Freshsplash/Getty Images Sony’s PlayStation 5 is a console loved by many types of gamers, with its vast library filled with deeply engaging titles. Even though some time has passed since the console’s release in 2020, some users are taken aback by its DualSense controller’s lighting system. Similar to the power light on the PlayStation 5 console, the controller has a light bar around the touchpad. These controller LEDs are based on system status, typically switching between blue, white, and amber. Orange typically indicates the battery is low when unplugged, actively…
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XanderSt/Shutterstock A new wave of apps is coming to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and while parents may soon despise them, those who need to hide valuable information will certainly appreciate them. There are many tech gadgets that actually protect privacy, and Android and Apple also offer their own security features (although which one is more secure than the other is debatable). However, be aware that there are now apps that hide content while disguising themselves as something innocent. Known as “locker apps” or “vault apps,” these…
Apple has developed more for iOS 27 than it revealed at WWDC last week, with three features already present in internal builds deliberately hidden from the public announcement, Bloomberg» reports Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman says that all three missing features are active today in internal versions of Apple’s operating systems on employee devices, and that each is expected to appear publicly at a later date. Modular Watch Face A new modular watch face for Apple Watch was among the items Gurman reported as planned at WWDC but did not appear. Gurman’s previous…
The president returns to the 3% digital tax imposed by France during his first administration. Joshua Sukoff/Shutterstock On the eve of the G7 conference in France, Donald Trump is once again threatening to impose massive customs duties on France if it does not remove its 3% digital tax on American technology companies. “I asked (French President Emmanuel Macron) not to charge American companies, and if they do, I have no choice but to impose a 100% customs duty on all champagnes and wines coming from France,” the president said. The New York Post. This news may…
Apple could eventually create a direct competitor to OpenClaw, an agentic AI system capable of autonomously operating software on behalf of the user, Bloomberg» Mark Gurman believes. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman says he expects Apple to develop a system capable of fully exploiting iPhone, iPad and Mac software on behalf of the user. This prediction follows comments made by Mike Rockwell, Apple’s Siri engineering chief, following last week’s WWDC keynote. Rockwell appeared to leave the door open to expanding Siri beyond its current capabilities, describing the new engine underpinning the assistant as “a completely modern architecture” built…
Stefanus Adrian/Shutterstock The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro rival the Apple AirPods Pro 3 in terms of audio quality, but their longevity isn’t often compared. While Apple AirPods can last between 2-3 years, with regular use, can Samsung of course give Apple a run for its money? According to owners, how long do Samsung Galaxy Buds typically last? Surprisingly, Samsung Galaxy Buds last an average of 2-3.5 years. Outliers exist, however. A user removed 7 years from the original version of Galaxy Buds. Some commenters shared similar experiences, saying they…
KPsquared/Shutterstock Look through a list of speakers and you’ll quickly notice that many models – from large, bulky towers to sleek, modern bookshelf speakers – have holes in the back. Although sealed enclosures exist, variants with this opening seem to be much more common. Why is this so? Why do the speakers have a hole in the back? In short, these holes are called ports. Think of them as tuned openings that allow air to flow in and out of the enclosure while the woofer operates, boosting low frequencies and…
José Adorno/BGR If you usually record meetings, create online content (whether podcasts, videos for social media, etc.), you may be wondering how to get the best audio recording on an iPhone. While Apple has really improved the ability to record better audio directly from your phone thanks to machine learning and its own speaker, the company is also making it even better if you use EarPods or AirPods. However, the general consensus, especially if you’re truly looking for the best audio recording possible, is to use a third-party app and…
Believe it or not, your old iPod may still be able to connect to Apple Music. However, what you might consider old might be the iPod Classic, iPod nano, or iPod shuffle. However, none of the older iPods support Apple Music, not even most iPod touch models. To enjoy Apple Music in 2026, iPod touch users running iOS 10 or later software can enjoy this streaming service. In other words, only the iPod touch 6, released in 2015, and the iPod touch 7, in 2019, can access the platform. Although Apple doesn’t mention the…
Miloscirkovic/Getty Images As the pressure on streaming services to make money intensifies, a new “feature” has proliferated among a few popular options over the past couple of years. It started with Netflix in 2023, when it imposed restrictions that required users to update their household to confirm that their account wasn’t being used in multiple locations. Disney, HBO, and Peacock have all implemented the same feature in various capacities. The whole “upgrade your home” system aims to ensure that the business generates the maximum revenue. When you select a new…