Samsung hopes a tailor-made SoC will do for Galaxy what it did for iPhones Samsung has been outfitting its international phones with Exynos chips for years now — often to the chagrin of customers who might prefer the superior performance of Snapdragon chips (like we get in the US). Despite Exynos misgivings among users, Samsung may be about to seriously recommit to its processors, with plans for what sound like the company going all out on Exynos for an upcoming phone....

Samsung’s January 2022 security update is arriving for more phones in the US Samsung’s been doing its part to earn a reputation for delivering regular, reliable updates for all its phones, flagship and budget alike. That continues today as the unlocked Galaxy S21 series receives the January 2022 security patch, only a few days afterinternational models. The changelog only indicates the usual bug fixes and security improvements, but hopefully we’ll see it work out some of the lingering issues that remained in One UI 4....

Sony makes some impressive Android phones but is not a major player in the US smartphone market. In fact, outside of Japan — its home market — Xperia phones have limited reach, with consumer interest declining in them with every passing quarter. Despite this, the company keeps launching new Xperia phones regularly. Just recently, Sonyannounced the Xperia 5 V, a compact flagship Android phone with a microSD card and a headphone jack....

In its first pilot episode,Star Trek: The Original Seriesrevealed some dark truths about Captain Christopher Pike’s (Jeffrey Hunter) most recent mission. Before Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) took over command of the USS Enterprise, Captain Pike sat in the captain’s chair on the iconic ship. As established inStar Trek’soriginal pilot, “The Cage,“Pike had an entirely different crew aboard his Enterprise, aside from his science officer, Spock (Leonard Nimoy). In “The Cage,” Pike answers a distress call from Talos IV only to learn it had been a trap set by the Talosians....

Summary Warning: Spoilers for Star Wars: Darth Vader #48!The comparison betweenDarth VaderandLuke SkywalkerwithinStar Warscan officially end now. Luke and the former Anakin are constantly compared and contrasted within the actualStar Warsseries. Understandably so, as thefather and son duo had similar journeys, to the point theyboth suffered defeats from Wampas. However, as frequently as the two are compared,Luke Skywalker may be more like his mother, Padmé, than he was ever like Darth Vader, as suggested inStar Wars: Darth Vader#48 by Greg Pak, Raffaele Ienco, Federico Blee, and VC’s Joe Caramagna....

Quick Links Despite being used by many photographers, you probably don’t need to use Camera Raw. In many cases, doing so will add little benefit and simultaneously increase your editing time. However, there are a couple of instances where Camera Raw makes sense. Though Lightroom CC now has the color calibration tool (and I have indeedswitched immediately from Lightroom Classicas I promised), it still misses a few features that you’ll find in Camera Raw....

Summary Stranger Thingsstar Millie Bobby Brown shares a new batch of behind-the-scenes photos from season 5, teasing what’s next for Eleven. After hitting Netflix in 2016, the Duffer Brothers' hit horror fantasy series has since become one of the streamer’s most popular original shows. Season 4 was released back in 2022 and took the show to new viewership heights as Eleven (Brown) faces off against Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), andStranger Thingsseason 5, which is now in production, is set to conclude the series next year....

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead for Superman #16!One of the darkest moments inSuperman’slife has unlocked an intriguing power that has only now benefited him.Absolute Powerhas arrivedin the DC Universe and Amanda Waller has unleashed her most critical attack on the superhuman community. Unfortunately, one of the first people to come under fire is the Man of Steel, who wasn’t just stripped of his powers, but shot through the chest. As Waller andher Task Force VII squadis tearing through the world de-powering and arresting heroes in droves, heroes gather at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, where Clark discovers a surprising power that could help the heroes turn the tide against Amanda Waller....

Do you enjoy going grocery shopping? Going to the grocery store, navigating through the aisles, trying to follow a shopping list without picking up things you don’t need, and then standing in line isn’t fun. Not to mention that you have to leave home. Fortunately, grocery delivery services like Instacart and Amazon Fresh let you shop anywhere from the comfort of your phone orfancy new Android tablet. Much likeutility and productivity apps on Android, grocery delivery apps aim to streamline your daily routine....

Raspberry Pi single-board computers unlock a new world of exploration into hardware tinkering and programming and are cheap, portable, and power-efficient. While it may be complicated for beginners, Raspberry Pi starter kits come with essential accessories and peripherals that are handy when trying to create a Raspberry Pi setup. CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit CanaKit Pi Zero 2 W Basic Kit Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop Kit Sunfounder Raspberry Pi Pico W Kit GeeekPi Raspberry Pi 4 8GB Starter Kit Best Raspberry Kit Overall:Canakit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit Featuring the latest and currently most powerful Raspberry Pi, theCanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kitis ideal for beginners and advanced users who want the best Raspberry Pi experience money can buy....

Samsung arguably makes some of thebest smartwatchesin theWear OSecosystem. However, the way it pairs with Android devices is less than ideal, requiring theGalaxy Wearableapp and a corresponding app (or plugins) specifically designed for the smartwatch you own. A strange new bug has now come to light, wherein some Pixel smartphones are unable to access the Galaxy Wearable app. At least three users havereported issueswith the Galaxy Wearable app across theGoogle PixelandGalaxy Watchsubreddits....

Summary Gerry Turner, the firstThe Golden Bachelorlead, has been under fire lately after he and Theresa Nist announced their divorce, and many believe he conned her. By the end ofThe Golden Bachelorseason 1, Gerry realized that Theresa was the one and decided to get down on one knee and propose to her. The pair had already met each other’s families and, at the time, believed they were a good match. After a lavish televised wedding and filminga funCelebrity Family Feudepisodetogether, Gerry and Theresa surprisingly ended their marriage....

OnePlus typically launches a new flagship phone in the first quarter of the year, though it has been bringing forward the release timeline for the last few years. With theOnePlus 12, the BBK-owned firm is bringing forward that timeline even further, launching the phone in China almost a month earlier than theOnePlus 11. The launch comes after weeks of the company teasing different aspects of the phone, includinghighlighting its design,super bright display, and key internal specs....