Getty Images An overwhelming majority of handheld devices these days have ambient light sensors built into them. A large percentage of TVs and monitors do, too, and that proportion is growing. The sensors allow devices to automatically adjust the screen brightness based on how light or dark the surroundings... Read more

The world’s biggest streaming service, Netflix, is set to report its fourth quarter 2023 earnings today (Jan 23) after market close. The earnings call will provide a glimpse into how the $212 billion company finished off last year amidst a turbulent period for the streaming industry which has seen... Read more

In just under a week, the IRS will begin accepting tax returns, kicking off the 2024 tax season. If you plan to file as soon as possible, make sure you have all the paperwork necessary to prepare your return.  Completing your taxes isn’t always easy, especially when you aren’t a... Read more

At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event last week, the spotlight was on #GalaxyAI, the Google-powered artificial intelligence inside Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 smartphones. The hardware took a backseat. OnePlus’ latest phone, on the other hand, doesn’t have many of these AI tricks; it doesn’t have top billing in the smartphone... Read more

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Launchbay Capital announced the first close of funding for its $100 million venture capital secondary growth fund. This means that London-based Launchbay Capital has more than... Read more

The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, has confirmed a video he posted on X has generated over $250k in ad revenue. The 25-year-old, who boasts 234 million YouTube subscribers having risen to fame with videos of audacious challenges and huge cash giveaways, recently announced he was curious to see how... Read more

In just a week, the 2024 tax season starts, which means the IRS will begin accepting tax returns. If you’re a Supplemental Security Income recipient, you may be wondering if you’re required to file a tax return this year.  This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software,... Read more

Malaria expert Brian Greenwood had once resigned himself to the possibility that a successful vaccine for the disease might not become available in his lifetime. Now, at 86 years old, the moment he’s spent four decades working toward has arrived. “It’s been a long journey with many ups and... Read more

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. After a weak year where sales fell 9.4% to $520 billion in 2023, the chip industry could see a strong rebound with 13% growth to $588... Read more

Alphabet’s X, a division of the company known for its groundbreaking technology projects, is undergoing significant changes, including staff layoffs and a shift toward external funding. According to a Bloomberg report, the lab, which has been at the forefront of tackling global challenges like climate change and connectivity, is... Read more