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Palm OS and the devices that ran it: An Ars retrospective

Before smartphones, we had PDAs in our pockets. Palm did them best. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) “Gadgets aren’t fun anymore,” sighed my wife, watching me tap away on my Palm Zire 72 as she sat on the couch wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaApr 25th, 2024

Android will soon instantly log you in to your apps on new devices

New phone day for Android users should get a whole bunch easier. If you lose your iPhone or buy an upgrade, you could reasonably expect to be up and running after an hour, presumi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News9 hr. 33 min. ago

An ad giant wants to control your next TV’s operating system

Sonos is rumored to be building a streaming box running The Trade Desk's OS. An ad company’s foray into TV operating systems (OSes) illustrates a significant shift for TV hardwa.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News9 hr. 33 min. ago

Tubi’s new Scenes feature plays clips to help you find your next binge

Tubi has just launched its new Scenes feature for mobile devices that serves up short clips of movies and shows to help users find somthing to watch easier......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 5 min. ago

20 years later, the Nintendo DS remains one of gaming’s best devices

The Nintendo DS turns 20 today, and it still stands tall as one of gaming's most creative, memorable systems......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News15 hr. 33 min. ago

2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices compromised in latest attacks

Attackers have compromised around 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls by leveraging the two recently patched zero-days (CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474), Shadowserver Foundation’s internet-wide scanning has revealed. Compromised devices are pred.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News16 hr. 2 min. ago

2D graphene spin valve leverages van der Waals magnet proximity for efficient spintronics

Graphene, particularly in its purest form, has long been considered a promising material for developing spintronic devices. These devices leverage the intrinsic angular momentum (i.e., spin), as opposed to the charge, of electrons to transmit and pro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

I used a Wear OS smartwatch for the first time, and I love it

For the past decade, I've only used an Apple Watch. But I finally tried a Pixel Watch 3, and I absolutely love it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

LastPass review: Is this popular password manager still worth using?

I reviewed LastPass, a low-cost password manager with that supports a wide range of devices and offers convenient login sharing for families......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Here’s every Pixel phone that can download Android 16 Developer Preview 1

Want to check out Android 16 Developer Preview 1? Then you need to have one of these Pixel devices......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Leak: what law enforcement can unlock with the "Graykey" iPhone hacking tool

Leaked documents reveal the secrets behind Graykey, the covert forensic tool used to unlock modern smartphones, exposing its struggles with Apple's latest iOS updates.iPhone 15Graykey is a forensic tool designed to unlock mobile devices and extract d.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali brings big power at a bigger cost

It's a big, luxurious—but expensive—electric pickup truck with a huge battery. GMC provided flights from Albany, New York, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could test.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Join us today for Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI

At 4PM ET, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language model.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Researcher reverse engineers new iPhone security feature ‘Inactivity Reboot’

A recent report by 404 Media revealed that law enforcement agents have been concerned about automatically rebooting themselves, which makes it very difficult to hack these devices. Security researcher Jiska Classen later discovered that this behavio.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Valve developers discuss why Half Life 2: Episode 3 was abandoned

Anniversary doc also includes footage of unused ice gun, blob enemies. After Ars spent Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary week looking back at the game's history and impact, Valve mar.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

iCloud backups will be deleted and discontinued for iPhones running iOS 8 and older

Apple has started notifying users running older software about a very compelling reason to update. iCloud backups will soon stop working—and even be deleted—on devices running iOS 8 and prior. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

watchOS 10: Release date, supported devices, features, more

watchOS 10 was Apple’s main operating system for Apple Watch models from September 2023 to September 2024. It brought a redesign for larger displays, a … The post watchOS 10: Release date, supported devices, features, more appeared first.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

iPadOS 17: Release date, compatible devices, features, more

iPadOS 17 was Apple’s main operating system for its iPad models from September 2023 to September 2024. After tightening the integration between iPad and Mac … The post iPadOS 17: Release date, compatible devices, features, more appeared first.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Silo S2 expands its dystopian world

Ars chats with cinematographer Baz Irvine about creating a fresh look for the sophomore season. The second season of  Silo, Apple TV's dystopian sc-fi drama, is off to a powerful.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Cable labeling is pure chaos and it needs to stop

With so many features and so many cables, we’ve been doomed to a see if it works approach to getting our devices correctly connected......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024