USB connector types: The tier list
I have a visceral hatred of MicroUSB. Back when I was writing about Android phones, there was a needlessly long transition from Micro to the far, far superior USB-C, that made me resent it every…
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Heading off to college? The ultimate laptop workstation shopping list
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation and excitement of setting up a fresh dorm room ahead of a fresh semester. But a laptop on a wobbly desk won’t cut it for an entire year—you’ll want…
iPhone 18 Pro ‘drop test’ images, parts list included in ransomware leak
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that a ransomware attack on Tata Electronics exposed 200,000 files, including confidential iPhone 18 Pro details like suppliers, parts lists, and drop test images. The…
Google’s best new AI feature is just a really good to-do list
Google’s big I/O event came and went last week, stuffed to the gills with new AI announcements and functionality. Most of it left me cold. But one — and only one — of those Gemini…
Microsoft’s Windows 11 fix list for the year: 18 changes promised
Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows + Devices (W+D), has promised that we will see various improvements to Windows 11 going forward. The recent strategic shift is a direct response to all the harsh criticism…
Who’s in Apple’s top 10? Here’s the full list of the most influential people of all time
1. Steve Jobs Amazon I briefly considered bumping Steve Jobs to No. 2 in recognition of Tim Cook’s achievements, and even more briefly thought it would be funny to name him as zero in honor…
Check off your New Year’s resolution list with $100 off the Apple Watch Series 11
A new year has just begun, and with it comes a long list of resolutions. At the top of most of them is to get healthier and more fit, and the best way to get…
For your weekend to-do list: Update your Apple devices to fix a critical browser flaw
Your browser is probably the most-used app on your device, so it’s important to install software updates for both the browser and the OS to maintain proper security. The latest OS updates are a prime…
Google hides secret message in name list of 3,295 AI researchers
How many Google AI researchers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A recent research paper detailing the technical core behind Google’s Gemini AI assistant may suggest an answer, listing an eye-popping 3,295 authors.…
Check this list to see if your favorite app will be Sherlocked in iOS 26
It wouldn’t be WWDC if Apple didn’t do a little stealing. Apple has such a long-standing habit of introducing new software features that overlap and eventually overtake third-party apps, there’s even a term for it.…