Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Nothing CEO tweeted photos about updates coming to Nothing OS, but the phone in the images featured a fourth button. This fourth button has never been seen on a Nothing Phone before, hinting that it could be the upcoming Nothing Phone 3. Apple’s iPhone 16 series is also rumored
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is now letting users securely share passwords with members of their own family group over the internet, making it easier for everyone in the household to access passwords for shared services like Netflix. The new ability is included in the Google Play services update for May 2024
Read MoreInvestment firm Wedbush is bullish on Apple AI and its effect on iPhone 16 sales, suggesting it will drive a supercycle going into 2025. iPhone 16 sales could be driven by AI demand Wedbush has been praising Apple’s initiatives, with comments about Apple Vision Pro being a push into AI and telling investors not to
Read MoreSpotify is about to render its Car Thing dashboard accessory inoperable on December 9th. Not only is the company refusing to open-source the device, it won’t offer owners any subscription credit or automatic refund. “Rather, it’s just canning the project and telling people to (responsibly) dispose of Car Thing,” reports The Verge. From the report:
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Samsung is rumored to be working on a “Z Fold 6 Slim,” which could launch in Q4 2024. The Slim variant is expected to ditch S Pen support due to the absence of a digitizer. This slimmer model might be called the Fold 6 Ultra and priced similarly to
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: Hospital staff are forced to write notes by hand and deliver orders for tests and prescriptions in person in the ongoing fallout from a recent ransomware attack at the national health system Ascension. Ascension is one of the largest health systems in the United States, with some
Read MoreAnker’s latest wireless chargers work great whether you’re on the move or getting ready for bed. | Image: Anker I’m in the process of overhauling my entire arsenal of chargers now that the world is finding common ground when it comes to charging tech — whether voluntarily or not. The iPhone 15 finally features a
Read MoreDevelopers can now price their products on Google Play as high as $999.99. The previous app price limit was $400, set back in late 2015. The vast majority of apps will never approach the $1,000 price point, but some makers of enterprise software or service providers with yearly subscriptions might take advantage of this. Many
Read MoreCredit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The foldable MacBook could have a 20.25 or 18.8-inch panel that folds into a 14-15-inch or 13-14-inch laptop, respectively. It’s expected to have an M5 chip and crease-free panel. Apple is reportedly targeting sometime between Q4 2025 and the first half of 2026 for the release. Rumors about Apple’s
Read MoreShould you buy the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)? Before 5G ever made its way to the best affordable Android phones, Motorola used the Moto G Power to set the tone for its budget-friendly lineup. It was the first to feature a higher-resolution 48MP primary camera and slightly faster 15W wired charging, leading siblings
Read MoreThe SEC on Thursday approved multiple spot Ethereum ETFs, including those from BlackRock, Fidelity and Grayscale. The Block reports: While the [19b-4 forms] have been approved, the ETF issuers need to have their S-1 registration statements go effective before trading can begin. The SEC has started conversations with issuers about their S-1 forms but only
Read MoreMacworld With macOS 13 Ventura, Apple performed a major overhaul to the System Preferences interface and changed its name to System Settings. The change was an attempt to better unify it more with the design of Settings in iOS, but it ended up creating consternation with users due to the illogical placement of some settings.
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp’s latest beta for Android is testing an option for AI profile pictures. The feature would enable users to generate custom profile pictures based on text descriptions. It seems like major tech companies are racing to inject their version of generative AI into every corner of our lives. We
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has widely rolled out Gemini’s YouTube Music extension. With this extension, Gemini can now be used to play your music. The extension is available for desktop and Android. One of the last remaining advantages Google Assistant had over Gemini was the ability to control your music. But that
Read MoreDid you know there is a Guinness World Record for the smallest humanoid robot? We didn’t either, but apparently this is a challenge attracting multiple competitors. [Lidor Shimoni] had a red hot go at claiming the record, but came up ever so slightly short. Or tall. The former record holder was measured at 141 mm,
Read MoreApple executive Phil Schiller admitted in court on Wednesday that the company’s court-mandated changes to its iPhone app store payment system have not significantly increased competition. The ongoing hearings in Oakland, California, are determining whether Apple is properly complying with an antitrust order to allow developers to display links to alternative payment options. Despite Apple’s
Read MoreMacworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Well builtBuilt-in wireless Qi chargerCan handle larger laptops Cons Slow 7.5-watt charging for iPhonesNo power adapter included Our Verdict The Alogic Elite Power Laptop Stand is a well-built and stable stand for your MacBook with a built-in wireless charger that can be used with an iPhone or AirPods.
Read MoreAn anonymous reader shares a report: Did your company recently send you a phishing email? Employers will sometimes simulate phishing messages to train workers on how to spot the hacking threat. But one Google security manager argues the IT industry needs to drop the practice, calling it counterproductive. “PSA for Cybersecurity folk: Our co-workers are
Read MoreIllustration: Hugo Herrera / The Verge The IRS Free File program will be around for another five years. The agency has announced that it’s extending the program through October 2029, allowing people to file their taxes with one of the IRS’s partners for free. The Free File program got more attention recently after the IRS
Read MoreThe Contestant, Rushmore, and Sideways are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.
Read MoreVideoCardz obtained this first — very modified —image of the Ally X. | Image: VideoCardz I exclusively revealed what the Asus ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC will be all about and even touched an early prototype, but Asus wouldn’t talk specs ahead of its June 2nd release. But now, VideoCardz has obtained the key
Read MoreA server maintained by Cogent Communications, one of the 13 root servers crucial to the Internet’s domain name system, fell out of sync with its peers for over four days due to an unexplained glitch. This issue, which could have caused worldwide stability and security problems, was resolved on Wednesday. The root servers store cryptographic
Read MoreThe Chinese-owned app is in serious trouble in Washington, but a survey of US creators suggests TikTok’s influencer economy is carrying on with business as usual.
Read MoreIllustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty Images Imagine this: you’ve carved out an evening to unwind and decide to make a homemade pizza. You assemble your pie, throw it in the oven, and are excited to start eating. But once you get ready to take a bite of your oily
Read MoreCanva is introducing a plethora of updates that aim to make its design ecosystem more attractive to professional teams and workspaces. The company has redesigned the platform to make new and existing editing tools easier to find and announced a specialized tier for Enterprises that provides more control over collaboration, brand management, and security for
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