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Sticky Notes on a Safari webpage.

A sticky notes app for Safari transformed how I get work done on macOS

Saving personal notes to web content is a glaring missed opportunity in Safari. A simple app added old school sticky notes to charm to my browser workflow.
Computing Features
Hero photo of the back of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro

I know iOS is great for security, but it’s fallen behind Android in one key area

iOS has been perceived as the safer smartphone platform for years, but if you look closely, Android phones offer more robust safeguards for call and text scams.
Mobile Features
Background apps on M4 MacBook Air.

Apple needs to fix the basics for macOS 26, or let AI run the show

The next major macOS update is eyeing a big redesign. But what I truly want is fixing the basic gaps, or letting AI create a truly next-gen Mac experience.
Computing Features
having used the oneplus 13s this is what apple needs to pay attention

Having used the OnePlus 13s, this is what Apple needs to pay attention to

OnePlus has made a memory box feature for phones that saves content and lets you recall it with natural language terms. I tested it and it left me impressed.
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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 rear view showing lid.

3 reasons to buy the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) gaming laptop

The 2025 revival of Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 goes bolder than ever with its looks and raw firepower. But this machine delivers a few underrated conveniences, too.
Computing Features
Gemini Live on a phone atop a keyboard.

Can AI really replace your keyboard and mouse?

AI chatbots are at a stage where they can handle multi-step workflows autonomously with voice, like shopping for purple socks. Is it the end for our keyboards?
Computing Features
Siri being shown on an iPhone 15 Pro on iOS 18.

5 lost iOS features I want to see return in iOS 19

The industry is yearning for Apple to deliver an aI smackdown with iOS 19, but what I would love is a return to the past with a modern twist.
Mobile Features
Display on the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607QA Copilot+ PC laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X ARM 64 chip lays out 180-degrees on a wooden surface.

Windows on Arm vs Intel: Which laptop platform is right for you?

Windows on Arm laptops have new benchmarks for performance and battery life. But there are scenarios where only an Intel-based machine will rescue you.
Computing Features
WWDC invite on a phone.

4 things we expect to see at WWDC 2025, and 2 we don’t

Apple is heavily anticipated to push a design makeover on its OS portfolio and reveal some cool new features, but there are a few that would be amiss.
Computing Features
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's cameras.

What Google’s I/O 2025 keynote tells us about the Google Pixel 10

Google's I/O event was all about AI and Android, but indirectly, it hinted at a very different direction for the upcoming Pixel 10 series smartphones.
Mobile Features
Running NotebookLM app on iPhone 16 Pro.

Why NotebookLM needs to be the next app you download on your phone

NotebookLM is a Google app that supercharges how you interact with a digital note. You can chat with it, listen to it as a podcast, and do a lot more. For free.
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Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld.

3 Gaming Laptops You Should Buy Instead of the Lenovo Legion Go S

Lenovo's Legion Go S is a lovely gaming handheld, but if real gaming is your prerequisite and you can't spend dollars, these laptops should be on your radar.
Computing Features
Apple AirPlay streaming to another device.

How to keep your Apple devices safe from AirPlay attacks

A recent AirPlay security analysis proved that Apple's ecosystem is not impregnable. Security experts tell us how you can avoid becoming the next victim.
Computing Features
Running Windows 11 Recall on a Copilot+ PC.

I tested Microsoft’s controversial Recall tool. It evolved Windows for me.

Microsoft's Recall is like a time machine that lets you explore your usage history by taking snapshots every few seconds. It's risky, but it changed how I work.
Computing Features
Invoking Siri on iPhone.

Apple could let users replace Siri as the default virtual assistant 

Owing to pressure from EU regulators, Apple could allow users to replace Siri as the default virtual assistant on their devices, reports Bloomberg.
Emerging Tech News
Instagram Teen account settings on phone.

Instagram investigation finds sexual content is served to Teen acounts

In an investigation by Accountable Tech and Design It For Us, Instagram was found serving sexualized, racist, and harmful content to protected Teen accounts.
Mobile News
Person clicking picture of their nails.

AI app clicks nail selfie to detect blood condition affecting billions

Experts at Chapman University have developed a mobile app that needs nail pictures to detect signs of anemia, a well-known blood condition, with high accuracy.
Mobile News
Acer FreeSense smart ring in black and rose gold colors.

