The Xiaomi 13 Pro may have been announced in China already as one of the first phones to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Sony’s big 1-inch IMX989 sensor, but it’s only now finally official for international markets. Even if today’sMWC 2023reveal doesn’t mean the Xiaomi 13 series will come to the US, this gives us a chance to take a look at what the US market is missing out on....

Being a content creator onYouTuberequires time and dedication, as anyone who makes long-form videos will tell you. That being said, the platform’s Shorts — short-form video content designed to be easily digestible — has made it simpler for creators. Shorts makers are relieved of the pressure that comes with developing long-form videos. On the flip side, viewers benefit from a steadier stream of easy-to-watch clips. Now, YouTube is shifting its focus to the music behind Shorts and leveraging AI to develop a new feature....

Summary WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power #1!Green Arrowhas confirmed that theJustice Leaguehas permanently lost their powers, with no hope of regaining them, forever altering the status quo in the DC Universe. What’s more, the once-hero-turned-turncoat has provided further insight into just how dire the situation is, revealing that there is truly no easy fix to this monumental crisis event. ‘What’s taken is irretrievable. There is no return mechanism. Your powers are never coming back....

Summary The movies ofThe Avengerswere almost very different thanks to a select handful of deleted scenes. Since the release of 2012’sThe Avengers, the crossover film series has been by far the most impactful installments to the lore ofthe MCU’s timeline. This means that many potential scenes that ultimately didn’t make the final cut of the films nearly had a massive impact on the overarching story. There are several ways the deleted scenes oftheAvengersquadrilogycould’ve sent the larger narrative of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a very different direction....

5 ChatGPT Scams to Watch Out For ChatGPT has become a mainstream tool around the world, offering an AI chatbot service to billions. But the popularity of this chatbot is now being capitalized upon by cybercriminals looking to swindle unsuspecting users. So, what kinds of ChatGPT scams should you be looking out for? Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

DespiteGoogle I/Obeing less than a week away, the company quietly announced its much-anticipatedPixel 8aahead of schedule. And while rumors suggested a price increase for the latest A-series phone, Google kept the price firmly in the midrange space at $499. But that price point raises questions, with many asking whether it’s better to pick up a Pixel 8 on a sale than pay for a compromised Pixel 8a. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, asGoogle raised the price of the Pixel 8to alleviate any awkwardness in its lineup....

Quick Links Despite lots of hype in 2022 and 2023, Mastodon has its work cut out to replace X as the internet’s main microblogging platform. Here are six key reasons why the open-source platform may struggle to dethrone X. 1Mastodon Hasn’t Appealed to the Masses If Mastodon wants to replace X in the long run, it needs to appeal to a broader audience. Most ordinary people don’t pay much attention to whether a platform is centralized or decentralized, for example, nor do they understand the benefits orcharacteristics of a good open-source project....

Android 13 won’t support DNS over HTTPS as previously planned Although Google’sNNAPI plans for Android 13 still seem to be on, the company is taking a step back when it comes to anticipated DNS changes. Last year, it looked like Google was going to give Android support forDNS over HTTPS, but it looks like those plans have changed, and Tiramisu probably won’t ship with the feature. The benefits of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) have to do with customer privacy and security....

Apple Still Offers Security Updates to Devices That Are Almost 10 Years Old Apple’s software support has been and continues to be one of the best on the market. In January 2023, the company continued to cement its legacy of prolonged software support by seeding out security updates to older devices going far back as the iPhone 5s, released in 2013. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

Best roguelike games you can play You may fret at the idea of roguelike games. Not everyone can stomach games based on randomly generated content and playthroughs that require a degree of luck (to complete). But involving high stakes can yield a greater sense of reward, which is why some roguelikes are king in their respective genre. Unsurprisingly, some of the most prestigious Android titles fall into this challenging category of roguelike games....

Nowadays, tablets are used in schools for learning, creativity, and entertainment when the work is done. Your kids could be reading one minute, then kicking back and having fun with their friends on Roblox. And the best part? All of these tablets have parental controls, so all you have to worry about is what your child needs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Amazon Fire HD 10 Pro (2023) iPad Mini 6th Gen iPad Air 5th Gen Amazon Fire 7 Best Tablet for Kids Overall:Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE If you’re looking for a tablet that does everything a kid would ever want, theSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FEis a shining example....

Wireless chargersare incredibly convenient, whether you are using one in your home or, better yet, your car. They help you avoidUSB-C cablesdaily. But many pre-installed in-car wireless chargers are either too slow or finicky. There is also a good chance that your vehicle doesn’t have one. Fortunately for you, an after-market wireless phone car charger is not very expensive, and there are several excellent options, like the models featured here....

DJI’s entry-level drone, the DJI Mini 2 SE, is limited to recording videos at 2.7K resolution. If you wanted to record 4K footage, you had to spring for the more expensive models from the company. This is changing with the DJI Mini 4K, the company’s new entry-level drone, featuring 4K video recording. DJI Mini 4 Pro review: The best tiny drone gets even better DJI continues pushing closer to perfection...