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

Sony WH-1000XM4 worn by a woman on an airplane

Sony's future mid-range headphones may specialize in hitting those low notes

By Cesar Cadenas Published 29 March 24

New leak claims Sony's WH-ULT900N will have Ultra Power Sound enabling deep, bassy audio akin to higher-end models.

Tidal's game-changing feature lets your friends open shared songs in Spotify

By Cesar Cadenas Published 28 March 24

Tidal's new universal links offer an easy way to share music without needing to download an app or make a playlist.

Google Pixel 8 review front straight handheld

Gemini Nano will indeed roll out to Pixel 8 despite claims of "hardware limitations"

By Cesar Cadenas Published 28 March 24

The Gemini Nano update will give the Pixel the ability to summarize audio recordings and offer smart replies to texts.

Philips Hue's new SmartThings integration

Philips Hue lights to work way better with Samsung TVs and SmartThings, for a price

By Cesar Cadenas Published 27 March 24

Via smartphone, owners of select Samsung TVs can finely tune how their display interacts with Philips Hue lights and more.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra hands on white with green case

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and most of Samsung's best phones and Tabs get Live Translate and more Galaxy AI features

By Cesar Cadenas Published 26 March 24

Owners of the Galaxy S23 will be able to use Circle to Search for easy Google searching and Live Translate for phone calls.

Pixel 6a with Samsung Galaxy S6 and Pixel 4 XL

Google pulls the plug on the Pixel 6a, paving the way for the Pixel 8a

By Cesar Cadenas Published 26 March 24

As we inch closer to I/O 2024, Google has removed the Pixel 6a from its online storefront so it can no longer be bought there.

The next Apple Pencil could work on the Vision Pro for spatial sketching

By Cesar Cadenas Published 25 March 24

Rumors suggest the new model will even support pressure and tilt sensitivity, but it's unknown when it'll launch.

WhatsApp is testing an all-knowing AI chatbot that will live in your search bar

By Cesar Cadenas Published 25 March 24

Alongside the new search bar helper, WhatsApp will receive a set of AI-powered image editing features on mobile.

Fitbit watches in the EU will lose third-party apps and watch faces – here's why

By Cesar Cadenas Published 22 March 24

All Fitbit support for third-party apps will be pulled on June 2024 and Google is blaming recent European regulations.

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 could be your next pair of cheap wireless earbuds

By Cesar Cadenas Published 22 March 24

The OnePlus Buds V resemble the Nords Buds 2, but with several new changes such as Dolby Panoramic Sound.

ChromeOS update lets you control which apps can see your location

By Cesar Cadenas Published 21 March 24

In addition to protecting your privacy, Google is adding more granular app controls for your microphone and webcam.

Max is coming to Europe in May, but UK viewers have a long wait on their hands

By Cesar Cadenas Published 21 March 24

Max will begin its European launch on May 21, but UK viewers may have to wait two whole years to get the same service.

You can now finally use Sonos Voice Control with Spotify tunes – here's how

By Cesar Cadenas Published 20 March 24

With Spotify now supported, users can tell their Sonos speakers to play tracks, like, and even dislike, songs.

iPhone 15 Pro review back handheld angled camera

YouTube TV's sports-friendly Multiview mode is rolling out to iPad and iPhone

By Cesar Cadenas Published 20 March 24

YouTube on iOS will let you watch up to four sports games at once, and a version for Android is reportedly in the works.

A phone and Fitbit on an orange background

Fitbit's AI chatbot coming 'later this year' on Android – here's how to get access

By Cesar Cadenas Published 19 March 24

During a recent event, Google revealed Fitbit AI is coming later this year but only to a few Fitbit Premium users at first

Motorola's new Edge 50 Pro bares all in latest leak, revealing specs and features

By Cesar Cadenas Published 18 March 24

Claiming to have the world’s first Pantone validated display, the Edge 50 Pro can show off colors and skin tones accurately.

YouTube Music will finally let you look up tracks just by singing into your phone

By Cesar Cadenas Published 18 March 24

Reportedly seeing a limited release, this tool can help you find the name of the song that's on the tip of your tongue.

Anker's new sleep earbuds block out most noise so you can sleep like a baby

By Cesar Cadenas Published 15 March 24

Thanks to unique design choices, the Soundcore Sleep A20 can muffle your spouse's snoring and last 80 hours straight.

Chrome to offer constant, real-time protection against malicious sites 24/7

By Cesar Cadenas Published 15 March 24

Google upgrades Chrome's Safe Browsing to double-check URLs in real-time and warn you if they raise any red flags.

Blink's next-gen Mini security cam is tougher, smarter, and all-seeing

By Cesar Cadenas Published 14 March 24

Blink's Mini 2 sports a new chipset allowing it to detect people, plus it has a wider FOV and can be used outside.

YouTube TV refreshed UI makes video watching more engaging for users

By Cesar Cadenas Published 14 March 24

The main video will shrink to make room for comments and shopping links, but you can always switch back to full screen.

A woman's eye and man in a spacesuit generated by OpenAI Sora

OpenAI's Sora will one day add audio, editing, and may allow nudity in content

By Cesar Cadenas Published 13 March 24

In a recent interview, OpenAI's CTO Mira Murati claims Sora will have robust guardrails and will launch later this year.

Apple's Vision Pro successfully helps nurse assist in spinal surgery – and there's more mixed-reality medical work on the way

By Cesar Cadenas Published 13 March 24

A theater nurse used the headset to help prepare and keep track of an operation as it happened.

Over 15,000 Roku accounts have been breached – here's what you need to know

By Cesar Cadenas Published 12 March 24

Roku has disclosed its platform was recently breached twice and your credit card info may be compromised.

WhatsApp's new security label will let you know if future third-party chats are safe

By Cesar Cadenas Published 11 March 24

The new wording will appear below a chat room's name on WhatsApp.

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