Acer is making a smart ring, and doing it the right way

Acer has revealed a fairly well-rounded smart ring called the FreeSense. It looks pretty nice, and thankfully, doesn't come with subscription burden for buyers.
Mobile News
Accessibility improvements to Android.

Google Gemini eases web surfing for users with vision and hearing issues

Thanks to Gemini, users can now ask questions about what's appearing on their phone's screen, and even check if they can score a discount on shopping sites.
Mobile News
Breathing exercise on TikTok.

TikTok has an ancient solution for kids hooked to screens at night

For users under 18 years of age, TikTok will show them wind-down messages each night that tell them to close the app and guide them with meditation exercises.
Mobile News
Details of a Michelin star food outlet in Apple Maps.

Apple Maps will now help you dine at the finest with a side of golfing

Apple Maps is getting a new feature that will help users find Michelin-rated food establishments, find nearby golf courses, and make reservations, as well.
Mobile News
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a held in hand.

Android 16’s stable release is right around the corner

Google says the stable version of Android 16 will start rolling out widely in June 16, rocking a fresh design and a bunch of new features.
Mobile News
Google Gemin on a smartwatch.

Google is putting Gemini on your wrist and more screens around you

Google is bringing the Gemini AI assistant to Wear OS smartwatches, alongside cars' infotainment screens, TVs, and the Android XR platform in the coming months.
Mobile News
Scam alert on Android phones.

Google’s latest Android tools will protect you from a wider range of scams

Google has built a host of new scam protection tools in Android for identity verification, screen-sharing alerts, and safeguards against prize and toll scams.
Mobile News
Person using the cameras on a Honor 400 series phone.

Honor 400 series phones will turn pictures into fun videos using AI

The upcoming Honor 400 series phones will let users turn any still photograph into a fun 5-second clip using an AI tool developed in collaboration with Google.
Mobile News
Close-up view of the camera module on Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

How to watch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch event

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is all set for a grand reveal, and it could kickstart a new trend of uber-slim smartphones that don't skimp on raw firepower.
Mobile News
Summoning a scratchpad in the Antinote app for macOS.

I tried a $5 scratchpad app for the Mac. I’ll never go back to Apple Notes

Antinote looks like a barebones app at first glance. But beyond its clean designs, It is arguably the most functionally rewarding scratchpad app to grace macOS.
Computing Features
13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 battery replacement recommendation.

I found a free tool that solved my MacBook battery health worries 

Apple lets iPhone users limit the charging on iPhones to prolong the battery life. Though no such solution exists for MacBooks, this free app offers just that.
Computing Features
Half-open rear view of the Asus ZenBook A14 laptop.

I tested the Asus ZenBook A14 and now can’t imagine using any other Windows laptop

The Asus ZenBook A14 rewrites the rules for how thin and light a Windows-powered laptop can get in 2025. But it surprised me in a host of practical ways, too.
Computing Features
Apple Watch Series 7 sitting on top of an iPhone 13 Pro.

I’m saving for Apple’s game-changing 2027 products and you should, too

Apple's 2027 product line-up could be a crowded one, but heavy on innovation as well. Foldable, anniversary edition iPhone, and smart glasses? You name it.
Mobile Features
Setting up Wi-Fi on an iPhone.

Apple could soon fix Wi-Fi access woes across all your devices

Apple is reportedly working on a new system that will sync customer Wi-Fi log-in forms across all devices so that you have to fill it in only once.
Computing News
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch color options.

Microsoft’s 12-inch Surface Pro has finally given me hope for Windows on tablets

The 12-inch Surface Pro fully embraces the portability of a tablet without skimping on firepower. Is this finally the Windows slate of our computing daydreams?
Computing Features
Sony WH-1000XM4

AI headphones driven by Apple M2 can translate multiple speakers at once

A team at the University of Washington has created AI-driven headphones that can translate the voices of multiple people speaking different languages.
Audio / Video News
The Whoop 5.0 on a person's wrist.

Whoop finally has a fix for its broken free upgrade promise, sort of

Whoop introduced two new fitness wearables earlier this week, and to go with it, a trio of subscription plans under the One, Peak, and Life labels. The launch, however, left many long-term fans of the screen-less wearable with a bitter taste as the company reneged on a remarkable promise of free upgrades. Whoop made the […]
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