Google just released the first public beta ofAndroid 15for those with a compatiblePixel device(complete list below) to install and start testing. The update includes several new features and improvements, including better camera tools for apps and improved health-tracking features. It should only be installed on development devices or non-primary devices due to bugs and other performance issues. As its name implies, this version of Android 15 isn’t finished yet. In its beta status, it’s more polished than earlier developer previews, but those who install it will still encounter bugs and other issues....

The Pokémon Company and Creatures Inc. have finally unveiled the release date for thePokémon TCG Pocket, the upcoming digital adaptation of the popular trading card game. Pokémon TCG Pocket is coming exclusively to mobile devices at the moment, and here is how you can pre-register for it on both Android and iOS devices. Pokémon TCG Pocket Pre-registeration Available To pre-register for Pokémon TCG Pocket, simply visit the following store links and click the pre-register button....

James Bond’s Best: Five Iconic Cars Featured In ‘007: Road To A Million Throughout the years, James Bond has driven and been chased by dozens of iconic cars. Some have even been made famous by simply getting Bond’s stamp of approval. So, it is only fitting that the new reality show that pays homage to the series, “‘007: Road to a Million,” features some ofBond’s best cars. However, you won’t find ‘007 behind the wheel, as this show has real people competing for £1,000,000 in spy-themed challenges that take them across the world....

Google has recently attempted to move Chromebooks a little more upmarket with itsChromebook Plus initiative, which specifies the use of Intel or AMD processors that provide greater performance than previous generations of Chromebooks. Lenovo’s new 2-in-1, the IdeaPad Duet 3, isn’t quite in the ‘Plus’ category, as it still uses a more traditional Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and arrives with a very competitive $419/£399 price tag. It doesn’t cut too many corners, though, with a classy design and an attractive 11-inch touch-screen display, not to mention build quality that can give more expensive rivals such asApple’s iPad Airor theMicrosoft Surface Goa run for their money....

The Bard is the magical musician of the Mage class in Lost Ark. They focus on healing and buffing their allies in battle. To get the most out of the Bard advanced class, you will want to make sure you are running the right build. Here is our Lost Ark Bard Build Guide. Bard Class overview The Bard is Lost Ark’s ultimate support class. They wield a harp to execute a variety of ranged damage and support skills like healing, buffs, and shields....

Microsoft just announced this morning plans to invest in Barnes & Noble’s Nook division, in an effort to better compete with the likes of Apple and Amazon in an increasingly competitive market for electronic books. The Windows maker will form a yet-to-be-named subsidiary with Barnes & Noble, pouring a cool $300 million of its own money into the new entity. It will encompass all of the Nook biz, it has been confirmed, in addition to educational college content....

The big-number Moto G series battle for supremacy is on, with the G100 and G200 models bringing some of the highest-end specifications that the G series has ever presented. Both models arrived in 2021, though, with only a handful of months between their respective arrivals - so just how different are these two handsets? Motorola Moto G100 Dual-SIM 128GB ROM + 8GB RAM (GSM Only | No CDMA) Factory Unlocked 5G Smartphone (Iridescent Sky) - International Version While the physical scale and dimensions of the two handsets is roughly the same, visually there’s a fairly big jump between the two - which is largely down to the camera arrangements....

AtCES 2023Nanoleaf has revealed a number of new products to its smart lighting line-up includingMattercompatible devices. These devices include Nanoleaf’s first-ever “learning” smart light switches along with Nanoleaf 4D TV Screen Mirror Camera and Lightstrips Kit and a modular ceiling lighting solution known as Nanoleaf Skylight. Nanoleaf says that these new smart products offer smart home automation capabilities which create “rich, dynamic and functional” lighting in your home. First Matter-certified bulbs Part of the announcement includes confirmation that the Nanoleaf Essentials bulbs and light strips (including the A19, BR30, GU10 and a Recessed Downlight) will be Matter-certified....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Natalie Portman, an iconic figure in Hollywood is an Israeli-American actress, whose films made a fortune with a net worth of $90M as of 2023. Portman made her film debut inLeon: The Professional, but she earned a good reputation in the industry, after her entry as Padme Amidala inStar Warsand Jane Foster in theThormovies. Natalie Portman is not only an accomplished actress, but she is also remarkable for directing and producing her own films....

I live in a metropolitan area where I’m lucky if I can look up at night and see the stars. It’s just too bright and the air is too congested.Stargazing appshave made it possible for me to actually see deep into the night sky without having to head for the hills. iCandi Apps, the makers ofThe Night SkyandThe Night Sky 2have just launched their third in the stargazing series. Night Sky Pro is thick with lots of new features on top of the plethora of features already available on the previous two apps....

OnePlus 12 The OnePlus 12 costs less than $1,000 and comes with a state-of-the-art processor, Hasselblad camera system, and excessively fast charging. OnePlus 12R Even with some corners cut, the OnePlus 12R stands on its own as a great value proposition if you value maximizing your everyday life on Android over most everything else. Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is known for releasing two flagship-tier phones at a time. A couple of years ago, the company did away with releasing a Pro model alongside a more affordable, but limited counterpart....

Oppo has shown off some brand new fast charging smartphone technology, both wired and wireless, which will top your phone up in ridiculously short times. Perhaps the biggest news is that Oppo is working on a 30W wireless charging solution. As with all of its charging tech, it falls under theVOOC brand name, and it’s called: 30W Wireless VOOC Flash Charge. Because that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, we’ll just stick with Wireless VOOC for now....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The Oscars 2022 will be remembered for a jaw-dropping scene when actorWill Smithappeared on stage and seemed to slap presenter Chris Rock in the face. Chris walked up to the 94th Academy Awards stage to deliver the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, (given to Summer of Soul BTW) and made a remark about Will’s wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, whose head was shaved....