YouTube revises view counting

YouTube creators will soon see higher view counts for their videos as the platform announced a change in the way it handles viewership. From August 24 onward, a view on YouTube will count as soon as the video starts. This is the same metric that was applied to YouTube Shorts last year and the approach used on other platforms like TikTok and Instagram. YouTube explained in a blog post that creators expressed their desire for a unified view counting system which would “eliminate metric confusion” and bring a more accurate assessment of total exposure. Prior to this change, a single...

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Samsung details the new Warranty and care menu in One UI 9

One UI 9, which made its debut on the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8, brings with it a new Warranty and care menu in Settings. It is here that you can keep track of your warranty periods and expiration dates across all of your Samsung devices, with the information being consolidated into one place. The device in use is displayed at the top of the screen, including its eligibility for enrollment into Samsung Care+. Below this device you'll find all the others that are linked to your Samsung account, the one you're signed in with. Bixby can be used...

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Apple is losing the antitrust battle and soon won't be able to charge commissions from external payment platforms

Apple has been fighting antitrust regulators across the globe, and it's about to lose yet another battle in the US after trying to make commissions from purchases made on third-party payment platforms. But in the latest regulatory filing from Apple itself, the company admits that it may no longer be able to do so. The EU Commission was the first to force Apple to allow third-party app stores on its platform since the company's official App Store charges a 30% commission on each purchase, including in-app purchases. This way, creators can't distribute their content anywhere else and are...

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Samsung Wallet adds Digital Key support for Volkswagen EVs

Today Samsung has announced that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key access for Volkswagen EVs, including the ID. Polo, ID. Cross, ID.3neo, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, and ID. Buzz. This is currently rolling out in Europe for vehicles running ID. software version 6.0.1. Only vehicles produced on or after April 27, 2026 are compatible, and they need to be equipped with the "Preparation for Digital Key" option package. Through this feature you can use a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone to lock, unlock, and start your car without having to use a physical key. Digital Keys in Samsung...

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Motorola Edge 70 Max in for review

This is the Motorola Edge 70 Max, which launched last month. Let's take a look inside it box and see what it's about. The Edge 70 Max ships with 256GB of storage and either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. You can get it in Pantone Aqua Gray, Pantone Ice Melt, and Pantone Dark Shadow (our model), each with a unique-feeling texture. Prices are €750, £700, or INR 59,999. Unboxing the Motorola Edge 70 Max You get the usual cable and case in the box. The case isn't MagSafe-compatible, which is a shame, as we've seen lower-tier Motos with a MagSafe case in the box. There's also no charger...

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Deals: iPhone Air and iPhone 16e discounts are trending on Best Buy

The Apple iPhone Air is currently trending on Best Buy since it has a $160 discount on all of its memory and color options. The phones are sold by Best Buy itself and are unlocked units. Apple iPhone Air $160 off Read our review 256GB - $840 at Best Buy 512GB - $1,040 at Best Buy 1TB - $1,240 at Best Buy You can pay the full price upfront or go for a 24-month no-interest financing deal. For example, a 256GB Air works out to $35 a month, while a...

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