Google is being sued after bad map directions led a man to his death
A series of errors with Google Maps directions at the core ultimately led to a man dying after driving over a collapsed bridge — and his family is suing.The collapsed Snow Creek bridge has now been barricaded. (Source; Hickory Daily Record)When App.....»»
Apple"s iPhone modem design is three years behind Qualcomm
Apple intended for the iPhone 15 to use an 5G modem designed in-house, and it has spent billions working to achieve that. Here's why it still has to buy modems from Qualcomm.Apple is trying to make its own 5G modem for the iPhoneModems are hard. In 2.....»»
Crappy situation: Woman dives into outhouse muck to fetch Apple Watch
After diving in after her lost Apple Watch, a Michigan woman needed a rescue from an outhouse waste repository.Apple WatchStories involving an Apple Watch and a rescue usually feature the technology helping in some way, but not this time. Instead, it.....»»
iPhone 15 users can see battery cycle count & more in Settings
Apple quietly added the ability to see additional battery data in iPhone 15 Settings, including the current cycle count.Battery chart showing MagSafe charging all dayAfter a tumultuous season of battery complaints about iPhone 14, Apple has included.....»»
Daily deals Sept. 20: $630 off iMac, Apple Fine Woven Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max $56, iPad Air 5 $408, more
Today's hottest deals include $170 off a Motorola Moto G Stylus Smartphone, 33% off a 50" Amazon Fire TV, ViewSonic projectors from $110, ViewSonic monitors from $90, and more.Save $200 on an M2 MacBook AirThe AppleInsider team scours the web for top.....»»
Amazon"s new Echo devices bring generative AI and new smart home features
Amazon's Alexa assistant gets upgraded smarts in new Echo devices that include smart glasses called Echo Frames, an upgraded Echo Show 8 with a display, and new Fire TV devices for audio and visuals.Amazon has new smart devices for the homeDuring a h.....»»
New study finds Mac most secure & cost competitive in enterprise workplaces
A new study by Cisco compares Mac and PC usage in enterprise environments, focusing on security, cost, preference, and productivity — and finds that Mac still holds up surprisingly well.Mac in the workplaceCisco recently conducted an extensive stud.....»»
Does your Mac, iPad, or iPhone make the cut for "Death Stranding Director"s Cut?"
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima has listed which Apple devices which will work with "Death Stranding Director's Cut," coming in 2023.Death Stranding Director's Cut"DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT for iPhone, iPad, and Mac will be released in 2023.....»»
Philips Hue adds Matter support to existing bridges
The delayed addition of Matter to the Philips Hue range of smart home products is reportedly now live in an update available to the company's bridge devices.Hue Guide LightsMatter is intended to become a kind of superset of smart home devices, with p.....»»
Apple & Goldman Sachs abandoned plans for a Robin Hood-like stock trading app
Apple and Apple Card financial partner Goldman Sachs are said to have abandoned nascent plans to co-develop a stock trading app like Robin Hood for iPhones, but it's not completely clear why.Apple's stocks app could have been used for tradingReported.....»»
Arlo announces updated Essential range, promises HomeKit in 2024
Arlo's second generation of smart cameras and doorbells in its Essentials series has been released, with a commitment to HomeKit support later.Arlo Essentials rangeArlo's Essentials range previously centered on a lower-cost indoor camera, but now the.....»»
Reviewers say there"s no need to upgrade to Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2
Across all of the first reviews of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, both models are praised, their new features are welcomed, but neither has enough to warrant upgrading.The new Apple Watch brings a performance boost and greater Find.....»»
Babbel price drop: lifetime subscription for $169.97
The September Babbel deal drives the cost of a lifetime language learning subscription to $169.97, a discount of $429.Babbel offers users the opportunity to learn a new language with ease, and this $169.97 price makes it even more affordable thanks t.....»»
How to share an AirTag with others in iOS 17
AirTag owners can share them starting in iOS 17 through the the Find My app. Here's how to start sharing your AirTag — and stop, too.How to share an AirTag in iOS 17Apple's AirTag, a small device attached to personal items like keys, wallets, and b.....»»
Unity"s self-sabotage with pricing will be a long-term problem for Apple
The goodwill that game engine developer Unity burnt over the last week with its bizarre and retroactive pricing demands are going to be a problem for not just the iPhone, but Apple Vision Pro too.There's unity alright — against the company's new li.....»»
iPhone 14 hitting east coast"s biggest agricultural fair with false 911 calls
Western Massachusetts' emergency dispatch teams covering the US east coast's biggest agricultural fair says it received nearly a dozen false alarms due to Apple's built-in SOS iPhone features in just days.Crash Detection can save a life, but it also.....»»
French Apple Store staff will strike as iPhone 15 goes on sale
As the iPhone 15 arrives in stores on September 22, Apple Store staff across France will go on strike over pay.French unions protest Apple Store pay (Source: union poster online)On the same day that the first online pre-ordered iPhone 15 models are d.....»»
Code leak says WhatsApp is finally coming to iPad
We've been here before, but a new report about beta test versions of WhatsApp appear to show that it will be getting a native iPad version soon.WhatsApp on iPhoneIt's expected soon because the code, as first spotted by WaBetaInfo, is in the current T.....»»
Apple on iPhone 15 Pro: "The best game console is the one you have with you"
Apple wants gamers to know they are taking things seriously with iPhone 15 Pro in an interview covering game console competition, physical controllers, and 4K monitor support.iPhone gaming enters a new generationThe iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Ma.....»»
iPhone 15 has new battery health controls to prevent charging past 80%
iPhone 15 users looking to prolong their battery health a little further have a new option — an 80% charging hard limit.iPhone 14 Pro Max at 100%People concerned over iPhone battery health attempt to control every aspect of their device experience.....»»