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Mark Zuckerberg isn't just talking about the future of technology, he's building it. Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is shifting focus from smartphones to advanced smart glasses and AR devices. This is not a distant sci-fi pitch. The company has been pouring resources into projects like Supernova and Hypernova that aim to enhance digital experiences with versatile smart glasses. And yes, Zuckerberg predicts the end of smartphones by 2030, replaced by smart glasses. That date is closer than it...

Apple's been quietly reshaping how we organize our digital lives, and macOS Tahoe is bringing some seriously impressive folder customization features that go way beyond what we've seen before. Not just a splash of color. A rethink of everyday file handling, with built-in emoji support, comprehensive color management, and cross-device sync that stays out of your way.

Microsoft's latest gaming innovation just landed on your Windows 11 PC, and it brings AI help right to your screen. After Microsoft started testing its new Gaming Copilot in the Windows Game Bar last month, the company is rolling out this AI assistant to Windows 11 users worldwide. Today's release brings regional support everywhere except mainland China, and Microsoft says the Xbox mobile app gets Gaming Copilot next month. One assistant, same voice, across screens.

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are here, and they're packed with upgrades that might make you rethink your current earbuds. The AirPods Pro 3 cost $249, the same price as their predecessor. Apple managed to do all this without raising the price, so Apple users get more capability without a new premium tacked on.

When you step inside Apple's audio testing facility, you encounter the Fantasia Lab, a name that perfectly captures the almost magical work happening behind closed doors. Just beyond reception sits a massive vintage stereo setup, a gift from Steve Jobs to the engineering team that serves as both inspiration and reminder of how crucial sound quality is to everything Apple builds. This rare glimpse into Apple's secretive world reveals the meticulous process behind creating AirPods that have...

When your iPhone hits that dreaded low battery warning, there's nothing like a MagSafe pack that snaps into place and starts charging. Snap, charge, go. With Apple discontinuing its own MagSafe battery pack after the iPhone 15 release in 2023, third-party options rushed in. Enter Baseus, a company that's been making consumer tech since 2008, and its PicoGo series that's turning heads in portable charging. The best MagSafe battery packs of 2025 have been expert tested, and Baseus consistently...

When Apple introduced Liquid Glass at WWDC 2025, it was supposed to be a game-changer. The company's Vice President of Human Interface Design Alan Dye called it "our broadest software design update ever," rolling out this translucent, dynamic design language across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26. Here is the rub, what looked stunning in Apple's carefully controlled demos has turned into a real-world accessibility mess that exposes how narrowly Apple still designs for...

Apple's latest iOS 26 update has officially arrived, bringing with it a comprehensive redesign and a suite of powerful new features that transform how we interact with our iPhones. Apple released iOS 26 on September 15, 2025, marking the most significant visual overhaul since iOS 7. The update introduces the striking Liquid Glass design language, enhanced Apple Intelligence capabilities, and practical improvements to core apps like Phone, Messages, and Camera. Apple has updated its iPhone User...

When Apple announced the iPhone Air at just 5.6mm thick, one question dominated tech forums and coffee shop conversations: would this ultra-thin device bend? The ghost of "Bendgate" from the iPhone 6 Plus days still haunts Apple's design decisions, and with the iPhone Air being Apple's thinnest phone ever, durability concerns were inevitable. Here is what our testing revealed: this is not your typical fragile flagship. The iPhone Air weighs only 165 grams and features a Grade 5 titanium frame...

Apple's Audio Lab in Cupertino stands as a testament to the company's commitment to acoustic excellence. Behind the closed doors of this state-of-the-art facility, acoustic engineers are conducting research that is reshaping how we think about personal audio. The lab serves as the hub for design, measurement, tuning, and validation of all Apple products with speakers or microphones. It is also the center for Apple's multiyear, cross-team collaboration to build hearing health features for...

Apple's latest flagship phones are finally here, and they're bringing some serious heat to the premium smartphone game. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max launched on September 19, 2025, representing what many are calling Apple's most significant design overhaul in years. These are not just incremental updates. We're looking at a complete reimagining of what a Pro iPhone can be, from the aluminum unibody construction to the vapor chamber cooling system that finally makes its debut. If you've been...

Sports fans have been waiting for this moment since Apple Sports launched in February 2024. The app finally adds customizable widgets, cutting out the open, refresh, scroll routine that has frustrated users for months. Not a tiny patch. A real shift in how we glance at live scores on our devices. Sports fans have been desperate for Apple to add widgets since day one, and now they are here across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The timing lands as the sports app market alone is worth $3.6 billion, with...

Google's 2024 research year has been nothing short of remarkable. What makes it exciting is simple, the advances are not stuck in labs, they are landing in products that millions touch every day. From quantum computing milestones to AI models that help predict natural disasters, Google's research in 2024 represents a fascinating blend of cutting-edge science and practical application. Research cycles that once took years now compress into months. Real progress, fast.

The flagship smartphone battle is heating up again, and if you’re torn between Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro and Google’s Pixel 10 Pro, you’re not alone. Apple has done a thing with this release, stepping past the routine cycle to give the Pro line a new sense of direction. Meanwhile, Google launched the Pixel 10 Series with new features powered by the Google Tensor G5 processor. Both phones push forward, but they chase flagship greatness in different ways.

When you send a photo to a friend via WhatsApp on your Samsung phone, you probably don't think twice about the complex image processing happening behind the scenes. You hit send, the thumbnail pops up, end of story. Right? In August, Meta's security team discovered something far uglier hiding in that moment, that innocent image sharing was being weaponized by attackers to take complete control of Samsung devices. The vulnerability they uncovered, now patched by Samsung, shows how sophisticated...

Apple's Sports app finally made its way to CarPlay with iOS 18.4. Great, right? Not quite. While Apple introduced a dedicated sports mode that lets live scores sit next to navigation and music, the new iOS widget trick does not carry over to CarPlay. So your phone feels cohesive, your dashboard does not.

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 land as what PCMag calls Apple's most comprehensive update to its best set of earbuds, and one feature in particular has fitness folks buzzing: built-in heart rate monitoring. Bikerumor reports that a custom photoplethysmography, PPG, sensor uses infrared light pulsing at 256 times per second to read blood flow in your ear and capture your heart rate. The hook, as Engadget notes, is how that data drops straight into Apple's Fitness app and big-name workout platforms...

The iPhone 17 series just dropped with a revolutionary twist: while iOS 26's Adaptive Power Mode isn't enabled by default as initially reported, Apple is making it easier than ever to activate this intelligent battery feature. This is not just another incremental update. It is a fundamental shift in how iPhones manage power consumption, and it could be the secret weapon that makes the ultra thin iPhone 17 Air actually practical for daily use.

Apple's latest move sends a clear message. The era of legacy device support is winding down. Apple announced this change ahead of time and implemented it on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Starting December 18, 2024, iCloud backups only work on devices running iOS 9 or later. This is not just about dropping support, Apple will permanently delete all existing backups and stop offering backup services for devices running iOS 8 or earlier.

Here's the funny thing about Liquid Glass, Apple's boldest interface redesign since iOS 7, it's been everywhere and nowhere at the same time. When Apple unveiled it at WWDC 2025 on June 9, the tech world collectively held its breath. This wasn't another incremental update with a few visual tweaks. It was Apple saying, "We're completely rethinking how you interact with your devices," then making everything look like actual glass.