Month: September 2023
I was excited about the battery life on the Surface Laptop Studio 2… then I read the small print
One of the most important factors when looking for a new laptop is battery life. Given power and performance is getting better with every generation, it might even be the most important. At the premium end of the market, high-end devices can be extremely versatile and powerful, but this usually…
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macOS Sonoma is now available
Apple’s macOS Sonoma update is now available. The Mac’s big 2023 software update adds a new Game Mode for Apple Silicon devices, interactive desktop widgets, videoconferencing improvements and more. To install macOS Sonoma, you’ll need a somewhat recent computer. It supports MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini models from…
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Apple defends Google Search deal in court: ‘There wasn’t a valid alternative’
Eddy Cue, in a dark suit, peered down at the monitor in front of him. The screens in the Washington, DC, courtroom had briefly malfunctioned and left witnesses with only binders, but now the tech was up and running — showing an image of three iPhones, each demonstrating a part…
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This super-dangerous Android malware has returned to target US shoppers and bankers
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware is back with new tools, and ready to steal more than just money from unsuspecting victims, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers ThreatFabric, which has been monitoring the malware since early 2022, there is a new campaign active at the moment, targeting victims in the U.S.,…
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Apple’s Studio Display gets manual controls for its webcam
Apple just released macOS Sonoma, and along with the new 14.0 version of its operating system, there’s an update for its standalone Studio Display monitor that addresses some of our issues with its much-derided webcam (via MacRumors). Now, the Studio Display’s camera offers manual control over framing and zoom, which…
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Say goodbye to Google Podcasts, you’ll be forced to use YouTube Music by 2024
Google announced that Google Podcasts app users will have to migrate to YouTube Music later in 2024, as part of its wider efforts to transfer users and listeners to its new all-in-one app. Google previously expressed its intention to help out podcast creators through its YouTube service, with plans revealed…
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