That’s down from the previous limit of 2,400 posts per day. ID Thrive Studios/Shutterstock X introduced additional incentives to get users to pay for “verification” on its platform, but the new limitation may have angered some longtime users. As seen on X and Reddit, users are reporting that X has quietly restricted the number of posts allowed for those without the blue checkmark. Now, the X Help Center page on limits states that posts are limited to “50 original posts and 200 replies per day for unverified accounts.” Compared to cached versions of the same Help…
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Sarinyapinngam/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Consumer gadgets have become so integrated into our daily routines that even when you’re not at home, you need to carry them with you. Without them, it can become particularly inconvenient to perform even the most basic tasks. There are gadgets to help you remember where you parked your car or keep track of your to-do list. But carrying these essential gadgets with you everywhere is usually difficult due to their size and weight. Sure, you can now…
The keynote will include a host of AI news and perhaps Android XR updates. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images It’s time again for Google’s annual developer conference. We’ll also hear about a ton of updates for the company’s consumer products at Google I/O 2026. The event will take place on May 19-20. Most major news will be announced during the keynote, which begins Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET. You will be able to watch it on YouTube in English (a separate ASL stream is available). The feed is below for your convenience, because we’re nice like that. Google…
After a long alpha and beta period hidden in pre-release builds while officially exclusive to Asus Xbox ROG Ally PC handhelds, Xbox Mode for Windows 11 has launched. This marks a massive shift in Microsoft’s strategy to make Windows 11 an optimized experience while also showing a glimpse of a blurred future between console and PC gaming. It’s a testing ground for a much grander ambition, serving as a beta test of sorts for Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox console designed to play both console and PC games on a single machine. It’s a…
Apple Watch Ultra 4 could get a complete redesign and blood pressure monitoring, says DigiTimes. Apple will apparently add a new high blood pressure notification feature to the Apple Watch that uses the optical heart rate sensor on the back of the device to analyze how blood vessels respond to each heartbeat, sending alerts when an abnormal pattern is detected. The feature is reportedly under review by the FDA. It’s unclear how it differs from the hypertension notifications feature Apple introduced with watchOS 26 last fall, which itself uses the optical heart sensor to analyze blood vessel responses over 30-day…
Many items, gadgets and trinkets cannot pass through airport security or TSA checkpoints. The obvious reason is that they pose some sort of threat to airlines, whether it’s the planes themselves or other passengers. For example, several electronic devices that the TSA prohibits in carry-on bags include stun guns and Tasers, power tools, and beauty products like straighteners or curling irons if powered by gas canisters or butane. Additionally, you may need to remove chargers and power supplies for TSA, moving them from your checked baggage to your carry-on bag, provided they meet capacity…
HTML source code showing the construction of the malicious AppleScript. Image credit: SentinelOne Security researchers say a new macOS information stealer called SHub Reaper disguises itself as Apple security software to steal passwords, cryptocurrency wallets and sensitive files.The malware abuses AppleScript and legitimate macOS system processes to hide its activity and avoid some traditional malware scanning tools.SentinelOne said Reaper is a more advanced version of the SHub Stealer malware family that has been circulating in macOS-focused criminal campaigns over the past two years. Previous SHub variants relied on fake installers and “ClickFix” social engineering tricks that tricked victims into pasting…
On this week’s episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Daniel Moneta joins to talk about the latest updates to Samsung SmartThings and Matter.A man of many hats, Daniel Moneta serves dual roles as chair of the Matter Marketing and Product subgroup of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), but also represents Samsung on product and marketing matters for SmartThings.This gives him a unique perspective on SmartThings, Matter and how ecosystems adopt and develop the unifying standard that works between manufacturers. We spend time discussing and delving into all of these topics.The week’s news was brief, but there were a few…
Studio Proxima/Shutterstock Even if you’re impressed with the picture quality of your brand new TV, you probably can’t say the same about its audio performance. This is to be expected, as TVs are thinner than ever and built-in speakers have become less powerful. Fortunately, you can improve the sound on your TV, and there are two main ways to do so: by adding a soundbar or installing a dedicated speaker system. There are pros and cons to both audio products, and which one is best for you will depend on…
Apple still has two months to comply with India’s antitrust investigation, even though it is ordered to “cooperate fully” with orders to submit financial statements.In its antitrust investigation against Apple, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) attempted to get the company to submit audited returns for 2022 to 2024. Apple has so far refused to do so, while separately objecting to details of the very law it allegedly violated.Now according to The Next Webthe Delhi High Court ordered Apple to hand over the financial information. However, in addition to ordering Apple to “cooperate fully”, the court also asked the ICC…