The Whoop-like wearable that Google teased in March has just been revealed. Called the Google Fitbit Air, it’s a screenless device that you can slot into a wristband, chest strap, or technically anywhere, depending on which accessory you choose. It’s available for pre-order today for $100 and is essentially a Fitbit, freed from its wristband. But of course, with a name like Air, the new gadget is much smaller than its predecessors. According to Google Health general manager Rishi Chandra, the Fitbit Air is 25% smaller than the Fitbit Luxe and 50% smaller than the Inspire 3. Google also said…
Author: Liam Foster
Intel could soon make Apple’s chips. Image credit: Intel Apple has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement under which Intel will become a chip manufacturing partner, helping reduce the company’s reliance on TSMC for Mac chips and more.Reports had previously suggested that the two companies were discussing a deal that would help Apple diversify its supply chain. Today, the two companies are closer than ever to manufacturing some Apple chips in the United States.According to a report Wall Street Journal As of Friday, the two companies have been discussing the project for more than a year. However, significant progress has been…
If you use the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac, you will be required to update it by June 12. This is due to a security breach involving two OpenAI employee devices… The reason is a bit complex, but stems from a security issue involving the open source code used by the company. OpenAI emphasizes that it has found no evidence that user data was accessed and that its own systems were not compromised. On May 11, 2026 UTC, TanStack, a widely used open source library, was compromised as part of a broader software supply chain attack known as Mini Shai-Hulud.…
Unlikely partners AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have announced a joint venture that will help ensure iPhone users can get a signal even in previous cellular dead spots.Working together for once, the companies announced a tentative agreement to use satellite technologies to help narrow their coverage gaps. They expect unserved and underserved communities to benefit the most.Once operational, the new company is expected to help people maintain a connection even in areas where service is normally limited. It is also hoped that the days when remote areas did not have cell service would be a thing of the past.Technology directly on…
The stock coolers have earned themselves a bad reputation among PC building enthusiasts, and it’s not without reason. The original cooler designs from AMD and Intel simply weren’t good enough to meet CPU requirements, and that’s the cause of the rise of the aftermarket CPU cooler. If you were looking for performance and didn’t want your CPU to throttle under heavy thermal load, you simply needed an aftermarket cooler. During AMD’s Ryzen revival, the original cooler made a serious comeback. The Wraith series of coolers were actually effective for non-X variants of the AMD AM4 and (for a while) AM5…
Without a doubt, the MacBook Neo is a smashing success. Apple talked up the success of the new laptop during its latest earnings call, warning that supply constraints would persist into the current quarter. Analyst Tim Culpan reports today that Apple now plans to make about 10 million MacBook Neos in total, about twice as many as it originally ordered. This will involve its chip supplier TSMC making a new series of A18 Pro chips to power the machines, something Apple will inevitably have to foot the bill for. For the first production batch of the MacBook Neo, the company…
Apple continued the tradition today and revealed a new Apple Watch band to celebrate Pride Month. The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop is “woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon thread.” It’s available to order today for $49. Apple says it is “proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities”. New Apple Watch band available to order today Here’s how Apple describes the new Pride Edition Sport Loop: The new Sport Pride Edition Loop, available to order today, is woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon thread. The intricate weave blends one color…
Apple has launched web access for Apple Card Savings, giving current and former Apple Card users a new way to view and manage their accounts outside of the Wallet app. Here are the details. Apple Card users get access to the web to save Current and former Apple Card holders can now go to card.apple.com/saving, where they can perform the same actions as from the Wallet app when it comes to the Savings section. This includes checking current and available balances, viewing year-to-date interest paid and annual yield percentage, and downloading statements and tax documents. The interface is extremely simple…
The MacBook is one of the best (and most popular) laptop brands on the market. This is why many companies sell accessories for the device. Most of these additional parts enhance the functionality and/or protect your laptop, but some may be more detrimental than beneficial. For example, keyboard covers put unnecessary pressure on the screen, while hard covers accelerate wear and tear on MacBooks. On paper, hard cases protect MacBooks the same way phone cases protect iPhones from scratches and bumps. However, while cases can protect your MacBook from the outside, the defenses they provide may come at the cost…
The Apple Sales Coach app will begin using AI-generated video presenters to deliver personalized training content to retail salespeople around the world. In a new video message, an Apple trainer said the update addresses a limitation of traditional training programs: the inability to create truly individualized content for hundreds of thousands of sellers across different markets, languages and product orientations. Apple said it will now use AI to generate short, targeted videos tailored to the products a salesperson works with, the skills they’re developing and the language they speak. AI-generated presenters will be identifiable by an on-screen icon, and Apple…