Hardware & Devices
You can easily update your AirPods firmware in just a few simple steps
AirPods get updates silently, unlike your iPhone, but you can prep them for a smoother update experience.
NASA's Swift observatory is expected to return to Earth on November 4
The US Armed Forces says NASA's Swift observatory will re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the early hours of November 4.
The Arduview might be the ultimate tribute to retro translucent gadgets
Almost every component of the tiny Arduview gaming handheld is see-through.
Rivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to ship
When Rivian quietly spun off its micromobility brand, Also, a lot of observers wondered if the luxury EV maker had bitten off more than it can chew. Chris Yu insists that's not th…
Redmagic upgrades its liquid-cooled gaming phone with extra RGBs
After introducing true liquid cooling to its gaming phones last year, Redmagic is upping the ante in its 12 Pro by building RGB lights into the transparent cooling loop, too. And …
Apple will start mandating age requirements for dating apps
Apple developers will have to declare whether their app enables dating between real people and/or AI companions, so the company can apply the proper age rating.
Apple's latest watchOS 27 beta enables Siri Recap and Live Rewind audio features
First revealed at the company's event in September, Apple's AI-powered Apple Watch features are finally landing in beta.
This Chinese Android phone brand has launched a Harry Potter collab
Everything about this latest collectible Android phone is designed to evoke the popular franchise, from its magical packaging to its themed accessories.
Is it actually safe to charge your iPhone at airport USB ports?
Using a random USB charger can be unsafe, even though the risk is minimal. Thankfully, you have ways to protect your devices.
The reason why some iPhone calls don't have a decline option, and others do
Sometimes your iPhone lets you decline a call and sometimes it doesn't. Here's why that happens, and a few easy ways to handle the calls you'd rather skip.
Why it's important to never plug power strips into each other
Power strips are lifesavers when you don't have enough outlets to power all of your electronics and some also offer protection from power surges.
How to use your phone's camera to translate anything
With the aid of a quick picture, you can use your phone's camera to translate pretty much any text while you're traveling across the globe.
Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around
Apple CEO John Ternus doesn't have a timeline for when iPhone Duo supply constraints could lift. During an interview with Reuters, Ternus said the company is "working hard to get …
Apple set an iPhone sales record even without a new standard iPhone
Apple had a record-breaking quarter for iPhone sales - despite not releasing a standard model during its latest refresh. In its fourth-quarter earnings report released on Monday, …
Meta will end Quest 2 OS updates in 2027
Meta is planning to release the last OS update for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro VR headsets by March 2027, the company announced today. The last OS update for those devices is planne…
How long could HDDs and SSDs remain expensive?
Thanks to shortages of microchips and other computer components, we've been experiencing high prices for years.
One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet
Google says one of its Android manufacturing partners secretly built a backdoor in 1.3 million devices and turned them into a botnet. The company says it has now dismantled the ba…
One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet
Google says one of its Android manufacturing partners secretly built a backdoor in 1.3 million devices and turned them into a botnet. The company says it has now dismantled the ba…
BMW is taking on Tesla’s FSD with urban driver assist starting in 2027
BMW says that it will expand its navigation-guided, partially automated driving capabilities into urban environments starting in 2027, launching first in Germany with other market…
Casio's new keyboard lets anyone play along to songs without ever hitting a wrong note
Casio's new Feel Sync technology helps keep new players in tune.
Your Apple AirPods' chirping noise doesn't just mean low battery
Learn why your Apple AirPods are making a noise - and how to turn the sound off.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is $100 off, matching its best price to date
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the company’s most capable smartwatch. Whether you intend to put its many tracking features to the test, or you simply want the longest battery life of …
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit to avoid trial
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel was due to testify in the upcoming trial.
Ford promises not to sell your driving habits to data brokers
Ford vowed to never sell customer driving data to third-party data brokers as part of a new privacy promise aimed at setting the automaker apart from competitors that have faced l…