What are video codecs and how do they work?
Digital video has come a long way since the early 2000s. We’ve seen picture quality improve leaps and bounds, in tandem with the introduction of new display technologies like OLED....
Google brings the full YouTube app experience to your older Chromecast
Complete with a handy virtual remote Google finally turned the Chromecast into a fully-fledged streaming box last year, complete with an all-new interface and a dedicated remote for navigating through...
What is Intel XeSS? Nvidia DLSS competitor explained
Intel has traditionally been a CPU maker, and has done more than its fair share of work on CPU hardware, as well as software implementations that work to enhance the...
JerryRigEverything puts the Fairphone 4 through the wringer
We won’t do it to our phones, but you do you Fairphone has an enviable reputation in the smartphone industry as one of most sustainable OEMs out there (The Fairphone...
Amazon Alexa now makes it easier to avoid unwanted utility bill charges
Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central Amazon has expanded the sound detection capabilities of Alexa along with more features that make the digital assistant a little smarter. Alexa can now...
Can you use Alexa in non-supported countries?
Dhruv Bhutani / Android AuthorityPeople who live outside the US are often jealous of the country getting first access to new technologies and services. Amazon Alexa is a prime example...
Samsung’s November 2021 security update is hitting more devices in the US
Now available for the Verizon Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ as well as the unlocked S10 series Put those pumpkins away and bring out your string lights, because it's finally November....
Google postpones mandatory return-to-office for US employees yet again
Google appears to have pushed back its target date for the mandatory return to office of its US employees to next year. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, announced in August...
The best Google Pixel 6 Pro rugged cases
Eric Zeman / Android Authority Our quick picks for the best Google Pixel 6 Pro rugged cases: The Pixel 6 Pro is a big and heavy phone and could be...
Now’s a great time to learn how to play that old guitar with Fret Zealot, now $20 off
This article is sponsored by Fret Zealot Anyone can set aside some time to learn how to play the guitar, but few can say they were taught how to play...