iMessage dodged EU"s "gatekeeper" label, but WhatsApp didn"t. Here"s why.
Apple has managed to avoid strict regulation in the EU when it comes to iMessage. Apple just received some rare good news from the EU.The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it closed its market investigation into four services &ndash.....»»
Which iPhone 16 did you buy? Or are you holding fire? [Poll]
When we ran a poll before the keynote, more than 9,000 of you voted, and almost exactly half of you said that you didn’t plan to buy an iPhone 16. Among those who did, the iPhone 16 Pro Max was the clear leader, with the two base models seeing a.....»»
Gemini Live, Google’s futuristic AI feature, is now free to use
Android users will soon be able to use Gemini Live for free. This is big news for anyone who wanted to try the tool, but didn't want to pay......»»
Conversations with AI can successfully reduce belief in conspiracy theories
Have you ever tried to convince a conspiracy theorist that the moon landing wasn't staged? You likely didn't succeed, but ChatGPT might have better luck, according to research by MIT Sloan School of Management professor David Rand and American Univer.....»»
The Apple Watch Series 10 is Missing a Key Feature, at Least for US Buyers
The feature was available as far back as the Watch 6 series. The post The Apple Watch Series 10 is Missing a Key Feature, at Least for US Buyers appeared first on Phandroid. Apple didn’t hold back with the launch of the new Apple Wat.....»»
33 open-source cybersecurity solutions you didn’t know you needed
Open-source cybersecurity tools provide transparency and flexibility, allowing users to examine and customize the source code to fit specific security needs. These tools make cybersecurity accessible to a broader range of organizations and individual.....»»
The best smart home tech of IFA 2024
IFA 2024 didn't disappoint, with tons of cool gear on display. From lights and vacuums to appliances and more, here are the best smart home devices of IFA 2024......»»
Apple’s newest AirPods 4 add affordable ANC and wireless charging
Apple's newest AirPods and AirPods Pro are here. They're better than the last ones, of course. But you knew that already, didn't you......»»
iPhone Diary: Apple likely to sell me an iPhone 16 Pro Max for two reasons
I didn’t always upgrade my iPhone every year. That process started with the iPhone X, but it has continued since then, and it’s generally been the camera features which have parted me from my money. The iPhone 16 Pro Max doesn’t seem like it.....»»
No, the Apple Watch Series 10 probably didn’t leak in the latest iOS 18.1 beta
We’re a weekend away from the iPhone 16 launch event, where Apple will also unveil the new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. We … The post No, the Apple Watch Series 10 probably didn’t leak in the latest iOS 18.1 beta appeared fi.....»»
No, iOS 18.1 beta didn’t leak the new Apple Watch Series 10 design
Apple will hold a special event on Monday, and in addition to new iPhones, the company is also expected to introduce Apple Watch Series 10. Rumors suggest that the Series 10 models will have a new slimmer design with larger displays. But no, what som.....»»
Conservative governments protect more land while socialists and nationalists label more species as "threatened"
The dire state of biodiversity across the globe suggests that not all governments are willing to act decisively to protect nature. Why is that the case, and is a country's political ideology a factor?.....»»
WhatsApp will soon discontinue its old Electron app for macOS
WhatsApp last year launched a new version of its macOS app that was completely rebuilt from scratch. Although users could still use the old Electron-based WhatsApp, Meta has now confirmed that it will soon be discontinued and shut down. more….....»»
FAA lets SpaceX get back to launches, but Polaris Dawn awaits good weather
SpaceX got the OK to fly again from the Federal Aviation Administration and didn't waste any time knocking out launches from both Florida and California early Saturday, but the crewed Polaris Dawn launch remains on hold because of weather......»»
Contact Syncing Arrives for WhatsApp on Android
Multiple accounts on a single device are coming soon, hopefully. The post Contact Syncing Arrives for WhatsApp on Android appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on WhatsApp’s beta version, then you might want to check the lates.....»»
Sunrise alarm clock didn’t make waking up easier—but made sleeping more peaceful
Hatch Restore 2 targets circadian rhythms, but it can't beat sunlight. The Hatch Restore 2 with one of its lighting options on. [credit:.....»»
I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X
The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition......»»
Astrobotic’s lander didn’t make it to the Moon because of a failed valve
Engineers are redesigning parts of the propulsion system on Astrobotic's next lunar lander. Enlarge / Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, with some of its propellants visible, before shipment from the company's headquarters in Pittsbu.....»»
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the phone I’ve always wanted
I finally have the Pro phone of my dreams, and it didn't come from Apple......»»
AT&T 911 outage sees company fined $950k; yesterday’s outage now fixed
An AT&T 911 outage back in 2023 has seen the company fined almost a million dollars. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that the carrier not only failed to provide adequate backup coverage, but also didn’t let 911 centers know what h.....»»
Lateral movement: Clearest sign of unfolding ransomware attack
44% of unfolding ransomware attacks were spotted during lateral movement, according to Barracuda Networks. 25% of incidents were detected when the attackers started writing or editing files, and 14% were unmasked by behavior that didn’t fit with kn.....»»