Spotify is enhancing its free tier globally with "Pick & Play," "Search & Play," and "Share & Play" features. Free users can now play any song directly or via search and social media shares, a significant upgrade from previous shuffle-only access. While some restrictions remain for free users...
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup and iOS 26, launching September 15th. The update features a redesigned interface ("Liquid Glass"), improved phone app, live translation, and enhanced lock screen options. However, iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max (2018 models) are incompatible. iOS 18.7 will address security concerns...
T-Mobile President Jon Freier revealed photos of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air boxes ahead of their Friday release. Apple hasn't officially released box images, though some are available on its upgrade program page. The new iPhones feature eSIM technology in several countries and utilize...
Installer No. 97 highlights the best tech and entertainment. New Apple products like the iPhone 17 and AirPods Pro 3 are reviewed, alongside Jeopardy!'s streaming availability and the Stephen King film, 'The Long Walk'. Other recommendations include the Nikon ZR camera, Borderlands 4, and Spotify Lossless. The...
Spotify's new lossless audio quality offers a noticeable improvement over its standard streams, especially with acoustic music and using wired headphones. However, the difference is subtle and may not be apparent with compressed music or Bluetooth listening. While competing services offer hi-res lossless audio, the improvement over standard lossless...
Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, AI chatbots, including X's Grok and Perplexity's bot, spread misinformation and conspiracy theories on X. Grok misidentified the suspect, Tyler Robinson, multiple times, even altering FBI photos. It also falsely claimed Kirk was alive and offered contradictory information about Robinson's...
The explosive growth of data centers is straining US power grids, prompting policymakers to consider disconnecting them during emergencies. Texas implemented this solution first, aiming to prevent future blackouts. The concept is spreading to other regions, including the mid-Atlantic grid, facing pushback from Big Tech. While states want...
xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, laid off at least 500 data annotation workers on Friday. The company cited a strategic shift towards specialist AI tutors, ending most generalist roles. Employees received short notice and were given severance pay. This follows recent senior staff departures and internal reorganizations....
iOS 26, launching in three days, features a controversial new Liquid Glass design with translucent UI elements and simplified navigation. While the design is the main talking point, the update also includes features like call screening, custom snooze durations, Genmoji creation, and live translation. User opinions on the...
Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Pre-orders begin Friday, with release on September 19th. The standard iPhone 17 boasts a 6.3" display and A19 chip, starting at $799, while the iPhone 17 Air...
