Tag: gear
Apple’s Self Service Repair program now extends to iPad
Apple’s increasingly comprehensive now includes iPad too. Starting tomorrow, owners of various models of Apple’s slate can easily acquire official parts, repair manuals, and tools that allow them to attempt their own repairs, should they feel confident enough. Apple Diagnostics troubleshooting sessions are also available. This web-based tool, in the US back in 2023, is…
The best wireless earbuds for 2025
Finding the best wireless earbuds can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life, whether you’re commuting, working out, traveling or just zoning out with your favorite playlist. Today’s earbuds aren’t just about cutting the cord — they’re smarter, more comfortable and packed with features like active noise cancellation, customizable sound profiles and even spatial…
Save on Peacock, Disney+, Starz and more
Whether you’re a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season of Stranger Things when it (eventually? maybe?) drops, everyone’s on the lookout for streaming deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choice got you just a few…
How to watch SpaceX’s ninth Starship flight test on Tuesday
The FAA last week cleared SpaceX’s Starship to fly again after concluding its review of the previous flight, which ended in an explosion, and the next test could now take off as soon as Tuesday. SpaceX is eyeing May 27 for Starship’s ninth flight test, with a launch window opening at 7:30PM ET (6:30PM local…
Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18
Texas could become the next US state to lay down the law with social media platforms. A Texas bill that would ban social media use for anyone under 18 recently moved past the Senate committee and is due for a vote in front of the Texas State Senate. The bill has until the state’s legislative…
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air M4 drops to $850 for Memorial Day
If you’ve been eyeing Apple‘s new MacBook Air with the M4 chip, now’s a good time to scoop one up. The 13-inch model (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is over $100 off its usual starting price of $999 in a Memorial Day sale on Amazon — and a coupon available for three of the four colors…
Apple’s smart home hub could reportedly make its debut later this year
Apple‘s long-awaited smart home hub could be available as soon as the end of this year, according to the latest report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Rumors surrounding Apple’s smart home hub began circulating as early as 2022, when the product was first reportedly greenlit. However, the road to its release has been rocky since the…
The 2024 Ring Video Doorbell is cheaper than ever in this Memorial Day sale
Among the myriad Memorial Day sales you can take advantage of, there are a bunch of notable ones on tech products. Take, for instance, the latest Ring Video Doorbell. This model will run you $55. That’s $45 off the list price and a record low for this item. This is a battery-powered version of the…
You’ll soon be able to start a Spotify Jam directly in your car
No need to pass the aux anymore because Spotify is bringing its Jam feature to cars with Android Auto and Google built-in. As revealed during Google I/O, Spotify Jam will be available through any compatible car’s infotainment system. It’s a minor upgrade, but one that saves the driver from having to manually launch a Spotify…