• The EU has given TikTok 24 hours to provide details about its payment-for-views Lite app feature

    TikTok Lite launched in France and Spain this month after being available in Asia for several years. As the name suggests, it has a smaller install size than the standard version of the app and requires less data usage. It's also designed mostly for watching videos – users cannot createRead Entire Article

  • Mapping the Milky Way's magnetic field in 3D

    We are all very familiar with the concept of the Earth's magnetic field. It turns out that most objects in space have magnetic fields but it's quite tricky to measure them. Astronomers have developed an ingenious way to measure the magnetic field of the Milky Way using polarized light from interstellar dust grains that align themselves to the magnetic field lines. A new survey has begun this mapping process and has mapped an area that covers the equivalent of 15 times the full moon.

  • Samsung launches ridiculously overpriced 50W charger

    If you buy a Samsung high-end smartphone, or even a mid-ranger, there's no charger in the box, but of course the company will happily sell you an overpriced assortment of them if you so desire. And today it's launched the most overpriced of them all - a dual 50W charger, which can either charge one port at 50W or both at the same time at 25W each. Those specs aren't impressive at all, but they're enough for Samsung phones, none of which goes past 45W wired charging support, and most of which...

  • X is launching a TV app for videos 'soon'

    X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is launching a dedicated TV app for videos uploaded to the social network soon. X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced on Tuesday that the new app will bring “real-time, engaging content to your smart TVs.” The app’s interface looks quite similar to YouTube’s, as seen in a teaser video […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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    Ecosia launches its web browser with 'green' features

    Ecosia, the maker of the tree-planting search engine, has launched a new web browser. The free browser is now available for download on multiple platforms, including Windows and macOS.

  • City Borders on Google Maps – Here’s How To View Them

    Identifying city borders on Google Maps is important for different purposes, from urban planning and real estate to travel and local governance. Today, I’ll show you how to find them easily! How To View City Borders on Google Maps Google Maps doesn’t show the borders of a city by default. Here’s how you can activate […]

  • How to turn on 3D buildings in Google Maps navigation

    Google Maps has added a new, "Show 3D buildings" feature to its Navigation settings.

  • 7 features every Samsung owner should try

    Samsung TVs offer convenience, efficiency, and even a bit of luxury at your fingertips.

  • Threads launches 'hidden words' feature to customize feed

    Threads has introduced a new feature to help users decide what to see in their "following" and "for you" pages.

  • Samsung and Google are working together on new AI features

    Back in January, Samsung announced the Google-developed Circle to Search AI feature for its Galaxy S24 series before Google unveiled the it for its Pixels, signifying a strong partnership between the two companies in the AI space. In case you've been wondering whether there's more AI stuff to come from these two companies in the future, the answer is a resounding yes. Google and Samsung are working together on developing new AI features for their respective smartphones running Android, as can...

  • Samsung launches a new “super fast” 50W charger

    Samsung has launched a new 50W dual charger, but it might not be available for purchase in the US as it has only launched in Europe so far.

  • Google's Gemini App to Feature Real-Time Responses

    Because who wants to wait a whole five seconds for a chatbot to answer their question?