Technology
How to enable Live Activities on iPhone and CarPlay
Live Activities put the most important real-time information from apps in a place where it's easy to keep an eye on.
How does a backup camera actually work?
Aftermarket backup cameras might not work as well as integrated ones, but they're still a useful upgrade to an older car.
How to use the parental controls on iOS 27
Screen Time has new features to help parents manage their children's Apple devices, as well as refinements to existing controls.
How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone
If your cellular plan has limited data, you'll want to take advantage of these easy tweaks to stretch those gigabytes.
Simple tweaks to improve your 4K TV's picture quality
Even if your TV looks great as-is, some tweaks to its modes and sliders, as well as the room it's in, will make it look much better.
How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Samsung phones have a couple of features that can keep sensitive apps and files private. One locks your chosen apps, and the other restricts all but one app.
What is the 3-2-1 rule for backing up your data?
Make sure your files are safe in the event of a hard drive disaster.
Satya Nadella says we should assume all AI models are ‘compromised’
In a lengthy post on X, Microsoft's CEO laid out his views on the dangers posed by highly advanced AI models and how to confront those risks. Nadella says we can no longer accept …
How does using your MacBook while charging affect its battery life?
Modern MacBooks are pretty smart about managing their battery's health.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI models need an ‘emergency brake’
In a Saturday morning post, Microsoft's CEO wrote that it’s time “to step back and assess the trust architecture” of AI.
Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe
Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business?
DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns ar…
This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones
Gemini might be causing some issues with Android Auto.
How to quickly check your Samsung Galaxy's warranty info
You don't have to guess how long is left on your Samsung device's warranty; the company makes it easy to confirm.
What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?
Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.
Anthropic says its AI agents tried to break into government websites
In its latest report, Anthropic has revealed that its AI agents meddled with government websites during testing.
Petra Power looks to modernize energy for data centers and defense vehicles
The startup says its fuel cells are super efficient and cut fuel costs during a time when the tech industry can’t get enough electricity.
Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and suspicion is that it's related to reseller CryptoBillis and a bit of spy ha…
How to reset your Samsung TV
If you have a Frame TV or one of the other Samsung models, you may occasionally need to reboot or factory reset it.
Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model
Cloudflare will use this acquisition to improve its Workers programming model and platform.
Turkey’s social media ban for under-15s starts on 1 November
Turkey will bar social media platforms from serving children under 15 from 1 November, under rules published in the country’s Official Gazette, Inci Ozbek reported for Bloomberg. …
GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP
A shortage has driven resale prices through the roof.
King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
Trump’s AI liability push leaves rogue-agent blame unclear, Bloomberg says
The Trump administration is betting that the threat of lawsuits will keep AI companies honest. But it is far from clear who would pay when an AI agent goes rogue, Maggie Eastland …