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Apple's AirTag Trackers Return to 2023 Low Prices at Amazon
Score a four-pack of Apple item trackers at close to 10% off and keep tabs on your valuables. If you're often misplacing your keys, bag, wallet or other valuable item, an AirTag tracker is a worthwhile investment. The diminutive item trackers can easily be dropped into a bag pocket or attached to a keyring to keep tabs on anything you'd want to keep close, and right now Amazon is offering a 2023- ... Read more
2023-03-21 20:43:31
Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is the most important technological advance in decades. In a blog post on Tuesday, he called it as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. "It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each othe ... Read more
2023-03-21 20:40:42
6 New Apple Products That Could Be Coming in 2023
The iPhone 15 and an AR/VR headset aren't only new devices we expect in the coming months. Apple never discusses new products before it's ready to formally introduce them, making it impossible to know exactly what to expect. But certain products tend to arrive around the same time every year, providing possible clues. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets we may see through ... Read more
2023-03-21 02:05:32
Samsung's Voice Assistant Answered My Calls. It Was Weird
Samsung's Bixby Text Call feature has potential, but it can also cause confusion. My sister calls me almost every day -- often at inopportune times, like when I'm in a meeting or out at dinner with friends. That's why I was intrigued to learn about Samsung's Bixby Text Call, a feature that lets you blend traditional phone calls with texting. Instead of interrupting my meeting or dinner to answe ... Read more
2023-03-21 02:04:21
Apple Watch Series 9 Rumors: Will It Get a Blood Glucose Monitor?
The next Apple Watch is likely on the way. Here's all the buzz about its release date, price and new features. The iPhone 15 isn't the only new device we're expecting to see this year. The successor to the Apple Watch Series 8 is also likely to hit shelves in 2023. Apple is the king of smartwatches, and it's been reigning supreme for years now despite a slow start. With 2023 underway, we're looki ... Read more
2023-03-21 01:37:00
iOS 16.3: Best iPhone Features to Try Now
New features are really what updates are all about. Apple released iOS 16.3 in January, and the update brought some much needed bug fixes and security updates to make your iPhone run more smoothly. The update also brings some useful new features to your iPhone, like security keys and an update to emergency SOS via satellite. The iOS 16.3 update was released alongside updates for other Apple sof ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:52:28
iPhone 15 Rumors: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2023 Phones
The iPhone 15's design and a few new features are being reported in the rumors we've seen so far. Apple's rumored iPhone 15 lineup -- expected to arrive in fall of 2023 -- already has an active rumor mill touting a variety of new features. Those rumors, plus the recent EU ruling mandating USB-C charging on phones sold within Europe, might mean a number of departures from Apple's traditional desig ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:51:56
Apple Watch Series 9 Rumors: Will It Get a Blood Glucose Monitor?
The next Apple Watch is likely on the way. Here's all the buzz about its release date, price and new features. The iPhone 15 isn't the only new device we're expecting to see this year. The successor to the Apple Watch Series 8 is also likely to hit shelves in 2023. Apple is the king of smartwatches, and it's been reigning supreme for years now despite a slow start. With 2023 underway, we're looki ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:51:14
6 New Apple Products That Could Be Coming in 2023
The iPhone 15 and an AR/VR headset aren't only new devices we expect in the coming months. Apple never discusses new products before it's ready to formally introduce them, making it impossible to know exactly what to expect. But certain products tend to arrive around the same time every year, providing possible clues. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets we may see throughou ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:50:00
Google Warns Samsung and Pixel Phone Owners About 18 Serious Exploits
Attackers could compromise some phones with Samsung Exynos modems, just by knowing a phone number. Google is warning owners of some Samsung, Vivo and Pixel phones that a series of exploits could let bad actors compromise devices simply by knowing basic phone numbers -- and the device owners wouldn't notice a thing. Project Zero, Google's in-house team of cybersecurity experts and analysts, descr ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:48:56