If companies are going to make augmented reality glasses you’d actually want to wear, they’ll need chips that are powerful but won’t require a large battery on your head. Qualcomm thinks it can help. The company has unveiled a Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 plat…
Notion’s latest feature is an AI that can write blog posts, to-do lists and more
Notion, the company behind the popular note-taking app of the same name, has started testing a new feature called Notion AI that uses a generative AI to write notes and other content. The Verge got a chance to use the software before today’s annou…
Evernote, once the king of note-taking apps, has been bought by Bending Spoons
It looks like Evernote’s 2020 redesign wasn’t enough to keep it independent. Today, the former darling notetaking app for productivity hounds, which was once valued at 1 billion dollars, announced that it has been purchased by Bending Spoons. If that n…
Built-in Discord voice chat is now rolling out to all Xbox users
Microsoft is now rolling out the Xbox November update, which includes a heap of useful features. Starting today, all Xbox One and Series X/S owners will be able to connect to Discord voice channels directly through their console — you’ll no longer need…
The Backbone One mobile gamepad now works with Android phones
The wait is over. One of the best mobile gamepads you can buy is finally available to use with Android phones. Starting today, you can order the Backbone One for Android from the company’s website and select retailers. At $100, it’s in the same price r…
Headspace monthly and annual plans are 50 percent off right now for Black Friday
Unlike doomscrolling on Twitter, the Headspace app can actually improve your mental state, and right now you can get a year of the service for half price. Their Black Friday sale is live and brings the annual plan down to $35 when you pay for one year …
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now includes free trials for Apple Music and Apple TV+
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks now include freebies from an erstwhile rival. The company now offers Ultimate subscribers three-month free trials of Apple Music and Apple TV+ to newcomers for either media service. You can stream tunes in the …
Samsung brings game streaming to its 2021 TVs
You no longer need one of Samsung’s latest TVs to try its game streaming features. The electronics giant will roll out cloud gaming to compatible 2021 TV sets starting next week. This includes all 2021 models, ranging from entry AU7000 series through t…
GoPro’s Hero 11 Black Mini fills a small niche
GoPro’s annual Hero Black update came with a small surprise this year. Instead of just the usual flagship camera, a “Mini” version was also unveiled. Alas, only the regular Hero Black was available when they were announced, so if the diminutive version…
The best gifts for travelers in 2022
Be it for work or play, many people are taking trips again, which makes travel-related gifts an excellent idea. Whether your loved ones are globetrotters or frequent business travelers, it’s time to look into upgrading their existing on-the-go kit. We’…