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…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Let’s be honest, passwords are starting to rule our lives. Or more specifically, having to create strong, complex passwords — and then actually remembering what those passwords are — has become one of modern life’s most arduous chores. We all know that you shouldn’t use the same password for everything because it’s not safe, but…
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’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…
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…
Before today, I have written that great over-ear headphones can be plain and still wow me. I’ve even conceded that certain headphones could be painted slime green with a bug eye on each earpiece and I’d continue to wear them – provided that their detailed, agile, class-leading sound persisted. But perhaps all of that just…
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…
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…
If you’re looking to buy a DJI drone or action camera, you may have been patiently waiting for the DJI Store Day sales, which start on October 10. But given the event’s disappointing preview, which has just landed, you’ll likely be better off waiting for this year’s Black Friday deals instead. DJI has now revealed…
If, like me, you rushed to install Red Dead Redemption 2 on your Steam Deck, only to find it running at a disappointingly low speed, a fix has arrived to alleviate that. According to Gaming on Linux, Rockstar’s game has been included as part of a Proton update, which allows a bunch of games to…