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YouTube is finally rolling out picture-in-picture mode for YouTube TV on iOS YouTube is rolling out a picture-in-picture mode for YouTube TV on iOS devices running iOS 15 or newer, the company announced Wednesday. YouTube chief product officer Neal Mohan promised on The Vergecast that the feature was on the way, and now it’s finally here. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23003709/youtube-tv-picture-in-picture-iphone-ipad

Microsoft rebrands its Android Your Phone companion app to Phone Link Microsoft is rebranding its Your Phone app to Phone Link and updating it with a Windows 11 design overhaul. Your Phone launched more than three years ago as a key way to link an Android phone to Windows and avoid picking up your device to check calls or notifications. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23004352/microsoft-phone-link-rebranding-windows-11-design-update

Meet Earendel, the most distant star ever detected The most distant star — or possibly pair of stars — that astronomers have ever seen was just revealed thanks to the Hubble telescope and a massive cluster of galaxies. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23002980/earendel-hubble-most-distant-star-gravitational-lensing-jwst

Dyson’s bizarre new headphones have a built-in air purifier Dyson is getting into headphones in the most Dyson way possible: the Zone, a pair of noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones with air purification technology built in, thanks to a bizarre-looking magnetic face visor. It’s both the strangest and most ambitious product that the company has ever made. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23000577/dyson-zone-noise-cancellation-headphones-built-in-air-purifier

Jim Carrey ‘sickened’ by Oscars’ standing ovation for Will Smith: ‘Hollywood is spineless’ Jim Carrey has slammed Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at Sunday night’s Academy Awards — and has hit out at the “spineless” audience of A-listers who subsequently gave the actor a standing ovation. Continue Reading . . . https://nypost.com/2022/03/29/jim-carrey-sickened-by-oscars-standing-ovation-for-will-smith/

Microsoft is finally making it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11 Microsoft is finally making it easier to change your default browser in Windows 11. A new update (KB5011563) has started rolling out this week that allows Windows 11 users to change a default browser with a single click. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/29/23001277/microsoft-windows-11-default-browser-new-options

Steam Deck, one month later Love it or hate it, fail or succeed, the Steam Deck will go down in gadget history. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22960536/steam-deck-faq-valve-one-month-later

Social media might be bad for teens’ mental health at certain age windows Social media use is more strongly linked to bad mental health for adolescents and teenagers during years around puberty and when they’re probably about to leave home, according to a new study. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/29/23000460/social-media-mental-health-window-puberty

Apple TV Plus is first streaming service to win best picture at the Oscars CODA has become the first film from a streaming service to win best picture at the Oscars, in a sign of the growing dominance of streamers like Apple, Netflix, and Amazon at Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/28/22999481/apple-tv-plus-oscars-best-picture-coda-netflix-power-of-the-dog-dont-look-up

Aniket Jaiswal Remorseful #WillSmith smith crying in a corner after his #Oscar fiasco. Cheer up will, maybe dance while holding your oscar? #Oscars Continue Reading . . . https://twitter.com/aniketjazz/status/1508366919312703488/video/1

Solar 3.0: This New Technology Could Change Everything Perovskite solar cells might revolutionize how humans generate energy from sunlight. https://brilliant.org/ElectricFuture First 200 people get 20% off annual premium subscription. In this video we’ll explore the world’s fastest improving new solar technology, and provide an exclusive peek in Continue Reading . . . https://youtube.com/watch?v=tQmFVcD-Mbo&feature=share

Spotify will 'fully suspend' service in Russia Spotify is shuttering more of its Russian operations in response to that country's invasion of Ukraine. In a statement to Variety, the company said it would "fully suspend" service in Russia for an indefinite period. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/spotify-service-shutdown-russia-182201720.html

Google Fiber workers successfully Unionize in Kansas City In a tally with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) this afternoon, Google Fiber customer service workers — jointly employed by Google parent Alphabet and staffing agency BDS Connected Solutions — voted 9 to 1 to form a union. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-fiber-unio-vote-cwa-192732483.html

