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Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Apple just dropped the AirPods Pro 3, and honestly, the timing couldn't be better. Three years after the Pro 2 hit the market, we're finally getting meaningful upgrades that go way beyond a minor spec bump. The standout feature? Those new foam-infused ear tips that come in five different sizes, including a brand-new XXS option that wasn't available before. Apple claims these changes, combined with improved computational audio and design tweaks, deliver twice the active noise cancellation of the...

So you've heard about the iPhone Air and its ridiculously thin 5.6mm profile, and now you're probably wondering the same thing everyone else is asking: what's the deal with the battery life? We're talking about a phone thinner than most credit cards, a metal bookmark of a device, so it is fair to assume something had to give. Right?

Four years. That's how long Spotify users have been waiting since the streaming giant first announced its Hi-Fi tier in 2021. Meanwhile, Apple Music rolled out lossless audio support in 2021, and Amazon Music made its lossless streaming free after launching a paid HD tier in 2019. But here's what you need to know: Spotify is finally making good on that promise, and the rollout is happening right now.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

The first benchmark results for Apple's A19 Pro chip have finally surfaced, and the numbers hint at where iPhone performance is headed. MacRumors reports that early Geekbench 6 entries show up to 15% faster multi-core CPU performance compared to the A18 Pro, while the full 6-core GPU variant posts up to 40% faster graphics. Apple has also shuffled the deck across the iPhone 17 line. The iPhone Air gets a custom 5-core GPU version, and it still outpaces last year’s flagship by 15%.

While Apple barely mentioned the HomePod lineup at its latest event, the smart speaker is getting upgrades worth paying attention to. Apple is launching a software update next week that brings two key enhancements to the HomePod experience, releasing September 15 alongside all other new Apple OS updates.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

After more than four years of waiting, Spotify finally rolled out support for lossless audio playback, and here is the kicker: there is no additional cost for Premium subscribers. Big news for anyone who has been holding their breath since the HiFi tease in 2021. The long delay left Spotify looking behind competitors, so this landing matters for credibility with the audiophile crowd.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Apple's latest product launch was nothing short of spectacular, introducing a lineup that's genuinely redefining what we can expect from mobile technology. The iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, and AirPods Pro 3 are not just incremental upgrades, they feel like Apple's boldest ecosystem play in years. Prices stayed steady despite tariffs costing over $1 billion this quarter. That is a statement.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

After four and a half years of anticipation, Spotify has finally launched lossless audio for Premium subscribers. Not a tiny tweak, a big leap that brings the streaming giant in line with competitors who have offered high-quality audio for years. The feature delivers 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality across nearly every song in Spotify's catalog, ending one of the most prolonged feature rollouts in streaming history. What makes this launch stand out is that lossless is included with existing Premium...

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple just crossed a major pricing milestone with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, marking the first time any iPhone has reached the $2,000 threshold when maxed out with 2TB storage. The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199, but that 2TB configuration pushes Apple's flagship into unprecedented territory. Two grand, on a phone. With the 6.9-inch display and 37 hours of video playback capability, Apple is betting that power users will pay premium prices for premium storage.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Apple's announcement that hypertension detection is coming to older Apple Watch models marks a monumental shift in preventive healthcare technology. The company revealed that Apple has expanded its new hypertension detection feature beyond the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 to include earlier models. This isn't just about convenience or avoiding an expensive upgrade, it is about democratizing access to potentially life-saving technology for millions of existing users who might otherwise...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When Apple discontinued the MagSafe battery pack back in 2022, many of us thought it was gone for good. After all, it wasn't exactly flying off the shelves, and Apple seemed to be moving on to other accessories. But here's the thing, sometimes a product fails not because it's a bad idea, but because the timing isn't quite right.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When we talk about major operating system updates that truly redefine a platform, visionOS 26 stands out as something genuinely special. After three months of beta testing, Apple has officially announced that visionOS 26 will be available from September 15, bringing the most significant update yet to the Vision Pro platform. This is not just another incremental upgrade. It reimagines spatial computing and how we interact with digital content in our physical world.

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Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple Watch Series 11 has officially arrived, and it's bringing some serious health upgrades to the table. Apple announced its latest generation smartwatch with features that could genuinely change how we monitor cardiovascular health. The standout addition, hypertension detection that'll be available in over 150 countries pending regulatory approval. The twist, this year's model is incredibly similar to last year's Series 10, so Apple is betting on meaningful refinements over flashy redesigns.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's OLED MacBook Pro is officially on track for late 2026, and this is not just another incremental upgrade. It is shaping up to be the most significant MacBook redesign we've seen in years. Samsung Display is once again rumored to be the supplier and will allegedly start production in the middle of 2026. The Korean tech giant has already begun producing prototype OLED panels specifically designed for Apple's upcoming premium laptop. The kicker, Samsung has invested approximately $3.1...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

The tech world is buzzing about a seismic shift that could reshape how we work. Microsoft is preparing to require employees near its Redmond headquarters to work from the office at least three days a week starting January 2025, a sharp pivot from the pandemic-era flexibility that defined remote culture. This is not just another corporate policy update. It is a strategic move that shows how even the most successful tech companies are rethinking where innovation and collaboration happen.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Google's latest Gemini update is shaping up to be more than just another incremental improvement. Android Authority recently discovered that Google has been testing visual changes to Gemini's home screen for the past few months, and now we're getting our clearest look yet at what's coming. The company has begun testing it with a small set of users on the latest beta version of the Google app, and Google appears to be moving forward with this interface, testing it on devices without internal...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir