An iFixit staff member told a Steam Deck user that the company has no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries. Valve In addition to allowing you to play Baldur’s Gate 3 In the bathroom, one of the great advantages of the Steam Deck is its repairability. While the Steam Deck OLED received an excellent 9/10 fixability report from repair specialist iFixit in 2023, the original LCD model’s score of 7/10 was still respectable. But the latter’s repairability rating could have taken a pretty significant hit, as it looks like Valve might remove some replacement parts. A…
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Apple has introduced 36-month financing for cellular iPad purchases through AT&T and Verizon, adding to the 12-month option previously available through Apple Card. The new funding, first reported by 9to5Macreplaces monthly Apple Card payments as the only way to spread out a cellular iPad purchase. This plan paid off the balance interest-free over 12 months; The new carrier options extend across Apple’s entire iPad cellular lineup, including the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro. Both carriers limit eligibility to subscribers activating a new line of service, rather than those adding a cellular iPad to an existing plan. The…
Expect to see it on devices at Samsung’s Unpacked event next week Samsung Samsung introduced its new Flex Titanium display technology, which will debut with the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices. It features a new structure that uses advanced materials to provide a more durable screen with a less visible crease. The company says it builds on “seven generations of foldable innovation and engineering expertise,” suggesting it will launch with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8. Samsung is expected to unveil the new foldables at its upcoming Unpacked event on July 22. The…
Amazon is taking $150 off several models of the M5 MacBook Air, this time primarily focused on the 13-inch models. These are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on laptops following Apple’s price hikes last month. Note: Woozad is an Amazon affiliate partner. When you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us operate the site. In terms of 13-inch models, Amazon offers the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB/1TB for $1,449.00down from $1,599.00. This one is available in just one color on Amazon and comes with a similar discount on the…
Simpson33/Getty Images Soundbars give you better sound quality and control for your TV. They may not give you the bass and booming sound that a surround system does, but they’re a big improvement over your TV’s built-in speakers. An important distinction between a soundbar and your TV’s speakers is that soundbars can be aimed toward you, sending sound in your direction rather than away like the speakers on the back of TVs. Some of the most popular soundbars are made by Sony, LG, Samsung, and even Amazon. With all the…
Yalcin Sonata/Shutterstock The most important thing to avoid when charging an iPhone is anything that generates excessive heat. The key word is “excessive” because heat generation is inevitable when charging a phone. Not all the current goes into the battery and the lost energy doesn’t just disappear into the ether. It becomes heat, destructive of lithium-ion batteries. Heat is also generated when lithium ions move between the electrodes during charging. So, because heat is inherent to the charging process, you don’t want to introduce more of it. Excessive heat kills…
Siri AI is coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users this fall with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate. After years of promises that a new Siri was in the works, or that the current generation would finally get the job done, Apple is finally delivering what users wanted from the personal assistant and, to be honest, even a little more. Over the past month, I’ve been testing the new Siri, as it would mine my personal information, help me with on-screen tasks, and even create new shortcuts for me; With the…
world/Shutterstock If you use a lot of cloud storage and aren’t yet a Google One subscriber, you might be able to enjoy free storage – at least for a limited time – with your next phone purchase. It works in different ways. First, there are the bonuses available when purchasing a new Pixel phone. This is very handy if you’re already considering buying one of Google’s Pixel phones and the deal doesn’t seem to be tied to a particular storefront. So, as long as you purchase the device within the…
LEGO said today that the iMac G3 project submitted for review on its Ideas site has been moved to Parking lot status, meaning it hasn’t been ruled out and could still potentially be made into an official LEGO set. On its Ideas website, LEGO allows fans to submit models and suggestions for future LEGO sets. Any project that gets at least 10,000 votes is submitted to the LEGO review board and has a chance to become a LEGO set. In August 2025, LEGO fan Terauma submitted a recreation of Apple’s 1998 iMac G3 in Bondi Blue. The LEGO creation captures…
Derevianko Dmytro/Getty Images You may miss a few Google Maps features, but the experience should be simple for most users. The digital map reflects real-world geography and road design, and the color palette is intended to facilitate interpretation. But in some cases, the characteristics of a city’s layout can be confusing. Waterways, which appear blue, can be interpreted as a type of road, although roads are gray on Google Maps since a 2023 redesign. This can happen for example in cities with canals arranged in a grid. In most cases,…