K2LStudio/Shutterstock The modest QR code, with its matrix of black and white squares, has become an instantly recognizable symbol of the digital age. A quick scan lets you pay for products, board a train, open a door, view a menu, and a myriad of other things. Although each encodes unique data, all QR codes share an identical feature: large squares in the corners. These squares, called search patterns, only appear in three of the four corners, and there’s a good reason for that. Positioned at the top left, top right…
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While monthly and annual prices for AppleCare+ plans for Mac and iPad increased slightly this week, AppleCare One continues to start at $19.99 per month in the US, making the multi-device plan even more valuable. Launching in July 2025, AppleCare One lets you cover up to three devices under a single subscription for $19.99 per month, and additional devices can be added for $5.99 each. AppleCare One offers accidental damage repairs, 24/7 priority technical support, and theft and loss protection for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. If you own an iPhone 17 Pro, a MacBook Air with an M5 chip,…
Delivering on its promise of a July release, Apple this week delivered the first public betas of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and more, opening testing to a wider audience. This week also saw Apple’s annual back-to-school promotion in a number of countries, the continued fallout from Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, rumors about Apple’s iPad line, and more, so read on below for all the details! Featured iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 now available for public beta testers Apple this week released the first public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and…
Freshsplash/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The capabilities offered by tablets have advanced significantly since Apple’s introduction of the iPad in 2010. As mobile hardware has advanced over time, manufacturers have been able to pack more and more capabilities into the smaller form factor of a tablet, to the point where tablet performance now rivals, and in some cases exceeds, that of laptops. Many users have moved from using a dedicated laptop to using a tablet for their daily work. If you want to…
D-topia Developer: Marumittu GamesPublisher: Annapurna InteractivePlatforms: Steam (Windows; Steam Deck verified), Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/SPrice: $20, with a 10% introductory discount D-topia is a science fiction adventure set in The Utopia Project, in which artificial intelligence seems to have succeeded in fostering a perfect version of civilization (I doubt it). As a maintenance worker, you will help residents solve their problems and repair mechanical weaknesses by solving puzzles. The game offers a branching narrative that you shape based on your decisions. There are also companions to save. I played a demo of D-topia…
Yori Meirizan/Getty Images When PC gamers plug their rig into a monitor, they have a choice: HDMI or DisplayPort? Power users may know that one of the main differences between HDMI and DisplayPort is that the latter has more bandwidth to support high frame rates at higher resolutions. HDMI has its advantages too, so it’s good to have the choice. However, game consoles don’t give you this choice. Consoles universally use HDMI instead of DisplayPort, and there’s a pretty reasonable explanation for this: smart TVs generally don’t support DisplayPort. According…
José Adorno/BGR The era of smart glasses is here – sort of. Meta’s glasses have seen great success in recent years despite privacy concerns, and several players have released their own versions. However, unlike smartphones, smartwatches, or even headphones, smart glasses aren’t an obvious technological advancement that everyone should buy. Most people don’t even need glasses, and others simply feel uncomfortable when there is someone with recording glasses in front of them. Additionally, not all companies realize what the true capabilities of smart glasses are. Most of the time it…
Chikena/Shutterstock Between soundbars and speakers, the former is the essential option if you are looking for simplicity and ease of installing your TV. They may not be as immersive as surround speakers, but they’re usually enough for watching your favorite series or playing casual games. The best part is that soundbars are generally plug-and-play devices, and as soon as you connect one to your TV, you should be good to go. But that doesn’t mean they’re completely free of quirks. From time to time, you might encounter unusual behavior that…
Advanced account security is an optional setting offered in ChatGPT’s security settings. OpenAI has been gradually rolling it out to personal accounts for a few weeks, which explains why it may not yet appear in everyone.In detail, it is not a simple double authentication responsible for securing an always active password, but a more profound change in the way of accessing the account. Once the option is activated, the AI chatbot no longer allows you to connect with a password, receive a code by email or SMS, or recover your account by email.Instead, OpenAI mandates stronger methods, such as passkeys,…
After raising the prices of all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple has now increased the price of iPhone models in Japan. As spotted by the Spanish blog iPhonerosThe iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max all received price increases on Apple’s online store in Japan today. Prices increased by up to 11%. Model Previous price New price Increase iPhone 17 Pro Max ¥194,800 ¥214,800 10.3% iPhone 17 Pro ¥179,800 ¥194,800 8.3% iPhoneAir ¥159,800 ¥177,800 11.3% iPhone17 ¥129,800 ¥142,800 10% iPhone 17e ¥99,800 ¥107,800 8% iPhone16 ¥114,800 ¥124,800 8.7% Apple…