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Samsung's Self-Repair Program Now Open for Galaxy Owners

People will be able repair front screens, glass backs and charging ports themselves. Samsung's new self-repair service is available starting Tuesday, letting people who own select Galaxy devices request parts, tools and step-by-step guides to be shipped directly to them. So far, the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus are eligible for the program. Device owners can request genuine Sam ... Read more

2022-08-02 19:49:30

Dark Matter From 12 Billion Years Ago Mapped Through Warped Spacetime

These halos from the early universe could lead to a new era of cosmology. Twisted into our universe lies one of science's biggest unsolved mysteries. Where is all the dark matter? What is all the dark matter? I mean, we know it's there. Galaxies, including the Milky Way, are spinning so rapidly that our physics predicts everything inside should be flung outward like horses on an unhinged merr ... Read more

2022-08-02 19:49:01

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 Need to Make These Changes

Foldable phones have come a long way since Samsung's original Galaxy Z Fold debuted in 2019. Last year's $1,800 Galaxy Z Fold 3 and $1,000 Galaxy Z Flip 3 are the most polished versions of the company's foldable devices yet, with improvements to their software and cover screens. But there's a lot that Samsung could do to make these devices even better, and I'm hoping to see such changes in the u ... Read more

2022-08-02 19:48:18

Pornhub: Judge rules Visa can be sued in abuse claim

An abuse survivor can sue Visa over videos of her posted to Pornhub, a US court has ruled. Serena Fleites was 13 in 2014 when, it is alleged, a boyfriend pressured her into making an explicit video which he posted to Pornhub. Ms Fleites alleges that Visa, by processing revenue from ads, conspired with Pornhub's parent firm MindGeek to make money from videos of her abuse. Visa had sought to be r ... Read more

2022-08-02 19:46:06

The 3 Best New Features in MacOS Ventura

The latest MacOS update is only in its public beta phase, but I still found new features that make my Mac much better. Operating system updates should be like good cinematography: Yes, an important backbone, but not one that stands out too obviously. Change a device's user interface or features too radically, and you lose the muscle memory and personal workflow developed over time. But at the sam ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:42:08

Every Wi-Fi Password You've Ever Used Is Saved on Your Computer. Here's Where

Sharing Wi-Fi when you've forgotten the password is actually really simple. Wi-Fi passwords can be hard to remember (especially if they're strong). But usually you don't need to memorize the password of a Wi-Fi network you've already connected to before, because your computer will automatically remember it, allowing you to stay connected or reconnect, even if you leave and come back. However, if ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:41:14

5 Unexpected AirTags Uses: GPS Tracker for Luggage and More

For starters, you'll be able to connect your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers to play games on your iPhone or iPad. The release of iOS 16, alongside the iPhone 14 series, is near, and so you might be interested in learning more about what you can expect from Apple's latest mobile software update. If you haven't heard yet, unsending text messages and a redesigned lock screen are two of the big ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:40:14

Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

India's largest auction for 5G airwaves has ended after seven days, potentially setting the stage for a battle of supremacy over India's digital future between two of Asia's richest men - Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. A total of 72 gigahertz of spectrum was on the block in the auction. Ashwini Vaishnaw, India's telecoms minister, said 71% of what was on offer was sold. The government drew bids ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:31:48

5 Hidden iOS 16 Features and Settings You'll Want to Know About

2022-08-01 19:52:25

Apple's iOS 15.6: iPhone Update Fixes Bugs, Boosts Security

If you've downloaded Apple's latest iPhone software, here's what you need to know. Apple's iOS 15.6 is here. Released on July 20, the follow-up to iOS 15.5 is ready to be downloaded to your iPhone. The software update folds in bug fixes, a lengthy list of security updates and a new feature for watching live sports in the TV app. With iOS 15.6, the TV app will now let you restart live sports gam ... Read more

2022-08-01 19:51:21