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Exploring the Details Behind the New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip5 marks a new era for the smartphone industry. Tapping into the resurgence of Y2K trends, the tech brand takes the flip phone – synonymous with the era – to the next level with a futuristic spin. Since its launch, the latest gadget has been breaking boundaries in the tech realm as it spotlights new possibilities in daily communication.Delving into Samsung’s new offering, we tapped creative director Nondumiso Shange, one of the Hypebeast Africa Culture Scouts, to review the latest gadget. From its camera quality to its easy-to-use user experience, she expresses her thoughts on the innovative features, however, was most impressed with how she was able to change her younger siblings’ perception of the device.Hypebeast: Tell us a bit about your unboxing experience wi...
Sony’s new PS5 update includes Dolby Atmos and the ability to mute the startup beep
/ You can now silence the PS5 beep sound and use a second controller to assist friends or family in games. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony is rolling out a big new PS5 update today, just over a month after it first started testing the changes in a beta. The update adds Dolby Atmos, lets you mute that annoying bootup beep, and even supports pairing a second controller as an assist one to let you help friends or family complete a game. Sony is also expanding its PS Remote Play app to Google’s Chromecast with Google TV (4K), allowing you to stre...
SpaceX says Starlink ‘network issue’ has been resolved
/ Starlink’s satellite internet was down for many on Tuesday, but the company says the issues have been fixed. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge SpaceX said Tuesday evening that it fixed an outage with Starlink, the company’s satellite internet service. “The network issue has been fully resolved,” the company wrote at 9:39PM ET. At 8:33PM ET, the company acknowledged the issue and said it was working on a fix. “Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution,” SpaceX wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “We appreciate ...
Apple Home now knows when you’re using clean energy
/ Grid Forecast is a new feature in Apple Home that shows you when your electricity is dirty or clean and green. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Grid Forecast is a new feature in the Apple Home app that tells you when your power grid has cleaner energy available.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>This screenshot posted by Reddit user hellra1zer02 shows how the Grid Forecast is displayed in the Apple Home app.
Ford’s 2024 F-150 has 5G and doesn’t cost extra for a hybrid
/ The 2024 Ford F-150 lineup is the first with an optional HUD, and now buyers can choose between a hybrid powertrain or 3.5L engine for the same prices, across more trim levels. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>PowerBoost badge means its a hybrid.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The 12-inch screen is now standard across models.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 d...
Apple Unveils Its New iPhone 15 Lineup With USB-C Ports
The iPhone 15 has finally helped Apple catch up with Android smartphones in one crucial department.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will let you film spatial video you can watch on the Vision Pro
/ Apple’s newest high-end phones will let you capture a special type of video for the company’s upcoming VR headset. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Apple “This is really important, as your iPhone is with you all the time, so you won’t ever miss capturing a special moment using spatial video, like your family’s beach vacation,” Joswiak said. The ability to record spatial video on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is set to arrive “later this year,” according...
Spotify’s “daylist” Is Your New Best Friend
As Spotify put it in a press release: "you’re ever-changing, and your playlists should be too." With that notion in mind, the music-streaming platform presents "daylist": the ever-so-intuitive playlist that continuously updates throughout the day based on your vibe, taking note of certain niche music, artists and microgenres you listen to at certain times of the day.The hyper-personalized playlist curates a "made for you" mix in the morning, that then takes to a completely different sonic composition mid-day, and again by night. Each daylist indicates when its next update will be – so if you like a specific daylist, make sure to save it while it's still available before the dynamic tracklist sees a total overhaul. "It updates frequently between sunup and sundown with a series of highly spe...
Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 9 With New Silicon Chip
Apple delivered a series of updates during its live-streamed “Wonderlust” showcase. While most viewers were eagerly awaiting word of the new iPhone 15, the company also showed off the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 9.The device is powered by Apple’s S9 silicon chip, which has been engineered to lend itself to some major performance updates over the Apple Watch Series 8. The new chip is described as being 30% faster than the S8 and packing 60% more transistors.The Apple Watch Series 9 has received an internal revamp through the integration of features such as Precision Finding to locate their iPhones and the ability to field Siri requests. Siri is now able to access health data on the watch, allowing the voice assistant to provide relevant information.Similar to the same feature in the Visi...
Apple Unveils iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 is here. The new device was recently revealed at Apple's “Wonderlust” themed showcase and comes in four different models – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max – which each boast a bevy of elevated features and functions.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus offer a run of "industry-leading durability features." Flexing an industry-first color-infused back glass (available in five colorways: pink, yellow, green, blue, and black) the model sees a sleek new design, also showcasing a new contoured edge around the aluminum enclosure. It's the A16 Bionic that ensures the iPhone 15 is maximizing its efficiency, fueling the Dynamic Island feature, which provides seamless accessibility to various apps and functions from the home screen. Unmatched photography capabili...
Let your smart home do the twist
/ The Flic Twist can wirelessly control smart home devices like lights, shades, speakers, and more, and it will soon work with Matter. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The Flic Twist is a new smart home controller that works with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and, according to the company, will soon work with Matter.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The new Flic Hub Mini is a more affordable option for connecting Flic’s button...
Ford, Honda, and BMW create a new vehicle-to-grid company to help EV owners save money
/ The new company, ChargeScape, will create a platform that can be used by both utilities and EV owners to benefit from the expected surge in mobile batteries plugged into the grid. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Getty Images Ford, BMW, and Honda are joining forces to create a new vehicle-to-grid company that aims to help EV owners save money by sending energy back to the electrical grid. The new company, ChargeScape, will “create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers.” Through that platform, E...
