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Five reasons to skip iPhone 16 and wait for iPhone 17

Anticipation is high for the iPhone 17 with significant changes expected compared to iPhone 16. Possible introduction of an Ultra model and a Slim model, expanding Apple's usual lineup. Rumored features include LTPO displays, A19 chips, 48MP ProRaw cameras, and WiFi 7. We may not have been introduced to the...

iPhone 17: Release date, specs, new and rumors

Apple’s iPhone is growing again. In the first major display size increase since the iPhone XS Max graduated to a 6.46 inch display in late 2018, the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro will increase to 6.3 inches from 6.1 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will grow to around 6.9 inches, up from the current flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 6.7 inches.

iPhone 16 Pro Max will be Apple’s biggest iPhone ever

Apple will reportedly launch two new versions of the AirPods this fall: a low-cost, basic option and a more affordable set of wireless earbuds that incorporate active noise cancellation. Apple is looking to upgrade all of its AirPods charging cases to USB-C, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says in his latest PowerOn...

New AirPods Set to Join Apple's Fall 2024 Hardware Lineup

Windows laptops have had a great year so far. Not only did we get the launch of Snapdragon X chips as part of the Copilot+ PC line to compete with the MacBook Air, but the recent AMD Ryzen 300 AI chips are also impressive, with powerful laptops like the Zenbook S 16 taking on the MacBook Pro.

The MacBook that Windows laptops still can’t beat

National Public Data (NPD), a company that resells collected personal data for background checks, has confirmed that a data breach leaked names, Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more. As reported by Bleeping Computer, dark web forum posters have advertised and shared supposedly stolen data from a breach of the company’s systems for months without a statement or response from NPD.

National Public Data admits it leaked Social Security numbers in a massive data breach

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Chris Klimas funds his Twine game engine through a per-release model on Patreon, getting paid only when he’s actively developing Twine. Unlike a flat monthly subscription, it’s a “simple and guilt-free” way to work part-time. But Patreon’s phasing out that model so Apple won’t kick it off the App Store — and Klimas is mulling whether it’s still worth staying.

Apple is making Patreon kill one of its most useful features.

Here’s a rumor that might cause some people’s heads to spin. A new report says Samsung might not be releasing a new Galaxy S Ultra smartphone next year. Instead, its new top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 phone could have a new, yet familiar name. According to leaker Yogesh Brar, Samsung...

Samsung may not release a Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2025

Laura Mae Martin is a big believer in the settings menu. As Google’s executive productivity advisor, Martin spends much of her time working with other Googlers on improving their productivity and communication systems — and one of the things she often recommends is taking a few minutes to poke through the options. “With your phone, with your email, your Slack, all these things, the features are there, but we don’t take the time to dive into them,” she says. She even thinks you should maybe have to look at settings before you can use the app. “Like, you can’t get into the app unless you spend 10 minutes figuring out what it can do.”

A Googler’s guide to getting things done

There’s a new Raspberry Pi 5 in town: a 2GB variant that knocks the price of the microcomputer down to $50. The lower RAM doesn’t necessarily mean it comes with fewer capabilities, just that it won’t be up to some RAM-intensive tasks. Raspberry Pi Foundation CEO Eben Upton says the device is “functionally identical to its predecessor.”

Raspberry Pi 5 gets a cheaper 2GB option

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Apple’s upcoming smartphones are expected to launch in September, and that’s exactly what will happen, based on a new report. The iPhone 16 launch date has just leaked, and there are no surprises here. The iPhone 16 series launch date leaks, and there are really no surprises here.

iPhone 16 launch date leaks, no surprises here

As reported by Bleeping Computer, Google is testing a new experimental flag that can hide sensitive content while “screen sharing, screen recording and similar actions” in regular tabs — redacting the user's entire screen if things like credit card details or passwords are detected. There’s no mention...

Chrome for Android is making screen sharing more secure.

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I told you a few days ago that there’s only one type of iPhone to buy right now if you don’t want to wait for the iPhone 16 to launch. That’s an iPhone that can handle Apple Intelligence come iOS 18 and future releases. Therefore, you should pick the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. These are the only devices in Apple’s lineup that can handle the AI features in iOS.
You might not be excited about Apple Intelligence right now, I get that. But AI will continue to grow in the coming years. You’ll want to own the hardware...

This is the iPhone you should buy once the iPhone 16 launches, if you’re on a budget

Ubisoft has published the PC requirements for Star Wars Outlaws, which is releasing later this month on August 30th, in a post that also points to a new gameplay trailer for the Grand Theft Auto-style space adventure. The trailer compares the game’s looks when certain features, like DLSS, are turned...

Star Wars Outlaws gets a new trailer and PC hardware requirements

Apple usually saves its brightest colors for its standard iPhone models and offers more subtle color options for its iPhone Pro series. This trend is expected to continue with the upcoming iPhone 16 series. However, a new rumor suggests that Apple will introduce an interesting new color for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max that will likely attract attention.

The iPhone 16 Pro may get a never-before-seen color. Here’s what it looks like

In less than a month, Apple is expected to unveil three AirPods models alongside the iPhone 16 handsets. While two would be AirPods 4 variants, the third one will allegedly be an AirPods Max refresh with USB-C charging. The rumors also claim that Apple will discontinue the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 soon.

Apple could launch three AirPods models this fall

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Apple has a chance at hitting it out of the park with the iPhone 16 lineup by looking at what Google has done with the Pixel 9 lineup. Here's how.

7 things iPhone 16 could learn from the Pixel 9

Starting on August 21st, 2024, Anova will be introducing a subscription fee for new users of its sous vide cookers who want to take advantage of additional features available through its mobile companion app, including controlling the appliance remotely. Similar to the Snoo, a smart bassinet that recently locked previously...

Anova will start charging a subscription fee for its sous vide companion app

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The ninth-gen iPad nears fire-sale territory with a drop to $199

Never say never. I know, but I’m not sure if Apple’s ninth-gen iPad is going to get any cheaper than this before it’s outright gone. That’s...

The ninth-gen iPad nears fire-sale territory with a drop to $199

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