The MyQ smart garage door opener has become somewhat controversial following Chamberlain’s recent decision to remove many smart home integrations that users relied on. And yet, most people who own one will tell you that it’s one of the best additions they’ve made to their smart home setup. After all, it still has about 71,000…
MyQ smart garage opener has become controversial, but I still recommend it Read More »
This will be the first year Google launches new Pixel phones before Apple’s next-generation iPhones hit stores. The Pixel 9 event is scheduled for August 13th, a bold move for the company. It signals that Google believes the Pixel 9 lineup is strong enough to make an impression with potential buyers more than a month…
Leak says Google Pixel 9 will get an AI feature like Microsoft’s controversial Recall Read More »
If you’ve been dreaming about an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Docs and Microsoft 365, your wish has just been granted. Swiss software developer Proton on Wednesday announced Docs in Proton Drive, which will offer an extra privacy feature no other collaborative online document editing product can match.Proton Docs is the latest addition to Proton’s…
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As we fast approach the iPhone 16 announcement in September, we continue to learn more about it thanks to the latest leaks and rumors. A report from ETNews claims iPhone 16 Pro models will have the brightest display ever in an iPhone thanks to Samsung’s new OLED panels.According to the publication, Apple will use Samsung’s…
Here’s how Apple will make its iPhone 16 Pro display even brighter Read More »
For some reason, Google moved up this year’s Pixel launch event by about two months. Instead of mid-October, we’ll get the Pixel 9 phones in mid-August. I can think of several reasons the move makes sense. For starters, Android 15 should be available in August, so why not have it debut alongside four new Pixel…
Pixel 9 hands-on video just appeared 6 weeks too early Read More »
Before Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, I said Apple AI should generally be free to iPhone users, laying out all the reasons why Apple can’t afford to charge a subscription fee for the service. I did mention one exception that would have me gladly pay for AI access: A smarter Siri that works…
Apple Intelligence is free, but premium AI features may need a paid subscription Read More »
Apple is expected to release the first beta version of its Apple Intelligence platform as soon as this month. Starting with selected iPhone, Mac, and iPad models, this will be the company’s moment to show how its large language models can compete with OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other players while focusing on on-device processing.For…
The device that needs Apple Intelligence the most won’t get it Read More »
Data sovereignty is about the legal ability to control how data can be shared and used. Sounds simple, but how it’s applied can vary significantly. What does it mean from the perspectives of the European Union (EU) and VMware following the firm’s acquisition by Broadcom? For the latter, there’s been intense market scrutiny on Hock…
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Who is responsible for security in the public cloud? This is a question businesses need to consider as they increasingly deploy more workloads and use cloud-based IT infrastructure, platform services and applications. In Gartner’s How to make integrated IaaS and PaaS more secure than your own data center report, analysts discuss the benefits of adopting…
Security in the public cloud explained: A guide for IT and security admins Read More »
Like other streaming options out there, YouTube Premium has been getting more expensive in recent years. Separately, Google has been trying to put a stop to ad blocker use on the free YouTube experience. Then, Google canceled YouTube Premium subscriptions made via VPNs. These moves indicate that Google is trying to make more money from…
More YouTube Premium plans are coming, but will they be cheaper? Read More »
