A headphone jack is the female connector into which the male headphone plug fits. It’s the circular hole you’ll notice on the side of your laptop or tablet, on the front or back of your AV receiver or gaming console, and even on your musical instrument or video camera. The old headphone jack is less…
Amazon is acquiring Apple satellite provider Globalstar and has reached a deal to take over Apple’s stake in the satellite company. According to an FCC filing noted by PCMagAmazon launches merger structure. It will create a new subsidiary called Grapefruit Acquisition Sub II to absorb Globalstar’s operations, and then the new subsidiary will acquire Apple’s…
The benefits of making payments with Apple Pay are numerous. Aside from making the payment process quick and easy, Apple Pay is also a fairly secure payment option. However, even if you already use this payment method, you may not take full advantage of it. There are many Apple Pay features that you may not…
Starting today, you’ll notice a brand-new home screen when you turn on your Roku TV or Roku streaming device. Roku is calling this its “biggest update in over a decade,” and for good reason. Before that, Roku’s latest update fixed a speed issue and slightly improved the streaming experience; many of the company’s updates have…
The word “update” implies an improvement of some kind. For example, the latest macOS update added some incredible new features, including support for agent coding. However, updates only reflect what programmers think their customers want, and in the case of Fitbit’s latest update, they fell far short of their goal. Recently, Google (which acquired Fitbit…
After a few months of discreet public testing, Meta is now rolling out a subscription tier with exclusive features for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The paid “Plus” version of each app includes features that unsubscribed users cannot access, such as the ability to view detailed statistics on Instagram or Facebook Stories, extend disappearing posts for…
Google is updating Gemini for Home, the version of its smart home AI assistant, with new camera-based automations, reliability improvements, and an updated Google Home app. Gemini for Home launched in Early Access in October 2025 and replaced Google Assistant on Google’s smart home cameras, speakers, doorbells and displays. At I/O 2026, Google expanded its…
It should be easier to tell at a glance whether a YouTube video contains AI-generated filth. YouTube is looking to make it easier for users to know if a video was made using generative AI tools. The platform already requires creators to disclose any use of realistic-looking AI. Now, YouTube will scan videos for signs…
Passionate photographer. Travel the world to capture moments and beautiful photos. User Sony Alpha/Getty Images As one of the largest streaming services available, Spotify is continually adding new features intended to improve the audience’s experience. Recently, the company launched free fitness videos for Spotify Premium…
Google Store We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Google has entered the smart home niche by introducing a range of smart devices, such as speakers, thermostats, security cameras, video doorbells, etc., all of which integrate seamlessly to create a full-fledged Google…