Category: Tech Made Simple

Sony’s New PS5 Pro is Rumored to be up to 3x Faster, and set to Arrive in time for Holiday 2024

Sony is reportedly working on a PlayStation 5 Pro model that may well include a far more powerful GPU that’s up to three times faster than the existing PS5 models. YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead claims to have gotten access to a technical overview document for the PS5 Pro, codenamed Trinity, and now Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming reports that […]

The FCC has Finally Decreed that 25Mbps and 3Mbps are not really ‘Broadband’ Speed

In 2015, FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel argued that, “I think our new threshold, frankly, should be 100Mbps. I think anything short of that shortchanges our children, our future, and our new digital economy.” Now, nine years later, it’s finally happening. As The Verge reports, last week, the FCC has changed its definition of “broadband” to mean minimum download speeds […]

Steam’s Massive PC Games Spring Sale ends March 21st

Steam Spring Sale 2024 has started, filling Valve’s digital shop with thousands of deals at up to 85% off! That means it’s time to sift through your wishlist and buy a bunch of games you may or may not play before the next big Steam sale. This time-honored tradition is highly anticipated by gamers worldwide because so […]

The Fate of TikTok now Lies with the Senate

The fate of TikTok in the US now lies with the Senate after House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that would ban the app unless Chinese parent company ByteDance sells it. President Joe Biden has already said he would sign the bill, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, if both chambers […]

Roku Hackers have Breached 15,000 Accounts and are now Selling them Online

Roku has disclosed a breach that allowed hackers to gain access to 15,363 accounts and stored credit card information, as first reported by Bleeping Computer. In a notice sent to customers, Roku says hackers obtained login information and tried to purchase streaming subscriptions in a “limited number” of instances. As The Verge reports, Roku states that the hackers likely obtained […]

One Plus Watch 2 is a Smart Watch Done Well

The OnePlus Watch 2 marks a significant step forward in the world of smartwatches. With its sleek design and enhanced fitness tracking capabilities, it’s designed to keep pace with the top contenders in the market. It runs on Wear OS 4, making it a versatile accessory for any Android phone user, though it shines brightest […]

Fortnite’s New Season brings Greek Gods to the Battle Royale

Fortnite is going even more old school for its next season. As The Verge reports, Epic just launched Chapter 5: Season 2 of the battle royale game, dubbed “Myths & Mortals,” and it’s all about Greek mythology. That means playing as Greek gods, fighting across Mount Olympus, and wielding Zeus’ thunderbolt. The launch was preceded by a clever in-game event involving Pandora’s […]

Google Maps finally rolls out Glanceable Directions

After more than a year since announcing the feature, Google Maps is finally rolling out glanceable directions on Android and iOS. As Android Police and MacRumors report, the feature allows users to view turn-by-turn directions and a live ETA directly from their device’s lock screen – information that was previously only visible when a phone […]

A Hot Pink Barbie Flip Phone is Coming Just in Time for Summer at the Dream House

Still a superfan of all things Barbie? Well soon, you’ll be able to get a flip phone from the blockbuster toy franchise. As CNBC reports, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones, HMD, short for Human Mobile Devices, says it is launching a Barbie flip phone this summer, in partnership with Barbie parent company Mattel, which has produced […]