Tech news stories never stop, and it’s our duty to bring you continuous tech coverage throughout the week. With that said, we’ve seen a lot of headlines these past few days from brands like MSI, Samsung, and Spotify, to name a few. So before the weekend hits, here’s a recap of some big announcements from some of the biggest hardware and software companies on the planet.
Spotify goes All-in with Podcast Content
Spotify recently announced some incoming changes during its recent Now Playing event held in Los Angeles, a good chunk of which revolved around the platform’s efforts towards the continued expansion of podcast content. Starting in January, Spotify Premium subscribers in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada will be able to tune into their favourite podcasts without dynamic ads getting in the way, and the platform’s new Partner Program will give eligible creators access to an improved monetization system, which comes via “Premium Video Revenue” and ad revenue.
Meet the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Earbuds
In case you missed it, we checked out the new Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Earbuds, which have been considered by some to be the best pair of earbuds out there, and pack a lot of features tailor-made for audiophiles. The Pi8 earbuds feature 12mm carbon cone driver units, which work alongside a dedicated DAC and amp for high-quality audio. One key feature though is that they come equipped with Snapdragon Sound, and they also feature support for different codecs including APX lossless, APX Classic, APX Adaptive, as well as your usual AAC and SBC codec.
MSI’s Prestige 13 AI+ Evo is now Available for UK Buyers
MSI recently unveiled the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo (priced starting at £1,499) which it says is designed for both portability and performance. The laptop comes with Intel’s Core Ultra 200V chipset which works in tandem with a 32GB RAM configuration, which should be more than enough for most demanding tasks such as video and image production software, gaming, and more. MSI adds that it measures 16.99mm thick and weighs only 990 grams, comes with MIL-STD-810H/G certification, and packs a 13.3-inch OLED display with a sharp 2K resolution.
The Budget-Friendly Samsung Galaxy A16 Arrives for the UK
Samsung’s Galaxy A16 made its UK debut, and folks after a reasonably-priced Samsung phone might want to take a look at this one. There’s a decent display which consists of an AMOLED panel measuring at 6.7 inches, with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 90hz refresh rate, MediaTek’s Helio G99, 4GB of RAM alongside 128GB of expandable storage, as well as a a triple-camera setup on the rear panel, which includes a 50MP main shooter, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
Jaguar’s Now testing its New Prototype Car
Last but definitely no the least is Jaguar, who recently unveiled that it was testing prototype vehicles under its “Reimagine” strategy, as part of a bigger global testing and development programme. This includes discreetly-disguised prototypes of an all-electric Jaguar model, which has since completed thousands of miles of virtual and physical testing. Jaguar says that this will soon be deployed at test sites and public roads around the world.
