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Download iOS 16.5 for These Important Security Patches
You should download the latest iPhone software update now to help protect your device. Apple released iOS 16.5 on May 18, almost two months after the release of iOS 16.4. The latest iOS update provides a few new features to your iPhone, like a new sports tab in the Apple News app, but you should really download the update for all the security patches and fixes it includes. To download iOS 16.5, ... Read more
2023-05-28 23:47:21
It's Time to Stop Waiting for Apple's Next iPhone Moment
Commentary: The iPhone took off because it came at the right time -- a moment that may be impossible to re-create.When the original iPhone arrived in 2007, few people knew it would lay the foundation for the devices we now carry in our pockets each day. As the June 5 date of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference approaches, all eyes will be focused on whether the tech giant can re-create that im ... Read more
2023-05-28 23:46:02
Is Your iPhone Good Enough to Be a 3D Scanner?
For creating 3D printer files, your options include smartphone apps or expensive standalone scanners. Most 3D scanners are handheld devices that scan small to medium-sized objects with a high degree of accuracy. The resulting files are used for 3D modeling or 3D printing and they can produce fantastic results -- if you're patient and willing to learn how to use them. These scanners, like the po ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:54:55
Apple's Mixed Reality Headset: What to Expect From WWDC's Big Reveal
Long-awaited and still mysterious, Apple's VR headset could be the spark for a whole new wave of hardware and software. Apple's next big product looks like it'll cost $3,000, rest on your face and need to be tethered to a battery pack. Whatever this expected VR headset ends up being, it isn't immediately clear what it'll do or who it's for. The Reality Pro headset, as it's expected to be called w ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:54:27
iOS 16.5: The New Features to Land on Your iPhone
Download the update now for these features and more. Apple released iOS 16.5 to the general public on May 18, almost two months after the tech giant released iOS 16.4. The latest iOS update provides some important bug fixes and security patches, brings a few new features to Apple News, and serves up some new wallpapers. However, some people have said the update drains their iPhone's battery fas ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:52:41
Best iPhone in 2023: Which Apple Phone Should You Buy?
Apple's iPhone lineup ranges from $429 to $1,599. Here are the best iPhone models to match your needs and budget. Apple currently sells eight different iPhone models that date back to 2020. Compare that to when Steve Jobs launched the original iPhone in 2007 where the only option was getting 4GB or 8GB of storage. While there's no such thing as a true "best" iPhone, depending on your ne ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:51:34
Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown: What This Means for You
Netflix now charges extra if you want to share a password on a standard or premium account. If you're sharing your Netflix password with friends or family, it's time to make a choice: do you want to pay extra, or remove them from your account? Netflix has begun rolling out account-sharing changes to US customers who are sharing passwords with anyone outside their household. Subscribers with eit ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:50:43
Netflix Password-Sharing Ban: How to Transfer Your Profile Before It's Too Late
Netflix's free password-sharing days are over. If you share an account with someone else, here's what you may need to do. Netflix is finally cracking down on password sharing in the US, after announcing the controversial move late last year. You can still share your Netflix password, but if you do it with anyone outside of your household, you'll need to pay extra. The password-sharing fee is $8 ... Read more
2023-05-26 19:49:40
TikTok Is Testing Its Own In-App AI Chatbot Named 'Tako'
Some people in the Philippines can try the experimental feature now. TikTok is the latest tech company to begin work on an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. The video-hosting company announced Thursday on Twitter that it's begun a limited test of its AI-powered tool, called Tako, with select users in the Philippines. "Tako is an AI-powered tool to help with search and discovery on Ti ... Read more
2023-05-25 21:44:59
Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown: Why You May Need to Transfer Your Profile ASAP
Netflix's password-sharing ban is rolling out in the US. If you're using someone else's account, here's what you may need to do. Netflix is now cracking down on password sharing in the US. If someone is using your Netflix account, but outside of your household, you now have the option to pay extra for each of those members to stay on your account. If not, they won't be able to access their profil ... Read more
2023-05-25 21:44:30