Microsoft is tied to hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign bribes, whistleblower alleges In 2016, Yasser Elabd noticed a $40,000 payment to a client in Africa that didn’t smell right. The payment came from Microsoft’s business investment fund — money meant for closing deals and opening up new lines of business. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/25/22995144/microsoft-foreign-corrupt-practices-bribery-whistleblower-contracting

Google was quietly collecting your Messages and Phone app data What you need to knowA new study found that the Messages and Phone apps were quietly sending your text and call information to Google.Both communications apps did not get user consent or offer users the opportunity to opt out, potentially violating the EU's GDPR. Continue Reading . . . https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-was-quietly-collecting-your-messages-and-phone-app-data

Galaxy S22 GPS issues are ‘official,’ fix coming soon The Exynos-powered Galaxy S22 series has some issues, and one of them concerns GPS connectivity. For reasons — and under conditions — that aren’t very clear as of this writing, some Galaxy S22 models powered by the Exynos SoC reportedly lose GPS connectivity in apps like Google Maps and Waze. Continue Reading . . . https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s22-gps-gps-issues-official-fix-coming-soon/

Sonos might make your next TV streaming OS Sonos is known for its whole-home audio systems and its soundbars, but now the company is hiring for a new home theater project that’s sure to give you more control from the couch. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/22/22991456/sonos-home-theater-os-tv-rumor-job-listings

YouTube is taking on over-the-air TV with nearly 4,000 free episodes of TV YouTube is the latest company to offer free TV shows with ads. The video giant says you’ll now be able to stream nearly 4,000 episodes of TV for free, as long as you’re also willing to watch ads during the show. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/23/22991810/youtube-free-tv-shows-with-ads

Google is removing the Movies & TV section from the Play Store Google gave its TV app an overhaul last year, redesigning its interface and turning it into a hub for your streaming needs. In the near future, it will also serve as Google's official home for movies and TV shows you can rent or purchase. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-removing-movies-tv-section-play-store-123055503.html

The latest Kindle Paperwhite returns to its best price yet If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2022/3/23/22990887/kindle-paperwhite-microsoft-surface-headphones-2-samsung-neo-qled-tv-deal-sale

PlayStation Network issues are affecting PS4, PS5 and other Sony consoles The PlayStation Network is currently having some issues that are impacting PS3, PS4, PS5, PS Vita and web services. Sony said on a status page that it's working to resolve the issues, but players might "have difficulty launching games, apps or network features" in the meantime. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/playstation-network-issues-ps4-ps5-sony-ps-plus-132824387.html

Hacktivists, new and veteran, target Russia with one of cyber’s oldest tools LVIV, Ukraine — M, a Ukrainian engineer in his early 20s, is not healthy enough to enlist in the military. Continue Reading . . . https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/hacktivists-new-veteran-target-russia-one-cybers-oldest-tools-rcna20652

Yes, Netflix just got even more expensive Netflix’s latest price hikes in the US are starting to come into effect. Subscribers may have recently been contacted by the company alerting them that the price of their plan will change starting with their next billing cycle. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/24/22993562/netflix-price-increase-us-plans-2022

How to use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac When Apple introduced the ability to unlock iPhones with an Apple Watch, it was a lifesaver for anyone wearing a mask during the pandemic. But the handy feature isn’t limited to your smartphone. You can also use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac and to securely approve app requests. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22993480/apple-watch-auto-unlock-mac

Sony confirms VRR will arrive on PS5 in the coming months Variable refresh rate (VRR) is coming to the PlayStation 5 in the "coming months," Sony announced. If you have an HDMI 2.1-compatible TV or PC monitor, it will dynamically sync the refresh rate of the display to the PS5 console's graphical output, Sony explained in a blog post. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/sony-confirms-vrr-will-arrive-on-ps-5-in-the-coming-months-095222247.html

