Frequently Asked Questions

Whenext is a comprehensive countdown app that tracks upcoming events in technology, gaming, entertainment and politics. We offer real-time countdowns with a confidence rating, so you always know about important releases, announcements and dates.

Our platform gathers information from reliable sources and presents it in an easy-to-read format, complete with countdown timers and reliability indicators.

Our event data comes from a fixed list of sources:

• Official announcements: Newsrooms and blogs from Apple, Google, Samsung, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo
• Industry publications: Tech news sites, gaming magazines and entertainment outlets
• Organisers and platforms: Trade fair sites like IFA, MWC or GDC, plus Steam and Liquipedia
• Historical patterns: For recurring events like CES or Gamescom we estimate the next date. Those entries get a lower confidence score.

An AI agent scans these sources every day and proposes new events. A human approves every proposal before it goes live. We link the source on every event so you can check it yourself.

Our confidence scoring system rates the reliability of each countdown on a scale from 0% to 100%:

• 90-100% (High Confidence): Official announcement with confirmed date and time
• 70-89% (Medium-High Confidence): Strong indication from reliable sources or established patterns
• 50-69% (Medium Confidence): Educated guess based on industry patterns and reliable speculation
• 0-49% (Low Confidence): Pure speculation or very uncertain information

This system helps you understand how reliable each countdown is, allowing you to make informed decisions about which events to prioritize.

We update our countdown data regularly to ensure accuracy:

• Real-time Updates: Countdown timers update every second for precise tracking
• Daily Monitoring: We check all major sources daily for new announcements or date changes
• Immediate Updates: When official announcements are made, we update the data within hours
• Weekly Reviews: Comprehensive review of all events to verify accuracy and adjust confidence scores

If an event date changes or is cancelled, we immediately update the information and notify users through our platform.

We currently track events in four main categories:

• Technology: product launches, software releases, conference announcements and major tech industry events
• Gaming: video game releases, console launches, gaming events and industry announcements
• Entertainment: theatrical releases, TV premieres, streaming service launches and entertainment industry events
• Politics: polling days from official sources — presidential elections, parliamentary elections, referendums. We report dates and take no position.

We keep expanding, and plan to add more categories based on user feedback.

The accuracy of our countdowns depends on the reliability of the source information:

• Official Dates: 95%+ accuracy for officially announced events
• Industry Reports: 70-85% accuracy for well-sourced industry reports
• Estimated Dates: 40-60% accuracy for dates based on patterns and speculation

We always indicate the confidence level for each countdown, and we recommend paying closer attention to high-confidence events for planning purposes.

Currently, Whenext is available as a responsive web application that works perfectly on mobile devices. Our web app provides:

• Full functionality on smartphones and tablets
• Responsive design that adapts to your screen size
• Fast loading times and smooth performance
• Offline capabilities for viewing cached countdowns

We're considering developing dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android based on user demand. Stay tuned for updates!

Currently, our notification system is in development. We're planning to implement:

• Browser Notifications: Real-time alerts when events are approaching
• Email Alerts: Customizable email notifications for events you're tracking
• Custom Timing: Set how far in advance you want to be notified
• Category Filters: Choose which types of events you want notifications for

This feature will be available in a future update. Follow our social media or check back regularly for announcements!

Absolutely! We welcome community suggestions for new events to track. Here's how you can contribute:

• Contact Form: Use our contact form to suggest new events with source links
• Social Media: Reach out to us on our social media channels
• Email: Send suggestions directly to our team

When suggesting events, please include:

• Event name and description
• Expected date (if known)
• Source of information
• Why it would be valuable to track

We review all suggestions and add qualifying events to our tracking list.

Yes, and we are happy to say so openly. An AI writes and translates every text on this site.

• What the AI writes: event descriptions, notes and all translations into English, Spanish, French and Italian.
• What a human does: checks every change and approves it before it goes live.
• Where the dates come from: always a real source. We link it on every event.

Even so, a mistake can slip through. When in doubt, check the linked source. And please tell us if you spot something.