There are many types of USB ports as the technology has undergone several improvements over the years. You almost need a detailed guide to understand them all. By the way, here’s what each USB port type actually means. Typically, they’re separated by capabilities and speeds, or bandwidth, with USB…
Monika Wieland Shields/Shutterstock Submarine cables have been used for over 150 years to open communications between continents, starting with the telegraph. They have been used to transport Internet data across the ocean since 1988, when the first Internet cable (recently removed from the ocean) was installed. These…
The independent games company is reducing its workforce by splitting from Xbox. Double fine The ripple effect of layoffs at Xbox cost the gaming industry more members. Despite recent unionization efforts and a proposed split under the Microsoft umbrella, independent game studio Double Fine has laid off some workers. Following a first report…
Apple has discontinued the iPhone Upgrade Program in favor of a new Apple Upgrade rental option made available in partnership with Klarna. Apple Upgrade offers customers the chance to get iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches at cheaper prices than before, but there are some things worth knowing about it. We’ve put together some smaller…
Granola, an app that can transcribe Zoom meetings and then create AI-generated notes with key points, is now available on Apple Watch models running watchOS 11 and later. The app was already available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, and now it’s extended to the Apple Watch for added convenience. “You can start transcribing with just…
Other new features include a call forwarding option and a waiting room for group calls. WhatsApp WhatsApp has unveiled several new features for calls. The service now offers calling via the web, so you won’t need to download an app to participate in an audio or video chat with friends, family and colleagues…
Apple recently announced that its hit science fiction series Silo will return for a fourth and final season in “Summer 2027.” Silo follows the lives of 10,000 people living in an underground bunker to escape the seemingly toxic wastelands outside. Popular stories Apple shares trailer for ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 Apple today shared the full…
As noted Mobile syrupAppleCare+ monthly and annual subscription options are now available for a wider range of Apple products in Canada, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirPods, HomePod, Studio Display and Vision Pro. In some cases, be aware that you may end up paying more over time compared to the initial AppleCare+…
At first glance, the new Apple Upgrade program seems like a no-brainer. Why pay the full $1,199 for a new iPad Pro when you could spread the cost by leasing it for 24 or 36 months with no interest or additional fees? A 24-month lease for the 256GB iPad Pro will cost you $32 per…
Fabio Principe/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you’re new to the world, budgeting your finances can be tricky. Whether it’s surviving college or figuring out how to become an adult on your own, saving money while you’re young isn’t always easy….