A new bill would force Apple to allow third-party app stores
A new bill would force Apple to allow third-party app stores Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) introduced a bill Tuesday that would require “large app store operators” like Apple to let users install third-party app stores and set them as their default. The bill, called the App Store Freedom Act, aims to “promote competition and protect […]
DOJ’s proposed Google changes would ‘deeply undermine user trust,’ search chief says
DOJ's proposed Google changes would 'deeply undermine user trust,' search chief says DOJ’s proposed Google changes would ‘deeply undermine user trust,’ search chief says The government’s proposal to make Google share its search data with competitors would “deeply undermine user trust” by putting queries in the hands of potentially less secure rivals, the company’s search […]
Google’s Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels
Google's Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels Google’s Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels Google has been working on a battery health menu that could help you determine why your Android phone isn’t lasting as long between charges as it used to. It’s similar to an iPhone […]
iRobot’s vacuum-only Roomba j7 is nearly 75 percent off
iRobot's vacuum-only Roomba j7 is nearly 75 percent off iRobot’s vacuum-only Roomba j7 is nearly 75 percent off When the dust bunnies in your home are getting large enough to adopt as pets (and yes, I’m talking about my own living quarters at this point), maybe it’s time to stop promising yourself you’ll clean up […]
Sonos and Ikea are ending their partnership
Sonos and Ikea are ending their partnership After several years, the collaboration between Sonos and Ikea on “Symfonisk” products like lamp speakers, bookshelf speakers, and even picture frame speakers has reached its conclusion. Sonos confirmed to The Verge on Tuesday that current inventory of the Symfonisk lineup is being phased out globally at all Ikea […]
Google’s iOS app will use AI to simplify jargon
Google's iOS app will use AI to simplify jargon Google’s iOS app will use AI to simplify jargon Google has a new AI tool that can help iPhone users to better grasp complicated or confusing writing online. The Simplify feature, rolling out in the Google app on iOS starting today, generates a simpler, more digestible […]
Opera has new ways for Android users to manage tabs
Opera has new ways for Android users to manage tabs Opera has added new tab features to its Android web browser that give users more control when organizing web links. Opera says version 89 of its browser introduces “the best tab management system for Android devices,” providing new tab layout options, grouping features, and capabilities […]
DOJ asks court to split up Google’s ad tech empire
DOJ asks court to split up Google's ad tech empire DOJ asks court to split up Google’s ad tech empire The US Department of Justice filed a plan in court to make Google divest its advertising marketplace and ad management platform, part of a proposal to address the company’s “decade-long campaign of exclusionary conduct,” which […]
Grand Theft Auto VI’s second trailer sets up its Bonnie and Clyde story
Grand Theft Auto VI's second trailer sets up its Bonnie and Clyde story Grand Theft Auto VI’s second trailer sets up its Bonnie and Clyde story It’s been quite some time since Rockstar set the internet on fire with the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, and then subsequently delayed the game, but now we […]
Microsoft’s new Surface devices ditch magnetic charging port for USB-C
Microsoft's new Surface devices ditch magnetic charging port for USB-C Microsoft’s new Surface devices ditch magnetic charging port for USB-C The Surface Connect port on a Surface Laptop 7. Microsoft has just announced two new Surface devices, and neither comes with the company’s Surface Connect charging port. The Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch […]