If you’re suddenly having trouble connecting any of your Bluetooth devices to your Windows PC this week, don’t be alarmed — this is by design. As Windows Latest observed on Wednesday, the latest security updates for a variety of Windows OS versions (including Windows 10) feature a patch for Bluetooth devices that Microsoft deems “unsecure.” …
At long last, mobile Fortnite players will stand a chance against their console counterparts. On Tuesday, Epic Games shared the patch notes for the Fortnite v7.30 update, which includes support for Bluetooth controllers on Android and iOS devices. This has been a long time coming, as Epic first announced it was working on the feature last year, …
Yes, Android Q is already in the works at Google, but the company is also developing the operating system that’s supposed to replace Android at some point this year. Called Fuchsia, although that may not be its final name when it launches, the OS that would work on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other smart devices, …
As always with new security issues affecting mobile devices, it’s Android users who have to worry about the newly discovered Bluetooth hack. Windows and iOS phones are protected against it but only if you’ve installed the September 12th security patch on Windows or run iOS 9.3.5 or laters. A security patch is already rolling out …
Nintendo really needs the Switch to be a home run. With the utter failure of the Wii U and rapidly aging 3DS lineup, the company could really use a bit of luck and a whole lot of love in 2017. With so much riding on the Switch, you’d think Nintendo would have packed just about …
When you think of camping lanterns, you’re probably imagining some kind of gas-powered Coleman monstrosity your dad used to fire up on weekends. But this is 2016, and lanterns are battery-powered, charge your phone when needed, and will even power up when you get near to help you find your tent in the darkness. BioLite …
Bluetooth has proven to be an incredibly useful innovation that has enabled wireless connections between devices over short distances with minimal power consumption. However, some engineers have been working on a new Wi-Fi technology that could also replace Bluetooth while consuming even less power.
One of the most widely used technologies on the planet is getting a major upgrade in the coming year. On Wednesday, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced several enhancements to the technology that would increase its functionality with the Internet of Things (IoT) in 2016.
Listen up, music fans who want to have a quality speaker to bring with you wherever you go — the Arespark Portable Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker is on sale for $39.99 and free shipping on Amazon. That’s 60% off the regular price.
Keyboards often get in the way, but they sure are often easier to use compared to typing on your smartphone. How about having a keyboard that has the portable size of a smartphone? You get that with the EC Technology Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard on sale for $35 and free shipping on Amazon. That’s 50% off the …
