Tesla drivers can now request Full Self Driving beta tests
It took a long while, but Tesla is finally giving you some control over when (and if) you get Full Self Driving beta releases. The Washington Postnoted that Tesla has begun rolling out an FSD beta...
View ArticleApple will fix bug preventing iPhone 13 owners from unlocking with Apple Watch
Are you unable to unlock your brand new iPhone 13 with your Apple Watch? Don't despair just yet. According to MacRumors, Apple has promised to fix a bug that prevents the unlock through an "upcoming...
View ArticleSamsung hopes to 'copy and paste' the brain to 3D chip networks
Samsung thinks it has a better way to develop brain-like chips: borrow existing brain structures. The tech firm has proposed a method that would "copy and paste" a brain's neuron wiring map to 3D...
View ArticleNew iPad mini owners report 'jelly scrolling' problems
Some new iPad mini customers aren't enjoying the tiny tablet's new screen as much as they'd like. 9to5Macreports that users (includingThe Verge's Dieter Bohn) have noticed a "jelly scrolling" effect...
View ArticleHubble telescope helps find six 'dead' galaxies from the early universe
You'd think large galaxies in the early universe would have had plenty of 'fuel' left for new stars, but a recent discovery suggests that wasn't always the case. Astronomers using the Hubble Space...
View ArticleSolid-state silicon batteries could last longer and charge faster
Researchers from UC San Diego, supported by LG Energy, have made a promising discovery that involves two popular types of battery tech. They created a solid-state battery with an all-silicon anode that...
View ArticleAugust's Smart Lock Pro is $99 for today only
With features like WiFi support, Bluetooth, HomeKit and a closed-door sensor, August's 3rd-gen Smart Lock Pro is feature-rich but quite expensive at $230. Fortunately, if you've been coveting that...
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The Morning After: Already hyping the iPhone 14
Is this a record? No sooner has the iPhone 13 hit store shelves than the rumor mill is already up and churning about the next one. Rumors from the weekend suggest the iPhone 14 will be a “complete...
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Uno Synth Pro review: IK Multimedia shows it's serious about hardware
The original Uno Synth was IK Multimedia’s surprise entry into the world of budget-minded hardware instruments. It wasn’t just a surprise that the company, best known for its iPhone-friendly MIDI...
View ArticleBeyond Meat's plant-based 'chicken' tenders are coming to grocery stores
Beyond Meat brought its plant-based “chicken” tenders to restaurants this summer, and soon you'll be able to enjoy them at home when Beyond starts selling them through retailers. You'll find the $5...
View ArticleFacebook is ‘pausing’ work on Instagram Kids app amid growing scrutiny
Facebook has announced that it's "pausing" its Instagram Kids project in order to "work with parents, experts and policymakers to demonstrate the value and need for this product." The announcement...
View ArticleAnker's one-day sale knocks up to 45 percent off portable batteries and chargers
Amazon's latest one-day sale on Anker devices presents a good opportunity to grab a charging brick for that new iPhone you just bought. The sale includes up to 45 percent off a handful of Anker...
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The Switch OLED is a strong contender for most gorgeous handheld ever
Nintendo makes good hardware, but I don’t know if I’d ever personally describe any of it as “beautiful.” The GameCube was cute; I loved the clamshell design of the Game Boy Advance SP; and I still have...
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‘Metroid Dread’ had me screaming my head off
Thanks to my parents, I was introduced to Monty Python pretty young. And the family that watches absurdist British comedy together… has a lot of in-jokes. For example, Any time we’re, say, outside when...
View ArticleYouTube Music with offline listening comes to Wear OS 2
YouTube Music is rolling out to some Wear OS 2 smartwatches starting today. Gen 6 smartwatches from Fossil and Michael Kors will be able to stream music from the service, as will Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro...
View ArticleFacebook will open up the Oculus Go to tinkerers with an unlocked OS
Facebook will soon let folks who still have an Oculus Go do so much more with the virtual reality headset. The company will release an unlocked build of the operating system, which users can sideload...
View ArticleTikTok now has 1 billion monthly users
Nearly five years after Twitter shut down Vine, TikTok has reached the coveted 1 billion monthly active user mark. The company announced the milestone in a blog post on Monday. Attracting 1 billion...
View Article'Life is Strange: Remastered Collection' will arrive on February 1st, 2022
Square Enix has put Life is Strange: Remastered Collection back on the release calendar. The updated versions of Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm will arrive on February 1st,...
View ArticleGoogle Stadia on TVs will let you use your phone as the gamepad
You don't need to use the official Stadia Controller if you want to use Google's game streaming service on your TV — or any dedicated controller, for that matter. Google is rolling out a feature that...
View ArticleApple details 3D maps rollout plan for iOS 15
Apple is slowly but surely rolling out 3D city views in the Maps app. Starting today, you can now pinch and zoom your way across a three-dimensional render of London. Apple switched on the experience...
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