Articles by Cesar Cadenas, Contributor

Cesar has been writing for and about technology for well over 5 years now when he got his start writing tech articles for his university paper, The Grunion. What started off as a fleeting hobby soon flourished into a prosperous writing career. He started off writing about technology in the entertainment business before moving on to smartphones and computers.

He was recently a Technical Writer creating user guides about AV equipment before transitioning to a more consumer-oriented field. Cesar has since moved on to a freelance writer to share his love and knowledge of technology with readers all over. He also hopes to bridge the gap between consumers and companies by making everything easy to understand.

Articles by: Cesar Cadenas

Bose's best noise-cancelling earbuds are getting the free upgrade we've been waiting for – here's how to get it

By Cesar Cadenas Published 20 July 24

Bluetooth Multipoint is arriving soon on the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds, allowing users to connect the earbuds to two audio devices at the same time.

Eve's smart weather station is now easier to control, thanks to Matter

By Cesar Cadenas Published 19 July 24

The Eve Weather can play a bigger in smart home environments although many features are the same as before.

Google just teased the Pixel 9 Pro – here's everything new we learned

By Cesar Cadenas Published 19 July 24

The Pixel 9 Pro sports an interesting design from its matte-coated back to shiny metal frame and three-lens camera array.

HMD's new Skyline smartphone promises easy repairs and the ability to disconnect

By Cesar Cadenas Published 18 July 24

The HMD Skyline can block all notifications and even contacts from reaching you, plus it's easy to repair.

Microsoft Designer on mobile and a laptop

Microsoft Designer launches new phone app for editing content with AI wherever you go

By Cesar Cadenas Published 17 July 24

Microsoft's Designer app offers a multitude of AI tools from generating artwork to removing objects in photographs.

Claude AI is now on Android where it could dethrone ChatGPT as the most secure AI app

By Cesar Cadenas Published 17 July 24

Claude AI gives Android owners a more secure way to answer all your burning questions and solve those tough problems.

Google Pixel 8 review Pixel 8 Pro cameras

Report: new Pixel 9 series leak reveals major camera upgrades may be on the way

By Cesar Cadenas Published 16 July 24

Google's Pixel 9 might receive multiple updates to improve photography, but certain areas are staying the same.

OnePlus teases the Nord 4's all-metal body and AI features in new preview

By Cesar Cadenas Published 16 July 24

The OnePlus Nord 4 is made out of aluminum, has a slim design, and houses the Trinity Engine to boost performance.

Apple re-releases Homepod Mini in Midnight black and sparks discussion of next-gen model

By Cesar Cadenas Published 15 July 24

The Homepod Mini refresh sees few changes as the smart speaker keeps the same features and overall design.

Google Pixel 8 Pro back in porcelain in front of animal print

Report: Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL could be nearly the same size as the Galaxy S24 Ultra

By Cesar Cadenas Published 13 July 24

Prototypes of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL have surfaced, revealing a notable size difference between the two models.

an photo of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in white

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have a hidden feature that makes controlling audio easier

By Cesar Cadenas Published 13 July 24

Voice Control lets you adjust audio without needing a wakeup word so long as you say the command correctly.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 held aloft with a busy room in the background. The rear is showing

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra have lost a highly useful feature

By Cesar Cadenas Published 12 July 24

The pair of wearables no longer support Wireless PowerShare, although you could argue it was a worthy tradeoff.

Image of the rear of a GoPro Max 360-degree action camera, including its screen

Report: The GoPro Max 2 might fix the current model's biggest problem

By Cesar Cadenas Published 11 July 24

GoPro is fixing the GoPro Max's overheating by introducing cooling fins to the future action camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6's coolest AI feature is this two-screen live translate trick

By Cesar Cadenas Published 10 July 24

Interpreter fits better on the foldable as the outer screen allows people to hold better conversations in other languages.

Report: OnePlus' next-gen devices may look and perform oddly similarly to the current lineup

By Cesar Cadenas Published 10 July 24

OnePlus' Watch 2R shares many of the same features as the old model, but the OnePlus Pad 2 may receive big updates.

Google Gemini website displayed on Google Pixel 7a

Gemini Live's background mode and app extensions could blow Apple Intelligence away

By Cesar Cadenas Published 10 July 24

A new leak reveals Gemini Live could work in the background for ease of use and even control smart home devices.

A plastic Apple Watch SE could be in the works to help it hit the Galaxy Watch FE’s price tag

By Cesar Cadenas Published 9 July 24

Apple could return to plastic construction for its new device, but some feel like it betrays Apple's sustainability pledge.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on an orange background

Report: Samsung may roll out a third camera fix for Galaxy S24 Ultra

By Cesar Cadenas Published 9 July 24

A notable insider claims Samsung is fixing HDR and improving white balance again, but there's still more to be done

The Google Pixel 9 could finally fix a flaw that’s been bugging us for years

By Cesar Cadenas Published 6 July 24

A recent rumor claims the Pixel 9 series is getting an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner as it gets rid of the current optical sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 closed in a hand

Samsung might make a big change to the Galaxy Z Flip 6's cover screen

By Cesar Cadenas Published 6 July 24

A recent leak reveals Samsung is opting for an LCD cover screen in what may be a cost-cutting measure.

Report: Samsung's Galaxy S25 series might ditch the Plus model

By Cesar Cadenas Published 4 July 24

Online evidence confirms the Galaxy S25 and the S25 Ultra, but the Plus model is strangely missing for some reason.

The Google Pixel 6a from the front and back, stood on a table

Google’s working on a fix for bricking issues plaguing Pixel 6 phones – here’s what you need to know

By Cesar Cadenas Published 4 July 24

Users have been reporting that factory reseting a Pixel 6 bricks the phone entirely and current fixes don't work.

Netflix is kicking subscribers off its old cheap ad-free plan – now they have a tricky choice

By Cesar Cadenas Last updated 3 July 24

Early report state the Basic plan is ending in Canada and the UK with no word if or when the phase out will occur in the US.

Google AI may mix good and questionable ideas in the anticipated Pixel 9

By Cesar Cadenas Published 2 July 24

Google's Pixel 9 could have its own Screenshots tool similar to Windows Recall and its own AI image generator.

Philips Hue's new powerful smart lights can illuminate every nook and cranny in your home

By Cesar Cadenas Published 2 July 24

Housing powerful bulbs, each of the six Pillar and Runner spotlights emit bright light and can be controlled via Alexa.

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