It now also offers a “clear mode” which has obviously been borrowed from TikTok. FotoField/Shutterstock YouTube Shorts only launched in 2020, but has since become a behemoth with 200 billion daily views last year, about the same as rival Instagram Reels. Today, YouTube announced that it is making Shorts more “intuitive” with several key changes, including the removal of dislikes, a clear screen mode and double-speed playback. YouTube started hiding the number of dislikes years ago, but has now completely removed the button on Shorts. “Instead, we’ll rely on our more granular controls, ‘Not interested’ and…
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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Serious gamers know that wired technology is simply faster and more reliable. Going wireless can be convenient, but wireless earbuds have drawbacks that make the transition difficult for power users. Professional gamers need headphones with less than 50 milliseconds of audio delay so they can react instantly to every signal; Hearing an enemy’s footsteps a moment too late often means certain defeat. If you want to experience the best audio quality when gaming or competing, wired gaming headphones are the ideal solution. Of course,…
Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon Prime Day runs through June 26 and has some great deals on OLED TVs and other tech. With prices going up for almost everything, the massive sale is a great time to get that new gadget or home upgrade you’ve been eyeing, like a robot vacuum. There are plenty of inexpensive robot vacuums worth buying, but for maximum utility, you’ll need one that can also clean. A great choice is the Bissell FlexClean FurForce, currently on sale…
During World War II, Britain launched a campaign to reduce clothing waste called Make Do and Mend. The government sent training manuals and local groups held classes to teach people how to make and repair their clothes. With component costs skyrocketing, it’s time for all of us to adopt a similar attitude with our devices. Demand for data center capacity from the AI bubble has swallowed up the entire tech industry pipeline. But there are only a handful of companies in the world that make the components that make all of these machines work. Only one company is capable of…
Apple today launched a new beta version of watchOS 27 for the Apple Watch Ultra 3, with the update coming more than two weeks after the first beta launched. This beta is only available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which did not receive the second beta update released earlier this week. The beta version can be downloaded through the Watch app on iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to be on the charger, connected to Wi-Fi, and have a battery level of 50% or higher for the new software to be installed. watchOS 27…
An iOS version is on the way. Google Finance finally offers a standalone Android app, with an iOS version on the way. This gives people access to real-time market data, a live financial news feed, and the platform’s AI research tool. The company says more web experience features will come to the mobile app in the coming months. The web experience is also getting major upgrades, as an AI-driven overhaul leaves beta. There is an enhanced portfolio feature that consolidates all investments into a single dashboard, complete with performance data and asset allocation insights. Users can also create their own…
Products with price increases include the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio, iPad base, iPad Air, iPad Pro, Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini, and Apple Vision Pro. Of all of them, the Mac Studio is the most expensive, as the M4 Max version now starts at $2,499, up from $1,999 when it was released. The M3 Ultra option now starts at $5,299, which is $1,300 more than at launch. With this, even affordable products like the base iPad now start at $449 (up from $349), and Apple’s latest fast-selling Mac, the MacBook Neo, which previously cost $599,…
Although the Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini haven’t been updated in several years, all three products have now seen price increases worldwide. Here is a summary of the price trends for these products in the United States: Apple TV (Wi-Fi): $129 → $199 Apple TV (Wi-Fi + Ethernet): $149 → $249 HomePod: $299 → $349 HomePod mini: $99 → $129 Apple has also raised prices on Macs, iPads and more, with the company blaming the ongoing shortage of memory chips, which has led to skyrocketing prices for the RAM and SSD storage used in its products. “We have never…
Stockinq/Shutterstock Google’s efforts to update and improve Google Home have been an ongoing trend for a few months now. The company first launched Gemini for Home in late 2025, with plans to continue improving its new AI assistant on its smart home devices. The latest update is here, bringing a number of performance improvements, as well as some conversational changes to make Gemini easier to use in Google Home. While most of the changes appear to be aimed at improving features already available in Gemini for Home, a few appear…
It will also reduce its commission from 30 percent to 10 percent. Google Google will allow developers to offer external payments starting June 30 in the US, UK and Europe, and will also remove its 30% transaction discount. The company first announced the changes in March as part of terms agreed to settle its years-long legal battle with Epic Games. Google’s new billing choice program will be available to all developers worldwide. Although their ads still feature the Play Store billing system, they may offer an alternative payment system or link users to their own websites…