Tag: Tech

June 5, 2018

Here’s a sentence I didn’t think I’d write: my favorite new Apple Watch feature is one that turns the wearable into a (slightly higher tech) walkie-talkie. I’m talking, of course, about the new “Walkie-Talkie” feature for the Apple Watch, which […]

May 21, 2018

For most people, Artificial Intelligence sounds like some far-off science fiction concept, but it’s actually behind a lot of things we encounter in our daily lives. For the past several years, Google has pursued research that reflects its commitment to […]

May 14, 2018

Could Lenovo be the first company to launch a phone that literally has nothing on its front side except the screen? Judging by a sketch of the upcoming Lenovo Z5, posted on Weibo by Lenovo VP Chang Cheng (unearthed by […]

March 2, 2018

While they’re not as big as cellphones yet, wearables devices are steadily establishing their place on the market. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, 125.5 million wearable devices will be shipped in 2017, 20.4% […]

December 12, 2017

Instagram is widening the scope of its feed and officially opening up its follow feature to your interests by allowing users to follow hashtags. That’s right, you’ve been #blessed — and now you can give that topic a follow, too. […]

November 30, 2017

As a parent, I’m a member of more than a few Facebook Groups related to my children’s education. And damn, they can be irritating. You quickly learn that parents frequently disagree wildly on teaching styles, curriculum choices, and even specific […]

November 1, 2017

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. When I tried EVEN’s wired pair of headphones earlier this year, I was […]

October 2, 2017

A new vulnerability has been discovered that could allow an attacker to take control of a device using Bluetooth. As long as the victim has bluetooth activated and the attacker is within 32 feet, that is all that’s necessary to […]

September 25, 2017

For the better part of the last decade, smartphone lovers everywhere have been doing the iPhone shuffle. It’s a simple maneuver, played out on a dance floor that stretches through the years. Big step, little step, big step, little step. […]

September 21, 2017

Apple upgraded the macOS Safari browser to version 11 this week, adding a feature that has drawn the ire of the online advertising industry. Safari 11 can be downloaded to Macs running 2016’s Sierra or 2015’s El Capitan from the […]

September 21, 2017

The sleek new Surface Laptop comes with it, and so do $300 two-in-one tablet PCs for education. But exactly what is Windows 10 S, and how is it different from other versions of Windows 10? The “S” in Windows 10 […]

September 20, 2017

Has Apple permanently shifted to a three-iPhone release strategy or will this year’s X/8/8 Plus lineup prove to be a one-time thing? Are all of Cupertino’s 2018 mobile hardware upgrades slated to receive OLED screens with super-slim bezels? Most importantly, […]

September 14, 2017

There are a lot of headphones out there, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed and settle on spending hundreds on Beats. If everyone’s doing it, it’s got to be cool, right? But if you’re looking for Bluetooth headphones that are […]

September 14, 2017

Among everything Apple announced at its press conference this week, the Apple TV 4K was the only one lacking a killer hook. The new streaming box’s most noteworthy features are support for 4K HDR video—already table stakes in other high-end […]

September 13, 2017

With a starting price of $999, the iPhone X is the most expensive mainstream smartphone yet. For that kind of money, you can get a high-end laptop with enough performance and battery life to help you get ahead at work […]

September 8, 2017

When it comes to TV streaming boxes, it’s safe to say the Apple TV isn’t exactly king of the hill. We’re currently in the product’s fourth generation, and Apple hasn’t delivered on the TV revolution it promised. In fact, it’s struggling to […]

September 5, 2017

Unlike most smartphone makers, LG doesn’t exactly keep the details about upcoming phones under wraps. Instead, the company slowly releases info on the devices’ key features in the weeks ahead of the launch, and this is exactly how it’s treating the […]

August 29, 2017

No matter where you are on Earth, your computer just works. As long as you have power (or a battery) and a broadband internet connection, your device is good to go, with access to essentially the computing power of the […]

August 28, 2017

After announcing a new factory headed to Wisconsin last month, Foxconn today has revealed plans for a research and development plant in Michigan. According to the South China Morning Post, Foxconn’s new plant will be “multibillion-dollar” in size and scope… Whereas the […]

August 25, 2017

As we approach the expected September iPhone event, the gadget world is abuzz with questions: Will there be two new iPhones or three? How much will the presumed high-end OLED model cost? Will facial recognition fully replace Touch ID, or merely […]