A daily dose of what’s up in the tech world
Quote of the day:
Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Soren Kierkegaard
Jokes of the day:
Some people eat light bulbs. They say it’s a nice light snack.
My parents raised me as an only child, which really annoyed my younger brother.
Top 10 news of the day:
Blu-ray discs won’t last forever, but this new beast of a 4K Blu-ray player might
The new Magnetar UDP900 is a high-priced option for Blu-ray disc fans, but with build quality this rugged, it will likely be the last player you ever buy.
It’s true that the arrival of the best streaming services has rendered disc formats like Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray unnecessary for some. But studios continue to issue movies both new and old on disc on a regular basis, and there are plenty of inde… [4087 chars]
WhatsApp’s ‘companion mode’ is now available for all beta users
The messenger is finally getting cool about juggling multiple devices
There are lots of great reasons to use WhatsApp, but for all the secure messaging service offers, it’s been a bit of a headache trying to keep track of your conversations as you move from phone to phone, or phone to tablet. The good news is that the … [1889 chars]
YouTube Premium rolls out new perks for iOS and Android users
YouTube rolls out several new updates and features for Premium members.
What you need to know YouTube has announced a few new features rolling out today for Premium members. Android phone and tablet users have gained a new video queueing feature which was previously seen in testing late last year. Premium members can uti… [2833 chars]
Google silently kills its best third-party smart displays
Just before Easter weekend, Google officially dropped support for third-party smart displays like the Lenovo Smart Display.
What you need to know Google is no longer supporting or updating older smart displays as of April 2023. The list includes Lenovo Smart Display (7", 8" & 10"), JBL Link View, and LG Xboom AI ThinQ WK9. Google’s remaining smart display platform, Nest H… [1819 chars]
Google debuts auto-archive feature that reduces the need to uninstall apps
Google announced that it is rolling out an auto-archiving feature to Android to reduce unnecessary app uninstalls.
Ryan Haines / Android Authority OnePlus 11 TL;DR Google is launching a new auto-archiving feature for Android. Auto-archiving can free up to nearly 60% of an app’s storage space. Only developers using App Bundle can add support for auto-archiving to … [1712 chars]
Nintendo Wants Discord To Reveal Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Leaker
NoA files for DMCA subpoena — Nintendo of America has filed an application for a DMCA subpoena at a district court in Cali…
Nintendo of America has filed an application for a DMCA subpoena at a district court in California which, if granted, would order Discord to reveal the identity of the person who leaked The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s art book back in Feb… [1789 chars]
Fans restore cut Super Mario Bros. movie song, “Drivin’ Me Bananas”
Ah, that’s more like it!
Have you seen the Super Mario Bros. movie? If so, then you know there’s one part of the movie where Mario, Peach and Toad are making their way to meet Donkey Kong. The crew gets picked up in a kart and travels to the Donkey Kong kingdom in an action-… [552 chars]
April 2023 update finally arrives for Pixel smartphones with a few fixes in tow
The April 2023 update is arriving now for Pixel smartphones. The update includes the latest security patch and some fixes.
What you need to know Google has begun rolling out the April 2023 update to Pixel smartphones. The update includes the latest security patch and a few bug fixes/improvements. Bug fixes address problems with Bluetooth while also improving Macro Focus … [2236 chars]
Public charge stations are a danger to your security
The FBI just reiterated a long-standing warning about public charge stations and your phone’s security
Smartphone batteries are bigger than ever but we spend enough time on any of them that the opportunity for a quick charge-up is something we rarely pass by. But maybe we should, at least when it comes to public charge stations. According to the FBI, … [2905 chars]
American McGee’s Long-Promised Sequel Is Never Happening
American McGee’s Alice duology is a classic of creepy gameplay, but the long-awaited Alice: Asylum is finally, definitively dead.
Alice: Asylum Is Officially Dead American McGee has said the long-awaited Alice: Asylum will not move forward because EA will not license it. By Jason Collins | Alice: Asylum, a sequel to the Alice duology, is now officially dead since EA is no longe… [3330 chars]
