Unskippable ads may soon make Instagram a nightmare just like YouTube
Instagram has been testing one of its most controversial features yet: unskippable ads. The new feature, called Ad Breaks, will interrupt the user’s browsing experience …
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Don’t expect any new Apple devices to be announced at WWDC
WWDC 2024 starts next week. With several AI announcements expected for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, this highly-anticipated keynote won’t feature major hardware …
Apple’s ‘I’m a Mac’ guy ditched Apple and wants a Windows on Arm PC instead
Apple’s former “I’m a Mac” guy has been unhappy with Cupertino for a few years now. After Intel hired actor Justin Long for several commercials …
I don’t usually recommend AirPods 3, but I changed my mind today
I typically don’t recommend to BGR readers that they buy AirPods 3. There are a few different reasons, but it pretty much boils down to …
The iPhone AI feature I want most from iOS 18 might not be coming until 2025
Apple is one week away from unveiling the AI future of its products, with the iPhone and iOS 18 at the center of everything. Apple …
Insane video shows China’s rifle-toting robot dog opening fire
Robot dogs like Xiaomi’s back-flipping robodog (pictured above) have been wowing us and sending shivers down our spines for years now. We’ve also seen robot …
Apple provides rare look at iPhone durability testing facility
Every once in a while, Apple provides us with a sneak peek at some of the equipment it uses to ensure that the iPhone delivers …
Google Maps gets a huge AI boost with this free web app
Google Maps can be a really useful tool. But, if you want to take things up a notch, then a free web-based AI Google Maps …
iOS 18 will revamp Control Center, add new text effects in iMessage
In the days leading up to Apple’s 2024 WWDC, virtually everything the company plans to reveal has started to leak online. Just yesterday, Bloomberg reported …
Tesla recalls over 125,000 cars for another seat belt issue
A rough year for Tesla just got worse. This week, the carmaker issued a recall of over 125,000 Model S, Model X, Model 3, and …
This ‘Godmode’ ChatGPT jailbreak worked so well, OpenAI had to kill it
Since OpenAI first released ChatGPT, we’ve witnessed a constant cat-and-mouse game between the company and users around ChatGPT jailbreaks. The chatbot has safety measures in …
5 smart thermostats under $100 that work with Alexa
When it comes to controlling the HVAC systems in my home, I needed a smart thermostat with Alexa. That’s part of the reason I got …
Apple’s cheapest iPhone 16 might still get the most powerful new AI features
I said back in November that I’d buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max if that’s what is needed to get the best possible Apple AI …
Google says it fixed the AI Overviews everyone has been roasting for weeks
At I/O 2024 a few weeks ago, Google announced that AI Overviews will appear at the top of Google Search results in the US, telling …
These cheap AirPods rivals are great, but no one seems to know about them
JBL is a headphones brand that doesn’t get as much attention as it should. Some users think of JBL as the best-kept secret when it …
Siri’s AI app control in iOS 18 is the start of Minority Report-like computing
I said earlier this week that the killer AI feature of iOS 18 might be privacy like nobody industry, but that was before a huge …
This screenless AR laptop is the craziest thing you’ll see today
One of the things I like about the Apple Vision Pro is the spatial computer’s ability to work with your Mac. That is, the computer …
Apple is reportedly giving Siri an AI-based overhaul in iOS 18
With two weeks to go until the 2024 Worldwide Developer Conference, leaks regarding Apple’s plans for its operating systems have begun pouring out. The latest …
These AI headphones can listen to a single person in the middle of a noisy crowd
Researchers at the University of Washington have created a new pair of AI headphones that can focus on one person’s voice even in the middle …
If you don’t want an iPad, these Samsung tablets are your best option
Apple’s iPad lineup is more popular than any other tablet line on the planet. But it’s not the only option out there, and not everyone …
Ticketmaster hit by major hack, data for 560 million users exposed
Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, can’t seem to catch a break lately. Hacking group ShinyHunters has now claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster, siphoning …
7 new Android features announced: Edit sent RCS messages, emoji maker, more
Google made several big announcements about Android 15 a few weeks ago at I/O 2024, including new Gemini-powered AI experiences coming later this year. But …
ChatGPT is coming to iOS 18, but ChatGPT Plus will still be better
We’re less than two weeks from Apple’s big WWDC 2024 event, where artificial intelligence will be at the center of everything. GenAI features will be …
iOS 18’s killer AI feature might be data privacy unlike anyone else
When Apple takes the stage at WWDC 2024 in a few days, it’ll show the world how it’s catching up to rivals. Most reports say …
Galaxy Ring: Multi-day battery life is one of the key features I want
I’ve been a longtime iPhone and Apple Watch user, and that should tell you everything you need to know about how I track health parameters …
These new cars can drive 1,250 miles without refueling
BYD has unveiled a new hybrid EV design that will allow cars to travel more than 1,200 miles without recharging or refueling. The Chinese-based company …
11 Netflix settings to take your streaming to the next level
For the most part, Netflix is a set-it-and-forget-it service. Once you choose a plan and set up your account, all you really have to do …
ChatGPT brings browse, vision, and more to free users
Weeks after rolling out its new flagship AI model, GPT-4o, OpenAI has announced that several features that were previously behind the ChatGPT Plus paywall are …
Apple is finally looking to bring its Apple TV app to Android
Android device owners who want a better way to watch Apple TV+ shows on their phones and tablets, rejoice! On Wednesday, Bloomberg spotted a job …
Microsoft Copilot is available in Telegram – here’s how to use it
I recently realized that I’ll soon chat more with AI like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Apple’s chatbot than I do with humans. This is inevitable …
