world/Shutterstock While many states are already pushing for device-level age verification, it’s likely only a matter of time before many websites, apps, and experiences require users to verify their age in some way. We’ve already seen backlash on this topic when Discord shared plans to…
José Araujo/Getty Images Before the advent of digital media, physical media reigned supreme. Believe it or not, CDs, DVDs and even Blu-Rays (which are still in use) contained all types of content. CD-ROMs regularly contained computer software, games, videos and music. It was also possible…
José Adorno/BGR The MacBook is already a powerful machine, whether you own the entry-level Neo, Air, or Pro. These laptops promise several hours of battery life; They are very energy efficient and have excellent aluminum construction that helps dissipate heat and keep machines cool. However,…
Google and Epic Games withdrew their joint settlement agreement this week after it became clear the court would likely not allow it. Once the settlement is reached, Google is bound by a permanent injunction issued in October 2024 requiring it to allow alternative app stores on Android devices. In a court filing (PDF), Google said…
izzuanroslan/Shutterstock Almost every time you start your PC, you probably launch the same applications, visit the same websites, check your messages, check your calendar, and start playing ambient audio. Then you go through the motions of your workday and repeat the exact same routine the…
Mac users should be wary of macOS malware called CrashStealer, according to Jamf Threat Labs. The malware impersonates Apple’s crash reporting framework and is intended to steal all sorts of sensitive information. CrashStealer collects browser data, password manager data, cryptocurrency wallet extensions, and keychain data, and Jamf first noticed it was circulating in a fake…
DANIEL CONSTANTE/Shutterstock Waze works a lot like Google Maps (it’s also owned by Google) in that both use visual aids to inform users of what’s happening around them. In particular, Waze has quirky, colorful icons, usually placed by the rest of the community, but it…
Carrier-financed iPhones purchased from Apple will soon be locked to the carrier, ending a workaround used by customers to purchase an unlocked iPhone with a payment plan. Until the rule changed, buying an iPhone from Apple and opting for financing through Verizon or T-Mobile meant you’d get an unlocked iPhone on either carrier’s network. This…
The European Commission has announced exemptions to its current battery regulations that will save six new categories of electronic devices from having to have user-replaceable batteries, including wearable devices like smartwatches. The European Union began enforcing its new battery regulation in 2023 as part of the European Green Deal, but the requirement for replaceable batteries…
It is likely to become a direct power source for SpaceXAI’s data centers. APR Energy Elon Musk acquired APR Energy earlier this year, adding a new business to his portfolio: fossil fuels. APR produces mobile gas and diesel turbines that can be mounted on trailers. This move happened quietly in May,…