Sutthiphorn Phanchart/Getty Images In 1937, British inventor Alec Reeves filed a patent application for an “electrical signaling system” capable of transcoding sound into pulses to be transmitted over a line for later decoding. That’s how digital audio was born – and boy, have we come…
Derevianko Dmytro/Getty Images Google uses different colors to highlight key elements of the Google Maps user interface that users should pay attention to. For example, route suggestions are painted in shades of blue, with the main suggestion appearing in dark blue. Likewise, the estimated time…
Framesira/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Samsung’s Galaxy smartwatch line is a popular choice in the space, with the brand holding the fourth-largest share of the global smartwatch market behind Xiaomi, Apple and Huawei. But as with all things technology,…
Specifications matter a lot. Arsénii Palivoda/Getty Images Buying a new Android phone can be confusing, especially if you’re specifically looking for an Android phone that’s great for gaming. There are plenty of devices with fancy designs, “new features” and “amazing specs” that market themselves as gaming phones, so finding the right product can…
Karlis Dambrans/Shutterstock Apple’s iPhone 17 can be a powerful work device once you start cracking the whip. While the phone has automated features to maintain battery life throughout the day and manage brightness, once you get your hands on it, you can turn the iPhone 17 –…
Galih Yoga Wicaksono/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Since 2025, all new Apple products use USB-C instead of Lightning connection cables, thus standardizing chargers for smartphone and tablet brands. However, many iPhone and AirPod users still have older ports, which…
If there’s one thing tech companies love, it’s sleek, futuristic design. In the 2000s it was new and exciting, but 20 years later it’s starting to get pretty old. Luckily, some brands agree and have started offering cuter and more visually interesting alternatives. Take UGREEN, for example: it recently…
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images When it comes to on-device authentication, facial recognition is one of the most secure ways to prevent unwanted access. Depending on the implementation, facial recognition may be more secure than fingerprint scanning. Unlike a passcode, pattern or password, a person’s face, which is biometric, cannot…
When it comes to wireless earbuds, battery life is easily a major consideration for the user. After all, the last thing you want is for your headphones to shut you off in the middle of your train ride home, forcing you to sit in silence instead of enjoying a…
Mechanic/Getty Images Modern mobile devices have built-in hardware to determine their location. However, this hardware must have access to a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to work, and that’s where Global Positioning System (GPS) comes in. GPS is a US-managed GNSS that mobile devices leverage for location…