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Apple Is Reserving Names for AR Headset, Trademarks Filings Suggest
Applications focus on names such as "Reality One," "Reality Pro" and "Reality Processor," Bloomberg reports. Recent applications for a variety of trademarks that include the word "Reality" suggest Apple is stocking up on potential names for its much-rumored augmented reality headset, Bloomberg reported Sunday. The applications, for names such as "Rea ... Read more
2022-08-28 20:41:05
You Should Be Using These iPad Features
These are some of our favorite iPad features. It doesn't matter if you have an iPad, iPad Pro or iPad Air, there's no denying the excitement that accompanies using a new iPad, or even exploring what's new in a big software update on your old one. Once you get all your settings in order, there are many cool features you'll want to explore on your iPad. A good spot to start is the Tips collection ... Read more
2022-08-26 19:53:03
ESPN Plus Review: A Must-Have for Hockey and UFC Fans, but That's About It
The service raised its prices and lost its coverage of MLS, making it less appealing to sports fans. In the past year, ESPN Plus has both raised its prices and lost an important content partner. ESPN Plus is currently the out-of-market streaming home of Major League Soccer, but will lose the league to Apple TV Plus when the current season concludes in November. Now, the service has just raised it ... Read more
2022-08-26 19:52:24
Meta's Next VR Headset Is Coming In October: What We Know About Meta Cambria, aka Quest Pro
Meta's next big VR headset coming in October is more expensive and advanced, but it won't replace the Quest 2. The Oculus Quest 2 (now called Meta Quest 2) has become a surprisingly successful virtual reality headset and remains our favorite VR device despite being two years old and suddenly more expensive. What will Meta, the former Facebook, do for its encore? The company is expected to relea ... Read more
2022-08-26 19:51:45
The Samsung Z Fold 4, on Sale Today, Has Been Turned Into a Windows Phone
Using a few apps, you too can turn your Galaxy Z Fold 4 into a throwback device exhibiting the best of Windows Phone's UI. Starting Aug. 26, you can buy Samsung's best foldable yet, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. And for people who miss the way Microsoft used to make phones, there's good news: With some third-party software, you can turn your new cutting-edge foldable into a Windows Phone. YouTube ... Read more
2022-08-26 19:51:02
The iPhone 14 Pro Max Should Borrow These iPad Features
Commentary: The iPhone 14 Pro Max will probably have a giant screen, like the iPhone 13 Pro Max. I want more ways to put it to use. With their 6.7-inch screens, the iPhone 13 Pro Max and 12 Pro Max are the biggest phones Apple has ever released. The rumored iPhone 14 Pro Max, which we'll likely learn about on Sept. 7, is expected to maintain that same giant screen. Although Apple's "Pro Max ... Read more
2022-08-26 19:50:34
Twitter and Meta take down pro-US propaganda campaign
Twitter and Meta have removed from their platforms an online propaganda campaign aimed at promoting US interests abroad, researchers say. This is the first major covert pro-US propaganda operation taken down by the tech giants, says a report by social media analytics firm Graphika and the Stanford Internet Observatory (SIO). They removed dozens of accounts used in the campaign in July and August ... Read more
2022-08-26 19:47:34
Apple Mail Privacy Protection for iOS 15 and MacOS Monterey: What It Is and How to Get It
Change this setting on your iPhone or Mac to keep your emails private. As part of security upgrades in the Wednesday update to macOS Monterey 12.5.1, Apple's Mail Privacy Protection feature has new privacy enhancements aimed at protecting your email. Originally released in September 2021, Apple's email protection option is also available to iPhone users with iOS 15. And now you can check out its ... Read more
2022-08-26 03:19:46
Best Laptop for 2022: The 15 Laptops We Recommend
Top laptop picks across all categories, tested and reviewed by CNET editors. Choosing a new laptop, whether it's for work, home or going back to school, isn't an easy decision, but CNET's list of the best laptops for 2022 is a great place to start with our top picks across brands, operating systems, budgets and categories. Many of the models from 2021 have been updated for 2022 with the latest ch ... Read more
2022-08-26 03:19:21
California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035
California is to ban the sale of new petrol-only vehicles by 2035, marking a historic step in the state's attempts to tackle climate change. The new rules are aimed to force car makers to accelerate the introduction to the market of cleaner vehicles. It comes after Governor Gavin Newsom set a target in 2020 to speed up the shift away from fossil fuels. The move is important as California is the ... Read more
2022-08-26 03:18:18