Apple Seeds macOS Sonoma 14.5 Release Candidate to Developers

Apple Seeds macOS Sonoma 14.5 Release Candidate to Developers

Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to developers, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth beta. Registered developers can opt in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Note that an Apple ID associated with an Apple … Read more

Get up to $450 off a Google Pixel Tablet when you trade in your old iPad or Android slab

Get up to 0 off a Google Pixel Tablet when you trade in your old iPad or Android slab

Google has an offer for iPad owners who are curious about the Pixel Tablet. The company has a trade-in promotion that covers at least the cost of the Pixel Tablet for iPad owners — if not more, depending on which model you have. It works with Samsung tablets as well, but those trade-in values are … Read more

BenQ ScreenBar Pro ups the ante on the original monitor light

BenQ ScreenBar Pro ups the ante on the original monitor light

Somebody had to invent the monitor light bar, and it was BenQ. Now out: BenQ ScreenBar Pro. Photo: BenQ BenQ, inventor of the original monitor light bar, launched the new BenQ ScreenBar Pro this week. And it included a contest so you can win it and other prizes, the company said. This post contains affiliate … Read more

Meta is testing categories for WhatsApp Channels

Meta is testing categories for WhatsApp Channels

Last updated: May 9th, 2024 at 21:31 UTC+02:00 In June 2023, Meta introduced Channels on WhatsApp, a feature that allows you to receive updates from people and organizations. Well, after almost a year of launching it, Meta is working on improving Channels. According to a new report from WABetaInfo, the latest beta version of WhatsApp … Read more

Great news for 4K Blu-ray fans – 2 big stores will now stock discs

Great news for 4K Blu-ray fans – 2 big stores will now stock discs

With streaming services bundling up and raising prices, investing in DVDs or 4K Blu-rays is starting to sound like a good idea; it lets you watch the title whenever you’d like and avoid making a recurring purchase. And if you already collect Blu-rays, have a collection, or are inclined to try them, we have some … Read more

how the looming restriction is affecting scientists on the app

how the looming restriction is affecting scientists on the app

US President Joe Biden signed legislation last month that could trigger a nationwide ban of the popular social-media app TikTok within a year. Researchers who use the app to communicate science to curious followers, study social trends and earn money to support themselves are dismayed and frustrated. Creating YouTube and TikTok videos is improving my … Read more

Apple to Power AI Features With M2 Ultra Servers

Apple to Power AI Features With M2 Ultra Servers

Apple plans to power some of its upcoming iOS 18 features with data centers that use servers equipped with Apple silicon chips, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. M2 Ultra chips will be behind some of the most advanced AI tasks that are planned for this year and beyond. Apple reportedly accelerated its server building plans in … Read more

The best midrange smartphones for 2024

The best midrange smartphones for 2024

As one of Engadget’s resident mobile geeks, I’ve reviewed dozens of midrange phones and have found that a great smartphone doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Years of commoditization have brought features once exclusive to high-end devices – including big batteries, multi-camera arrays and high refresh rate displays – down to their more affordable siblings. … Read more

The Galaxy experience can be messy for first-time users

The Galaxy experience can be messy for first-time users

Some say it’s always better to have more options, but it’s never as clear-cut as it sounds. This design philosophy doesn’t always work, and more importantly, it isn’t a magical shortcut that can patch everything up and always lead to a better user experience. On the contrary, if not handled properly, I believe the “more … Read more

Cyber Acoustics AC-304C headset review

Cyber Acoustics AC-304C headset review

Cyber Acoustics AC-304C: 30-second review  The Cyber Acoustics AC-304C promises to be the ideal headset for call center workers or anyone who works from a busy home environment, all while keeping reasonably priced for what it offers.  We’ve tested out loads of the best headphones with mics and best headsets for conference calls, with the … Read more