Category: Tech Made Simple

Google sets the date for its Pixel 8 Launch Event

In about a month, we’ll meet Google’s newest Pixel devices, now that the company is sending out invitations for an in-person launch event on Wednesday, October 4th, at 10AM ET in New York City. The fall calendar is quickly filling up with tech launch events. As The Verge reports, the invites have gone out just […]

Apple Announces Fall Launch Event

Last week, Apple sent out invites for its big fall launch event, where we expect to see the iPhone 15 and several other devices revealed. The “Wonderlust” event will be September 12 at 10 a.m. PT. This falls within Apple’s usual timeline of holding its iPhone launch event in mid-to-late September. As CNET reports, the iPhone […]

Sony’s handheld PlayStation Portal is coming soon for Under $200

Sony is officially launching its portable PlayStation later this year, the PlayStation Portal remote player. The handheld device will stream PS5 games over Wi-Fi and features an eight-inch LCD screen running at 1080p resolution at 60fps. Sony says the PlayStation Portal will be available later this year priced at $199.99. “PlayStation Portal will connect remotely […]

Samsung’s Much Anticipated 57-inch ‘Dual UHD’ Gaming Monitor is will be available this Fall

Samsung’s 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9, its massive gaming monitor that’s like having two 32-inch 4K displays sat next to each other, will be available in the US in October for $2,499.99, the company has announced. (If you’re in the UK the monitor is available to preorder now for £2,199.99.) If the Odyssey Neo G9 sounds familiar, […]

Here’s what you can look forward to in Fortnite’s New Season

It’s that time again: Epic Games has just launched another major season of Fortnite.  The game has gotten a pretty big update here. There are new weapons, new mechanics, a new Battle Pass. Even compared to past seasons, this one feels like a big update. Fortnite Last Resort came after a lull for Battle Royale, and […]

The EU’s Digital Services Act has Gone Into Effect – Here’s what that Means

The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) has officially gone into effect. Starting on August 25th, 2023, tech giants like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and more must comply with sweeping legislation that holds online platforms legally accountable for the content posted to them. As The Verge reports, even though this new law was passed in the […]

SwitchBot Curtain 3 is Here – Quieter, Stronger and Better than Before

SwitchBot has announced the Curtain 3, a smart curtain controller it says will be quieter than the Curtain 2, and twice as strong. The company also claims a new, improved (and separately available) solar panel will offer “true unlimited battery power,” something the previous panel didn’t quite achieve. As The Verge reports, the Curtain 3 is, […]

Lenovo’s new Legion Go may give Valve’s Steam Deck a run for its money

Valve’s Steam Deck might be getting more competition. Last month, Windows Central reported that Lenovo is working on a handheld gaming PC that runs Windows called the Legion Go. On Wednesday, Windows Report published what appear to be the first images of the upcoming device. And on Friday, Windows Report shared more leaked photos — including one showing AR glasses that might work with the […]

Google Maps is adding EV-Centric Features to its App

Earlier this week, Google Maps reportedly demoted gas stations in the points of interest categories list for electric vehicle owners while using Android Auto. As The Verge reports, Google confirmed the changes, which it says have been available to EV drivers since 2022. “To help people get the most relevant information when navigating, last year we added […]

Spotify Wants Users to Stop Listening to “White Noise” Podcasts

Spotify is apparently spending a lot of money on podcasts that don’t actually involve any talking. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg, which states the company could increase its annual gross profit by a whopping $38 million if it steers users away from so-called white noise podcasts. These kinds of podcasts play various types of relaxing […]