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Elon Musk’s on-again off-again Twitter deal is back on
From appleinsider.com Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly renewed his $44 billion offer for Twitter, with news of the potential ...
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Software engineer may have discovered serious macOS privacy concern
Engineer Matt Hodges posted a Twitter thread about an issue he found on macOS. According to him, not only does the Mac operating system actively scan images in the background
10 Lightning devices that Apple needs to switch to USB-C ASAP
With news that the European Parliament has voted in favor of a new rule requiring all new phones and smaller electronics that use a cable to charge to be equipped
Apple’s MagSafe Charger just received a firmware update for some reason
Skip to content GagliardiPhotography / Shutterstock While we’re used to receiving regular updates to our Apple products here at Macworld, this one took us by surprise: The MagSafe Charger, which
SanDisk’s new ultra-rugged 2TB external SSD offers high-speed Thunderbolt connection
News Add fast and extremely rugged storage to your MacBook with SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD. Photo: SanDisk The SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD checks all the boxes professionals are looking for in an
Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs dies at 56
NewsTop stories Steve Jobs leaves an enduring legacy at Apple. Portrait: Jeremy Martin October 5, 2011: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies at the age of 56 in his home in
Wednesday’s best deals: M2 MacBook Pro $200 off, Anker iPhone 14 essentials from $16, more
Wednesday has arrived and is bringing in a fresh selection discounts on the latest from Apple and more. Kicking things off, we have the second-best prices yet on M2 MacBook
Do iPhone 13 cases fit the iPhone 14?
If you just picked up your new iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro, you might be wondering if your existing iPhone 13 case will fit the iPhone 14. Unfortunately, Apple
SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD supports Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 Gen 2
From appleinsider.com Western Digital has unveiled the rugged SanDisk PRO-640 solid-state hard drive that offers high speed, combined with water and dust resistance. The PRO-640 features dual-mode compatibility with Thunderbolt
How to master the camera app on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
The Camera app on iPhone 14 From appleinsider.com The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have a camera system that's simple on the surface, and complex underneath. Here's how to
Make your desk a little more colorful with this 8-core iMac 24-inch deal at Amazon
(Image credit: Future/ iMore) The iMac 24-inch is a very colorful computer, and one loved for not only its sleek design but also its surprising processing oomf. The 8-core version
New SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2
From appleinsider.com Western Digital has unveiled the rugged SanDisk PRO-640 solid-state hard drive that offers high speed, combined with water and dust resistance. The PRO-640 features dual-mode compatibility with Thunderbolt
What ‘charging on hold’ means in iOS 16 and what to do
From appleinsider.com Apple has introduced a new warning in iOS 16, which says iPhone charging is on hold. Here's when you get that warning, what it means, and how to
Apple after Steve Jobs: 5 products that molded this new era
Apple has not been the same after Steve Jobs’ passing. It’s been 11 years since his death on October 5, 2011, and a lot has changed in the company. With
Apple US manufacturing operations double, but likely mostly small-scale test production
On paper, Apple US manufacturing operations doubled between 2020 and 2021 – but the likely reality is that the vast majority of US production is carried out on a small
AirPods and Beats production will begin its shift to India
As Apple pushes to diversify its supply chain outside China, the Cupertino company has asked its partners to move some AirPods and Beats headphone production to India. While this is
AirPods to be made in India for the first time, in Apple’s latest diversification move
Some AirPods and Beats headphones are to be made in India for the first time, as Apple continues a gradual reduction of its dependence on China for product manufacturing. AirPods
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Samsung Health adds support for Android 13 themed icon and Google’s Health Connect
If you’re using a Galaxy Watch device, the Samsung Health app is getting a welcome boost. The latest Samsung Health update brings support for a themed icon on Android 13
Deals: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra now $200 off, Fitbit Luxe all-time low at $87, more
All of today’s best deals are now going live with a $200 discount on Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra leading the way. Then, for tagging along on fall workouts, you can
Pixel Watch: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]
Google’s first smartwatch is highly anticipated to the point that it likely won’t be able to live up to unbearable expectations. After almost nothing for months, the Pixel Watch leaks
Pixel 7 Pro gets leaked benchmark video with some interesting results
GoogleTL;DR Ahead of Google’s Pixel event, a retailer made a benchmark video of the Pixel 7 Pro. The phone received a score of 1,054 on the Geekbench single-core test and
Google Sold Less Than 30 Million Pixel Phones To Date
In case you were wondering, Google sold less than 30 million Pixel phones to date. This data is provided by IDC, and it has been pulled by Vlad Savov, who
Detailed Google Pixel Watch Specs Leak, But They Seem Off
The Google Pixel Watch will become official tomorrow, and its detailed specs have just surfaced. These have been shared by Yogesh Brar, a tipster, and he allegedly found them online.
