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Google argues it's the only one capable of managing Chrome, because, of course

Many companies would like the opportunity to buy Chrome, but Google claims no other firm could operate the web browser with the same level of features users currently enjoy. Chrome General Manager Parisa Tabriz says Chrome and Google have too many "interdependencies." She argues that dismantling the current structure would...Read Entire Article

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

What Does RCTA Mean In Relation To Cars? The Acronym & System, Explained

There's a lot of acronyms that detail some of the more complicated and useful features your car has available, including the RCTA system, but what does it do?

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

10 Invaluable Mini Multitools That Are Perfect For Everyday Use

These 10 mini multitools are compact, practical, and built for everyday use, whether you're tackling repairs, outdoor tasks, or quick fixes on the go.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Do Batteries Use AC Or DC Current? (And Why Does It Matter?)

Batteries are a part of our everyday life, and power everything from phones to gaming handhelds to laptops, but do those batteries use AC or DC current?

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Apple releases beta 4 for visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5

Apple just shipped new betas across its array of software platforms. Beta 4 for watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more is now available. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

"Godfather of AI" warns there's a 10 to 20% chance AI could seize control

Speaking during an interview earlier this month that was aired on CBS Saturday morning, Hinton, who jointly won the Nobel Prize in physics last year, issued a warning about the direction that AI development is heading.Read Entire Article

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Pixel Weather starts rolling out pollen tracker in the US

After rolling out to five countries in recent months, Google is bringing the Pixel Weatherโ€™s pollen tracker to the US. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

macOS 15.5 beta 4 now available for download [U]

Appleโ€™s next Mac software update, macOS 15.5, is inching closer to wide distribution. Today Apple released macOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers, bringing the latest refinements and fixes. Update 4:47 p.m. ET: A new public beta is now available too, just hours after the developer release shipped. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Apple releases iOS 18.5 beta 4

Apple has released iOS 18.5 beta 4 for developers. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

MagSafe Monday: ESRโ€™s 5-card wallet might be the best MagSafe wallet yet

Iโ€™ve tried many MagSafe wallets over the years, and Iโ€™ve yet to find the perfect one. I recently picked up ESRโ€™s new five-card, and itโ€™s become my daily carry thanks to its separate ID slots and ability to hold multiple cards. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

AMD cuts Ryzen 5 9600X price by $95, now just $185

AMD has slashed the price of the Ryzen 5 9600X by $95, bringing it down to $185. At this new price point, the 6-core CPU delivers strong performance, making it an affordable entry into Zen 5. For those willing to spend a bit more, the Ryzen 7 9700X has also been discounted, now available for $285, down from $359 MSRP.Read Entire Article

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Googleโ€™s Android device backups might be able to store your SIM too

New findings suggest that Android devices may soon be able to include your SIM in a device backup, potentially making it that much easier to swap phones. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Asus partners with Bethesda to make even pricier Doom Edition RTX 5080 ROG Astral video card

Asus and Bethseda partner up to create a Doom-themed RTX 5080 ROG Astral graphics card just two weeks before the debut of Doom: The Dark Ages.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

14 years ago, Apple released the white iPhone 4 (after a brief 308-day delay)

The white iPhone 4 release day is always a fun Apple anniversary for me to think about. It comes a week before I bought my very first iPhone (the iPhone 4 in white, of course) and 308 days after the black iPhone 4 arrived in stores. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Starbucks set to open its first-ever 3D-printed store in Texas

Brownsville Today reports that the new Starbucks will open on Monday. Built with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, it's not the typical cozy shop where customers can sip coffee while they doom-scroll. Instead, the store caters to mobile order pickups and a drive-thru, with no indoor seating. At about 1,400 square...Read Entire Article

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Apple MacBook Air M4 hits record-low price of $849 on Amazon

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air continues to be one of the best laptops for most users. This latest model sports the M4 chip alongside excellent build quality, long battery life, and now 16GB of memory as standard โ€“ addressing one of the biggest criticisms of previous base models.Read Entire Article

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Deals: Pixel 9 up to $347 off, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Watch 7 $90 off, OLED Lenovo ThinkPad 55% off, more

Todayโ€™s deals are headlined by the Google Motherโ€™s Day event with price drops across the entire Pixel 9 lineup, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the Pixel Watch 3, but we also spotted an even better deal elsewhere on the unlocked 256GB Pixel 9 at $649, or $250 off (open-box at $347 off). Next up we are moving over to Samsung โ€“ the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with the included S Pen dropped to $200 today, Samsungโ€™s 40mm Galaxy Watch 7 at...

