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A direct-to-cell service from Starlink and T-Mobile has gone live in Florida in both areas projected to be hit by Hurricane Milton and those previously impacted by Hurricane Helene. The service permits smartphone owners in supported areas to send texts (SMS), receive wireless emergency alerts (WEA), and text 911. The news arrived hot on the heels of Starlink’s announcement that the United States Federal Communications Commission (FTC)granted SpaceX and T-Mobile a temporary clearance for their direct-to-cell servicein the areas affected byHurricane Helene....

Summary The Apple Watch is an extremely popular wearable product by Apple, so it would’ve been a bit dystopic to see it banned in the US. Thankfully, believe it or not, Apple just avoided that fate. A long-running legal battle between Apple and medical device company AliveCor has turned in Apple’s favor. The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a prior ruling that invalidated three AliveCor patents related to electrocardiogram (ECG) technology used in the Apple Watch....

Read update Apple’sAirPods Proare a premium experience at a premium price. Protect your earbuds and get the best experience from them with these accessories, from durable cases and cleaners to charging docks and new ear tips. UPDATE: 12-07-2025 We’ve updated our recommendations for the best ear hooks and best neck strap. Akiki Cleaner Kit What to Look For in an AirPods Pro Accessory The best AirPods Pro accessories improve the experience of using your Apple earbuds....

Although the iPhone 16 is here, there are still plenty of reasons to keep your iPhone 15 in tip-top shape. If you aren’t going toupgrade your iPhone 15, you should style it with a nice, protective leather case. Nomad Modern Leather Case for iPhone 15 Series The Nomad Modern Leather Case for iPhone 15 Series picks up where Apple’s leather cases left off, using high quality leather and a TPU inner portion for extra protection with a classic, timeless look....

Quick Links Summary It’s exciting when a new phone feels completely different from what came before. Thing is, that’s not what most people actually want. When a smartphone design is good, we want it to stay good, and frankly, most modern phones are good. That phones largely look the same year after year is actually a blessing, not a curse. If you’ve walked away from the latest phone unveiling feeling underwhelmed by the lack of change, here’s the bright side of the status quo....

Read update We’ve come a long way since theboomboxfirst brought portable music to the masses. Portable speakers are better than ever, with improved sound quality, betterBluetoothcapabilities, and better portability. UPDATE: 15-07-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best portable speakers you’re able to buy. JBL Boombox 3 What to Look For in a Portable Speaker in 2023 Because portability is key, one of the first things you’ll want to consider while speaker shopping is size....

The right Xbox Series accessories can take your gaming experience to the next level. Whether you need an extra controller for multiplayer sessions or a high-quality headset for immersive sound, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best Xbox Series add-ons to grab right now. PGmoon Xbox Series X|S Backpack What to Consider When Buying Xbox Series Accessories The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S share a lot in common, but they also have key differences, so not every accessory will work for both....

Summary The OnePlus Pad series has been a serious contender in the Android tablet space, thanks especially to its performance-to-value ratio. Now, the OnePlus Pad 3 is here, and it’s building on everything that made the two previous models so good, but at a higher cost. OnePlusteased the new tableta couple of weeks ago, but today it’s officially available. Under the hood, you’re looking at a pretty nice upgrade. The Pad 3 boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 12GB or 16GB of RAM....

Summary Widevine is not the most well-known name in tech, but it’s crucial for anyone who wants to stream media on a tablet or phone. If your intended device doesn’t have Widevine, or the right version of it, then you may be in for a less than entertaining time. Widevine Is Video DRM From Google When you stream video from one of the big services like Netflix or Disney+ that video stream is subject toDRMorDigital Rights Management....

Quick Links It’s time foranother fresh Chrome update. Google Chrome 111—available starting June 25, 2025—includes more improvements for the “Download Bubble” UI, expanded Picture-in-Picture APIs, and smoother transitions for web apps. Google has been working on an improved download UIsince Chrome 99. The big row for downloads at the bottom of the screen is replaced with a “download bubble” in the top toolbar. Click the icon and you will see a list of recent downloads....

Summary Back in the day, it seemed like a new GTA game hit the shelves every other year—and that’s because it did. The time gap betweenGTA IIIandGTA: San Andreaswas only three years, withVice Cityin between. So, why has it been a full 11 years sinceGTA Vwas released, yet we still don’t haveGTA VI? Rockstar Pursues Perfection When Rockstar Games releases a new game, it sets a new industry standard for other publishers to follow, not just for that year but for the entire console generation....

Quick Links Summary Canonical pursued convergence with the Ubuntu Phone, an effort to make a phone that was also a PC. Purism has promised this same thing with the Purism Librem 5. Linux companies primed me to want convergence, but Samsung DeX is the one who sold it to me. Samsung DeX Looks Similar to Many Linux Distros Samsung DeX is a desktop-like interface that appears whenever youconnect a supported Samsung Galaxy device to an external display....

Nintendo’s newest system update, version 20.0.0, makes big changes to how players use their digital game collections. Switch owners can finally share their games with friends digitally. The update focuses on a new feature called GameShare. These changes make digital game ownership and multiplayer gaming on the Nintendo Switch much better. The biggest part of the update is the addition of virtual game cards. Before this, the digital games you bought were only playable on the console where you bought them....