Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Chrome now directly tracks users, generates a "topic" list it shares with advertisers. Enlarge / Google's not looking as good as it used to. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Don't let Chrome's big redesign distract you from the f.....»»
Google Gemini is about to big upgrade for iPhone users
A standalone Google Gemini app should soon launch for iPhone and iPad. When it does, there's a least one new tool that should be available to these users......»»
M4 Mac mini SSD storage can be upgraded, but it isn’t easy yet
Earlier this week, we reported that the storage in the new is actually modular, meaning that it isn’t soldered to the logic board of the Mac, and ultimately would be user accessible. However, that didn’t necessarily mean it’d be easy for users.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Currency’ is an ad-free and offline app to convert currencies
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Currency is a completely free currency conver.....»»
Google Tensor heating woes are the top reason for Pixel phone returns
According to a report that cites internal Google documents, the highest number of Pixel phones are returned due to their well-known overheating woes......»»
ChatGPT is currently down; Siri integration in iOS 18.2 affected
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is currently down, making the platform inaccessible to users around the world on Friday night. The outage has also affected integration with Siri in the iOS 18.2 beta as a consequence. more….....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 8, 2024 – M4 Mac launch day is here
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Matter 1.4 has some solid ideas for the future home—now let’s see the support
Can you get one speaker on Alexa, Google, and Apple's home apps all at once? Matter, the smart home standard that promises an interoperable future for home automation, even if it'.....»»
ChatGPT monthly usage may now rival Google Chrome
Similarweb statistics show that generative AI tools are consistently growing in usership, but none more than ChatGPT......»»
Verizon, AT&T tell courts: FCC can’t punish us for selling user location data
Carriers claim location data isn't protected, say they have right to jury trial. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are continuing their fight against fines for selling user location dat.....»»
M4 Mac mini offers modular SSD storage, faster base model speeds
Along with the dramatic external design, the new M4 Mac mini also features multiple internal changes. According to early teardowns and user reports, the new Mac mini features a removable SSD. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can buy a new Mac m.....»»
Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies
An APK teardown of the Pixel Phone app has revealed a potential new feature that will use AI that can reply for you. The post Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies appeared first on Phandroid. Several years ago, Google showed o.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 7, 2024 – iCloud glitches, EU investigations
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Netflix now lets you share screenshots of your favorite moments from a movie or show
Pretty much every video streaming platform has DRM-protected content, which aims to prevent users from distributing copyrighted material. Unfortunately, this also means that users can’t easily share screenshots of specific moments of something they.....»»
Security Bite: Mechanics of Apple CarPlay
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.....»»
Save $80 when you buy the Fitbit Versa 4!
Get it for much lower than usual. The post Save $80 when you buy the Fitbit Versa 4! appeared first on Phandroid. Fitbit’s line of Versa smartwatches have always been a pretty good option for everyday health tracking, thanks to a set.....»»
A new Google Pixel feature could make managing phone calls a breeze
Hate phone calls? A new feature coming to Google Pixel devices could help you avoid them more than ever......»»
Nomad early Black Friday sale now live! 20% off all new releases, Find My tracking card, leather iPhone 16 cases, more
You know it’s November and that Black Friday is on the way when a brand like Nomad launches a sale like this. One of our absolute favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad is launching a seriously rare sale that is offering up a straight 20% in saving.....»»
Apple-backed Matter adds new smart home device types, better cross-platform experience, more
The Apple-backed group that oversees the Matter smart device standard has launched its latest big update. Matter 1.4 debuts today with a variety of improvements that further advance smart home capabilities. Here’s what’s new. more….....»»
Malwarebytes acquires AzireVPN to boost security for customers
Malwarebytes announced the acquisition of AzireVPN, a renowned privacy-focused VPN provider. Malwarebytes has long been a defender of user privacy through its portfolio of consumer solutions, including Malwarebytes Privacy VPN and its free ad and sca.....»»
Matter expands energy tracking capabilities, streamlines setup
Matter 1.4 is now available bringing with it a bunch of new energy tracking features and network enhancements......»»