Author: Tim Rogers

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends In 2024, OnePlus is once again hoping to redefine the Android flagship experience without breaking the bank. The OnePlus 12 brings several notable improvements, such as the periscope zoom tech, elevating it to the class of top-tier phones that typically cost over $1,000. The phone also boasts an eye-catching design inspired by natural textures, drawing from the channels of New Zealand’s Dart River. OnePlus is actively experimenting with various materials such as fabric patterns, paper, and stone textures to create unique and standout designs for their smartphones. However, integrating new materials presents engineering challenges that…

“` Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) and S23 Ultra The premium Android space is home to many flagship options, all with excellent performance, stunning screens, stylish designs, and top-tier cameras. Samsung’s Galaxy S series checks most of these boxes, and the new Galaxy S24 Ultra continues this trend. With AI being the focus of Samsung’s Unpacked event this year, the S24 Ultra is gaining significant improvements in how users can interact with their phones. In many ways, the Galaxy S24 Ultra promises to be one of…

The new PUBG 2024 Esports Roadmap has been announced! This year, we can expect to see four PGS events, both the Nations Cup and PGC will also be making a return. Additionally, a new event is set to coincide with the Esports World Cup in Riyadh this summer. Exciting times ahead for PUBG fans, as we eagerly await further details from Krafton. Credit: PUBG Esports PUBG Esports Roadmap 2024 All regional series and the season will officially start in March 2024. This means we have at least two more months to wait before we see some PUBG action! Credit: PUBG…

This week, we’re reviewing the pitch deck from Rypplzz (pronounced “ripples”), a spatial technology startup that recently secured $3 million in funding. Rypplzz uses radio waves for accurate location tracking and offers solutions for venues like museums and sporting arenas to guide visitors and deliver location-based information. We have to admit, the deck didn’t impress us, but given its successful funding round, it’s worth exploring areas for improvement. Let’s dive in! We’d love to review more unique pitch decks, so feel free to submit your own here. Slides in this deck Rypplzz’ nine-slide deck lacks essential information for a $3…

AI Roundup: Latest Stories and Experiments Keeping up with the rapidly evolving AI industry is challenging. Here’s a summary of recent stories in the world of machine learning: OpenAI and Arizona State University Partnership This week, OpenAI partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to bring ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, to the university. ASU will run an open challenge in February to invite faculty and staff to submit ideas for using ChatGPT. This collaboration highlights the changing attitudes toward AI in education, as schools reconsider the potential of GenAI tools for learning. The Role of GenAI in Education Despite concerns over…

Update: The Vision Pro is now available for preorder on Apple’s site for $3,500. Apple has also offered a better look with a 10-minute “guided tour” of the device. It’s set to start shipping February 2. “Avatar” first arrived in theaters in 2009. It was a technological marvel that gave audiences one of the most immersive filmgoing experiences in the medium’s history. If contemporary online forums are to be believed, it also gave some theatergoers something entirely unexpected: depression. Not long after the film’s release, CNN reported on a strange new phenomenon that some deemed “Avatar Depression.” The film had…

If you want to experience the best gaming, you’ll want a TV that has the specs to tackle the latest video games. A 4K TV is a good investment to ensure you’re getting the best possible resolution for next-gen titles. Look for TVs that have specs like motion clarity, HDR support, and gaming optimizations like Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support. TCL Q6 Series QLED Budget-level gaming TV The TCL Q6 Series is a budget-level gaming TV that offers great value, Google TV built-in, and easy-to-use functionalities. Pros also include a decent remote control. Some…

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Fractal rebranded itself as Stash and introduced a platform for creating direct-to-consumer (D2C) web shops for game developers. Justin Kan, CEO of Stash (formerly Fractal), positions Stash as the anti-platform. The platform is designed to counter dominant players and empower game developers by returning control to them, allowing direct connections with players, and breaking free from the constraints of major platforms, Kan mentioned in an interview with GamesBeat. …(remaining content)… GamesBeat’s creed when covering the game industry…

Welcome to Startups Weekly Welcome to Startups Weekly Your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. The startup train just keeps on rumblin’ down the tracks, and I’m back with a smattering of “what happened in the world of startups this week.” What Glowforge did for laser cutting, Cricut did for vinyl cutting, and RepRap and Ultimaker did for 3D printing is starting to happen for more “serious” prototyping and manufacturing. A new generation of startups is trying to make building parts out of…

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. CCP Games today revealed its content roadmap for Eve Online for 2024, and the upcoming months hold at least two unnamed expansions in addition to the company’s aforementioned plans. Following last year’s 20th anniversary celebration, the company is putting its efforts into new themes for the game. These include identity and agency, strong organizations and the future of war, according to today’s director’s letter. The two expansions launch in the summer and winter respectively, and currently do…