Ditch that tangled nest of cables on your desk or nightstand with these handy UGreen adapters. Sometimes, the added “convenience” of wireless connectivity ends up being more of a hassle than it’s worth. The simplest way to connect two devices is still with a hardwired connection, and there’s a whole ecosystem of cords and adapters […]
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Apple’s iPhone 14 Release Date May Be Just 3 Months Away
When does the iPhone 14 arrive? Here’s what Apple’s history and some current rumors tell us. The iPhone 14 is expected to be the next phone in Apple’s 2022 flagship line. There are numerous rumors buzzing around regarding the next iPhone’s design, price and new features (maybe it’ll finally be notchless with Touch ID), but […]
Google probed by competition watchdog over ad dominance
The UK’s competition watchdog has announced a probe into Google’s dominance of the advertising market. The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether Google used its prominence to illegally favour its own services over those of rivals. This is its second active investigation into Google’s ad-tech practices. A Google representative said: “We will continue […]
Looking for a Career in IT? Apple Could Train You
These self-paced IT training and certification programs can show you how to support iPhones, Macs and other Apple devices in the workplace. If you’re looking to change careers, Apple has introduced two new professional training and certification programs to train IT workers, or anyone who wants to start a career in IT. Apple’s programs will […]
iPhone 14 Will Reportedly Come With a Better Front Camera
A South Korean supplier could bring the iPhone’s front-facing camera to a high-end standard. Apple has reportedly chosen a new supplier for its front-facing camera to make a high-end lens. South Korean supplier LG Innotek will install the new selfie camera on the upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, according to a report Monday […]
AMD Previews CPUs for Cheap Laptops, Flagship Gaming PCs
During her keynote for Computex 2022, chip-giant AMD’s CEO Lisa Su previewed new products and technologies we can expect to see starting in the next few months and heading into the rest of 2022. They include the long-teased next-gen Ryzen 7000 series of 5nm desktop CPUs — code named “Rafael” — and its accompanying platform […]
Microsoft’s Bing Applied China’s Political Censorship to Some North American Searches, Report Says
The tech giant’s Bing search engine reportedly didn’t autofill search suggestions for terms the Chinese government typically censors. Microsoft said it was a “misconfiguration.” Microsoft’s search engine applied Chinese-style censorship to some North American searches, according to a new report, raising questions about the tech giant’s dedication to the flow of information across the internet. […]
Canada to ban China’s Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks
Canada says it will ban two of China’s biggest telecoms equipment makers from working on its 5G phone networks. The restrictions against Huawei and ZTE were announced by the country’s industry minister on Thursday. Francois-Philippe Champagne says the move will improve Canada’s mobile internet services and “protect the safety and security of Canadians”. Several nations […]
Apple Now Offers Training to Become an IT Professional
Apple’s courses will teach you how to deploy, support and manage Apple products in the workplace. Apple has introduced new professional training and certification programs to train IT workers, or anyone who wants to make a career change. The courses explain how to deploy, manage and support iPhones, Macs and other Apple devices used in […]
Apple Quietly Allows Apps to Automatically Charge You More
This policy change could allow the price of your app subscriptions to double in just two years. If you’re an Apple customer and have an app subscription on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, your app could charge you more without your consent. Apple updated its App Store policy Monday and now allows some apps to […]