows is one of the best parts of writing about technology, but for almost two decades, I’ve had to carry a backpack that weighed at least 15 pounds, if not considerably more. As smartphone cameras have improved, I’ve searched for a phone camera that can permanently replace my camera. Over the past two years, …
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An artist has completed a 26-mile ocean crossing in a kayak made entirely of mushrooms, capping off the bizarre voyage with an unexpected whale encounter. Sam Shoemaker launched his hand-grown vessel from Catalina Island in early August, aiming to paddle to San Pedro, just south of Los Angeles. The journey took nearly 12 hours, with Shoemaker powering through seasickness and …
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In late June, Verizon launched the Project 624 initiative, which entailed improving customer service. AI is central to the program, but many customers believe they are being sold short. Under Project 624, Verizon aims to solve customers’ problems quickly and provide round-the-clock support. Verizon said that while AI was a part of the mix, tricky queries that require human cognition …
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Apple AirTags have been out for several years now, with many rival options available, including Tile and Chipolo if you’re an Android user, as well as Eufy and Samsung competitors. But AirTags are still great trackers for Apple users who may be prone to losing important personal items and thry can bring peace of mind for travelers who want to keep tabs on …
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Image: Summitsphere Perhaps the biggest surprise of the recent Direct was Nintendo’s Virtual Boy announcement for the Switch Online service. If that wasn’t already enough for one week, the developer behind the indie sensation Antonblast has now timed in its own announcement with this news, revealing it will be adding a dedicated ‘VB mode’ in the title’s next major update. …
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