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The Pixel 8 Is Set to Have a Big Camera Upgrade, Leaks Suggest Google’s Pixel 8 will have a new camera sensor that delivers more vibrant colors and richer detail, leaks suggest.The next-gen Pixels will support a feature called “staggered HDR” for higher-quality photos with much greater dynamic range. The cameras will also be faster and could be as much as 24% more power-efficient. Staggered HDR on the Pixel 8 According to a series of tweets by renowned leaker Kuba Wojciechowski, the Pixel 8 phones (or the flagship versions, at least) will support staggered HDR....

7 Reasons to Make the X-S10 Your Next Fujifilm Camera Purchase Fujifilm has a strong following for several reasons. The cameras look good, and they also produce excellent images. However, many users might find that the company’s higher-end mirrorless models are out of their price range—while the entry-level ones might lack some of the features they need. What’s the answer to these problems? For many, it might be the X-S10; Fujifilm released this model in October 2020....

Android 13 goodies: An Assistant trigger tweak and a keyguard user switcher As we wait for an Android 13 preview, details for the upcoming release trickle in. On top of recently spotted features like thetap-to-transfer media playback, someUI tweaks for the output picker,QR code scanning tweaks, anda “Panlingual” feature for per-app language settings, we have a few lingering tidbits for you. On top of those, Android 13 could debut a tweak for the Assistant trigger in button-based navigation modes, and a user switcher menu may be coming to the keyguard....

Can Playing Video Games Improve a Child’s IQ? Studies and data have come a long way, but there’s still a lot to be determined when it comes down to what exactly constitutes intelligence and how, or if, it can be accurately measured. It’s an age-old question: will your child’s IQ improve if they play video games? A May 2022 report is amongst a few that are claiming to have an answer....

How to Open Files and URLs in Your Node.js Projects With the open npm Package When writing a backend script or command-line tool, you’ll often need to open files or URLs. The open package provides a cross-platform solution to open files, without worrying about the differences between operating systems. Find out how to use the open package in your Node.js projects. Installing the open Package Before you can use theopenpackage in your Node....

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting a hot Honor competitor this month Honor is one of several Chinese phone makers that have gotten involved in the foldable phone market for the past few years, alongside Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo. However, its first foldable device was limited to the Chinese market. Only Samsung has made a significant push in the foldable race in North America and elsewhere, with the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lines consistently ranking among our top picks for thebest Android phones....

What do the Pixel Buds Pro need to succeed? Some advice from the Android Police podcast Our editor-in-chief Daniel Bader can’t help himself. He knows he has a crate full for wireless earbuds, but he’s still tantalized by what the Pixel Buds Pro might be able to offer. What are the expectations and will these new buds live up to them? We talk about it this week on the Android Police podcast....

What Is a Network TAP and How Does It Secure Your System? 6 Benefits of Using Network TAPs to Secure Your System What Is a Network TAP and How Does It Work? What Is a Network TAP and Why Is It Important? Attackers are constantly looking for tools that will make their job easier. For them, it’s about working smart, not hard. The best way to match their energy is to deploy the smartest security strategies, not necessarily the most difficult ones....

What Is Samsung’s Self-Repair Program and How Does It Work? Few things in life are as infuriating as a busted phone or tablet. We rely on these devices hour-by-hour, so we feel the punch in a pinch when we lose access and have to send it in for repair. Sometimes, it can take weeks for your device to return to you. If you are a Samsung user that doesn’t have that kind of time and would prefer to repair your own device, check out Samsung’s Self-Repair program....

ColorOS 13 brings Android 13, pixelated screenshots, and design changes to Oppo phones Oppo has revealed its upcoming ColorOS 13 update that brings the best parts ofAndroid 13to phones from the company along with Oppo’s own unique design and features. There aren’t any game-changing upgrades here, and this is a reworking of the software you’ve seen launch as part of Android 13. Oppo has changed a few key elements of its own ColorOS look, and we now know everything about the software after a launch event....

Don’t count detachable Chromebooks out just yet Google has set up a tall tentpole for ChromeOS and everyone’s been invited under the tarp. Much of the attention has been paid tothe best of the best Chromebooksmeant for professionals and gamers in recent days, but not all new and noteworthy devices require buyers to splash out. We’re hearing about some decent possibilities with a new detachable device based off of a new board design....

How to Become a Social Media Manager With billions of people using popular platforms every day, our daily routines have been impacted by social media. Moreover, as companies realize the power of reach through social media, the demand for social media managers has increased and has become an attractive career option for many. If you’re aspiring for the popular job role, this article covers all the aspects of what is a social manager, the core responsibilities that come with the role, how you become one, and more....

How to Set a Static IP Address on a Windows PC While most of the internet runs on dynamic addresses these days, static addresses are sometimes helpful to use as well. Whether you need to run a server of your own, set up external devices or services, or are just simply looking to explore, before you get your hands dirty, you need to know your way around and be super careful while setting up an IP address....