Stadia controllers could become e-waste unless Google issues Bluetooth update - One firmware push could let Stadia fans keep their favorite wireless controller. arstechnica.com Submitted by speckz t3_xt0stw on October 1, 2022 at 5:14 PM in gadgets No comments 0
Nothing hikes price of Ear 1 earbuds by 50 percent - The $99 earbuds will soon cost $149 theverge.com Submitted by speckz t3_y75myj on October 18, 2022 at 12:24 PM in gadgets 93 comments 210
Meta’s VR Headset Harvests Personal Data Right Off Your Face - Cameras inside the device that track eye and face movements can make an avatar’s expressions more realistic, but they raise new privacy questions. wired.com Submitted by speckz t3_y3znfv on October 14, 2022 at 5:14 PM in gadgets 154 comments 253
Apple, Google, and Samsung have released the most iterative updates to their top-tier phones this fall. But all three have also released new smartwatches that are more interesting than they’ve ever been, reinvigorating a category that’s been stagnant for more than half a decade. theverge.com Submitted by speckz t3_y32ttq on October 13, 2022 at 4:18 PM in gadgets 22 comments 40
Some iPhone 14 users say the crash detection feature has triggered false alarms and called 911 during rollercoaster rides or after a phone drop while driving wsj.com Submitted by speckz t3_y0fj3h on October 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM in gadgets 172 comments 1,612
Apple’s New AirPods Are Telling Users to Replace the Batteries Already. Too Bad That’s Impossible ifixit.com Submitted by speckz t3_xx9i7n on October 6, 2022 at 4:27 PM in gadgets 57 comments 271
Simple Phone is a €399 Google-free Android phone with Simple Mobile Apps (and a 4-year-old processor) liliputing.com Submitted by speckz t3_xwhk7y on October 5, 2022 at 5:58 PM in gadgets 26 comments 53