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After using the S Pen in every way possible with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, we made a video about the top ten things you can do with it on the smartphone. However, there's one thing we never tried doing with the S Pen: sniffing it to know how it smells. Why would anyone, right? Well, a user on Reddit, LatifYil, has, and the observation they made has gotten everyone to sniff the S-Pen on their Galaxy S2X Ultra and Note series phones. The S Pen smells burnt, but there's no cause for concern The user says the S Pen with the…

Allison Murray/ZDNETWhat is the deal?The medium-sized Wacom Intuos Prodrawing tablet is made for creatives, and it feels like pen to paper when you're drawing or sketching on it. If you're looking to detail finer strokes or have a super responsive drawing tablet, this is the one. Full disclosure: I am not an artist. However, I am a tech reporter who's tested various tablets and knows the ins and outs of what makes a good tablet. And the Wacom Intuos Pro is a good tablet. Also: The best drawing tabletsThis drawing…

Epic Games, Spotify, Proton, 37signals and other developers had already signaled their displeasure with how Apple has chosen to adapt its rules to meet the requirements of the new EU regulation, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), calling it “extortion” and “bad-faith” compliance, among other things. Now those companies have formalized their complaints in a letter addressed to the European Commission, where they collectively argue that Apple has made a mockery of the new law and urge the EC to take “swift, timely, and…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs leaked onlineSamsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 later this year in July at its next Unpacked event. There’s still some months to go for the purported launch but leaks have started to appear revealing key details about the new foldable.According to a tip on X, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will not have an S Pen slot this time. The foldable will also be a little wider with sharp edges like the Galaxy S24 Ultra.The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3…

This year, Samsung continued its three-pronged strategy for Galaxy S flagships and released three variants of its S24 series, including the base model, the top-tier Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the middle-of-the-road Galaxy S24+. Now, it's time to present our video review of the latter. We believe the Galaxy S24+ might be the default choice for many prospective Samsung flagship buyers who don't want a foldable phone or the Ultra model with an S Pen. And thankfully, for these customers, this year's Plus model just got a bit more…

Now that all the hype around the launch of the Galaxy S24 has reduced, it is time for Samsung to focus on the launch of its next-generation foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 are expected to debut in the second half of this year. Since the Galaxy Z Fold 5 was an iterative upgrade, people have high expectations of seeing something radically new with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The first set of Galaxy Z Fold 6 specifications have now been rumored. Rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 specifications It is rumored by…

Five weeks ago, Ed Jones was prisoner No. 97961 at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind., counting the days until his release. Now that he’s out, he’s not washing dishes or cleaning bus terminals, but turning out screenplays selling for six and seven figures.Jones’ decades-long journey from small-time con to highly paid writer proved too bizarre even for Hollywood. Filmmakers turning his 1986 autobiography into a major-studio movie had to tone it down to make it credible.He spent the better part of 35 years in…

This landscape is constantly evolving, but we’re here to make it easier for you. In fact, finding the right tablet with pen support can completely transform your work. From digital sketching and illustration to note-taking and graphic design, these tablets bring traditional artistry and modern convenience together in a sleek package. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a creative enthusiast, our picks cater to all. We’ll delve into the specifications and capabilities of…

Have you ever found yourself scribbling down notes in classes and then going through the process of scanning them and keeping them as PDFs? It is a hassle. Now, you can use devices like iPads to take notes directly in digital format, but unless you're accustomed to it, the experience is not the same. What if there was a device that allowed you to take notes via pen and mirror it digitally in real-time? This is where XNote smart pen comes in and it even has AI power. Know all about this AI-powered smart writing set that…

An open letter from writers and literary professionals to PEN America calling on the organisation to take a stronger stance on the Israel-Gaza war has reached more than 500 signatories, including writers Roxane Gay, Maaza Mengiste and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.The letter, dated 3 February but still open to signatures, condemns PEN America for being “silent” about “Palestinian journalists, writers, and poets murdered by Israel” outside of “press releases buried on its website”.Four days later, on 7 February, PEN America…