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2 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
DirecTV has emerged as a leading competitor to YouTube TV with its new MyFree DirecTV fast service and paid Genre Packs. Paramount and DirecTV have just signed a deal to add Paramount and CBS channels to DirecTV's various Genre Packs. YouTube TV should take notes from DirecTV and consider offering themed content packs which are more affordable than its basic plan. YouTube TV has recently faced its fair share of criticism.
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2 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
Trump Mobile offers a $47 5G plan and the Trump Phone for $500, initially claiming the phone will be made in the USA. The Made in the USA claim has been removed from the Trump Phone site. The screen size has also changed, and the amount of RAM is no longer listed.
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3 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
Backup cameras are a handy feature on modern-day cars that assist with reversing your car. The colors on a backup camera -- green, yellow, and red -- indicate varying distances from the back of your bumper. Backup cameras are not foolproof and should be used as a guide, not as the sole reference when reversing and parking. I loved the first two cars I ever owned, which were a 1997 Honda Civic and a 2008 Mazda 3.
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3 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
The HDMI Forum has launched its new HDMI 2.2 specification, which was initially announced at CES 2025. HDMI 2.2 offers support for up to 4K at 480Hz, 8K at 240Hz, 10K at 120Hz, and 16K at 60Hz. HDMI 2.2 is future-proof, backwards compatible, and includes a new Latency Indication Protocol (LIP). The future of HDMI is officially here.
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4 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
Google should add Qi2 magnetic charging to the Pixel 10 series. Tele-macro support would also be a nice addition, making it easier to take extreme close-up shots from a farther distance. If the Pixel 10 has an Action Button and improved battery life, I would be even more inclined to pick the phone up day one. I'm cautiously optimistic about the upcoming Google Pixel 10 series.
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4 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
Chrome support for Android 8 and 9 will end with the release of Chrome 139 on August 5. While Chrome will still function on Android 8 and 9, there will be no new updates or security patches. Alternatives to Chrome on Android 8 and 9 devices include Firefox, which supports Android 5 and newer. Google Chrome is the most popular web browser globally, and no other browser even comes close to matching it.
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5 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
The first thing on my checklist when I'm looking for a new Windows laptop is 16GB RAM for smooth multitasking capabilities. All-day battery life is essential for any laptop I consider. I don't want to worry about charging in the middle of my workday. A large haptic trackpad is also a must, and an IPS or OLED display for bright, accurate colors and better viewing angles. I've spent a lot of time using laptops throughout my life.
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5 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
A Redditor was able to play The Witcher 3 on their Galaxy Watch Ultra. The game is not running locally, and is being streamed on GeForce Now through the watch's web browser. While a cool demonstration of the Galaxy Watch Ultra's capabilities, it's not the best way to experience PC games. Typically, when you think of a smartwatch, you think of a device used to check the time, wake you up in the morning, track your fitness goals, and view your notifications.
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5 days ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
Microsoft has announced a new "strategic initiative" aimed at removing legacy drivers from Windows Update to keep the tool secure and reliable. The drivers that will be removed first are ones with newer replacements. Drivers won't be deleted immediately, partners will have six months to raise any concerns before they are removed from Windows Update. If you're a Windows user, you likely have experience with Windows Update.
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1 week ago | 
pocket-lint.com | Craig Donaldson
X Money is a new digital wallet service coming to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) later this year. App Sensa, a mobile intelligence firm, has recently found references to a physical X Money card being worked on in X's app data. X Money is already partnered with Visa, and partnerships with Amex and Master may soon be announced.
