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Apple Reportedly Gave its AR/VR Software a Real Name: Here's What That Tells Us
The new operating system name could confirm the direction of Apple's AR, VR headsets. Apple has reportedly renamed the software that runs its upcoming augmented reality and virtual reality headset ahead of the product's potential release next year. While the operating system had been internally named "realityOS," it's now been switched to "xrOS," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman repo ... Read more
2022-12-02 01:58:10
Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2. What's Included in the Update
It includes some security updates and more. Apple released the iOS 16.1.2 update Wednesday. This update comes three weeks after the release of iOS 16.1.1 and more than a month after the release of iOS 16.1. This latest iOS includes some security updates, improved compatibility with wireless carriers and improvements to crash detection in the iPhone 14 line. In October, crash detection was repo ... Read more
2022-11-30 22:50:43
Windows 11 Gets a New VPN Status Indicator
Are you sure you're connected to your VPN? Microsoft's latest visual cue aims to help you keep an eye on your status while you browse. Microsoft is offering Windows-watchers a peek at its latest privacy perk. Virtual private network users will now get a convenient new indicator icon in their system tray to help them keep tabs on their VPN connection at a glance. The new icon, part of the Windows ... Read more
2022-11-30 22:50:10
More Than 1 Billion People Expected to Be Using 5G by Year's End
5G is on track to become the "fastest-scaling mobile connectivity generation," according to a new report. More than 1 billion people will be connected to 5G by the end of 2022, according to the latest mobility report from Ericsson. Between July and September of this year, 5G added 110 million subscribers around the world, upping the total count to 870 million, said the report, released ... Read more
2022-11-30 22:49:21
These Refurbished Apple Watches Are on Sale, but Not for Long
Woot's refurbished Apple Watch sale ends at midnight on Nov. 27.
Woot just dropped some deals on Apple Watches that will be available until Nov. 27. These are refurbished models, ranging from the Series 3 through 2021's Series 7 line. These watches are ideal if you're Apple Watch-curious -- that is, if you're interested in the capabilities of an Apple Watch but may not want to pay the full price.
Note that Amazon Prime subscribers can use the Woot app to save an additional 10%, but we're highlighting the non-app prices here.
2022-11-28 00:00:44
Stop Letting iPhone Apps Access Your Data. Do This Instead
When you use an iPhone app for the first time, you might be asked to give the app access to other features on your phone, like your camera. If you're like me and just want a new app to work, you've probably tapped "Allow" without a second thought. However, you might not realize that tapping "Allow" gives the app access to other information on yourself and those closest to you. ... Read more
2022-11-27 23:59:37
US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears
The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera, which make video surveillance equipment and two-way radio systems. It is the first time US regulators have taken such a move on security grounds. Hikvision said that its prod ... Read more
2022-11-27 23:46:47
Best Black Friday 3D Printer Deals: Fantastic Printers at Fantastic Prices
There are heavy discounts on 3D printers for Black Friday and through the holiday season, if you know where to look. Looking for a fun hobby that combines creativity, STEM topics and entrepreneurship? 3D printing is as big as it has ever been, and the additive manufacturing sector is expected to be worth $10 billion by later this decade. A large chunk of that is hobbyists selling their creations ... Read more
2022-11-24 21:01:38
Here's How One Retailer Is Prepping for the Black Friday Cyber Onslaught
Fear of ransomware and other cyberattacks will keep IT professionals on their toes over the holiday weekend. The Black Friday weekend is traditionally one of the biggest of the year for online sales, but those sales hinge on the ability of retailers to keep their e-commerce sites going and to fend off threats from cybercriminals. The stakes are undoubtedly high for retailers, as well as all kind ... Read more
2022-11-24 20:59:57
I Tracked My Sleep With an Apple Watch and Oura Ring. Which Is Better?
Oura's Sleep Score gives it an advantage over the Apple Watch. But you need a membership to get the ring's full benefits. I've learned a lot about my sleep over the past week. For example, I tend to get around 5 hours of "light" sleep during a typical night, and an average night of sleep for me usually means 7 hours of shut-eye. I know this because I've been wearing two devices to mon ... Read more
2022-11-24 20:59:06