Amazon Shutting Down Glow, A Video-Calling & Gaming Device For Kids
According to The Verge (via Bloomberg), Amazon decided to shut down its interactive entertainment and video-calling device for kids, known as Glow. The device was first introduced in 2021, and
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro receive their first software update
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earphones unveiled last month with 24-bit Hi-Fi sound and ANC are now receiving their first software update. The firmware comes with version R510XXU0AVI7 and
The Pixel Watch’s bezels appear to be thicker than Google is letting on
In the majority of Google’s teaser images for the Pixel Watch, the company has opted to use simple-looking watch faces, and maybe we know why as it could have been
Google needs half a century to sell as many phones as Samsung did in 2021
Last updated: October 5th, 2022 at 14:25 UTC+02:00 Samsung is the face of Android OS across the globe, especially in the United States. Concerning the latter market, you’d think that
Micron to Build a $100 Billion Chip ‘Megafab’ in New York
Micron Technology announced plans to build the largest semiconductor facility in the history of the United States, and it will be located in Onondaga County, New York.This is no small
Pixel Buds Pro lost mode: How to find them when they go missing
We get it – Pixel Buds and earbuds in general are small and easy to lose. Fortunately, Google’s Pixel Buds Pro have a lost mode feature, allowing you to find
On the eve of Pixel 7, Google has reportedly sold just shy of 30 million phones since 2016
We’re approaching the latest generation of Pixel, and the second flagship since Google’s soft reboot of the lineup. According to new data, Google will be unveiling the Pixel 7 as
Amazon's Fire TV Stick drops to $20
You can buy the Amazon Fire TV Stick today for just $19.99. That’s going to save you $20 off of the regular price. That’s likely the lowest we’ll see before
Get Ready To See More Ads On Instagram
About 80% of the content we see on the internet is ads. It’s the electronic gold that keeps several businesses and influencers afloat, and we’re seeing more of them as
Samsung Galaxy S23+ to a get larger battery, minimal change in camera details
As we move toward 2023, we’re getting closer to the release of the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Recent details have emerged regarding a change in the Galaxy S23+
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Arc GPU drivers are getting better, but Intel says it’s challenging
By Alan Truly October 5, 2022 8:20AM Intel Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards will be available to order on October 12, but Intel admitted it’s still struggling with drivers
Google to launch Wi-Fi 6E mesh system, possibly on 6 October
Google has skipped Wi-Fi 6 entirely and updated its mesh Wi-Fi for 2022 by releasing the Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E. Of course, it does support Wi-Fi 6, as
Meet Xe HPG, the beating heart inside Intel’s first Arc graphics cards
It’s the start of a new era of competition. Today, Intel’s debut Arc A770 and A750 GPUs had their curtain drawn fully back, heralding the company’s long-teased entry into discrete
Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU shows blistering frame rates in Overwatch 2
Home News Computing (Image credit: Activision Blizzard) Nvidia’s RTX 4090 can achieve over 500 frames per second (fps) in Overwatch 2 at 1440p resolution, a ridiculously fluid level of gameplay
Micron Announces $100 Billion Investment to Build Chip Factory in New York
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Micron is one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world, and the company has
Apple Reportedly Folds in TSMC Price Negotiations
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. For the last few years, Apple has always been first in line to tap TSMC’s
This PC to phone transfer method is so easy — why didn’t anyone tell me about it?
