Reports that Apple’s iPhone NameDrop feature is dangerous are utter BS
Over the past few days, several police departments started sharing an “important privacy update” for iPhone users due to Apple’s new NameDrop feature. Over Facebook, …
Tech
Apple is ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs
Four years after teaming up to launch the Apple Card in 2019, Apple and Goldman Sachs are terminating the relationship. The Wall Street Journal reports …
AI might fix my second-biggest fear as a longtime iPhone user
I upgraded from a 64GB iPhone X to a 256GB iPhone 14 Pro last year, skipping the 128GB model out of fear it wouldn’t meet …
If you have a broken Elite Battery Strap for the Meta Quest 3, you’re not alone
Well, that explains why I was having issues charging through my Elite Battery Strap with my new Meta Quest 3. It wasn’t my mistake — …
$3,990 Varjo XR-4 mixed reality headset makes the Vision Pro look affordable
Much has been written about the Vision Pro’s sky-high price. Starting at $3,499, the Apple device is too expensive for most users. Many people don’t …
tvOS 17.2 beta 4 available with new Apple TV app and more
As the testing cycle continues, Apple is now releasing tvOS 17.2 beta 4 to users. One of the most notable features of this update is …
Apple releases watchOS 10.2 beta 4 to developers with watch face tweaks
A few days after seeding the watchOS 10.2 beta 3, Apple is now releasing watchOS 10.2 beta 4 to developers as the testing cycle continues. …
Apple seeds macOS 14.2 beta 4 to developers with Music and Messages changes
With macOS 14.2 beta 4 now available to developers, Apple follows the testing cycle of this upcoming operating system. This new testing version comes after …
iOS 17.2 beta 4 now available to developers as testing cycle continues
iOS 17.2 beta cycle is at full speed as Apple seeds beta 4 of this upcoming operating system update. Unlike iOS 17.1, Cupertino is readying several features …
What does AGI FOOM mean, and should you worry about ChatGPT doing it?
The OpenAI drama with Sam Altman last week was the talk of the town, assuming your town likes artificial intelligence (AI) software like ChatGPT. Otherwise, …
iPhone alarm bug from hell has been haunting a woman for years, and nobody can fix it
What would you do if your iPhone played the same alarm every morning at 9:25 AM for years without the Clock app actually showing an …
Sketchy report claims Apple Vision Pro annual shipments will reach 10 million by 2026
A Chinese report, shared by X user Tech_Reve, claims Apple will ship about 400,000 Vision Pro units in 2024, with a target of one million …
The Gmail purge is about to begin: Last chance to stop Google from deleting your old accounts
As of 2019, Google had some 1.5 billion active Gmail users worldwide. That number has probably grown since. Every Google account comes with free access …
Spider-Man 4, Deadpool 3, Shang-Chi 2, and Fantastic Four will all set up Avengers: Secret Wars, insider says
We knew that the MCU was heading towards a finale in Avengers: Secret Wars long before Marvel confirmed the film’s title. We were already in …
AI recreates clothing with 95.7% accuracy in breakthrough experiment
The hype around AI continues to spread, and we’re seeing new ways that AI can make our lives easier and even more productive. The latest …
Some Google Drive users lost months of data in latest cloud hiccup
One of the benefits of the cloud is constantly having an online backup of your data. However, as the saying goes, you shouldn’t put all …
Frore AirJet is a crazy mod that puts more air in your M2 MacBook Air
When Apple launched the M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pro, it stunned the world with performance and energy efficiency. Apple placed the same chip …
Microsoft is killing off its 365 extensions for Chrome and Edge
Despite its popularity, Microsoft has decided to kill off its 365 browser extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. It’s currently unclear what the company …
Report: iPhone 15 panel shipments still outpacing 14 series in October
After two months since Apple started selling the iPhone 15, it seems Cupertino still has momentum, as DSCC Monthly Flagship Smartphone Trackers shows that panel …
Australia to regulate digital payments like Apple Pay under new legislation
Today, Australia’s government announced it would bring Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital payment services into a new regulatory legislation alongside credit cards and …
iPhone 15 helped me find my friend at a Taylor Swift concert – here’s how it works
One of the features I wanted to test was the second-generation ultrawideband chip available on Apple’s new iPhone 15 series. According to Apple, it can …
How to use Precision Find with iPhone, AirTag, AirPods, and friends
Precision Find is one of the most helpful features available with the iPhone. First announced with the iPhone 11 series, this function was pretty helpful …
The scariest thing I read about OpenAI’s Altman fiasco made me realize the dangers of AGI
OpenAI went through a hell of a week, having fired and rehired Sam Altman in less than seven days. The CEO drama seems to be …
Samsung basically just confirmed the Galaxy S24 will be its first AI phone
Like many others, Samsung wants to make the most of the artificial intelligence (AI) buzzwords now that ChatGPT has revolutionized that tech landscape. The company …
How to add email verification to your WhatsApp account
We learned a few months ago that Meta was looking to upgrade WhatsApp security by adding support for email verification to the app. This feature …
How to turn off the Apple Watch Double Tap gesture
If you don’t think the double tap gesture is helpful enough to be active all the time, you can always turn it off on your …
This Microsoft 365 Family Amazon trick is one of my favorite Black Friday deals
I might be a longtime Mac user, but I still run Microsoft software on my devices. I’m a Microsoft 365 Family subscriber because I never …
How to set up an Apple Watch for someone else with Family Setup
Ever since the Apple Watch Series 4 or Apple Watch SE with cellular, you can set up an Apple smartwatch for a family member without …
I want the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button solely for ChatGPT voice
Before Apple launched the iPhone 15 series, I said I wouldn’t upgrade this year. The iPhone 14 Pro I own can easily last another year, …
Galaxy S24 Ultra leaked photos show Samsung’s big redesign
According to most reports out there, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S24 series in mid-January. Moving up the next-gen Galaxy S’s release is one way …
