Gadgets

Duolingo launches $249 portable piano

Duolingo, the popular language-learning app, has partnered with the musical instrument maker Loog to build a beginner-friendly piano.
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AI is ready to take over your kitchen, should you let it?

A new report predicts strong growth in the smart kitchen segment, but users are still cautious about using AI to prepare their food.
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Photographers' insights: how to choose the right smartphone camera

Taking decent pictures with a smartphone doesn’t necessarily require flagship that cost $1000 or more.
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Samsung is testing the world’s first small all-solid-state battery

The new batteries should be safer and much more durable.
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Old-school virtual pets Tamagotchis are making a comeback

Gen Z kids are reportedly reviving the egg-shaped devices that captured the attention of Millenials.
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YouTube Premium price hike enrages users

YouTube Premium individual and family plans will now cost significantly more in more than ten countries.
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Apple users warned about high-risk security vulnerabilities

Apple users should make sure to keep up with the latest software updates.
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iPhone 16 Pro users experiencing display issues related to latest software

The camera control button could be messing things up for some iPhone 16 Pro users.
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This portable wind turbine can charge a smartphone in 17 minutes

Shine 2.0 generates enough energy to fast-charge electronics, though strong wind is needed.
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Users unhappy with new iPhone Photos app, some want old one back

Users want Apple to stop fixing what isn’t broken, starting with the Photos app.
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Xiaomi beating Apple in smartphone sales, market share data reveals

Apple’s drop in sales opened the door for Xiaomi to become the second-largest phone maker.
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Do Apple employees really have to wait several weeks to buy the latest iPhones?

An analyst’s claims about iPhones have been corrected by employees and users.
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New Snap’s AR Spectacles device for developers costs $1200 a year

Snapchat creator Snap has announced a new version of its Spectacles, which will be available for developers only.
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Apple’s M4 iPad Pro unable to function after a software update


What’s new in iOS 18: improved messaging, customization, and other features

The new tools include customizable app icons and controls, expanded messaging options, and call transcriptions.
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FireSat: Google working with wildfire authorities to release fire-detecting satellites

The first FireSat satellite out of 52 should be released in early 2025.
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Are you damaging your phone with a 3rd-party charger?

You’ve been told that cheap chargers can damage your phone. Is this a myth, or should you be using an original charger?
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Apple makes room for iPhone 16 by discontinuing three previous iPhone models


Ford patents an ad-focused system that listens to conversations in the car

Ford could soon be serving you personalized ads from the comfort of your… car.
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Apple Watch Series 10 won’t include health feature amid patent dispute in the US

Apple Watch Series 10 users in the US will be among those who cannot use one of the device’s features due to a ban imposed.
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