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In recent years, Apple has stopped including power adapters with products for environmental reasons. iPads and MacBooks still include power adapters in the US, but not with certain models in the EU and UK. more…
Samsung has started rolling out its Android 16 update to Galaxy phones and tablets, with a schedule running through November at least. Here’s when to expect the update on your Galaxy device, and which devices are already eligible for the update. more…
In a recent survey by Atomik Research on behalf of Portugal-based app distributor Aptoide, most mobile app developers expressed concern about overreliance on Apple and Google's official iOS and Android app stores. The majority also expect third-party app stores to gain significant importance over the next few years.Read Entire Article
Apple Vision Pro is officially being upgraded from the M2 to the new M5, but existing customers don’t need an all-new Vision Pro to enhance the experience. Apple has shared release details for two previously announced accessories. Apple’s new Dual Knit Band that comes with the M5 Apple Vision Pro is also available to purchase separately. more…
Apple added a bunch of great features with iOS 26, and one of them is the ability to show song lyrics via Apple CarPlay. Here's how to set it up.
Today Apple launched its new M5 iPad Pro, which is available for pre-order now and ships next Wednesday, October 22. And just like last year’s M4 model, certain models have varying hardware specs you’ll want to be aware of. more…
Amid the new M5 chip goodness, Apple quietly refreshed its Magic Keyboard accessory for iPad Air with a new look. more…
Toshiba has reached a new engineering milestone in hard drive technology, becoming the first manufacturer to verify a 12-disk stacking design within the standard 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure. The achievement extends the physical limits of current hard drive engineering, surpassing competitors that have not yet moved beyond 10-disk configurations. The...Read Entire Article
Apple's iOS 26 feels polished and modern, but some everyday conveniences Android users have enjoyed for years are still nowhere to be found.
Is Lowe's really the place to get a bargain on Craftsman tools? The answer depends more on timing and model than you might expect.
Today Apple unveiled its M5 chip alongside a trio of new M5-equipped products: the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro. Here are the details. more…
Alongside the new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro with the M5 Apple silicon, Apple announced today a revised Apple Vision Pro, which also features the new M5 chip, as well as the anticipated Dual Knit Band. Here are the details. more…
Superwood, which we looked at earlier this year prior to its launch, is the result of a lengthy mission by material scientist Liangbing Hu, co-founder of the InventWood company that now sells the commercial product.Read Entire Article
Apple today refreshed the iPad Pro with an M5 chip, offering the next generation of Apple Silicon performance in its thinnest tablet form factor. The cellular models are also now powered by the Apple C1X modem. Apple says the new iPad Pro with M5 delivers up to 3.5x the AI performance than is predecessor, thanks to the new Neural Accelerators in each GPU core. The new iPad Pro lineup is available to order starting...
Apple has officially announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip. The company touts that this delivers the “next big leap in AI for the Mac,” with up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4. Here’s everything you need to know… more…
In addition to safety features for Android’s Messages app, Google is introducing new Account recovery tools today, like establishing trusted contacts. more…
Is Nissan's newest Leaf the freshly-crowned king of cheap electric cars?
Google is rolling out two new safety features for Messages, including the launch of Android Key Verifier. more…
The Department of Homeland Security says that Chinese criminal gangs have made more than $1 billion from text scams sent to US phone numbers over the past three years. Scam texts about fake highway toll payments, US Postal Service fees, and traffic violation fines are used to obtain credit card details. They also trick victims into submitting a one-time code from their bank, which allows the criminals to add the card...
Many developers of the popular Doom source port, GZDoom, have recently cut ties with its creator and plan to release a separate fork of the project, which could alter the course of its development. Early source code is now available, and compiled builds are expected to arrive within days.Read Entire Article
While I’m generally a fan of the Liquid Glass user interface, not everybody is. For some, it fails usability tests, while others are just not keen on the aesthetics. Fortunately Apple allows a huge amount of control over the effects, and Adam Engst over at TidBITs has put together the ultimate guide for this … more…
Following the launch of VSCO Canvas, an AI-assisted mood board tool for visual creators, VSCO announced today AI Lab, “the first photo platform to deliver professional-grade AI tools for photographers.” Here’s what that means. more…
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a significant improvement to the main iPhone camera in the form of a variable aperture lens. Some reports claimed that this would be introduced in the iPhone 17, but this of course didn’t happen. Ming-Chi Kuo first reported plans to introduce the feature in the iPhone 18, and this has now been corroborated by a supply chain report which says that work is already underway on...
DirecTV is preparing to bring a new form of advertising to TV screens. Starting in early 2026, the company's Gemini and Gemini Air streaming devices will begin displaying AI-generated screensavers powered by Glance, a company best known for embedding "smart" advertising onto smartphones and, increasingly, connected TVs.Read Entire Article
Apple is lobbying for a change in the tax law in India as it potentially faces billions of dollars in taxes for new iPhone assembly equipment. Some 25% of iPhones are now made in India, and the company is looking to push this percentage even higher, but there is a potential major barrier to further expansion … more…
During this year’s WWDC, Apple confirmed that 13 new automakers had committed to adopting the Apple Wallet car key feature. Now, it looks like a handful of them may be close to flipping the switch. more…
Still waiting for Apple’s first smart home hub with a screen? Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reports that the product is scheduled to arrive in spring 2026. Notably, manufacturing will take place in Vietnam and not China, where most first-gen products are produced. Gurman also reports on Apple’s target price for the first new smart home product. more…
Moving can be a stressful experience. Those gadgets are not going to change your life, but they'll make settling into your new home a little easier.
Months after its Alpha rocket failed mid-flight, Firefly Aerospace is gearing up for a return to orbit, and this time it's taking no chances.
Samsung has confirmed an October 21 event where it will announce its Android XR headset, Project Moohan, and reservations are now open with a $100 credit. more…
Need to expand your DeWalt-compatible tool collection on a budget? Amazon has a range of affordable tools that work with DeWalt batteries worth checking out.
Apple TV+ is now just Apple TV, and Apple’s senior vice president of Services says the change was simply the right moment to make it. In a guest appearance onThe Townpodcast hosted by Matt Belloni, Eddy Cue discussed why the company decided to drop the “Plus” from Apple TV Plus and why Apple does not believe it will create confusion with its other products of the same name. more…
Waymo, Google's self-driving taxi service, has been operating in cities across the U.S. for a while, but could Tesla's competiting Robotaxi service overtake it?
For the first time, Samsung Electronics will link long-term compensation for all employees to the company's share price. The company will introduce stock-based awards for its rank-and-file, amid heightened competition and intensifying labor demands.Read Entire Article
Even small updates can make a big difference. iOS 26 fine-tunes your iPhone with smarter controls, better visuals, and accessibility upgrades.