Spotify is in turmoil again. A class complaint, filed last week in California federal court, accuses the streaming platform of having “ looked away » in the face of “ large-scale fraudulent wiretapping “. The rapper RBX, cousin of Snoop Dogg, is at the origin of this legal action which calls into question not an…
Summary PS5-Linux released: Turns PS5 Phat on firmware 3.xx–4.xx into a full Linux gaming PC. Runs desktop Linux with 8 cores (16 threads) at 3.5 GHz and GPU at 2.23 GHz; plays Steam games, emulators. Experimental: requires USB/SSD, adapters, Bluetooth dongle; no dual boot, must reapply to operate each power on. Following a presentation of…
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple outperformed the US smartphone market in the first quarter, helped by continued demand for iPhone 17 amid weakening Android sales. Here are the details. The iPhone saw 1.3% year-over-year growth in U.S. sales in the first quarter of 2026. In a new report, Counterpoint Research says Apple saw a 1.3%…
Enjoy the lowest price ever today only for the MacBook Pro M5 Pro – Image credit: Apple Today only, get $250 off Apple’s M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, the lowest price ever for the 2026 laptop. Authorized Apple reseller B&H Photo is beating Amazon’s price today with a flash deal on the standard 2026 14-inch…
Apple and Meta are publicly opposing a new Canadian bill that they say could force tech companies to break encryption or build backdoors into their products. Here are the details. New country, old problem Last year, Apple had a high-profile dispute with the British government after the UK issued an order requiring companies to install…
iOS 26.5 is expected to be released in May, after more than a month of beta testing. The update is relatively minor so far, which isn’t too surprising given that Apple is starting to focus on iOS 27. iOS 26.5 lays the foundation for end-to-end encryption for RCS in the Messages app and ads in…
Apple has released iPadOS 26.5 for supported iPads, adding Maps ads, new App Store subscription options, and system-level updates in a rollout that prioritizes developer services and infrastructure. iPadOS 26.5 is a late-cycle release that focuses on platform changes rather than new interface features. Most updates happen behind the scenes and leave day-to-day usage largely…
Trump Mobile has repeatedly failed more than half a million people waiting for its T1 smartphone, with the legendary device still not going on sale nearly a year after its launch. This may never happen. Launching in June 2025, Trump Mobile from the Trump Organization has announced that it will launch the T1 smartphone as…
A new preliminary report from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple secured nearly half of all smartphone market revenue in the first three months of 2026, while achieving a record average selling price for a first quarter. Here are the details. The success of the iPhone 17 range continues to give According to Counterpoint Research, Apple…
Apple TV is putting together a jam-packed summer lineup, with the return of beloved comedies like Ted Lasso and Trying, as well as several fan-favorite sci-fi series. Here are three sci-fi series returning soon to Apple TV. #1: Dark Matter season 2 Dark Matter returns for a new season this summer, starring Joel Edgerton, Jennifer…