Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it'll be accepted by the TSA Apple is launching Digital IDs, a feature that allows you to create and store an ID in Apple Wallet using your US passport. In the announcement, Apple says Digital ID acceptance will begin to “roll out first”at TSA checkpoints for domestic travel […]
Amazon is cracking down on illegal streaming on its Fire TV Stick
Amazon is cracking down on illegal streaming on its Fire TV Stick Amazon says it is blocking apps that allow users to illegally stream content on its Fire TV Stick, according to reporting by The Athletic. The clampdown will apply to new and old devices and it’s already begun in France and Germany, with a […]
The ultralight gummy bear power bank just got yanked from Amazon
The ultralight gummy bear power bank just got yanked from Amazon Amazon just yanked the Haribo gummy bear power bank from its website and is canceling orders for the ultralight device. In an email sent to customers, Amazon says it has “learned of a potential safety or quality issue” regarding the power bank, and that […]
5 things I love about Amazon’s new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don’t
5 things I love about Amazon's new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don't The Echo Show 11’s new media control center is a nice upgrade. Amazon’s newest Echo Show smart displays launch this week. They’re purpose-built for the new AI-powered Alexa Plus, which comes preloaded in the US. I’ve had a couple of […]
Google relaunches Cameyo to entice businesses from Windows to ChromeOS
Google relaunches Cameyo to entice businesses from Windows to ChromeOS Google aqcuired the Cameyo virtualization software (pictured) in 2024. After acquiring software virtualization company Cameyo last year, Google has relaunched a version of the service that makes it easier for Windows-based organizations to migrate over to ChromeOS. Now called “Cameyo by Google,” the Virtual App […]
Samsung’s new 27-inch portable display has a three-hour battery life
Samsung's new 27-inch portable display has a three-hour battery life The Samsung Movingstyle can be detached from its charging stand. Samsung has launched a new portable display that can be pushed around on a rollable stand or carried like a giant tablet. The $1,199.99 Movingstyle is a 27-inch touchscreen display that features a battery life […]
Google is trying to take down a group sending you all those spammy texts
Google is trying to take down a group sending you all those spammy texts If you’ve ever received a spammy text falsely alerting you to an unpaid toll or failed delivery, it might have come from a so-called Phishing-as-a-Service network that Google is now trying to take down. Google filed suit against several unnamed defendants […]
Pixel phones are getting notification summaries
Pixel phones are getting notification summaries Google is releasing an update for Pixel phones with an interesting feature in the mix: notification summaries. Apple notably had plenty of trouble implementing its version of this AI-powered feature, and Google is taking a cautious first step by deploying it only for chat conversations. It’ll arrive as part […]
AI chatbots are helping hide eating disorders and making deepfake ‘thinspiration’
AI chatbots are helping hide eating disorders and making deepfake 'thinspiration' AI chatbots “pose serious risks to individuals vulnerable to eating disorders,” researchers warned on Monday. They report that tools from companies like Google and OpenAI are doling out dieting advice, tips on how to hide disorders, and AI-generated “thinspiration.” The researchers, from Stanford and […]
Amazon’s like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is on sale for just $127
Amazon's like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is on sale for just $127 If you didn’t get around to reading more this year, now’s a great time to start. That’s because Amazon is selling the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition in like-new condition for $126.99 ($53 off), which matches the e-reader’s best price to date. If […]