Apple may release an iPad-like smart home display next year

From The Verge: Apple is preparing to take a fresh run at the smart home that starts with a rumored smart display that it may release next year. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who writes in his Power On newsletter today that the display will use a new operating system, called homeOS...

Microsoft now confirms you can opt out of, and remove, Windows Recall

From PC World: Microsoft has released a white paper of sorts outlining what the company is doing to secure user data within Windows Recall, the controversial Windows feature that takes snapshots of your activity for later searching.

As of late last night, Microsoft still hasn’t said whether they...

Google’s New Gmail App Password Rules Start Today—3 Things To Check

From Forbes: Millions of Gmail users will face new password rules designed to make using the world’s most popular free email service more secure on Monday, Sept. 30, as they head to work. Google will no longer support access to Gmail account data from apps deemed less secure, from a third party or...

AMD improves Zen 5 CPU latency and performance with BIOS updates

From The Verge: AMD is releasing new BIOS updates that will boost performance for its Ryzen 9600X / 9700X processors and address some latency issues. The performance improvements and latency reductions arrive around a month after disappointing Zen 5 desktop CPU reviews and appear alongside updates...

FIFINE K688 Review (Page 1 of 4)

Over the past few months, I found myself diving headfirst into the Chinese high fidelity audio products once again. The first time I did so was many years ago when I was looking for some budget earphones. Prior to the prevalence and convenience of Internet shopping, I was only able to access major brands that big box stores carried. On the off chance I traveled to a different country, I could explore some region-exclusive products. The major...

'Octo2' Trojan Malware Poses as VPN, Chrome Apps to Steal Funds

From PC Mag: "Octo2," a new variant of the Octo Android trojan malware, has been spreading online via malicious versions of the NordVPN and Google Chrome apps, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric.

When the malicious app is installed, victims are prompted with a misleading...

Optional Windows 10 update finally fixes that pesky login bug

From PC World: Earlier this week, Microsoft released an optional Windows 10 update that makes a few improvements to the Start menu and fixes a login error that’s been lingering for months without a resolution.

If you want to take advantage of this patch, which has update code KB5043133, you’ll have...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Packs AI Features Into a Lower-Priced Phone

From CNET: Samsung's $650 Galaxy S24 FE offers newer AI features at a lower price than the standard $800 Galaxy S24. The phone was revealed Thursday during a launch event at the company's Samsung 837 store in New York. It will be available to order on Oct. 3.

The phone includes many of the...

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