Microsoft reportedly pitched DALL-E AI image generation technology for military use without OpenAI and against core policies: “We were not involved.”

What you need to know Microsoft reportedly pitched the use of OpenAI’s DALL-E image generation technology to the US Department of Defense for military use.  An OpenAI spokesman distanced the company from this plan, indicating that military use of its tools goes against its core principles and user policies. A Microsoft spokesman confirmed to The […]

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How to restart your Apple Watch – even when it's not responding

If your Apple Watch or Apple Watch Ultra is experiencing a problem, turning it off and on again or forcing it to restart is one of the simplest and most effective fixes.  In our experience, restarting the Apple Watch will solve most issues. If you suspect your Apple Watch needs a reboot, your first step should […]

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Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler’s biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 […]

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New Samsung smartwatch is being prepared for launch – but it's not the Galaxy Watch 7

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could be set for a remarkable re-release in 2024 under a new name, according to a fresh leak.  Following initial rumors several months back that Samsung was preparing a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4, a database dig from Android Headlines shows that the company may be planning to […]

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New Samsung smartwatch is being prepared for launch – but it's not the Galaxy Watch 7

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could be set for a remarkable re-release in 2024 under a new name, according to a fresh leak.  Following initial rumors several months back that Samsung was preparing a new version of the Galaxy Watch 4, a database dig from Android Headlines shows that the company may be planning to […]

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Xfinity Stream app not working on Samsung TV issue unfixed for months now

A frustrating issue has remained unfixed for months now, preventing Xfinity subscribers for accessing the Stream app on their Samsung TVs. Grumblings about the Xfinity Stream app not working on Samsung TV issue were first heard online about five months ago and it hasn’t been fixed so far. What’s happening instead is Xfinity appears to […]

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Android 15 may not let you keep Bluetooth turned off for long

Google released the Developer Preview of Android 15 a few weeks ago, and it is expected to reach stable status sometime in Q3 of this year. As experts have started to delve deeper into the first few beta releases of Android 15, more features are being uncovered every week. Recently, it was discovered that Android […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 might not have a bigger battery after all

Samsung’s current flagship foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, features a 4,400mAh battery. While the phone provides an excellent battery backup, it offers the same battery capacity as the previous two devices in the lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. So, the company is long overdue to provide […]

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Microsoft reveals subscription pricing for using Windows 10 beyond 2025, and it’s not cheap

What you need to know Microsoft has announced the pricing for extended security updates on Windows 10. Users running Windows 10 beyond October 2025 will not be secure unless they pay for further updates. Pricing starts at $61 for the first year, $122 for the second year, and $244 for the third year, per device. […]

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Samsung Galaxy S25 may not go fully Exynos after all

Samsung’s decision to bring back the Exynos chipset for its Galaxy S24 series was met with much concern this year. It went Snapdragon-only for the Galaxy S23 lineup and that was very well received. This year, Samsung has kept an Exynos and Snapdragon split for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, while the Galaxy S24 […]

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Uh oh: Helldivers 2 players glimpse cloaked warships over Automaton planets, and I’m not convinced it’s an April Fools’ thing

What you need to know In the aftermath of a historic victory against the Automatons on Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2 players have begun to spot mysterious cloaked warships in orbit above bot-controlled planets. Various screenshots of the vessels are shown or linked to below. Notably, they’re very hard to spot unless they’re visible against a […]

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Fix: Time Machine SparseBundle Could Not Be Accessed

If you encounter the error message ‘Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup. The backup disk image SparseBundle could not be accessed‘ on your Mac, here’s how to solve it. Enable Full Disk Access for Time Machine This error often occurs because Time Machine doesn’t have full permission to access the disk. Go to Settings, select […]

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Not a joke: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra may be real

We could get a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold6, or a Galaxy Z Fold6 Ultra, depending on the rumor of the day. Today, the rumor points to the latter. A model name SM-F958 has surfaced in South Korea, sparking assumptions that it’s the expected Ultra Z Fold device. The reasoning behind the assumptions has to do […]

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Weekly poll results: the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra does not spark joy

Asus had carved out a niche for its Zenfone series – small premium phones with relatively large batteries, 3.5mm headphone jacks and more customization options than you can shake a stick at. And now it has thrown it all away. Last week’s poll shows that 30% of those who cast their vote are waiting for […]

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Fix: Poster Print Option Not Working on Mac

Many Adobe Reader users have complained that the Poster option is greyed out or unresponsive on macOS. When you go to Advanced Print Setup and try to uncheck Print as Image, the app tells you that you can’t do that because you’re running Beta macOS software, even though you’re not. Let’s explore what you can […]

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Galaxy S24 series fingerprint sensors are fast, but not the fastest

You may have heard about the Galaxy S24 series using a slightly newer and faster fingerprint sensor. Early teardown videos have revealed this, and we can confirm that unlocking the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra using the fingerprint sensor is a blazing-fast experience — not only because of the sensor but also […]

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Screen Time for Kids Is Fine! Unless It’s Not

The anti-smartphone movement is having a moment. On March 25, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning children under 14 from social media platforms. In February, the UK government backed tighter guidance to keep children from using their smartphones at school. In the past year, grassroots organizations like Smartphone Free Childhood have risen to […]

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Microsoft says ChatGPT isn’t better than Copilot AI; you’re just not using it as intended

What you need to know Users often compare ChatGPT to Microsoft Copilot, indicating that the former is a better model. A source with close affiliations with Microsoft recently revealed that the users aren’t leveraging the tool’s capabilities as they are supposed to, hence causing the vast disparity in performance. The source indicated that most users […]

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Microsoft says ChatGPT isn’t better than Copilot AI; you’re just not using it as intended

What you need to know Users often compare ChatGPT to Microsoft Copilot, indicating that the former is a better model. A source with close affiliations with Microsoft recently revealed that the users aren’t leveraging the tool’s capabilities as they are supposed to, hence causing the vast disparity in performance. The source indicated that most users […]

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Microsoft paused the latest update of Edge, but it’s not because of Copilot

What you need to know Microsoft stopped the rollout of Edge version 123 recently. The rollout was paused to give Microsoft a chance to ensure compatibility with certain enterprise configurations. Despite initial thoughts by some that the pause of the update was related to Copilot, Microsoft has confirmed it was only related to enterprise compatibility. […]

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