Intellivision: Gone But Not Forgotten

[ad_1] One day in 1979, during Christmas break, I sneaked into my parents’ bedroom while they were away, hoping to catch a glimpse of what “Santa” might be bringing. I was certain that this was the year I would receive the Atari 2600 I had been begging for every Christmas and birthday over the past … Read more

Google just let the Pixel 8a cat out of the bag

[ad_1] What you need to know Google casually confirms the Pixel 8a’s existence, hinting at the return of the previously removed battery stats feature. The feature will be exclusive to the Pixel 8a and its successors, per a Google software engineer. The battery stats feature was introduced in android 14’s QPR1 update and then disappeared … Read more

Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back

[ad_1] A hot potato: Following the introduction of new legislation this week aimed at effectively shutting down TikTok, the situation has quickly escalated. TikTok sent mass messages to its users, encouraging them to lobby their representatives. Additionally, while discussing the new bill, President Biden informed reporters, “If they pass it, I’ll sign it.” Earlier this … Read more

You can now use your Android device as a webcam in Windows 11

[ad_1] In context: Taking another page from Apple’s Continuity handbook, Microsoft is adding mobile camera support to Windows 11 and its Link to Windows app. Continuity hosts many features that make interacting between Mac and iPhone or iPad seamless. It has a global clipboard, screen sharing, display extension, and more. On Thursday, Redmond announced mobile … Read more

Android Central’s Best of MWC 2024

[ad_1] MWC 2024 has come to an end, and there was so much to see, so many things to do, and tons of new tech toys to play with. The annual event gives companies a chance to show off their most recent products, launch and tease new or upcoming devices, or reveal concepts that may … Read more

GameScent uses audio cues and AI to bring smells to video games

[ad_1] The big picture: Elevated Perceptions has launched an automated gaming scent atomizer that promises to deliver a 4D immersive experience right at home. What’s an automated gaming scent atomizer, you ask? Think Smell-O-Vision for the modern era. GameScent utilizes AI to automatically release scents that correspond to gameplay. Rather than having to code the … Read more