Dark mode for screens — whether on your phone, computer, smartwatch or other devices — has surged in popularity, widely regarded as better than light mode for prolonged use. Advocates for light text ...

The study by Purdue University researchers, led by Charlie Hu and Pranab Dash, aimed to accurately measure the power draw of OLED displays in various brightness settings. They tested six popular ...

With Android QPR2, which started rolling out a few days ago in early December, Google is bringing a slew of cool new features to Android — specifically its Pixel phones. One of these is a feature I’m ...

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The fact that this study was conducted on LCDs rather than OLEDs is a fatal flaw. Also, it should be conducted in two separate conditions: high and low ambient light levels. I also wonder if people ...

People who think they are saving energy by using dark mode rather than light mode on their apps and websites are actually using more energy, according to research from BBC Research & Development (R&D) ...

Despite supporting dark mode on Android since the Android 9 beta, there's always been a nagging problem with the theme — not all apps or icons follow it. To use dark mode previously, app developers ...

OLED displays have been one of the hottest new things in laptops these past few years, and they’re just as desirable in desktop monitors, too. And why wouldn’t they be? OLED screens have some big ...

Android dark mode has become one of the most requested features on mobile devices, offering users a sleek, low-light interface that is easier on the eyes. Beyond aesthetics, dark mode can ...

If you know how OLED displays work, you know about one of their greatest strengths: Individual pixels can be shut off, offering deeper blacks and power savings. Dark modes, now available on most ...