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“Unacceptable”: Spotify bricking Car Thing devices in Dec. without refunds

Spotify stopped making Car Things in July 2022 but kept selling them. Enlarge (credit: Spotify) Owners of Spotify's soon-to-be-bricked Car Thing device are begging the company to open-source the gadgets to save some the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaMay 24th, 2024

Roku launches Weekly Trivia game to test your pop culture mettle

Roku Weekly Trivia launches today for U.S. users of it popular streaming devices, adding 10 questions per week. You can play with friends and family......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 27 min. ago

Here’s what the Windows Phone would look like in 2024 if Microsoft had never killed it

There's no Window Phone in 2024, but what if there was? A fascinating set of mock-ups show what these Microsoft devices might have looked like......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

SharePlay in Apple Music gets more shareable in iPadOS 18

Apple has upgraded SharePlay when dealing with Apple Music in iPadOS 18, but only when connected to supported external devices like HomePods and select speakers.SharePlay with Apple Music gets an upgrade in iPadOS 18Having an active SharePlay session.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Revived technology used to count individual photons from distant galaxies

Using an instrument on the 4.1-meter Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope, researchers have obtained the first astronomical spectrum using skipper charge-coupled devices (CCDs)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

The new Surface Laptop whips the MacBook in this important test

Microsoft has finally ended its non-repairable reign of terror, and its new Surface devices have earned an impressive 8/10 from iFixit......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

iFixit says new Arm Surface hardware “puts repair front and center”

Both devices make it relatively easy to get at the battery and SSD. Enlarge / Microsoft's 11th-edition Surface Pro, as exploded by iFixit. Despite adhesive holding in the screen and the fact that you need to remove the heatsink t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Spotify Unveils a Cheaper “Basic” Subscription Plan

The plan starts at $10.99 per month for users, although it does have some limitations. The post Spotify Unveils a Cheaper “Basic” Subscription Plan appeared first on Phandroid. Spotify’s recent strategy of raising its sub.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Open-source Rafel RAT steals info, locks Android devices, asks for ransom

The open-source Rafel RAT is being leveraged by multiple threat actors to compromise Android devices and, in some cases, to lock them, encrypt their contents, and demand money to restore the device to its original state. Check Point researchers have.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Security Bite: Meta will start using your data to train its AI next week, but you may be able to opt out

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

HomeKit Weekly: A HomeKit door sensor is one of the most underrated devices

When looking to automate your home, a lot of the hype revolves around motion sensors and other devices, but I believe HomeKit door sensors are still some of the best devices to add to your Home app-backed home. I love the , as the device supports Thr.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Stacking three layers of graphene with a twist speeds up electrochemical reactions

Tri-layer may be better than bi-layer for manufacturing, improving the speed and capacity of electrochemical and electrocatalytic devices......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks

After increasing its prices earlier this month, Spotify today announced a new $11 per month Basic plan that saves a bit of money but removes access to audiobooks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Spotify adds cheaper ‘Basic’ plan that ditches audiobooks

After increasing its prices across the board a few weeks ago, Spotify has now announced a new “Basic” tier for $10.99 per month in the United States. This plan, Spotify says, offers all of the same Spotify Premium benefits, but without the monthl.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

The new Motorola Razr Plus might be a bigger deal than we thought

Motorola is set to unveil its next lineup of Razr devices next week. Thanks to a new leak, it sounds like the Razr Plus (2024) could be a pretty big deal......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

iOS 17.6 public beta 1 now available, plus macOS 14.6, iPadOS 17.6 and more

Following the release earlier this week of the first developer betas for iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, iPadOS 17.6, and more, today Apple has released the first public betas of the same updates. They are available for download on your devices via the Softwar.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 is at its Lowest Price with $200 Off!

Samsung's flagship tablet is a lot cheaper at the moment. The post Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 is at its Lowest Price with $200 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Tab series of devices ranks among one of the best Androi.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Thin and light is back in style, and Apple’s M4 iPad Pro is proof it can be done right

Not too long ago, Apple was on a mission to make all of its devices thinner and lighter. This ambition resulted in iPhones that bent, and MacBook Pros that removed pro ports and had a terrible keyboard. In the past few years, Apple has shifted gea.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Solid-state battery with 100x energy density could be used in Apple devices

Apple battery supplier TDK has announced the development of a technology it says could be used in next-gen solid-state batteries to offer one hundred times the energy density of existing ones … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Samsung Prepping for One UI 6.1.1 Update’s Release

Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy devices is inching closer to its release as the company is starting to prepare for its arrival. The company is currently prepping a new One UI 6.1.1 update which shouldn’t come as much of a surpris.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Pixel Android 15 Beta 3 Issues & Fixes

Google’s pushed a new Android 15 beta 3 update for Pixel devices. Unsurprisingly, the operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished software, and Google’s Android 15 beta may.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024