Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Verizon has announced Second Number, which will let customers add a second number to their phones. The service is available to all Verizon postpaid customers with a dual-SIM device. Second Number is available for $10 per month (plus fees) until June 5, and available for $15 per month (plus
Read MoreImage: The Verge Apple’s plans to comply with the European Union’s new rules governing big tech have already gotten off to an interesting start, and not just because Apple pulled Epic Games’ developer license. Apple made last-minute tweaks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance plan to add flexibility, but they’ve met mixed reactions among
Read MoreMacworld The hash sign (which looks like #) was a niche, rarely used special character until Twitter/X and Instagram came along. Now you can barely avoid the symbol widely known as the hashtag and ubiquitous on social media. The PC keyboard has a dedicated hash key. But how do you type a hash or hashtag
Read MoreIllustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge As support grows for a bill in Congress that would effectively ban TikTok in the US, the video platform is trying to rally support among a key group: its own users. TikTok sent users in the US a push notification on Wednesday, warning that “Congress is planning a
Read MoreKetchup bottles are a solved technology, right? Wrong! As it turns out, there is still great development being done in this space. Industrial imaging company Lumafield reveals to us the secrets of Heinz’s new ketchup bottle cap, reportedly the result of a seven-figure investment and eight long years of toil. Lumafield put the cap in
Read MoreEA CEO Andrew Wilson believes generative AI will “revolutionize” the gaming industry over the next five years. He predicts that the technology will allow for more efficient content creation, reducing development time from months to days. From a report: Greater efficiency coupled with “deeper, more immersive experiences” will lead to significant audience expansion over the
Read MoreApple officially released its iOS 17.4 update for iPhone users on Tuesday. This update brings new features, bug fixes, improvements, and security updates to enhance the user experience of iPhone users worldwide. iOS 17.4 Update Brings New Emojis To iPhone One of the key highlights of this latest iPhone update has been the addition of
Read MoreApple’s latest flagship iPhones, the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple is preparing to allow EU-based iPhone users to uninstall its first-party Safari browser by the end of 2024 and is working on a more “user-friendly” way of transferring data “from an iPhone to a non-Apple
Read MorePayPal Zettle and Venmo business users can now take payments using Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone. To use Tap to Pay, users just hold their iPhones together before starting the transaction Following its addition of Apple Pay support in September 2023, PayPal has now announced that its US users now have the option to
Read MoreImage: Netflix Pokémon Horizons brings a refreshing new energy to the anime franchise by amping up the action and making the larger Pokémon world feel like a more cohesive place. Continue reading…
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Discord says it will sell official game-themed items in its store soon. Discord launched its in-app store in November with avatar decorations and profile effects available for anyone willing to buy them. Anime and fantasy effects have proved popular, so now, Discord is partnering with game developers to create
Read MoreFirefighters battle flames from the Smokehouse Creek fire on March 03, 2024 near Sanford, Texas. | Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Electric utility Xcel Energy admits that its equipment likely helped ignite the devastating Smokehouse Creek Fire that’s blazed across Texas since last week. “Xcel Energy has been cooperating with the investigations into the wildfires
Read MoreCredit: Otto Samsung’s Galaxy A35 and A55 are listed for sale on a German retail chain’s website. The phones are listed at €379 and €479, respectively. The devices have also been listed and priced via a South African carrier. The Samsung Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 have been extensively leaked, from renders and specs to
Read MoreImage: Rivian Rivian is pulling the cover off its latest electric vehicle today, and unless you live anywhere near Laguna Beach, California, you’ll probably be watching the livestream. The event starts at 10AM PT/ 1PM ET. According to details that leaked from the Laguna Beach City Council, the company plans to hold the event in
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google appears to be working on adding parallel downloads for the Google Play Store. The number of simultaneous downloads is restricted to two, but can be expanded to five by through a flag. Parallel downloads appear not to work with app updates. When you download more than one app
Read MoreCitySwift plans to expand its team by 50 over the next two years and has significantly boosted its customer base thanks to a new partnership with Transport North East. Read more: Galway’s CitySwift opens first UK office after raising €7m
Read MoreThe Biden administration is looking for new way to reach voters who don’t engage with traditional media.
Read MoreNikon, in a press statement: Nikon hereby announces its entry into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED) whereby RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon, pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Mr. James Jannard, its founder, and Mr. Jarred Land, its current President, subject
Read MorePhoto by Al Bello / Getty Images Netflix’s foray into sports is going in a new direction. Today, the streamer announced that its next major event will be a fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson that will stream live on Netflix. The bout will take place on July 20th at
Read MoreDespite being available for around 16 months now, the Surface Pro 9 is still the latest in Microsoft’s line of iconic 2-in-1 laptops. With the Surface Pro 10 still looking a way off, you might be thinking of investing in the current model. While it isn’t expensive in laptop terms, it’s still a significant outlay
Read MoreMacworld Apple remains oddly reticent about entering the burgeoning foldable market, with the first folding iPhone still nowhere to be seen an astonishing five years after Samsung unveiled the first Galaxy Fold. It’s tempting to assume, at this point, that Apple might have decided to skip this market entirely and focus on mixed reality. But
Read MoreIllustration by Adrián Astorgano When it comes to smart home technology, what many reviewers and users may see as convenience, other people see as accessibility. In other words, using one’s phone or voice to flip a light switch may be convenient for you because you don’t need to get up. For me and other disabled
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Digital Markets Act (DMA) goes into effect in the European Union (EU) this week, forcing various big tech companies to adapt their platforms and services. Apple is one such company, and it’s been forced to make a number of changes to its iPhones in particular. iPhones in the
Read MoreThe Government has given the green light to the remote and flexible working Code of Practice that was developed by groups such as the WRC. Read more: Right to request remote working code of practice approved
Read MoreLiving with Apple Vision Pro for the past month has changed everything and nothing. It is a new computing paradigm stuck doing the same things the old one did with a new coat of paint. Apple Vision Pro review: one month later It’s early days for Apple Vision Pro, but the fog of excitement has
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