Yoto Mini review: specs, performance, cost

Yoto Mini is a tiny, pocketable music player for kids and toddlers that shuns screens. While staying kid-friendly, it adds a surprising amount of tech for endless entertainment. As music lovers, we want our children to experience it as we did. But options are a bit limited. You can go with a smart speaker, but … Read more

Jake from State Farm ends up on the Severed Floor in silly ad

Jake from State Farm with Mark S from ‘Severance’ and new recruit Jamie S. Image source: State Farm Mark S may have no idea who Jake from State Farm is, but a new ad featuring the insurance company and Apple TV+ hit “Severance” brings them together. Apple is known for its well-shot advertisements, especially the … Read more

C2 modem already in development for future iPhones

iPhone 16e has the C1 modem. Image source: Apple Apple only just revealed the C1 modem with iPhone 16e on Wednesday, but there’s already a rumor about the C2 being tested internally. Apple has spent years trying to distance itself from Qualcomm and use its own in-house modem. The company has finally landed on the … Read more

Apple’s C1 modem is is only the first step, executives say

Apple says its C1 modem is just the start. The custom modem in the iPhone 16e lays the groundwork for future Apple projects, as the company intends to use its proprietary modems across future products. On Wednesday, Apple announced the entry-level iPhone 16e, with a relatively modest design echoing the iPhone 14. One of the … Read more

iPhone 17 Air could feature a 6.7-inch display

The iPhone 17 Air could have a 6.7-inch display. The long-rumored iPhone 17 Air may be equipped with a slightly larger display than originally anticipated, according to a source with a mixed track record. As part of its 2025 iPhone lineup, Apple is expected to replace its existing Plus model with an ultra-thin model known … Read more

A cable is a better choice with no MagSafe

Apple can’t come out and say wired charging is better than wireless, but it tried. Apple says that you can use wireless Qi chargers with the iPhone 16e and it’s true, but isn’t MagSafe and that causes problems. One of the compromises Apple made with making a lower-cost entry to the iPhone 16 range was … Read more

Visual Intelligence is coming to the iPhone 15 Pro

Visual Intelligence identifying a bakery While initially launched exclusively for the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple plans to expand Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro. Visual Intelligence a handy feature that allows you to point your camera at an object in the real world to learn more about it. It’s essentially Apple’s answer to Google … Read more

Why I won’t upgrade to the iPhone 16e

If you’re confused about who the iPhone 16e is for, you’re not alone — I know I won’t be upgrading. I’m going to cut right to it. I should have been an easy sell for the iPhone SE 4, but I’m vehemently against the iPhone 16e. If you’ve read any of my opinion pieces here … Read more

Mac malware ‘FrigidStealer’ spreads via fake browser updates

Cybercriminals are ramping up their use of fake software updates to distribute malware, and Mac users are in the crosshairs with a new strain. Researchers have identified two new threat actors, TA2726 and TA2727, who are using web inject campaigns to deliver malware. These actors use fake update lures — often presented as browser updates … Read more

First M4 MacBook Air benchmark teases its upcoming launch

A benchmark has allegedly surfaced that could be by the upcoming M4 MacBook Air refresh, a possible sign of an impending launch for the budget portable Mac. The MacBook Air is anticipated to get an update in early 2025, bringing the model line up to using M4 like the MacBook Pro. While there’s no sign … Read more