If you love going off-grid—far from cell towers and Wi-Fi—your iPhone is about to become even more useful. Apple already lets users send emergency SOS messages and update their location via satellite. Now, it’s taking things a step further: full-fledged satellite texting is coming to the U.S., thanks to a partnership with T-Mobile and SpaceX.
CVS is one of the major retailers in the US that has started locking up items in cabinets, requiring staff assistance to retrieve products when needed. While this measure helps address theft, it has also created inconvenience for both customers and employees. In response, the company has updated its app to include a new feature that allows users to access these locked shelves using their iPhones.
Remember Pebble? Back in the day, this groundbreaking smartwatch raised millions on Kickstarter. Instead of a touchscreen, it featured an e-paper display, prioritizing ultra-long battery life. Paired with a smartphone, it delivered notifications for calls and messages straight to your wrist—way back in 2012, nearly 13 years ago. Unfortunately, Pebble’s journey came to an abrupt end in late 2016 with its insolvency. The intellectual property was acquired by Fitbit, now a Google subsidiary, but the innovative Pebble tech never truly found its place there.
In the ever-changing world of video games, where new titles are launched every day, it's easy to lose track. The Xbox Store is home to thousands of games, but which ones really deserves the community's attention? The Xbox Excellence Awards attempt to solve this puzzle and find out which games stood out from the crowd in 2024. And this is where it gets exciting—the results shed a whole new light on gamers' preferences.
Nothing chose to forgo launching a successor to the Phone (2) last year, leaving fans speculating about the company’s next flagship move. Now, the British startup is widely anticipated to unveil the Phone (3) in 2025, with rumors pointing to flagship-level specifications. Adding fuel to the fire, Nothing has seemingly teased a new device and confirmed an official unveiling event set for March.
WhatsApp could soon introduce a multiple-account feature for its iOS app, according to the latest TestFlight beta release. While the exact release timeline remains unclear, this functionality may roll out to beta testers before becoming publicly available.
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Google appears to be reigniting its ambitions in the smart glasses arena, and this time, it’s bringing reinforcements. A fresh collaboration with HTC not only secures access to critical licenses but also brings in seasoned XR developers from the Taiwanese company. For a tech giant that once envisioned a future shaped by computer glasses, this partnership signals a bold step forward. But how did we get here—and what’s next?
Pokémon Go Players have had to deal with a myriad of seemingly nonsensical updates and changes over the last couple of years. Now it seems like Niantic, the developer behind the game, is finally starting to listen to players and taking their feedback into consideration. Ahead of another big event for the game, Niantic has announced one seemingly small update that might change almost everything about the game as we know it.
It’s that thrilling time of the week again when nextpit dives into the vast offerings of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to showcase some of the most exceptional games and applications. This week, we've meticulously selected five standout titles, each rigorously assessed for both Android and iOS users. Our curated selection covers a diverse array of genres, from engaging games to indispensable productivity tools.
Each week, you can save money on video games by checking out the current offer on the Epic Games Store. The quality and genre of the free games vary greatly, so it's worth checking in every week to ensure you don't miss out on any great deals. If the game of the week doesn't appeal to you, there's no harm in skipping it. This week, you can download Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery.
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