Monthly Archives: October 2022

YouTube locks 4K playback behind Premium subscriptions in latest test

YouTube is placing its 4K videos behind a YouTube Premium subscription as part of an experiment. | Image: u/Ihatesmokealarms YouTube is running a test that places its 4K videos behind a YouTube Premium subscription. In recent weeks, some users have reported seeing playback of 2160p resolution video restricted with text labeling it as a premium…

The best DNA test kits for everyone

Millions of people have already taken a DNA test. Success stories like finding a birth parent or discovering that you’re related to a president would make anyone consider it. Though DNA kits have become increasingly popular gift items year after year, direct-to-consumer DNA testing is still a pretty new concept — one that people may…

The Rings of Power didn’t utilize Star Wars’ Volume technology for one key reason

The Rings of Power’s creative team considered using Star Wars’ Volume technology – but decided not to for one major reason. Chatting exclusively to TechRadar, VFX producer Ron Ames revealed that conversations were held about whether the Prime Video series should utilize the award-winning tech pioneered by Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). For those unfamiliar…

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus could get a battery upgrade – but the S23 Ultra might not

While we’re not expecting the Samsung Galaxy S23 line to land until next year, there aren’t many high-profile handsets due in the meantime. So a growing number of leaks are focused on these phones, the latest of which reveals some possible camera and battery details. According to GalaxyClub (via GSMArena) the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus…

YouTube could make 4K videos exclusive to Premium subscribers

You might soon have to buy YouTube Premium to watch 4K YouTube videos, a new user test suggests. According to a Reddit thread highlighted on Twitter by leaker Alvin, several non-Premium YouTube users have reported seeing 4K resolution (and higher) video options limited to YouTube Premium subscribers on their iOS devices. For these individuals, videos…

Nothing announces official launch date for new Ear (stick) AirPods alternatives

True to form, Nothing has just announced the full reveal date for its upcoming audio product, Ear (stick).  So, an announcement about an announcement. You’ve got to hand it to Carl Pei’s marketing department, they never miss a trick. What we’re saying is that although we still have ‘nothing’ conclusive about the features, pricing or…