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Even if you hate Liquid Glass, you shouldn't skip updating to iOS 26 for the sake of your iPhone
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (520+ words) There's one big reason to update: security patches At this point, almost no one has updated to iOS 26. The numbers vary some " StatCounter has estimates that show adoption rates of 16% of users, while TelemetryDeck shows that adoption rates are over…...
ChatGPT just quietly launched a Google Translate rival — here's how it works
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (364+ words) OpenAI's new ChatGPT translation tool does something Google Translate can't Google Translate has dominated the translation space for years, but OpenAI just quietly dropped a competitor. ChatGPT Translate works similarly on the surface " type or paste text, pick your languages,…...
Just got a new iPad? 5 things you should do first
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (884+ words) My top tips to make your new Apple slate your own They make for great gifts, but the iPad interface is so minimal and intuitive that there's a slew of useful features you might take months to find if you…...
I just tried the new Shark PowerDetect robot vacuum — and this one upgrade changes everything
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (560+ words) The new Shark PowerDetect robot vacuum might well be the one for my home The best robot vacuums are a game-changer when it comes to household cleaning, cutting valuable time in half, and offering a hands-on experience. And while Shark…...
This simple Meta Quest 3 feature just changed how I watch shows in VR — here's the trick
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (858+ words) The cinema experience, in bed One of my nightly rituals is to binge my way through shows or movies while in bed, whether that be on my phone, laptop or TV. But in VR? Well, the Meta Quest 3 didn't offer…...
I just tested this app that turns your group chats into real plans — and it's the most practical AI tool yet
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (636+ words) Continua has entered the chat and is ready to keep the group organized Making plans with friends should be simple. But these days, it can feel like so much work that by the time everyone finally agrees on a place…...
I've been using Macs for years — here are 3 power user tweaks that changed everything
1+ day, 59+ min ago (530+ words) Apple's default setup works fine, but these changes work so much better Most people unbox a new Mac, breeze through the setup steps, and start using it exactly as Apple intended. The Magic Mouse stays. The built-in display is enough....
I finally gave AI a real try — here's what I like and what I really can’t stand after a week
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1453+ words) Thoughts from an AI skeptic While I don't fully believe that "AI is inevitable," the tech isn't going anywhere and will likely become a part of our regular lives, similar to how the internet settled after that particular bubble burst…...
I hated the Mac mini M4’s power button — until I accidentally proved Apple was right
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (874+ words) It took me over a year but I no longer feel the need to shut down my Mac I was over the moon at the idea of a completely redesigned Mac mini in a much smaller case with a more…...
ChatGPT confirms ads are coming to the AI chatbot — plus ChatGPT Go unveiled for $8 a month
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (304+ words) Ad testing and Go rolling out in the next few weeks OpenAI dropped two surprise announcements today (Jan. 16) that will mostly burgeon the AI company's bottom line. Coming soon the company will begin testing ads in ChatGPT, specifically in the…...