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When the PlayStation 5 Pro was revealed, the big buzzword to come out of the presentation was PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This was PlayStation’s “secret sauce” intended to sell the $700 upgrade to new customers and existing PS5 owners alike. Similar to AI upscaling seen in technology like DLSS, PSSR allows games rendered at a lower resolution to be upscaled using AI to appear more detailed. For the PS5 Pro, this means removing the need to choose between a performance mode that prioritizes frame rate and a resolution mode that sacrifices frame rate for a clearer picture. PSSR is…
Google recently rolled out the latest November 2024 update for Pixel smartphones which mainly consists of a lot of bug fixes and security improvements. However, it also bundles a new Android 15 feature which might help prolong the lifespan of the smartphone’s battery by allowing users to implement a charging limit, according to a report. It joins similar features recently introduced on other smartphones by brands such as OnePlus and Realme.Battery Charging Limit on Google Pixel SmartphonesAccording to an Android Authority report, the Battery Charging Limit feature was previously expected to arrive with the Android 15 QPR 1 release in…
Google Weather app for Pixel devices has rolled out a new feature which makes checking the weather a more immersive experience, according to a report. Google released the Weather app with the Pixel 9 lineup in August at its annual Made by Google event. The new feature, called “Immersive weather vibrations”, is reportedly showing up for users as part of the app’s latest update. It is said to offer unique vibration patterns based on the weather conditions, in addition to more immersive aspects.Immersive Weather Vibrations in Weather AppAccording to an Android Authority report, the new immersive weather vibrations feature was…
That’s it, the Apple Watch Series 10 has ruined other smartwatches for me. This week I will swap to another smartwatch I have to review, but I don’t want to take the Apple Watch off. It’s wonderful. I don’t want to use the word perfect because, of course, it’s not, but it’s very, very close to it. Prepare for some gushing over the next few hundred words, as I’m going to explain why if you’re looking for a smartwatch, the search can stop with the Apple Watch Series 10. Why don’t I want to take it off? We all know that to…
Vivo has offered the first hint at the global launch of the Vivo X200 series, a month after it unveiled the handsets in China. The phone is teased to arrive in the Malaysian market. The Vivo X200 series includes three models — Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini — and runs on MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC. All three models feature camera systems co-engineered by Zeiss Optics. The Vivo X200 lineup is rumoured to debut in India by the end of this month or the first week of December.On Friday, Vivo took to its Malaysian Facebook page to announce the arrival of…
Honor Magic 7 Lite may launch in select global markets soon. The company has yet to announce the launch or confirm the moniker of the purported handset. Meanwhile, the phone has reportedly been spotted on Google Play Supported Devices and Play Console listings. The model number in the listings suggests that the Honor Magic 7 Lite could be a remodelled version of the Honor X9c, which was launched in Malaysia recently. Notably, the Honor Magic 7 and Honor Magic 7 Pro were launched in China on October 30 and are confirmed to be introduced globally soon.Honor Magic 7 Lite Google Play Supported Devices, Play Console ListingThe…
Australia will push ahead with a ban on social media for people aged under 16 despite calls by Meta Platforms for it to consider shifting responsibility for policing usage to app store operators such as Google and Apple.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Friday that all state and territory leaders had signed on to the plan for age restrictions, with the government ruling out any exceptions for major services such as Facebook, TikTok or X.The legislation will be brought before parliament in the week beginning November 18, with a 12-month gap between when the bill passes and when it takes effect.…
On December 9, Indiana Jones will get his first video game adaptation in over a decade with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. With over three hours of cinematic cutscenes, multiple tools at players’ disposal, and a globe-spanning adventure, the game is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year. With the release date approaching and preorders for the game already available, Digital Trends caught up with Executive Producer Todd Howard and Indiana Jones actor Troy Baker to discuss The Great Circle and the wild few years they’ve had with the success of the Fallout and The Last…
Motorola showcased its rollable concept device in 2023 and we’ve seen more development in this space in the past few months with bigger manufacturers getting involved. A new patent from Motorola suggests new details about the company’s rollable Rizr concept. The Lenovo-owned brand appears to be planning to incorporate multiple fingerprint sensors throughout the display on the rollable smartphone. This would let users unlock the device by touching any part of the screen.Rollable Phone With Full-Screen Fingerprint-Sensing Could Be in WorksMotorola has filed for a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a phone with a rollable…
MS Paint in Windows 11 is getting a couple of new artificial intelligence (AI) features. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced new preview features for Windows Insiders including a major AI upgrade to the Paint app. It is getting a new Generative Fill feature that uses AI to generate objects based on text prompt. Apart from that, the company is also introducing a Generative Erase feature as well as updates to Cocreator and Image Creator. Notably, these features are not available to general users of Windows 11.MS Paint Gets New AI FeaturesIn its Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft detailed the new AI…