There are countless solutions that the modern world puts at your disposal for taking notes, and today we want to talk about one that’s very ingenious – Speechnotes. If you have already opened the website, then you will soon understand how to use it. It works right inside your browser and, well, just as the name suggests it, lets you take voice notes by speaking directly into the microphone. I’ve been playing around with it for the past half hour and I can say that I quite enjoy its functionality....

Danny from The Guardian, for example, found the idea legit for concerts, plays, museums, etc., where smartphone users violate “no photography” rule almost every time. Danny, however, was afraid that a govt. or a police could use the technology to block recording of a protest, for instance. One thing worth noting here is that Apple’s patent doesn’t focus strictly on stopping a user from recording videos at concerts or photographing cool paintings at art galleries....

Spotify, the premium streaming music service, will soon release a redesigned Android app, but if you can’t wait for it to hit ay, Spotify is offering a preview version you can install right now. The new Spotify for Android preview features full support for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Swich, high-resolution images, new slide-out navigation, improved social features. Spotify’s mobile apps are available to users with a $10 monthly premium subscription....

First brought to light on Reddit the + xel User Community, the problem affected both models of the xel mostly manifested at high volumes. Users complained of cracking popping sounds when listening via any audio source (speaker, headphones, or Chromecast), the distortion was evident when using ’s apps or third-party ones. Several users who received replacement xels encountered similar issues with their new phones, on n. 17, xel community manager Orrin informed users that “this is a software issue that we are working to resolve in an upcoming update,” suggested “to not play your device at max volume....

There are brands that already bet on many security methods, ranging from PIN, digital fingerprint, to standard, Samsung has already introduced facial recognition, but now Sony wants to go further and Xperia smartphones will have 3D facial recognition. This new facial recognition has already several years, probably decades and in smartphones has spoken again with the output of the Samsung Galaxy S8 that brings facial recognition but only working on a 2D plane and not on a 3D....

Earlier this week, Sony announced the Xperia X, XA, and X Performance, but there wasn’t any indication that an Xperia Z was right around the corner. It’s a bit of a strange deal, considering Sony has had no qualms about releasing new Xperia Z flagships as quickly as they could in the past. The first Z-series device was launched in 2013, and there has been five successors to that device leading up to the Z5’s release at the end of 2015....

If you are amongst those, who use their smartphone to watch high graphics videos or to play high-end games, then Snapdragon 845 SoC could be the perfect pick for you. Snapdragon 845 is right now the most powerful processor which is approximately 25% faster than its predecessor Snapdragon 835. So, if you are looking for a smartphone that can handle high-end games at ease, then you should buy a smartphone that is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor....

But those who can not or do not want to have these smartphones have always relied on Google’s Launcher, ‘Google Now Launcher,’ which gives them all the basic images and functionality. But Google will, unfortunately, remove the Google Now Launcher from the Play Store soon, leaving no alternative. Soon Google Will Discontinue The Google Now Launcher For Android Present in Android since version 4.1, this Launcher has long been restricted to the Nexus, being part of its exclusivity....

According to the site GizmoChina, the specifications for the Exynos 8895 processor have been leaked online, and it shows that the chip will be available in two variants, Exynos 8895M and Exynos 8895V. Well, previous rumors suggested that Samsung is developing a chipset that would clock at 3GHz. The recent leak suggests that the upcoming Exynos 8895 chipset will have a top clock speed of 2.5Ghz with custom M2 CPU cores....

Late last night, at least in my time zone, the team behind the custom Android ROM CyanogenMod announced that they raised $7 million. With that money, they intend on releasing one-click installers for their software. So instead of following a ridiculously painful guide to get CyanogenMod on your phone, you just have to plug it into your computer, open an executable file, and you’re done. This installer will be Windows first, Mac second, and Linux maybe....

Streaming music has become a main focal point for many smartphone owners, and now Spotify has made it cheaper for a family to get in on the fun. Spotify has officially launched its family plan, aptly entitled Spotify Family, with a big focus on saving 50 percent on a Premium account for a small group of people. With Spotify Family, pricing starts at $14.99 per month to access the premium service (which includes unlimited, ad-free streaming), while each subsequent account that’s opened within the Family account will be 50 percent off....

Matter controllers will include the original Google Home speaker, Google Mini, Nest Mini, Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max, Nest Audio and Nest Wifi. Devices will connect using Fast Pair and will feature multiple compatible voice control systems and networking protocols, including Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, as well as Thread. While the Fast Pair feature has previously been used for headphones and audio gear, Google announced that it will soon be able to sync lightbulbs and smart plugs with Android and Nest devices....

The wallet is designed to give lenders greater transparency with transactions and allow them to add and disperse funds easier. For borrowers, they can have a simpler time accessing funds and can use the wallet as a primary account with direct deposit and other standard consumer deposit account features. With SoLo Funds, users can either request or fund loans of $50 to $500. Borrowers choose when they’d like to pay back the loan, as well as set a tip for the person funding the loan....

The initial $1 billion investment by Lego’s parent company was originally announced a few days ago. That infusion was designed to help Epic “shape the future of the metaverse to make it safe and fun for children and families.” The pair also planned to collaboratively “build an immersive, creatively inspiring and engaging digital experience for kids of all ages to enjoy together.” Lego is no stranger to video games, having published numerous titles over the years, including the just-released Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga....

The A5 A3 match the all-metal build of the Galaxy pha, adding momentum to Samsung’s move away from plasticky phones. Their specs sit firmly mid-range otherwise: Both phones sport a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, Super AMOD display, a 5Mfront-facing camera, 16GB of storage. You can exp that up to 64GB by tossing in an SD card. In another break from Samsung’s past, neither phone’s battery is removable. Both models are super-slim....

If you’re new to the smart home game, start with a must for keeping your home protected 24/7, our sponsor, SimpliSafe. Those old-school security companies that send a pushy salesperson to your door with a 3-year contract and installers are so 20 years ago. It’s easy to choose your system online and set it up yourself in under an hour. But what should you make sure to add to your cart?...

Then I get what an obvious question is, but one I hoped you wouldn’t ask. How do you tell how hot your iPhone is? You could wait until your iPhone throws up the high-temperature warning, and then, well, you know it’s too hot. That’s the only mechanism that Apple offers. But surely, the iPhone has a built-in temperature sensor, and there must be apps that can read and display that data....

Web3 is the term coined for what could become the next face of the internet. The web has shifted from pages containing content to the growth of social media, and now, the concept of a decentralized internet is being discussed under the Web3 banner. Part of this transformation could include the ‘metaverse’ – a 3D environment and virtual world for facilitating social connections, whether personal or for work. Your ID in the metaverse may also end up linked to cryptocurrency wallets, Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and various smart contracts....

Verizon reless will be the second carrier ever to offer one of Sony’s flagship phones, the Xperia Z3v (the carrier previously only offered an Xperia tablet). Big Red will also carry the Sony Smarttch 3 when it launches next month. Sony’s Xperia Z3 variant will go on sale for $199 with 2-year contract on October 23. The Sony Xperia Z3 was introduced last month at IFA 2014 in Berlin, but this is a special variant with Verizon-exclusive features....

PlayStation PC Launcher also seems to be in-development after noticing some other factors, such as the expansion of its PC games. Spider-Man Remastered’s File Showing “PlayStation PC Launcher” Hints We all know the popularity of PlayStation games, but sometimes the company only releases them on consoles, which is unfair for PC gamers. However, it now focuses on PC Game launches, even after years. Recently, PlayStation released its superhit game, Marvel’s Spider-Man on PC, with a remastered version, but it might be planning something more significant than that for PC gamers....