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Intel Cougar Cove (P), Darkmont (E) core architectures revealed in Panther Lake perfmon commit

Intel has updated its perfmon platform to support Panther Lake, while disclosing its Performance (P) and Efficient (E) core architectures: Cougar Cove and Darkmont.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Galaxy Watch 8 โ€˜Classicโ€™ confirmed in listing, hopefully bringing back the rotating bezel

Samsungโ€™s back-and-forth Galaxy Watch release schedule appears to be ready to bring back a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic later this year, a device that will hopefully include the companyโ€™s iconic rotating bezel. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Deals: Most affordable M4 MacBook Air best price ever $150 off, iPad A16 $299, AirPods 4/2 Pro $80 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, more

Todayโ€™s Apple deals are now ready to go and thereโ€™s some seriously notable offers here. After what felt like a couple weeks of one-off deals and random price drops here and there, we are now tracking a series of new all-time lows across some of Appleโ€™s latest releases starting off with all four colors of its most affordable new M4 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at the $849 Amazon all-time low ($150 off). On the iPad side...

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

9to5Mac Daily: April 28, 2025 โ€“ Apple robotics changes, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Appleโ€™s Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Did Apple really warn users to delete Chrome off their iPhones?

Over the weekend, a buzzy story gained traction across several publications. It seemingly started with this New York Post article. The basic message: โ€œApple warns users to delete Chrome from their iPhones immediately.โ€ If true, that would indeed be huge news. But the real details are more complicated and nuanced. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

PC cooling company Scythe is shutting down its European division amid financial troubles

Scythe says that it will continue to sell products and offer customer service via international channels

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 set for September unveiling - first flagship devices arrive in October

According to Weibo user Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm will announce the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 at the end of September, with the first smartphones featuring the new chip expected to launch in October. Xiaomi could be the first company to release devices powered by the chip, with Samsung, OnePlus,...Read Entire Article

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

What Google Messages features are rolling out [April 2025]

Like most Google apps, Messages A/B tests many features. However, it takes the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch these capabilities in stable even after they are announced. From various reports, Google itself, and devices weโ€™ve checked, this is the current state of Messages. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Nothing launches CMF Phone 2 Pro for $279 alongside new earbuds

After several teasers have come and gone, Nothing is finally ready to debut the new CMF Phone 2 Pro. This colorful entry marks the companyโ€™s second CMF Phone launch, leading to some impressive new improvements. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

This nostalgic Xbox-inspired mechanical gaming keyboard from 8BitDo is on sale for its lowest-ever price

Add this unique-looking keyboard to your setup for $99. 8BitDo's Xbox-themed mechanical keyboard is available at its lowest-ever price.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

University cancels publication of coding competition results over AI cheating fears

Those who do well in the University of Waterloo's CCC are often accepted into the University's prestigious computing and engineering programs, or are even selected to represent Canada in international competitions, student Juan Marulanda De Los Rios told The Logic. It can also help when applying for internships, jobs, or...Read Entire Article

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Doom slithers and dithers its way with a 16-color Atari ST port

Jonas Eschenburg shows off Doom running on the classic Atari ST systemโ€”complete with 16 color support and more dithering than you can shake a stick at.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

New Apple Vision โ€˜Airโ€™ product could launch this year, per report

Rumors around Appleโ€™s next Vision Pro-style device have been all over the place in the past year. Recently though, Appleโ€™s plans have started becoming more clear: a lighter, cheaper Apple Vision โ€˜Airโ€™ product is coming. And now according to a new report, it could launch by the end of this year. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

For the first time, Samsungโ€™s One UI 7 rollout is actually ahead of schedule

Samsungโ€™s One UI 7 rollout has been nothing short of a minor disaster, but the company is finally picking up steam and, for the first time, is actually ahead of schedule. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

How I make my iPad Pro feel more like a Mac

For the past seven years, Iโ€™ve used an as my main computer. In those years, I have seen the internal hardware match up to the power of MacBooks using the M4 chip, and I have witnessed iPadOS evolve from just a larger version of iOS to carving out its little niche use cases. Although for as much as I love my iPad, most would agree that iPadOS can sometimes feel like it holds that hardware back. But I have been able to...

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Over 250 billion Arm chips have shipped since the first ARM1 processor launched 40 years ago

The first Arm processor was created in Cambridge in 1985.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Apple smart glasses only make sense if two things are true

A Bloomberg report over the weekend suggested that we may see Apple smart glasses as an interim step along the way toward a full AR-based Apple Glasses product. Essentially, it would be a copy of the โ€“ and as someone who uses those, my view is that an Apple version only makes sense if two key conditions are met โ€ฆ moreโ€ฆ

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Beats debuts two new colors for its best-selling Beats Pill speaker

Appleโ€™s Beats brand brought the iconic Beats Pill back from the dead last summer. Now, the company is refreshing the lineup with two new colors for Beats Pill shoppers: Navy Blue and Blush Pink. Another interesting tidbit from todayโ€™s announcement from Beats is that the new Beats Pill is its best-selling speaker. The company says that Beats sold more Beats Pill (2024) units in the first nine months since launch...

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac