Apple today provided third beta versions of the upcoming watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas to developers for testing. The software comes two weeks after Apple launched the second beta. Software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. We don’t yet know what’s in the software. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements. Popular storiesNew Apple TV and HomePod Mini ‘almost ready’ to launch, with new Siri Remote…
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When it comes to controlling audio on your iPhone, what usually comes to mind is the volume buttons, for obvious reasons. But there are actually several ways to manage your iPhone audio, and surprise, surprise, it’s not just about media playback. iOS lets you control the volume of your headphones and built-in speaker, the volume at which your ringtone, alarm, and system sounds play individually, and what mode your microphone should be set to, among other things. These audio settings are usually hidden in plain sight, so you might not even realize they existed…
If you want a large, powerful and capable laptop, the 18-inch Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is worth considering. Several leading media outlets, including TechRadar and PCMag, rank it as one of the best big screen workstations in 2026, and for good reason. Its base configuration starts at around $4,000 and comes with Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and Intel integrated graphics. Although it’s quite powerful, Dell offers virtually unlimited room for upgrades. You can get up to 128GB of RAM, an NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU with 24GB of VRAM,…
Savusia Konstantin/Getty Images Lots of new features are coming with the iOS 27 update for iPhone, including exciting photography features like spatial cropping and improved cleaning, the ability to ask questions about visual content, a smarter Siri assistant, improved parental controls, and much more. Some relate to Apple’s security features, including the Find My app. This includes upgrades to Find My for Apple Watch, including a new map interface with instructions for a unified experience. But one update in particular lets you hide your location from someone without them knowing…
VADZIM CHUBITCH/Shutterstock Our smartphones have become an integral part of our lives in the digital age. While there is certainly a case to be made that we all spend too much time on these devices, the fact remains that we rely on them to perform various tasks throughout the day. So, it’s helpful to know that you can charge your smartphone (or laptop, or tablet, etc.) if the battery is low when you don’t have easy access to an outlet. A battery pack (sometimes called a power bank or portable…
One of the things I liked most about the Marshall Heston 120 was its design, as it largely stayed true to the Marshall design language that has been beloved for decades. Fortunately, the Marshall Heston 60 retains many of the same design elements as its larger, more expensive sibling, although there are some changes as well. The Heston 60 measures 28.7 inches wide, 4.9 inches deep, and 2.7 inches tall and weighs approximately 6.08 pounds. This makes it thin enough to sit neatly in front of most TVs without blocking the bottom of the screen, and light enough to mount…
Tdub303/Getty Images If you’ve been through an airport at any point in the last few years, you know there are so many checkpoints, security lines, and identification requirements to navigate. While the days when you could walk into an office and have your boarding pass printed are not entirely gone, going digital can save you a lot of time and headaches. So much so that we say that printing a boarding pass is simply no longer necessary. These days, most airlines offer their own app, and it’s on this app…
Yalcin Sonata/Shutterstock When it comes to customization, macOS gives users plenty of ways to personalize their Apple-branded technology. One part of the UI you can change is the account image that appears on your MacBook’s lock screen. This is also the same photo that appears on the login screen, in system settings, and in most other places where your Apple account information is displayed. Apple even gives you several ways to change your profile picture, and it all starts with System Settings (or System Preferences if you’re using macOS 12…
Yorven/Getty Images For anyone recording audio using multiple mics, you’ll need to follow what’s called the 3 to 1 rule. This is a simple tip that, when used correctly, will ensure that the audio quality from each microphone is crisp, clear and crisp. This is a technique used to prevent or reduce spotty recordings and can be installed just about anywhere, from professional studios to home offices. The 3 to 1 rule is designed to reduce or prevent various audio interference when mixing two mics recording different sources. Either mic…
Yalcin Sonata/Shutterstock These days, a disc player may be more valuable than some people think, as DVDs are making a well-deserved comeback. It’s also a good retro format for media and storage. With a standard DVD holding around 4.7 GB on a single layer, MacBook owners may find owning a drive rather appealing. However, those hoping for a MacBook with a built-in drive might find themselves looking for other options. While there are still laptops you can buy with a CD-DVD drive in 2026, a MacBook certainly won’t be one…