Technology News (Page 3)
Mobile, hardware, software, security, and startups; a summary of the most important news from the tech world.
Why your Apple AirPods won't connect to your iPhone and how can you fix it
When your AirPods refuse to show up on your iPhone, the cause is usually simpler than you'd think. Here's where to look first and what to try next.
Here’s how the new MacBook Pro and macOS 27 are optimized for touch
Apple just unveiled the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR , its first MacBook with a touch display. While Apple already added a handful of touch optimizations to macOS 27 Golden Gate earlier this year, there’s also a number of new optimizations that were unveiled alongside the new MacBook Pro. Here’s what Apple worked on. more…
Keyboards of The Verge
What is a keyboard if not the original brain-computer interface? You can tap on a touchscreen or talk to the computer, but if your work involves getting information out of your head and into the computer, you're probably spending a lot of time using a keyboard. We've written about many keyboards over the years, from the legendary Optimus Maximus to the ultra-luxe Seneca to even stranger fare . But I wanted to know…
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pumpkin Lights’ adds a fun jack-o-lantern to your Mac’s menu bar
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact . Pumpkin Lights is a nifty little menu bar app for Mac that lets you quickly toggle between light mode and dark mode with a ray-traced jack-o-lantern that drops down from the top of your screen. It’s completely free, and…
Grab the award-winning Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer with AMS for $70 off
If you have been considering getting into 3D printing, now might just be a good time to take the plunge. The Editor's Choice Award-winning Bambu Lab P1S, bundled with the AMS color printing module, is currently on sale and is available at Best Buy for just $479.99 . That's $70 off its listed price of $549.99, making this a solid deal for beginners looking to get a capable 3D printer with multicolor printing support…
The best Roku Streaming Stick depends on your picture quality needs
Roku only sells one streaming device that doesn't support 4K output.
Why your AirPods keep disconnecting without warning: These settings can fix it
Handy features of your AirPods can be overzealous, leading to disconnections and unwanted device swapping.
Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been ‘replenished’
After hackers stole a shocking $6.3 billion from Binance customers in a record-breaking crypto heist, the company's CEO says that 90 percent of the funds have been replaced , and the company plans to cover the remaining 10 percent as well. Binance is covering the stolen funds directly, and the remaining 10 percent consists of "less liquid" tokens, which the company says may take longer to acquire. The company also…
4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5
The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawbacks in this awkward console generation.
PSA: Today’s the last day to purchase discounted cushion kits for Beats 360
Apple introduced the new Beats 360 headphones about a month and a half ago. I reviewed them , and really appreciated their customizable design, the fact that they offer automatic device switching, as well as their comfort. At the time, Beats offered launch pricing on additional sets of cushions, bringing them down from $50 to just $10. After today, that steep discount will be ending. more…
Happy Pikmin Day Eve
This morning, Nintendo announced that tomorrow, November 1st, would be the first annual Pikmin Day. As part of the short Pikmin Day Direct , Shigeru Miyamoto shared new info about Pikmin 4 for the Switch 2 , as well as an update for the mobile app Pikmin Bloom , and announced the Hello! Pikmin series of shorts. Players will be able to use the Switch 2's built-in microphone to issue voice commands to Oatchi, the…
Bolt Graphics powers on its first Zeus GPU
Bolt Graphics has been working on its simulation-centric Zeus GPU for a while now and has reached a significant milestone: a successful test run.
These Samsung Galaxy Watches won't be getting the new One UI update
Samsung has released the latest version of its wearable OS, One UI 9 Watch, and most of its watch lineup will get the update - except these.
How to fix your phone screen when it's unresponsive to touch
Few things are more annoying than an unresponsive touchscreen. Before you give up on your phone, here's what to try to get it working again.
How building a cheap home server could save you money in the long run
Using an old PC to create your own server can save you quite a bit of money through a couple of avenues. Here's what it can do.
Why your Spotify might be using so much storage
Spotify can be a storage hog if you don't have your device's settings optimized. Here's what you can do if Spotify is taking up too much storage.
How long is too long for a USB cable?
USB cables, much like their HDMI cousins, have limits on how long they can be. The thing is, those limits are probably much lower than you expected.
French lawmakers approve $11.2 billion internet tax based on traffic usage, costs $0.65 per gigabyte of content accessed — US tech giants like Google and Meta face new levies on content delivered to French subscribers
France has approved a proposed tax that aims to tax the amount of internet data per gigabyte sent to French users in the country, with major companies like Google, Netflix, TikTok, and Meta now in the crosshairs. According to minutes released by the National Assembly, members voted 11-10 in support of the motion on October 30 — which now means the new law has been added to the country’s next budget, despite major…
NASA's second year-long Mars simulation mission ends today
The second crew that spent a year inside NASA's simulated Mars habitat is emerging today, and the agency will stream it live.
GNSS Vs GPS: What's the difference?
GNSS and GPS are common terms in the world of satellite navigation. They may be similar, but there are some key differences between the two technologies.
Traveling with electronics? These 5 items could raise TSA red flags
Travel is stressful enough. Here's what you should know about TSA rules on traveling with tech.
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR looks awesome, but I’m not rushing to upgrade
After five years, Apple released its first major MacBook Pro overhaul since the M1 Pro/M1 Max models, and well… it was a little bit underwhelming from a design perspective. The product is incredible on many merits, but after seeing it, I’m not left feeling like I need to buy one – at least not yet. more…
Apple Maps begins blurring NASA, Space Force, and Air Force bases
You’re not a real space or aviation nerd unless you’ve taken to a map service and zoomed on the historic NASA launch pads or your local Air Force Bases, just for fun, you know? However, a recent change to Apple Maps now has some of those locations blurred from view, blocking anyone from seeing fighters on tarmacs or rockets on launch pads. more…
From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.