Apple today provided developers with the fourth beta builds of the upcoming watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas for testing. The software comes a week after Apple launched the third 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 storiesApple releases second beta versions of watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6Apple…
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Apple today released the third beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing, with the update available two weeks after Apple released the second beta. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on Apple TV. A free developer account is required. tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it adds a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center. Overhead playback on an Apple TV from another Apple device is faster and apps and animations run smoother. You can also now see AppleCare coverage…
Renata Angerami/Getty Images It’s a phenomenon that we have all experienced at one time or another. At first, the idea of having to unpack and assemble a new bed frame, bookcase or treadmill seems daunting and is a huge inconvenience. Yet on the other side, after building it with your own hands, you are left with a glow of accomplishment where you feel better about yourself and your purchase. This is the same phenomenon you encounter in a DIY home audio build. A system assembled piece by piece is more…
Laptop buyers looking for a MacBook model may have a hard time deciding between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, especially if they’ve never used Apple laptops before or haven’t purchased a new model in a while. The main confusion may come from the fact that the base MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are equipped with the same M-series chips. Apple also uses the same type of processor in the iPad models. For example, the iPad Pro M5, MacBook Air M5, and MacBook Pro M5 come with similar M5 chip configurations. However, the MacBook…
Charles-McClintock Wilson/Shutterstock Everyone loves a good deal, especially when it comes to adding another Amazon Alexa device to your smart home setup – there are plenty worth buying, too. You may have even seen a deal that seems too good to pass up from a highly rated seller, but the problem is that it’s an international version of the hardware. This should serve as a warning sign because, if you assume an international device will plug in and work exactly like a domestic model, you could be in for a…
Various photographs/Getty Images When reading about AI and its less than favorable aspects, such as Amazon’s data centers using over 2.5 billion gallons of water in a year and AI taking away tech jobs, it’s easy to lean into pessimism. However, there are positive sides to AI, especially when it is in the right hands. For example, a former Walmart truck driver (now regional load manager), Leo Garcia, created an AI application that solves the problem of “empty miles” for truckers. After completing a Google AI certification program Walmart offered…
ikhsanmuliadi16/Shutterstock Are you all about this bass? If so, a subwoofer has a place in your home audio setup. Despite the jargon in the name, a subwoofer is really just a speaker designed specifically for low frequencies. However, simply installing a subwoofer doesn’t guarantee that the bass in your favorite songs (and movies, TV shows, games, etc.) will shine to its full potential. A few key steps to optimizing your subwoofer will help you get the most out of this component of your audio system. One of the easiest ways…
First rolling out to select devices (in early access) in March 2025, before rolling out in the United States in February 2026, Alexa+ is an enhanced version of Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant. Powered by Amazon’s large-language generative AI models Nova and Anthropic, Alexa+ delivers a more personalized, conversational, and smarter overall experience than its predecessor, as well as a set of Alexa+-specific features, like the ability to order takeout or chat about the news. However, Alexa+ isn’t perfect. Users have reported several issues with the AI personal assistant, including factual inaccuracies, becoming frustrated with…
Algi Febri Sugita/Shutterstock Although Dropbox is one of the most widely used cloud storage services among users, it is far from the only platform available for storing your files. The Internet offers many services to anyone who wants more space to save data on their computer, including many little-known options that can help anyone who wants to avoid big companies like Google or Microsoft. Even if you don’t yet subscribe to a cloud storage service, they can be very useful. Files stored on your phone or computer may be subject…
S3studio/Getty Images Whether you’re navigating a bustling city on vacation or just trying to find a new coffee shop in your hometown, getting help from a navigation app like Google Maps has become second nature to most of us. And it makes sense, because Google Maps offers many great features to improve travel. But if you’ve ever looked at Google Maps while waiting for your route to load, you may have noticed a curious visual quirk: the location marker isn’t always perfectly still. Instead, the blue dot that represents your…