Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during a parallel session of the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, on Sunday, March 24, 2024.Photo: Tatan Syuflana (AP) Apple removed several U.S.-based messaging apps from its App Store in China, including WhatsApp, Signal, and Threads, according to the Washington Post Friday. Officially, the … Read more
Barbara Costello is celebrating a big milestone. Known as “Brunch with Babs” on TikTok and Instagram, the “internet mom/grandma you didn’t know you needed” has been sharing her helpful tips online for four years! She took a chance by sharing her first video and is encouraging everyone to also chase their dreams. Article continues below … Read more
Sick of slow, expensive, or unreliable internet service? You probably are. Internet service providers (ISPs) came second to last in a study of customer satisfaction by industry in the US last year. For most folks, internet service comes into the house via cable, and choices are limited. But with mobile carriers rolling out fast, low-latency … Read more
This guide was updated on April 19, 2024, to reflect the latest “real-life” leaks of the Pixel 9 and upcoming satellite connectivity available on Android. Is Google’s New $1,800 Pixel Phone Worth It? | Gizmodo Review The ninth-generation Google Pixel has yet to debut, but we have already heard conflicting reports. Will it have a … Read more
Stablecoin Tether and Circle’s USDC dominate the market. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Telegram users can now start making stablecoin USDT payments to each other through the encrypted messaging service’s linked blockchain. Telegram, which has roughly 900 million users worldwide, on Friday said it will now give users on the app the option … Read more
This guide was updated on April 19, 2024, to add the Belkin BoostCharge 10K and Belkin Magnetic Wireless 5K. Apple Unveils Its iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 We tested several power banks specifically designed for iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watch, and these are our top picks. Our recommendations are based on their portable … Read more
Morning traffic outside Meta headquarters, in Mountain View, California, U.S. November 9, 2022. Peter Dasilva | Reuters The Dutch government said Friday that it may be forced to stop using Facebook after a warning from the Netherlands’ privacy regulator about the Meta-owned social media platform’s privacy risks. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) issued a … Read more
Researchers at Microsoft released a paper this week about VASA-1, a new AI tool that can generate a convincing video of someone speaking, using just a still image. Microsoft doesn’t have immediate plans to release the new tool to the public, but it’s pretty impressive. Well, it’s impressive if you don’t look too closely at … Read more
What is the best internet provider in Hillsboro, Oregon? HiLight is the best internet service provider in Hillsboro. The city owns and operates the fiber network, so it can offer gig speeds at unusually affordable rates. It doesn’t have any ultra-cheap plans available — prices start at $55 per month for 1,000Mbps upload and download … Read more
The Adobe Express app’s generative AI features are officially out of beta today. Now, everyone can access the company’s Firefly generative AI engine on iOS and Android. This version of Adobe Express is a pared-down version of the desktop app. Most of what you can make on it is for sharing on social media. Most … Read more