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Your iPhone's Four Dots: A Hidden Privacy Indicator Explained
The four dots in your iPhone's status bar reveal when an app is using your microphone. Here's how to spot and manage this privacy feature.
HP OmniBook Ultra Aims to Bridge Performance and Affordability in a Tight Market
HP's new OmniBook Ultra combines an OLED display with AMD Ryzen processors, targeting professionals who want high-end performance without a premium price tag.
Hidden Samsung Galaxy Features Require Manual Activation
Many Samsung Galaxy features are turned off out of the box. Users who dig into settings can unlock better performance, privacy and customization.
Commercial Space Startup Launches Satellite Servicing Mission for NASA
Katalyst Space Technologies launched a commercial mission to reboost NASA's Swift satellite. The success marks a milestone for the in-orbit servicing industry and demonstrates private sector capabilities.
3D Printing Spare Parts Turns Home Repair Into Instant Manufacturing
3D printers let consumers produce replacement parts on demand, bypassing shipping delays. This shift is transforming how people handle repairs and reduce waste.
PlayStation Discs to Disappear: Sony Confirms Full Digital Shift by 2028
Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation games in January 2028, transitioning entirely to digital sales through the PlayStation Store and retailers.
Amazon Quietly Upgrades Fire HD 10 Tablet With More RAM
Amazon has updated its 2023 Fire HD 10 tablet, increasing RAM to 4GB in the 32GB model with a slight price increase.
Anthropic Moves Into Drug Development With New AI Workbench
Anthropic launches Claude Science, an AI workbench for researchers, and announces plans to develop its own drugs using the platform.
Hardware KVM Dongle Lets You Control an iPhone From Any Browser
GL.iNet's Comet Q uses a single USB-C cable to remotely control iPhones and Android devices at the hardware level, bypassing software limits. The $89 Kickstarter device works from any browser with no installation needed.
Living Insect Drones: How Cyborg Cockroaches Could Transform Disaster Response
Cyborg cockroaches with infrared cameras can now operate underwater for hours, opening new possibilities for search and rescue missions.
UK Regulator Moves to End Apple and Google App Store Duopoly
UK's CMA proposes allowing developers to steer users away from Apple and Google app stores for payments, challenging the tech giants' duopoly.
IQM Lists on Nasdaq at $1.9B, Highlighting Quantum's Promise and Pitfalls
IQM, Europe's first public quantum company, went public on Nasdaq at a $1.9B valuation. The IPO signals investor appetite but also reveals uncertainty about quantum commercialization.
Google Tests Website Following Feature in Chrome Canary
Google is testing a new feature in Chrome Canary that lets users follow websites directly from the browser. The tool aims to simplify content tracking and may roll out to stable versions later.
Google Account Settings: Why Users Should Review Privacy Controls
A guide highlights seven overlooked Google account settings. Adjusting recovery, ad personalization, and public profile visibility can boost security and privacy.
Pegasus Spyware Found on Phones of EU Politicians Who Investigated It
Citizen Lab found Pegasus spyware on phones of EU politicians who had investigated the same spyware, raising rule-of-law concerns.
Switzerland's 25 Gbit Internet Exposes US Broadband Gaps
Switzerland delivers 25 Gbit internet to most households while the US lags. This disparity challenges free-market assumptions and highlights the role of public policy in broadband infrastructure.
Redodo Modular Battery System Challenges Portable Power Station Norms
Redodo's modular battery system lets users build and expand a power station over time, offering a flexible alternative to traditional all-in-one units.
Companies Rehire Workers After AI Automation Falls Short
A growing number of employers are rehiring workers they replaced with AI, as automation fails to capture undocumented expertise. Ford's recent move to bring back 350 veteran engineers highlights the limits of current AI systems.
Microsoft Bets $2.5 Billion on Dedicated AI Deployment Unit
Microsoft commits $2.5B to launch an AI deployment company, intensifying competition with Amazon, OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI infrastructure.