Arizona is the first state to put its driver’s license and state ID in Apple’s Wallet The first state to officially roll out Apple’s digital driver’s license and state ID is Arizona, the iPhone maker announced Wednesday. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/23/22992745/apple-wallet-license-arizona-colorado-hawaii-real-id

Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died Stephen Wilhite, one of the lead inventors of the GIF, died last week from COVID at the age of 74, according to his wife, Kathaleen, who spoke to The Verge. He was surrounded by family when he passed. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/23/22992066/stephen-wilhite-gif-creator-dies

The Best Fantasy Movies on Netflix Netflix is bursting at the seams with the very best (and the very worst) of genre movies, and the fantasy realm is no exception. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/best-fantasy-movies-on-netflix/

How Many Nuclear Weapons Exist, and Who Has Them? Since Russia first invaded Ukraine nearly three weeks ago, the threat of nuclear weapon use has risen. This was made clear on Feb. 27, when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country’s nuclear forces had been placed on “high alert,” the Associated Press reported. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-many-nuclear-weapons-exist-and-who-has-them/

Elon Musk's business links to China spark concerns among lawmakers, 2 months after Tesla opened its first showroom in controversial region Elon Musk's business connections to China are at the center of conversations among lawmakers in Washington. Continue Reading . . . https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-lawmakers-concern-china-access-classified-information-2022-3

Almost 37 years after its launch, someone found an Easter egg in Windows 1.0 Easter is approaching so let's talk Easter eggs: an intrepid and incredibly dedicated user has uncovered a hidden dialog inside Windows 1.0. That's right, the very first version of the operating system, released way back in November 1985. Continue Reading . . . https://www.techradar.com/news/almost-37-years-after-its-launch-someone-found-an-easter-egg-in-windows-10

Always wanted a Dolby Atmos speaker system but never had the space? Buy the AirPods Max headphones If you're a movie enthusiast, you've almost certainly always dreamed of having a 'proper' speaker system at home, and these days that means a Dolby Atmos speaker system. Continue Reading . . . https://www.whathifi.com/us/features/always-wanted-a-dolby-atmos-speaker-system-but-never-had-the-space-buy-the-airpods-max-headphones

Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Speaks Out on The Sisterhood Spinoff Series for HBO Max The Dune prequel series The Sisterhood is making progress. The series focuses on the Bene Gesserit, the mysterious order to which Paul Atreides' mother, Lady Rebecca, belongs. Continue Reading . . . https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/dune-the-sisterhood-tv-show-update-denis-villeneuve-hbo-max/

Prostate cancer: Early symptoms most men develop but miss reporting to a doctor Globally, prostate cancer is the second-most common form of cancer and the sixth leading cause of death every year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.timesnownews.com/health/prostate-cancer-early-symptoms-most-men-develop-but-miss-reporting-to-a-doctor-article-90333325

Vladimir Putin 'Has Agreed' To Meet President Zelenskyy In Person For Peace Talks Russia's President Vladimir Putin is understood to have finally agreed to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue Reading . . . https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/vladimir-putin-has-agreed-to-meet-president-zelenskyy-in-person-20220320

Mac Studio teardown reveals potentially upgradeable SSD storage During Max Tech’s teardown of the Mac Studio, the channel’s host Max Yuryev discovers something very interesting about Apple’s new hardware: two SSD ports. This may mean that the Mac Studio’s storage is upgradeable after all. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/19/22986705/mac-studio-teardown-potentially-upgradeable-ssd-storage-apple

Are There Any Linux Phones? Leaving “big tech” ecosystems on the desktop is fairly easy with a Linux laptop or a manual Linux install. Smartphones, though, seem strictly the domain of Apple and Google. Do any Linux-based smartphones exist? Let’s take a look at this mostly nascent smartphone genre. Continue Reading . . . https://www.howtogeek.com/790014/are-there-any-linux-phones/

Porsche says 80 percent of its cars will be electric by 2030 Porsche is today updating the world on its financial results and, by extension, its plans to remain relevant in a world that’s clearly not going to survive climate change. The German luxury brand said that it had seen sales leap by €4.4 billion (around $4. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/porsche-plans-80-percent-ev-by-2030-113557450.html

