Apple is holding its next event on October 18th
The murmurs were true: Apple will hold a second fall product event on October 18th at 1PM Eastern. The invitation for the virtual "Unleashed' presentation doesn't provide many clues, although many...
View ArticleGoogle Cloud will show users their gross carbon emissions
Google Cloud has added tools to help users gain a better understanding of their environmental impact as part of the company's broader efforts to combat climate change. The Carbon Footprint feature...
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Roland's V-Moda reveals its first true wireless earbuds
Roland's V-Moda brand is moving into the true wireless earbuds market. The initial Hexamove lineup includes two models: Lite and Pro. V-Moda says you'll get up to six hours of use on a single charge....
View ArticleGoogle will stop trying to make its iOS apps look like Android apps
Google says it will phase out its use of Material Design interface elements within its iOS apps in favor of Apple’s own UIKit. Jeff Verkoeyen, the company's iOS design chief, announced the change in a...
View ArticleNetflix's 'League of Legends' show is getting an immersive IRL event
The animated League of Legends series Arcane will hit Netflix on November 6th and Riot Games is marking the launch with an in-person immersive experience connected to the series. The publisher teamed...
View ArticleTwitter tests swiping between Home and Latest Tweets on iPhone
Twitter's latest test is all about how you view tweets in the app. Some users on iOS will be able to swipe between the Home feed, which shows the top tweets in your timeline, and a chronological look...
View ArticleChrome finally gets an Adobe Acrobat PDF editor
PDFs aren’t the headache they once were, but they can still be a hassle sometimes, especially if all you need to do is make a quick edit. Not everyone wants to download dedicated desktop software for...
View ArticleRiot Games disables /all chat in ‘League of Legends’
Online games are rife with toxic behavior that can ruin the experience for players who just want to have fun. In an effort to curb verbal abuse in League of Legends, Riot Games has decided to disable...
View Article'EVE Online' finally runs natively on the Mac
After years of waiting and nearly a year of teasing, EVE Online can play 'properly' on a Mac. CCP Games has released its first truly native EVE client for both Intel- and Apple Silicon-based Macs — no...
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The Morning After: Someone made a USB-C iPhone
Years ago, I wrote this piece about how I really wanted the iPhone to adopt USB-C and retire its Lightning connector. This was just after the advent of the company’s first iPhone Pro models with pro...
View ArticleThe 512GB Mac Mini M1 is down to $750 on Amazon
While it's very likely we'll hear about new Apple computers next week, Amazon's having a sale now on the Mac Mini M1. The base 256GB model is down to $600 thanks to an automatically applied coupon, but...
View ArticleAMD's Radeon RX 6600 is a $329 GPU for 1080p gaming
At the end of July, AMD announced the Radeon RX 6600XT, a video card the company billed as its 1080p flagship. For its final GPU release of 2021, it has unveiled the Radeon RX 6600. It's a video card...
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Apple Watch Series 7 review: It’s all about the screen
The main difference between Apple’s Watch Series 7 and the Series 6 is just a larger display, but it makes an outsized impact on a device as small as a watch. Apple also generally enlarged the UI,...
View ArticleApple is reportedly exploring ways to use AirPods as health devices
Apple's health ambitions for AirPods might extend beyond using them to boost conversations. Wall Street Journalsources claim Apple is exploring multiple ways it can use AirPods as health devices. It...
View ArticleAcer's glasses-free 3D SpatialLabs laptop arrives this winter
As part of its usual raft of hardware updates, Acer is adding new ConceptD machines with new displays and different chassis options. But the most notable product on the docket for late-2021 is the new...
View ArticleAcer's new Chromebook Spin 514 features a fanless design and improved webcam
As part of its usual autumn laptop refresh, Acer is announcing a host of new Chromebook today that'll roll out in the coming months. There are four models being refreshed today: the Chromebook Spin...
View ArticleSony's lightweight 70-200mm zoom has features designed for video creators
Sony has unveiled the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II zoom lens that looks to be an interesting option for hybrid video and photo shooters. Designed for the company's full-frame Alpha-series mirrorless...
View Article'NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition' hits Apple Arcade on October 19th
NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition is one of several games that's bound for Apple Arcade in the coming weeks. The follow-up to NBA 2K21, which is also available on Apple's game subscription service, includes a...
View ArticleSnapchat is back online after outage (updated)
Snapchat is back online after some users had problems with the app this morning, with several noting on Twitter that they were unable to send snaps. In a tweet posted at 7:29AM ET, Snap said it it was...
View ArticleWilliam Shatner becomes the oldest person to reach space
It's official: after plenty of hype and a slight delay, William Shatner has become the oldest person to fly to space. The 90-year-old Star Trek icon was one of four crew members aboard Blue Origin's...
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