Home News (Image credit: Microsoft) Forget Google Drive, USB-C cables, flash drives and labyrinthine third-party apps! There's a much easier way to transfer photos, documents, and videos from your PC
Cooler Master Synk X is a Gaming Chair With Cross-Platform Haptics
Home News (Image credit: Cooler Master) Cooler Master, maker of some of our favorite components (opens in new tab) and peripherals (opens in new tab), has announced a gaming chair
World’s First Laptop with RISC-V Processor Now Available
Home News (Image credit: Xcalibyte) RISC-V processors have been gaining traction and software support (opens in new tab) for some time, so it’s good to see the open-source architecture making
Acer shows off its own take on the Intel Arc A770
Home News (Image credit: Acer) Acer makes plenty of gaming hardware, including laptops, desktops, monitors, and peripherals. Now it looks like it will enter the graphics card market with a
New Ryzen 7000 motherboards are actually affordable, starting at $125
AMD and its partners have just unveiled a whole avalanche of budget-friendly B650 and B650E motherboards for the Ryzen 7000 processors. Made for the new AM5 socket, the boards will
This New Linux Kernel Update Can Damage Your Laptop Display
Home News (Image credit: Junior Teixeira from Pexels) According to a report by Phoronix, a new Linux kernel - version 5.19.12, is reportedly damaging laptop displays. Anyone with a Intel-based
SteelSeries ups its game with new Apex Pro TKL series mechanical keyboards
(Image credit: SteelSeries) What you need to knowSteelSeries has given its Apex Pro a refresh with the new Apex Pro TKL and TKL Wireless mechanical keyboards.The new keyboards rock the
B650 Motherboards Appear From Multiple Manufacturers
Home News (Image credit: Asus, Gigabyte, ASRock, MSI) What was a trickle has become a torrent, as a pantheon of manufacturers have announced motherboards for Ryzen 7000 (opens in new
Windows 11 KB5017389 (22H2) released – what’s new and known issues
Windows 11 KB5017389 is the first optional preview update for version 22H2 and it’s rolling out to the public with many improvements. The patch is rolling out via WU, but
Nvidia to cease all activities in Russia, will relocate employees
What just happened? Nvidia has joined the slew of western companies ceasing all activities in Russia. The tech giant stopped shipments to the country soon after the invasion of Ukraine
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Exclusive: This is the Amazfit Falcon in action ahead of October 13 launch
We’re back with another exclusive look at the upcoming Amazfit Falcon aka Amazfit Vienna smartwatch. This time we have two product videos showcasing the key feature of the premium GPS
YouTube TV will now allow users to pick and choose the channels they want to subscribe to
One of the issues with cable TV in the past is that you were kind of forced to buy packages, meaning that if you only wanted to watch a few
Tesla Removes Ultrasonic Sensors From Its Vehicles, Disables Some Features
Tesla has announced(Opens in a new window) that ultrasonic sensors (USS) are being removed from its electric vehicles, with the knock-on effect being some Autopilot features will be temporarily disabled.Last
Facebook Feed adds ‘Show More’ and ‘Show Less’ customization options
Meta wants to revive the old Facebook days. After switching the news feed to prioritize Pages, ads, and posts its users aren’t interested to interact with, the company has announced
This Is The Cheapest Roomba Robot Vacuum You Can Buy!
Amazon has a great deal on the iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum right now, where you can save around $75 on its least-expensive robot vacuum – the Roomba 694. That
Amazon kills its interactive, video-calling device, Amazon Glow, launched last year
Just over a year after its debut, Amazon is discontinuing its interactive, video-calling device for kids and families, the Amazon Glow. First introduced at Amazon’s annual hardware event last year
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) review: This Echo sounds familiar
Bottom line: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" should be the official motto of the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen). Amazon did the bare minimum to iterate on its
Elon Musk Twitter saga: Banks sweating, employees resigned, likely implications
Season one of the Elon Musk Twitter saga drew to a close yesterday when the billionaire announced that he would proceed with his promised purchase, and the company accepted. But
WhatsApp will soon let you block screenshots of ‘View Once’ messages
Last year, WhatsApp added disappearing photos and videos to chats. Copying a trend from Snapchat – and other Meta-owned apps –, the application would only warn users whether someone took
Meet Matter 1.0: Why Google, Apple, and Samsung are holding hands in the smart home
Home Features Smart Home (Image credit: CSA) I have a home security system and an outdoor security camera, but they don’t talk to each other, nor do they support the
OnePlus 11: Everything you need to know
OnePlus surprised many of us in 2022 by not releasing a standard version of the OnePlus 10, but instead going straight to the OnePlus 10 Pro. Rumours still persist that
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Everything you need to know
Qualcomm is set to unveil the latest version of its flagship Snapdragon 8 chipset next month at its annual Snapdragon Summit event. So, what will the 8 Gen 2 bring
Matter inches closer to its formal debut, as 1.0 standard launches and certification opens
The next step in building out the smart home is coming with the Matter standard, and it continues to make big promises. Today, the Matter 1.0 standard is officially launching
Nothing reveals the launch date of the Ear Stick
NothingTL;DR London-based electronics manufacturer, Nothing, has scheduled a live reveal event for the Ear Stick on October 26. The Ear Stick will come in a new cosmetic-like charging case. An
ZTE Blade V40s announced with Unisoc chipset and 50MP camera
The latest member of the ZTE Blade family was announced in Malaysia – welcome to the ZTE Blade V40s. This is a midrange Android 12 device with a Unisoc T618
More ads are coming to Instagram, including your profile feed
Even more ads will soon start appearing in your Instagram feed, Meta announced today. With these changes, advertisers will now be able to place ads on the Explore homepage as
5 Reasons Why You Should Try Online Horse Race Betting
In many places around the world, horse races are an attraction that a lot of people love to watch. With the fast-paced action and thrill that each game provides, it is no longer surprising to know that millions of fans have grown fond of it.
NordLayer — more than a business VPN
Cybersecurity threats have become vast and more sophisticated. The rate of malware attacks and malicious activity counts within seconds despite the size or sector the organization belongs to — no one is safe enough to expect that foe actors will bypass vital company resources.