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches Series Adds Alexandra Daddario as Lead Iconic horror author Anne Rice passed away last year, but her legacy will only grow stronger in the coming years, thanks to AMC developing a number of series inspired by her stories, with the upcoming adaptation Mayfair Witches enlisting The White Lotus star Alexandra Daddario as its lead character. Continue Reading . . . https://comicbook.com/horror/news/mayfair-witches-tv-series-anne-rice-alexandra-daddario-amc/

Apple’s latest watchOS update includes a recovery mode, of sorts Apple’s latest watchOS update, 8.5, now has a recovery mode that can help you restore your Apple Watch if it gets stuck on the dreaded red exclamation point screen (via 9to5Mac). Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/15/22978387/apple-watch-8-5-update-recovery-mode-iphone-restore

How to sell your used and unwanted gadgets We've updating our guide with new information about all the ways you can sell used gadgets, be it online or in person. Soon it will be new-phone season once again, between all the announcements at Mobile World Congress this June and the inevitable release of new iPhones and Pixels in the fall. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/2018-06-29-how-to-sell-used-gadgets.html

macOS 12.3 arrives with Universal Control and spatial audio features Nine months after Apple first showed off the Universal Control feature, it's now available after the company rolled out macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4. The tool, which is in beta, allows you to control a Mac and iPad at the same time with a single keyboard and mouse (or trackpad). Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-universal-control-macos-12-3-siri-spatial-audio-emoji-174216474.html

iOS 15.4 now live as Universal Control comes to iPads and Macs iOS 15.4, the latest version of Apple’s iPhone operating system, has been released and should soon be available to download ahead of the Friday release of Apple’s new third-generation iPhone SE and green iPhone 13. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/14/22976606/ios-15-4-mask-compatible-face-id-emoji-tap-to-pay-airtags-stalking-update-release-date-features

Apple may have done the coolest drag and drop demo ever At today’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple showed off its new version of macOS, and with it a feature called Universal Control, which lets you use your Mac’s mouse or trackpad to control the cursor on an iPad or another Mac’s screen, reaching into and across multiple devices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/7/22523322/apple-wwdc-impressive-drag-and-drop-universal-control-demo

Foxconn closes Shenzhen factories after fresh COVID outbreak A pair of key consumer electronics manufacturers, most famous for being the places that assemble Apple’s devices, have been forced to close. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/foxconn-unimicron-closes-shenzhen-plants-covid-outbreak-103735552.html

Apple’s chips are on the table Apple’s transition to its own processors is nearly complete. The company’s recent spring event saw the debut of the Mac Studio and its M1 Ultra processor — its most powerful piece of silicon yet. But it also revealed what the future of Apple’s computers could look like. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22972996/apple-silicon-arm-double-size-mac-m1-pro-max-ultra-a15

Niantic is shutting down Pokémon Go in Russia and Belarus Following a plea from Ukrainian vice prime minister Mykhailo Fedorov for gaming companies to cease operations in Russia and Belarus last week, Niantic announced it would be shutting down support for Pokémon Go in those countries. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/niantic-is-shutting-down-pokemon-go-in-russia-and-belarus-200956504.html

YouTube is blocking Russian state media channels worldwide YouTube says it will now block channels linked to Russia-backed media outlets worldwide. Last week, it blocked channels from the likes of RT and Sputnik in Europe following an EU directive. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/youtube-russian-state-backed-media-184607588.html

Android 101: how to use Google Pay Google Pay is a digital wallet and online payment system that’s developed by Google to make it easy for you to make purchases. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22971315/google-pay-gpay-how-to-android

The Flash and Aquaman 2 pushed back to 2023 As part of a big Warner Bros. shuffle Warner Bros. has done a big reshuffle of its upcoming film slate in a move that sees both The Flash and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom delayed to 2023. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/11/22972464/flash-aquaman-2-delayed-2023-shazam-willy-wonka