NVIDIA's new chip takes the fight to Apple and Qualcomm
… The hardware itself is a big move for NVIDIA as well. …
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Intel's Arc G3 chips are here to pick a fight with AMD's Ryzen Z2
… However, Intel says these are specifically designed for handhelds, in “close collaboration with hardware manufacturers,” to ensure gaming performance comparable to that of gaming PCs. …
I waited years for Googlebooks — but I wish I hadn't
… I was excited about powerful hardware and software capable of more than simple word processing, web browsing, and media consumption. You see, the aging hardware wasn’t the only reason I stopped using my Pixelbook for work. …
Android OEMs should be worried that Apple's "boring" era is ending
… When you combine that level of lock-in with hardware that is finally “cool” again, the incentive for a user to stay is overwhelming. Apple’s vertical integration changes the game We are already seeing Android OEMs react to this new reality. …
The next generation of Android Ultra flagships might not see the light of day
… Instead of sales volume and profits, their primary purpose of existence is to flex the manufacturer’s camera hardware and software capabilities. …
OnePlus just made a phone that's everything I wanted the Pixel 10a to be
… For a similar price, you’re not just getting a few extra megapixels; you’re getting dramatically better hardware for the money, and software that can keep up just fine. Is Google focusing too much on AI at the cost of hardware? …
These are the 6 photography tricks I use to make my photos look professional
… The hardware already living in your pocket is capable of incredible imagery. The real secret to great photography, including smartphone photography, has never been top-of-the-line hardware. A few simple rules and tricks can instantly elevate your photography game. …
I just got Gemini on my Google Home and Nest speakers, and I'd like a refund
… Will the new Google Home speaker hardware fix this? Maybe, maybe not. But if we’re still fighting to get the right speaker to answer us, then we’re not out of the woods yet. …
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is the budget Android tablet king of a very small hill
… I tried a variety of casual and mid-tier games over my two weeks with it, and all of them ran well. …
Android 17: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
… Essentially, Google aims to establish Vulkan as the GPU hardware abstraction layer HAL for Android, requiring all apps and games that use the phone’s GPU to do so via Vulkan. This includes game engines, middleware, and layered APIs such as Android’s HWUI, Skia, WebGPU, and ANGLE. …