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Nothing Phone 1 Hands-On: There's a Lot to Like, Including the Price
This affordable phone offers something a bit different from an Apple, Samsung or Google device. The Nothing Phone 1 launched with a lot of hype this week, but what exactly is it? Should you buy one? And, does it rival Apple's iPhone? I've been trying out the new phone and have found plenty to like, from its flashing LED "glyph" to its affordable price. My full thoughts on the phone are ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:10:59
Google Doodle Honors Electronic Music Pioneer Oskar Sala
The German composer mastered and improved upon a precursor to the synthesizer to create the eerie bird sounds for Hitchcock's The Birds. You may not know the name Oskar Sala, but there's a good chance you're familiar with some of the German composer and physicist's work. The pioneer in the field of electronic music composed music and created sound effects for TV, radio and film, including the e ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:10:06
I'm an Apple Fitness Plus Addict Without an Apple Watch
Commentary: Apple's platform has transformed my relationship with exercise, but the focus on Watch metrics is out of sync with my fitness goals. As I pointed my skis down the slope on the first run down the mountain, I braced for the familiar gnawing ache to grip my thighs. But even though this was my first time skiing in seven years and the first time I'd hit the slopes since entering my 30s, th ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:09:49
iOS 16 Public Beta: New iPhone Features You'll Love to Use
Apple's iOS 16 is now available in a public beta, which means you can try the operating system's new features on a compatible iPhone ahead of its public release in fall. Communication, personalization and privacy are the main focuses of iOS 16, which offers upgrades to your iPhone's lock screen, Messages app and Wallet, just to name a few. First previewed at the company's annual WWDC keynote, iO ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:09:05
UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway
The UK is set to become home to the world's largest automated drone superhighway within the next two years. The drones will be used on the 164-mile Skyway project connecting towns and cities, including Cambridge and Rugby. It is part of a £273m funding package for the aerospace sector which will be revealed by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng on Monday. Other projects include drones delivering ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:06:09
Ransomware Attack Leaves 1.9 Million Patient Records Exposed
Professional Finance Company reveals large-scale ransomware infection in a major cybersecurity breach. A ransomware attack on debt-collections agency Professional Finance Company targeted the information of 1.9 million patients across 657 health care providers earlier this year. The attack is one of the largest US medical information breaches in 2022. "An unauthorized third party" cou ... Read more
2022-07-15 03:37:56
Why You Should Clear Your iPhone Cache Every Month
Your browsers build up a little too much data over time. Clear your cache to give them a fresh start. Your iPhone browsers need a little maintenance, just like most other things you use. Over time, they can become digitally cluttered, which can slow down page loading times or sometimes cause pages to load wrong. Think about it like clearing off your digital countertops. Regardless of whether yo ... Read more
2022-07-14 21:33:44
Nokia's Newest Phone Is a T9-Era Throwback With Wireless Earbud Charging Slots
The newest Nokia phone is a sequel to one that came out in 2007, addressing the same need for music on the go. Earlier this week, Nokia launched a new feature phone, with numbered buttons and a novel feature: slots on the back cover for charging a pair of true wireless earbuds, which come with the handset. It shouldn't be a surprise that the phone is focused on audio, because it's a sequel to a m ... Read more
2022-07-14 21:32:49
MacBook Air M2 Review: Bigger Screen, Better Camera, Faster Chip
With a faster chip, bigger screen, new design and better webcam, this new M2 MacBook from Apple is the biggest change to the Air line since its launch. In the 14 years since the MacBook Air line launched, I've often described it as "the most universally useful laptop you can buy." That's because the Air has always attempted to hit a delicate balance between price, portability, ease of u ... Read more
2022-07-14 21:30:57
Nothing Phone 1 specs vs. iPhone 13 vs. Google Pixel 6
We've identified over 150 top deals you should check out before Prime Day ends later tonight.Here's how the Phone 1 stacks up against its powerful rivals. The hype machine around Nothing's Phone 1 has been churning vigorously. But there are valid reasons for the fanfare. The Phone 1 is Carl Pei's first phone launch since the storied entrepreneur's departure from OnePlus, which he led from a start ... Read more
2022-07-14 01:23:09