Apple has published a support page that warns MacBook owners not to close their laptop with a camera cover in place. Damage like a cracked display could result, according to the company, because “the clearance between the display and keyboard is designed to very tight tolerances.” Instead of using a cover, Apple says that customers […]
Apple’s first Macs based on its own ARM-based silicon will include a new MacBook Air, as well as MacBook Pros with 13.3-, 14-, and 16-inch screen sizes, according to a new report from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple officially confirmed the long-standing rumors of a switch to its own processors at WWDC last month, […]
Samsung’s Unpacked event is officially taking place on August 5 expected to be unveiled, including the new Galaxy Buds. WinFuture claimed Samsung’s next earbuds would undergo a major design change. The publication created 3D renders of the wireless buds using leaked information. They go by the codename “beans” due to their kidney bean looks. Thanks […]
Sony offered a sneak peek at what physical PlayStation 5 game box art will look like on store shelves starting this holiday season. The first official PS5 box art shared was for Spider-Man: Miles Morales, an action-adventure game from Insomniac Games that was first revealed during Sony’s June 2020 PS5 event. Games will come packaged […]
Only a couple weeks after first announcing iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 at WWDC, Apple is ready to open up beta testing to the general public. That means if you have an iPhone or iPad, you can install an early version of the software that runs on your phone or tablet and provide feedback to […]
Dell has announced a redesign of its popular XPS desktop, which boasts both a fresh new look and some impressive internals. Dell’s XPS Desktop has been a popular choice in college dorm rooms and in the home due to its relatively strong performance, modest price, compact footprint, and stylish design. Powerful upgrades including the jump […]
Samsung may not include chargers in the boxes of some of its smartphones starting in 2021, according to a report from Korean news site ETNews. Samsung is taking them out because many people already have chargers and to help reduce costs, the report says. While not including a charger in the box might seem like […]
Intel announced the Thunderbolt 4 specification with a series of improvements over Thunderbolt 3. The new standard will offer the same speed of up to 40 Gbps, but is designed to remove some of the confusion that has governed the Thunderbolt 3 realm for a decade. Intel’s new Thunderbolt 4 connection isn’t technically faster than […]
Apple announced it is expanding its third-party iPhone repair program to Canada and Europe. It initiated the service about a year ago in the US. The pilot offers independent repair shops the tools, training, and access to Apple-certified parts to fix its products. “We are thrilled to expand our independent repair program to more locations […]
Tinder is now testing a brand new interactive video One-on-one video chats. The company announced today that it has begun testing the ‘Face to Face’ chat feature (which we first caught wind of in May) in the U.S., Brazil, South Korea and several other countries. Tinder says around half of its surveyed users said they […]
OnePlus will hold a virtual launch event for the OnePlus Nord line on July 21st at 10AM ET. The company is trying something a little different this time, though. OnePlus says you’ll be able to use its app to view the launch event in augmented reality on July 21st at 3PM BST / 10AM ET […]
Amazon’s Prime Video is finally adding a feature that’s long since become a standard for streaming video services: user profiles. With profiles, Prime Video users will have access to their own Watchlist, personalized recommendations, and they’ll be able to track their own viewing progress, similar to rival services, like Netflix. Prime Video customers will be […]
Microsoft is planning to launch its xCloud game streaming service later this year as part of Xbox Game Pass, and accessory makers are getting ready. 8BitDo, a company that specializes in retro and modern alternative gamepads, has adapted its retro NES controller for Microsoft’s Project xCloud service. 8BitDo says it’s compatible with all Android devices, […]
Microsoft is getting ready to show off more Xbox Series X titles. It’ll hold an Xbox Games Showcase as part of Summer Game Fest on July 23rd at noon Eastern Time. You can watch it on the Xbox website, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. 343 industries briefly teased Halo Infinite in a trailer a couple of […]
Facebook and its WhatsApp messaging service, along with Twitter Inc., have suspended processing requests for user data from Hong Kong law-enforcement agencies following China’s imposition of a national-security law on the city. Facebook typically works with law enforcement to follow local laws where the company operates but says it has paused sharing user data with […]