OnePlus is diversifying its portfolio this year beyondgreat phones, unveiling its first foldable and its first tablet earlier in the year. The company is now making its tablet lineup even more versatile, with a budget option targeted at emerging markets like India, where cheaper tablets attract a sizable audience. The OnePlus Pad Go is clearly inspired by its more premium sibling in all ways but one: the price tag. This tablet’s price is far more palatable and suitable for the oh-so-cost-conscious South Asian market....

OpenAI has publicly announced its plans to transition into a for-profit company. Rumors have been swirling for months that this was going to happen, but this is the first time that the company has laid out its plans to change its company structure. OpenAI Announces Plan to Transition Into a For-Profit Company Ina post on the OpenAI Blog, the company has spelled out its intention to have its for-profit division “run and control OpenAI’s operations and business”....

QR codes are fine, even if you’re not fine with them When Spencer Buell of Boston Magazine came out earlier this month witha full-throated roaragainst the QR code, my knee-jerk reaction was to bang my head against the wall. I don’t like hurting myself, though, so I stopped, read his piece in full, and began to feel out where he was coming from. After all, these weirdo pixels aren’t really human-readable, require an expensive, sometimes unwieldy phone to be understood, can be exploited for deception or malware, and might not even make sense as a replacement for good ol' plaintext… at least at first blush....

With support for Windows 10 ending in less than a year, it might be time to transition to Windows 11—but it will have to be on Microsoft’s terms. A new Windows 11 support document has revealed that running the OS on a PC that doesn’t meet the minimum hardware requirements will result in a brazen watermark on your desktop. A Windows 11 Watermark Hopes to Remind You of Wrongdoing You might think you can pull a fast one on Microsoft by updating an incompatible PC to Windows 11, but according to a recently updatedMicrosoft support document, the company will make it known that it’s aware of your discretion....

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE With the Galaxy Buds FE, Samsung seems to have made all the right tradeoffs to deliver a set of budget wireless earbuds that offer great bang for your buck. You get good sound, long battery life, and surprisingly effective ANC. The only thing really missing is wireless charging. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 are the company’s standard wireless earbuds, delivering balanced sound thanks to a dual-driver array, plus Samsung’s custom 360 Spatial Audio and some of the best active noise cancellation in their class....

Samsung has sustained buzz around its foldables, but now that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have been revealed, anticipation is growing for theGalaxy S24line. Although a release window has yet to be announced, Samsung is expected to launch the phones in late January or early February of next year. Right now we’re hearing a little about what hardware changes to expect, with a new rumor claiming the Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature both an upgraded screen, and a camera with enhanced zoom quality....

With its Galaxy Watch lineup, Samsung makes some of thebest Wear OS smartwatcheson the market. They’re customizable, responsive, and reliable products. The most recent models, starting with the Galaxy Watch 4 and including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, run Wear OS with a custom interface. Although they come with decent battery life, it’s sometimes best to turn them off to save battery. Likewise, a restart might make things snappier and correct issues....

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Discover Samsung deals are kicking in, and we love the Galaxy Watch 5 is up to $60 off if you choose to go for the LTE version. The Bluetooth-only variant is only $30 off, but that’s still a great discount for this fantastic-looking smartwatch. The Discover Samsung sales event has arrived, and it’s your chance to save some cash on the company’s hottest tech. Samsung makes some of thebest smartwatchesaround, and right now the Galaxy Watch 5 is on sale....

Should you upgrade to Telegram Premium? “Telegram is free forever. No ads. No subscription fees.” That’s the assurance Telegram had always given when you opened its mobile app for the first time. But the messaging app walked back its claim in June 2022 when it announced its Telegram Premium tier. Telegram Premium is a monthly subscription that includes new features and improves chat download speeds. But are these extra perks worthy — or tempting — enough for you to upgrade to Telegram Premium?...

Sony debuted new footage fromKraven The Hunterat the 2024 Comic Con Experience, after previouslydebuting the opening eight minutes of the filmearlier this week. Directed by J. C. Chandor,Kraven The Hunterstars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the title character, with Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, and Fred Hechinger in supporting roles. It is slated for release on July 17, 2025. At CCXP 2024, spectators at the Sony panel were greeted by a clip of Taylor-Johnson introducing the first few scenes in the film....

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek Annual 2024! The Jem’Hadar are one ofStar Trek’sfiercest alien races, but Lore’s new army makes them look weak in comparison. During last year’sDay of Bloodevent, Lore embarked on his most ambitious plan to date: to become a god. Taking with him Kahless’ Red Path,Lore has been absent for a few months, but makes his return inStar Trek Annual 2024, with a mighty new army....

The 6 Best Lens Focal Lengths for Outdoor Photographers Your first few years as a photographer will probably involve a lot of experimentation to determine what you like and dislike. But if you’ve realized that you enjoy outdoor photography, it’s worth thinking about how to update your kit to meet your needs. Regardless of the camera manufacturer you use, you’ll find a broad selection of lenses that suit different kinds of outdoor photography....

The best Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro cases are a steal this Cyber Monday Whether you bought one at launch or snagged your shiny new Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro sometime between Black Friday and today, it would be prudent to protect your Pixel. Cases aren’tjustgood for keeping your phone safe from sinister scratches and scuffs; some cases look downrightstylishwhile doing it. If you want to save some green at the same time, there are plenty offantastic Cyber Monday deals, Pixel cases included....