The African Union has endorsed the “Correct The Map” campaign, urging governments and global institutions to replace the distorted 16th-century Mercator projection with the Equal Earth map that more accurately represents Africa’s true size. Reuters reports: “It might seem to be just a map, but in reality, it is not,” AU Commission deputy chairperson Selma
Read MoreDo you calibrate your digital meters? Most of us don’t have the gear to do a proper calibration, but [Mike Wyatt] shares his simple way to calibrate his DMMs using a precision resistor coupled with a thermistor. The idea is to use a standard dual banana plug along with a 3D-printed housing to hold the
Read MoreCredit: SoundGuys High-end headphones are exciting, but every time I get a pair, I feel like I am being robbed. I mean, some of the best headphones out there can cost $300-$500 or more. I simply don’t feel comfortable shelling out that much on a pair of cans. I am all about value per dollar,
Read MoreBrianFagioli shares a report from NERDS.xyz: If you run Plex Media Server, it’s time to drop everything and update. The company has quietly patched a security issue that affects recent versions of its software, and users are being told to upgrade as soon as possible. According to an email Plex sent to affected customers, versions
Read MoreCredit: SINCEHOLY via Amazon As much as we wish all devices came with a rechargeable battery, that’s just not the case yet. Manufacturers insist on releasing things that use AA batteries. I am not about to keep buying disposable, so I have some rechargeable AA batteries to save me some store trips, money, and headaches.
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Foldable phones are fascinating, and I love how they have transformed smartphone interaction in recent years. What I don’t love is how expensive they usually are, though. That said, good deals come from time to time, and today we have one of the best offers we’ve seen in
Read MoreCredit: Reddit A Reddit user posted images of an alleged Kindle Petit Color prototype with a Kaleido 3 color E-Ink display. Claimed features include “progressive color” text, adjustable saturation, detachable bezels, and a November 2025 launch. The leaker says a larger ”Kindle Carta Color” is also in development, but none of these details are confirmed.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court will let Mississippi’s social media age verification law take effect while the case is being argued in court. In an unsigned ruling on Thursday, the court declined to block the law after an emergency petition from trade association NetChoice. The order offers no explanation, but in a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Read MoreApple TV+ remains in negotiations for Sunday Night Baseball as MLB works to finalize new broadcast deals. Apple is reportedly in talks over MLB streaming rights. Major League Baseball is in negotiations with several broadcasters for new rights packages. Apple is among the platforms in consideration, alongside NBC, Peacock, ESPN, and Netflix. NBC/Peacock and Apple
Read MoreApple released a small build update to iOS 26 developer beta 6, which does not re-enable the blood oxygen sensor on Apple Watch in spite of the earlier iOS 18.6.1 update that did. iOS 26 beta 6 gets build update Apple has found a way to bring back the blood oxygen sensor to the Apple
Read MoreFollowing the release of the well-reviewed Samsung Galaxy Fold 7, a familiar question remains: where’s the iPhone Fold? The answer is complicated. A possible render of the iPhone Fold – Image Credit: AppleInsider The lack of an iPhone Fold in the lineup continues to be puzzling to some. The iPhone 17 will launch next month,
Read MoreThe new Google foldable teaser is titled “Google Pixel Pro Fold 10,” hinting at a possible naming change. You’ll notice the video reuses the previous teaser’s footage and soundtrack but adds a new nostalgic voiceover. The Pixel 10 lineup launches August 20, alongside the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a. As excitement for the
Read MoreTwo of the recalled power bank models featured built-in kickstands. | Image: ESR ESR has issued a recall for 33,000 HaloLock wireless power banks, in 6,000mAh and 10,000mAh versions, because their lithium-ion batteries can “overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.” The power banks were cheaper alternatives to Apple’s MagSafe accessories (priced
Read MoreThe Apple Card isn’t the customer service standout it once was, with new data showing satisfaction slipping as consumers chase richer perks elsewhere. Apple Card The 2025 study gave Apple Card a satisfaction score of 624 out of 1,000. This was down from 654 in 2024. The drop pushed it behind Hilton Honors American Express,
Read MoreNew code accidentally leaked by Apple suggests it is still hard at work on a new Mac Pro powered by the M4 Ultra chip. The Mac Pro could finally get an M4 upgrade Apple’s premium desktop machine is currently powered by the aging M2 Ultra chip with a 24-core CPU and a 60-core GPU. That’s
Read MoreChatGPT head Nick Turley says it’s “good to preserve optionality.” OpenAI is considering ways to bring in additional revenue, and bringing ads to ChatGPT is one option on the table. While being interviewed on Decoder, ChatGPT head Nick Turley said he’s “humble enough not to rule it out categorically,” but hedged that OpenAI would need
Read MoreCredit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Fitbit app on the Pixel Watch has received a massive redesign to adopt the new Material 3 Expressive style. Everything from the icon, to the tiles, exercise tracking, and Morning Brief has gotten a fresh coat of paint. The update is now rolling out in stages to
Read MoreLG’s B5 is another great value contender, but is it the best OLED for your dollars?
Read MoreBlueBet has been fined $53,380 by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) for failing to adequately intervene when a customer gambled more than $700,000 through its platform. The customer reported losses of around $570,000 before their account was closed. According to the Commission’s decision report, a BlueBet VIP account manager continued to encourage
Read MoreI’ve been on board with foldable phones since the start, but I’ve always preferred flip phones. To me, it’s always made so much more sense to reach for a tiny phone that opens into the size of a regular phone, than a regular phone that folds out into a pseudo-tablet. I’d fight for the chance
Read MoreGoogle Wallet has gained a new UI when you activate it via a double-tap of the power button. This UI features a transparent design and an animation showing you how to tap your phone. Unfortunately, this UI change means you can no longer launch the full app with a double-tap. Android 16 on Pixel phones
Read MoreThe breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposed—and who’s responsible—remain unclear.
Read MoreCredit: Joe Maring / Android Authority The International Trade Commission has decided to ban BOE’s OLED screens from the US. However, a display expert says companies like Apple and Google can still sell devices with BOE screens in the US. The ruling could adversely affect the repair market, though. The International Trade Commission (ITC) recently
Read MoreIn his regular column, Jonathan McCrea admits to being a bit of a Perplexity fan. He says an early look at its new agentic Comet browser should be a wake-up call for vendors. Read more: Opinion: Vendors take note – Perplexity’s Comet browser presages automated future
Read MoreAs [Sam Ben-Yaakov] points out in a recent video, you don’t often see flyback converters these days. That’s because there are smarter ways to get the same effect, which is to convert between two voltages. If you work on old gear, you’ll see plenty of these, and going through the analysis is educational, even if
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