Amazon has unveiled an updated version of its high-end Kindle Oasis e-reader that adds the ability to adjust the color temperature of the screen. It’s a first for a Kindle e-reader. Amazon’s latest Kindle Oasis comes with a new color adjustable front light that can switch from cool to warm hues as the day progresses. […]
Intel has launched a new feature designed to make overclocking more straightforward. Called the “Intel Performance Maximizer,” the tool examines your processor’s individual settings, then uses what Intel calls “hyper-intelligent automation” to tweak them for a performance boost. Basically, it’s overclocking without having to fiddle around with custom settings in BIOS yourself. AMD offers a […]
Are you running Firefox version 67.0.3 or Firefox ESR 60.7.1? If the answer is “no,” or you’re not sure, maybe just update your web browser now. Firefox maker Mozilla is warning (via ZDNet) that the browser has a zero-day flaw that’s actively being exploited in the wild you don’t see that every day and it […]
According to CNET, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 10 at an Unpacked event on August 7 in New York. The publication states that Samsung will launch the phone at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the same venue as last year’s Note 9 unveil. There’s a possibility that the date could change, but the timing […]
Pandora displays lyrics for popular songs on mobile and desktop but does it have the rights to? Wixen Music Publishing has filed a copyright lawsuit against Pandora, not for playing songs without a license, but rather for displaying their lyrics without one. Wixen represents artist such as Tom Petty, The Doors, Weezer, and many more. […]
Microsoft is considering adding a dedicated Office key to keyboards. The new key would provide additional keyboard shortcuts for Office apps, including the ability to quickly share documents and files. Microsoft has been conducting a survey with testers of the Office key, spotted by WalkingCat, and is getting feedback on how the dedicated key operates. […]
The diminutive, glossy black, rectangular design of the Palm phone looks like a shrunken iPhone. Palm has opened pre-orders for an unlocked version of the minuscule Android device that will work as a stand-alone phone on most major US carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile and the prepaid Metro brand. No, there’s no mention of Sprint, the […]
LG’s V50 ThinQ 5G phone will go on sale Thursday for Verizon customers for $999 according to a press release Tuesday. This will be the third phone for the carrier capable of faster speeds, after the Galaxy S10 5G and Moto Z3 equipped with a 5G Moto Mod. It’s expensive as you might imagine, but […]
Facebook is finally ready to talk about its blockchain plans. After rumors and speculation, Facebook is finally making its cryptocurrency efforts official. This is Calibra, a digital wallet that will use a new cryptocurrency called Libra. Calibra, which is now a subsidiary of Facebook, is designed to “provide financial services that will enable people to […]
Over the past few months, Apple made changes to iOS subscriptions in an effort to make them more user-friendly and transparent. Now, MacStories EIC Federico Viticci has unearthed another subscription-related feature rolling out with iOS 13. Apparently, when you attempt to delete an app on the upcoming mobile platform, a pop up will let you […]
The latest beta version of Apple’s upcoming tvOS 13 has an unexpected surprise. The company is introducing support for a picture-in-picture mode that allows you to browse while continuing to watch a video. The feature, available in tvOS 13 beta 2, was not previously announced by the company and wasn’t mentioned during its WWDC keynote […]
Microsoft has released To-Do for Mac, finally giving Apple users access to the task management tool on their desktops. The Mac app will allow users to work offline, view their upcoming tasks under “My Day,” share to-do lists with friends and colleagues and see flagged emails. The app isn’t fully integrated with Microsoft Planner yet, […]
Microsoft removed Huawei’s laptop lineup from its online store last month, following a new executive order to crack down on the Chinese tech company. While the software giant has remained silent over whether Huawei will still be able to obtain Windows licenses for its range of laptops, the devices are now starting to return to […]
Samsung customer support account tweeted an odd warning that, to prevent malicious software attacks on your smart TV, you should scan it for viruses every few weeks. It even included an instructional video to help you do so. The tweet, first spotted by The Verge, was short lived. Samsung has since removed it, but it […]
Instagram announced it is testing changes that could make it easier for users to regain access to hacked accounts, as well as security features that could make it harder to steal Instagram usernames in the first place. The news comes after a wave of Instagram users have faced issues getting back into their locked accounts. […]