Dolby Vision remains the most firmly established HDR format in 2026. Its broad compatibility, scene-by-scene precision, and widespread adoption across the ecosystem make it a safe choice for those seeking the best image quality. HDR10 remains essential for its universal compatibility. It is present on all HDR content and recognized by all devices. For its part, HDR10+ is progressing, notably thanks to Samsung, Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+, but it remains a less widely adopted and more fragmented format than Dolby Vision. Newcomers Dolby Vision 2 and HDR10+ Advanced herald the next step in dynamic HDR. They are mainly aimed…
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Apple today provided public beta testers with the first beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6, with the software available two days after Apple distributed the beta versions to developers. After registering to beta test software updates on Apple’s beta site, public beta testers can download the new software using the Software Update section of the Settings app on each device. iOS 26.6 has a feature that will let you know when you’ve blocked too many contacts, but the limit is several thousand, so most users may never see Messaging. No other…
Apple has started preparing for its annual back-to-school promotion in the United States and Canada, according to Apple backend code seen by Woozad. Apple holds a back-to-school sale every June, offering teachers and students free accessories or gift cards when they purchase a Mac or iPad. The added bonus is on top of Apple’s educational discount. Back to school sales usually start around the middle of the month, but we don’t yet know the start dates for this year’s sales. The sale continues until the end of September, so students don’t need to rush to prepare for their return to…
The announcement of a new Call of Duty game is far from earth-shattering, but this one is more noteworthy than usual as the latest mainline entry is coming to a Nintendo platform for the first time since 2013. Activision officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a return to Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare sub-series after a three-year hiatus. As you might expect, the game is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. It will also launch on Switch 2 – the franchise’s console debut and the first evidence of the supposed 10-year Call of Duty pact that Microsoft and…
The company has been trying to avoid making this payment for some time now. Subnautic 2 is selling like hot cakes, despite being an unfinished early access release. People are so desperate for some good old-fashioned underwater exploration that the game has already sold at least 4 million copies. That means publisher Krafton must finally make good on its promise to pay developers a $250 million bonus, according to a report from IGN. This bonus has been at the heart of a legal battle between Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds. Krafton bought Unknown Worlds in 2021, and the contract stipulated…
Oura today unveiled the Oura Ring 5, a significantly smaller smart ring with new health monitoring capabilities, including blood pressure trend detection, nighttime breathing analysis, and GLP-1 medication tracking tools. The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, measuring 6.09mm wide and 2.29mm thick compared to 7.99mm and 2.88mm on the previous model. Oura says the reduction was achieved by rethinking the mechanical, electrical, optical, battery and sensing architectures, and the company says the new form factor looks more like a traditional wedding ring. Despite its smaller size, Oura claims battery life remains around a week per charge.…
It turns out that most Americans aren’t actually fans of gate pricing, which relies on a buyer’s personal data to determine how much they should pay for a product. This information may include past spending habits, location, and any other personal information the retailer might get their hands on to determine a price. This practice has been around for years, as an investigative reporter discovered in 2019 that the Target app would change item prices based on the location the user selected — but a recent poll shows that many Americans support banning the practice outright. The new poll, conducted…
Before last year’s Donkey Kong Bananza, the 1999 platformer Rare was the only Donkey Kong game in 3D. Nintendo Nintendo announced its cult N64 platformer Donkey Kong 64 finally joins its Nintendo Classics library on June 4. The N64 emulator was first introduced in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership tier nearly five years ago, and Nintendo fans have been asking for Rare’s 1999 collectathon platformer ever since. Before last year’s great match Donkey Kong Bananza, Donkey Kong 64 was the tie-wearing gorilla’s one and only 3D release and remains an important part of…
Earlier this week, Amazon introduced a new $199 discount on the 13-inch MacBook Air M5, and that sale has now expanded to include almost every computer model on sale at record prices. You can get the 13-inch 512GB MacBook Air M5 for $899.99down $1,099.00, available in all colors. Note: Woozad is an Amazon affiliate partner. When you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us operate the site. You’ll find $199 off every 13-inch MacBook Air M5 model at Amazon, with free shipping around early June for most models. As for…
Its silicon supports Arc B390 graphics and XESS 3 scaling. Acer’s gaming handhelds don’t get as much attention as those from competing manufacturers like ASUS and Lenovo. But that could change with the Predator Atlas 8, as it will be one of the first laptops to feature Intel’s new Arc G3 chip line. While Acer isn’t introducing many major changes to its chassis or overall design, the Atlas 8 has a solid assortment of core components, including an 8-inch 1,920 x 1,200,500 nits IP display with a 120Hz variable refresh rate, a large 80Wh battery, 1TB of storage, and up…