Apple will be big on privacy in iOS 13, and that includes the data collected after you’ve granted permission. Beta testers at 9to5Mac and elsewhere have discovered the upcoming release (and iPadOS) will occasionally pop up detailed panels asking if you want to retain the level of location sharing you have for a given app, […]
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How to improve a website’s Google ranking
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is becoming more and more important to every site. Historically, some of the techniques used have given SEO a bad name, but there are several simple ways to ensure your site benefits from natural search results. Search can be classified as either organic (natural) or paid. Organic (natural) results are those […]
What to do as soon as you lose your phone
What do a bar, the back of a cab, and a public bathroom have in common? They’re all places I’ve enjoyed Wendy’s chili, and forgotten my phone. Fortunately, my friends or a helpful stranger have always spotted my phone before I left it behind for good. I won’t be so lucky forever, though. At some […]
Windows 10 version 1903 now available to anyone who checks for an update
The Windows 10 May Update, which is version 1903, is now available for anyone that manually updates their PC. All you need to do is click “Check for updates” in the Settings app of your Windows 10 device. The status of the latest major Windows Update is outlined by Microsoft in a recently updated doc. […]
PlayStation Days of Play sale slashes prices on a bunch of the best PS4 games
Just because Sony won’t be attending this year’s E3, that doesn’t mean PlayStation 4 owners don’t have reason to be excited this month. That’s because Sony’s annual “Days of Play” global promotion is back, kicking off a round of sales and discounts Friday, June 7th for 11 days, wrapping up on June 17th. Sony calls […]
Apple’s new iPod touch isn’t for the converted; it’s for the nonbelievers
It’s been nearly four years since Apple has updated the iPod touch, which is close to an eternity in the fast-paced world of technology updates. By any standard, it’s a lackluster update. The new iPod touch is virtually unchanged from the 2015 model, which itself was only a minor update from the 2012 version. The […]
The makers of Duet Display and Luna on life after Apple’s Sidecar
Of all of the WWDC announcements this week, Sidecar got me the most excited. I’m on the road a lot these days, and apps like Duet and Luna have been lifesavers. They’ve afforded me the ability to carry around a reasonably sized laptop, with an optional second screen in the form of the iPad. Both […]
More Google Stadia Game Reveals Set For E3 And Gamescom
During the big Google Stadia Connect event this week, the company revealed numerous games for the streaming service, including Borderlands 3, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Baldur’s Gate 3, Metro Exodus, and Wolfenstein: Youngblood. They announced 30 titles in all, and it announced partnerships with other studios, like Rockstar Games, that haven’t revealed which of their titles […]
Google Maps Will Now Warn You About Natural Disasters in Your Area
Google Maps can already route you around traffic and road closures, but now it will also be able to help you steer clear of areas affected by natural disasters. Today’s update includes: A hurricane forecast that will show up if you are near an area that is likely to be affected by a hurricane An earthquake’s […]
HTC Vive Pro Eye is now out in North America for $1,599
At CES earlier this year, HTC showed off an updated Vive Pro headset with eye-tracking capabilities that can follow a user’s eyeballs in real time. Now, the company has finally made the device available in North America after rolling it out in other parts of the globe. HTC Vive Pro Eye uses Tobii technology to […]
How to Install the Latest Apple Betas if You’re Not a Developer
It’s time to try out all the new features and tweaks Apple has been cooking up back in its Cupertino labs—if you’re a developer, that is. While Apple is now previewing the latest and greatest versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS as betas, you can only (officially) access them if you’re paying Apple $99 […]
Nokia’s new budget phone has a dedicated Google Assistant button
HMD Global has announced a new affordable Nokia smartphone after launching a five-camera flagship and a bunch of low-to-mid end devices just a few months ago at MWC. The Nokia 2.2 is part of the company’s Android One family of devices and will ship loaded with Android Pie. Once Android Q comes out, the phone […]