Qualcomm Officially Announces Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 And W5 Gen 1 Chips For Wearables

The cream of the crop is the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 platform, which is built on 4nm technology and boasts “ultra-low power”. In fact, Qualcomm claims that it uses a whopping 50% less power than the previous generation Wear 4100+. According to the company, smartwatches last between 15 to 24 hours longer with an Always-On Display when running on the W5 Plus Gen 1 versus when it is fitted with the 4100+....

April 2, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Amanda Patton

Realme 7 5G Makes Its Way To Malaysia Priced At Rm1299

The company claims that the realme 7 5G is the first phone in Malaysia to sport the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset. The 6.5-inch screen has also been bumped up from a 90Hz refresh rate to 120Hz, to match its touch sampling rate. Beyond these improvements, it’s pretty much the same realme 7 from before. It has the same 5000mAh battery with 30W fast charging as it did. The 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage is familiar as well....

April 2, 2023 · 1 min · 191 words · Tina Bradshaw

Samsung Begins Mass Production Of Sixth Generation V Nand Sata Ssds

To get into specifics, the new V-NAND crams 40% more cells into the new SSD compared to the previous 9x-layer single-state structure. Samsung explains that this was achieved by building a 136-layer, electrically conductive mould stack, and then vertically piercing cylindrical holes (from top to bottom) into them. In order to create even, uniform 3D charge trap flash (CTF) cells. To further minimise errors and read latencies that usually come with stacking layers too high, Samsung incorporated a “speed optimised circuit” that allows it to achieve write operations below 450 microseconds, and below 45 microseconds for read operations....

April 2, 2023 · 1 min · 206 words · Susan Mcpherson

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Fully Leaked Before Official Launch

Similar to the recently announced Moto Z2 Force, the Galaxy S8 Active sports a shatterproof screen which would save that handset from occasional drops. Moreover, Samsung’s handset shall also boast an MIL-STD-810G certification. This means the Galaxy S8 Active is going to be quite resilient to extreme altitudes, temperatures, dust, humidity, vibration, and shock. Moving on to the specs, the sturdy sibling of the Galaxy S8 features a 5.8-inch 18.5:9 Super AMOLED display with 2960 x 1440 resolution....

April 2, 2023 · 2 min · 371 words · Ashley King

Scroll Directly On Windows Not In Focus Using Mouse Hunter

On Windows however, we are deprived of such a feature when we are working on multiple documents and applications or have multiple windows arranged in tiles. This means when we scroll the mouse, only the window in focus (the one which is selected by mouse click) will scroll. No matter where the mouse is placed, only the highlighted window will scroll. Irritating at times, right? There is a small little application that can change this behavior and imitate one like on other tools and web interfaces....

April 2, 2023 · 2 min · 379 words · Dana Jones

Search All All In One Searching App For Windows 8

is one of the most common and essential things that we do on the web . I agree that Google is the de facto way of searching the internet but that’s only when we don’t have a clue where to look for. Suppose you want to search about a movie and read the reviews it has got. You would probably prefer jumping on directly to a site like IMDb for this, right?...

April 2, 2023 · 3 min · 463 words · Ryan Bailey MD

Sherwin Williams 2022 Color Predictions Are Joyful And Brave Homes Gardens

For more than a century, the Ohio-based paint manufacturers have set the tone for color trends worldwide, but their current predictions are the most daring yet – ranging from blooming botanical hues to cool retro colors. Aptly named MODE, the long-awaited forecast welcomes a new way of preserving each seasonal transition. The collection of 40 shades promotes a refreshing new way of living beautifully through four primary palettes: steady Method, daring Opus, ethereal Dreamland, and nostalgic Ephemera....

April 2, 2023 · 3 min · 611 words · Stephen Hopkins

Someone Switched An Iphone Lightning Connector To Usb C

The person in question is a Swiss Robotics Masters student Ken Pillonel. There have been two major attempts. The first was a rough prototype all the way back in May which had most of the modification sitting outside the iPhone. More recently, he has managed to squeeze all the changes into the phone itself, and the port can be used for both charging and data transfer. While he never identified the specific iPhone that he is modifying, the process involved reverse-engineering a C94 Lightning connector....

April 2, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · Shelly Smith

Starbucks Japan Unveils A Pen With Built In Nfc Wallet

The pen itself is called Starbucks Touch: The Pen and features a design that was inspired by drip coffee machines. Being an actual writing tool, it also has a “coffee brown” coloured ink that’s replaceable when it runs out. Naturally, the built-in NFC reader inside the pen supports the FeliCa contactless system which is not only used by Starbucks Japan but pretty much throughout the country including its public transportation system....

April 2, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Cindy Deleon

The Biggest Rug Mistake You Can Make Says Jake Arnold

From Sophia Bush to John Legend and Katy Perry, the British-born, Los Angeles-located designer is admired for his unmistakable flair – combining a quintessential London aesthetic with a more relaxed Californian style. Though, his ventures expand beyond his eponymously-named studio. Jake Arnold’s (opens in new tab) latest venture comes in collaboration with home decor powerhouse Lulu & Georgia (opens in new tab), and to celebrate, the designer shared his aptly-timed tips with H&G....

April 2, 2023 · 4 min · 661 words · Brandon Little

The New Luxury Dulux Heritage Range Launches Next Month Could It Be The Next Farrow And Ball Homes Gardens

See: Paint ideas for every room – how to choose the best paint colors every time Dulux (opens in new tab)and its paint mixing service have been a long-standing middle-class decorating secret. Offering premium paint shades, that are hard-wearing, without the price tag. However, with the help of the new Heritage range which launches in March, Dulux is hoping to burst out of the budget box. Thanks to a vast array of stunning shades that promise an opulent velvet matt finish....

April 2, 2023 · 3 min · 456 words · Jeanette Castillo

This Ancient English Cottage Has Been Given A New England Influenced Remodel And Yes It S Superb

‘Our focus when we were house hunting was to find the prettiest location regardless of the property’s looks,’ Tracey explains. ‘I knew I could change any house we bought, so the important factor was the land and location.’ Nestled deep in rural Sussex, in southern England, the location epitomizes much of what country living is about. ‘We are near a very lovely village, set in three acres with a field bound by a stream....

April 2, 2023 · 3 min · 533 words · Matthew Barrera

This Idyllic Retreat Mixes Modern Hill Country Aesthetics With Traditional Charm

The lucky owners of the idyllic seven-bedroom property wanted to use it as a place to relax and unwind, a place to share with their children and grandchildren. And the key challenge was that the high-end interiors should still have an accessible and casual feel – so that everyone who stayed here would feel at home. The results truly make this one of the world’s best homes. Its smart combination of modern luxuries with characterful antiques and salvaged materials fits the brief exactly....

April 2, 2023 · 6 min · 1179 words · Matthew Phillips