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Samsung is seeding a new update for the Galaxy Buds3 series. The flagship earbuds were launched in July last year alongside the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro are receiving a firmware update. At the moment, the update is only available for users in South Korea. However, it is expected to be rolled out to users in other regions soon. According to screenshots shared by users on Samsung’s community forum, the update improves stability and fixes bugs. Unfortunately, the changelog doesn’t detail the fixes or improvements. The Galaxy Buds3 update is around 7.3MB…

In his day job, Ed Zitron runs a boutique public relations firm called EZPR. This might surprise anyone who has come to know Zitron through his podcast or his social media or the newsletter in which he writes two-fisted stuff like “Sam Altman is full of shit” and “Mark Zuckerberg is a putrid ghoul.” Flacks, as a rule, tend not to talk like this. Flacks send prim, throat-clearing emails to media people who do, on rare occasions, talk like this. Flacks want to touch base, hop on the phone, clear up a few things about the allegation that their CEO…

Halloween is almost here. Here are some of the best apps for making the most of the spooky season with games, costumes, and much more. StoryToys Haunted HouseHaunted House ~ 3D Pop-Up Activity Book provides 11 games and activities for kids to enjoy. They can decorate Dracula’s house, test their memory with matching games, and create monsters or craft potions. The app features an easy UI, fully animated transitions between games and narration by professional voice actors. This interactive book will engage children with a full 3D experience, beautifully composed pop-up scenes and a spooky musical accompaniment. Achievements like badges…

Through the integration of Truecaller’s Customer Experience Solution suite, this collaboration aims to establish new standards for trust, transparency, and engagement in the region, transforming the way Integrated Automotive interacts with its customers. Integrated Automotive,  a leading provider of commercial trucking solutions in Jordan, has entered into a strategic partnership with Truecaller,  the leading global communications platform, to enhance customer engagement and redefine communication in the automotive sector. Through the integration of Truecaller’s Customer Experience Solution suite, this collaboration aims to establish new standards for trust, transparency, and engagement in the region, transforming the way Integrated Automotive interacts with its…

Oppo announced the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro in China earlier this month, and now it’s almost ready to take them to global markets as well. The company is live-streaming the global unveiling on YouTube, and you can find the stream embedded below. The event starts on October 28 at 3 PM GMT / UK time, 4 PM in Germany and France, 8:30 PM in India, 8 AM in California, and 11 AM in New York. The duo’s European pricing surfaced last week, with the X9 allegedly starting at €999 and the Pro model going for €1,299. In China,…

For the first time ever, OpenAI has released a rough estimate of how many ChatGPT users globally may show signs of having a severe mental health crisis in a typical week. The company said Monday that it worked with experts around the world to make updates to the chatbot so it can more reliably recognize indicators of mental distress and guide users toward real-world support.In recent months, a growing number of people have ended up hospitalized, divorced, or dead after having long, intense conversations with ChatGPT. Some of their loved ones allege the chatbot fueled their delusions and paranoia. Psychiatrists…

Threads is getting its own version of disappearing posts, called “ghost posts.” It’s Meta’s latest attempt to make you share more unfiltered thoughts by making them vanish after 24 hours.Threads, but fleetingMeta just announced a new feature for Threads: “ghost posts.” Think of them exactly like Instagram Stories, but for your Threads feed. According to Meta’s announcement, you can create one by hitting a new ghost icon, and whatever you post will automatically archive itself after 24 hours.The whole idea is to let you share “spontaneous thoughts” and “fresh takes” without worrying about them living on your profile forever. But…

Click to Pay simplifies the online checkout process by allowing QIB Mastercard cardholders to register once and use a unique identifier, such as their email or phone number, to complete transactions with all participating merchants. Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB),  Qatar’s leading digital bank, has partnered with Mastercard to become the first bank in Qatar offering the Click to Pay service to its Mastercard cardholders. As a first step, customers need to activate the Click to Pay Service within the QIB mobile app or the online store of any participating merchant. Once activated, customers will be able to shop online more…

HONOR X9d is certified for 8.2 feet drop resistance! HomeAndroid Accessories Gadget Flow EditorsHONOR X9dCheck out the HONOR X9d, a rugged midrange smartphone built for outdoor use. It pairs tough water and drop resistance with long battery life and a sharp display.Rugged Durability: Tested to IP69K, IP68, and IP66 levels and certified for 8.2 feet drop resistance. Survives dust, splashes, and high-pressure water.Massive Battery: 8,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery delivers 3 days of mixed use and supports 66 W charging, so you spend less time plugged in.Bright OLED Display: 6.79″ 1.5K OLED reaches up to 6000 nits for outdoor visibility. Its…

The OnePlus 15 just became official today in China, and it’s expected to reach international markets next month. Ahead of that, we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot some camera samples with the OnePlus 15 around Prague in Czechia. So here they are. The OnePlus 15 gave up on the Hasselblad co-branding of its predecessors in favor of the company’s own self-developed DetailMax Engine, billed as its new era of computational imaging that focuses on delivering “clear and real” images (these are OnePlus’ words). So we put that to the test, let’s start with images from the…