Sonos will start selling a streaming box in the "coming months," according to The Verge. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the company was working on a streaming device codenamed "Pinewood" back in 2023. He said it was going to c…
Typically when we think of Apple and "invites," it's because the company is about to show off some new gear at a splashy product launch. But this time around, the product in question is a new invites app.
The idea behind Apple Invites i…
By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com)
With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generati…
What you need to know
Huawei patented a 3D fingerprint sensor for its smartwatches for both biometric ID and gesture controls.
The patent suggests you'd be able to twist your finger (counter-)clockwise to adjust w…
What you need to know
A tech-savvy Redditor, ZenonDesingk, got GTA, God of War, and Forza Horizon 4 running on the Galaxy Watch 5.
After feeling let down by the available games, ZenonDesingk pushed the limits by s…
Microsoft plans to remove its free VPN feature from the Microsoft 365 subscription later this month. The change will take effect after Feb. 28, seemingly due to a lack of consumer adoption.
"We routinely evaluate the usage and effecti…
Our phones go everywhere with us, so it's natural to want them to show some of our own personalities. It's not enough to wrap it in a custom case, though: So many of the new features in iOS 18.3 are focused on customizing your own experien…
Opera is introducing Opera Air, a new web browser designed around mindfulness. The app has a “minimalist Scandinavian design” and frosted glass accents, which blend well with the mindfulness concept. While pretty, Opera Air has features …
The time is nigh for Beats to reveal a highly-anticipated successor product. According to Bloomberg, the Powerbeats Pro 2 will finally arrive on February 11, nearly half a decade after the first iteration hit the shelves.
Back in Septem…
When I sit down to write an article about a laptop I recently reviewed, my most immediate thoughts are usually focused on a feature I liked or disliked, or what type of person it would benefit the most. But because I reviewed the ThinkPad …
The Shokz OpenFit 2 wireless earbuds were designed specifically for me. I don't know how Shokz's engineers managed to pander to my lifestyle so perfectly; I suspect they hired spies, or my fiancee is a sleeper agent.
Sunday Runday
…
Your phone is teeming with more bacteria than a toilet seat. It's not just a myth. Considering how often you hold it and press it against your face during calls, keeping it clean isn't just a good habit -- it's a necessity.
The FCC reco…
Your phone is teeming with more bacteria than a toilet seat. It's not just a myth. Considering how often you hold it and press it against your face during calls, keeping it clean isn't just a good habit -- it's a necessity.
The FCC reco…
Microsoft is getting rid of the VPN offered through Microsoft Defender. As spotted by Windows Latest, the company updated its support pages for privacy protection, its built-in VPN, to notify users that the service will end on February 2…
Google announced a new experimental AI feature being made available to select users on Thursday. Dubbed “Ask for Me,” this AI agent will look up pricing and appointment availability for local businesses and automatically make reserva…
What you need to know
Gemini 2.0 Flash is rolling out now for free users in the Gemini app.
It replaces Gemini 2.0 Flash experimental, which was once exclusively for subscribers, and will eventually replace Gemini…
Your iPhone is probably the most personal device you own, and the new features in iOS 18 go further than ever before to let you customize it to your liking. Whether you're just jumping into the world of Apple Intelligence or finally upgrad…
Apple released the latest updates for its iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating systems on Monday, which included switching on Apple Intelligence by default for newer devices.
As part of this batch of software updates, Apple also released sev…
What you need to know
Google is apparently tweaking Search's dark mode with a subtle blue tint instead of the usual dark gray.
The new look boosts contrast, making text easier to read, especially in low light.
…
Even if storage is not an issue, you just may not be interested in Apple's still-beta set of AI features. According to a new survey by SellCell, 73% of Apple users think AI adds little to no value to the experience. In a separate survey, C…
Apple released new software updates on Monday, including iOS 18.3, which automatically opts users into Apple Intelligence, at least for newer devices.
Unlike what the tech industry seems to think, or wants to believe, not everyone w…
In the span of a week, the Chinese startup DeepSeek has completely disrupted the AI landscape with its free and "open source" R1 model. In this episode, Devindra, Engadget Senior Reporter Igor Bonifacic and Producer Ben Ellman dive into …
Samsung’s Now Bar is a particularly useful feature that lets you see notifications, your currently playing music, and much more right from your lock screen — and now it’s getting Google Maps integration ahead of the One UI 7 rollout.…
Apple released iOS 18.3 on Jan. 27, more than a month after the company released iOS 18.2. While the latest update brought some important security patches to all iPhones, iOS 18.2 brought the popular puzzle game Sudoku to the News app.
…
The latest iOS 18.3 update for the iPhone includes a few updates to Visual Intelligence, the Apple Intelligence feature that uses the iPhone 16's camera to identify and provide more information about what it sees. It can tell you what type…
Sony is making a PlayStation Network login optional for several of its single-player games on PC. The company says that you'll no longer need one for God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (which arrives o…
While the spotlight always seems to be on Apple’s mainline iPhones, the iPhone SE is a great pick for those who are on a budget. If you want an iPhone that doesn’t break the bank, the SE is the way to go.
The original iPhone SE came out…
Got a bad cell phone signal? Without a stable connection to the outside world, you might start to worry about what you'll do in an emergency (or which of your friends' Instagram stories you'll miss out on). But don't panic: there's probabl…
There are a lot of VPNs to pick from in the Google Play Store, but not all are trustworthy. Rather than risking your data, now you can tell at a glance which VPNs Google recommends with its new verification badge. The badge can be found ri…
Wear OS Weekly
Android Central mascot Lloyd wearing a Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch
My new weekly column focuses on the state of Wear OS, from new developments and updates to the latest apps and features we want to highlight.…
Tesla will introduce a paid autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Elon Musk said during an earnings call discussing the automaker's financial results for 2024. As TechCrunch reports, he said the company will use cars with no hum…
In September 2024, Beats took the unusual step of announcing that it was working on the much-anticipated second-gen of its Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds and that we could expect to see them launch in 2025. If some new leaked photos are a…
Four weeks into the first month of the year, one thing is clear about smartphones in 2025: this is going to be an extremely competitive year. Whereas some phone makers used to wait until February or March to launch their flagships for the …
Though there are many Android phones on the market, Google offers some of the best with its Pixel line of devices. The Google Pixel 9 lineup came last August, and in typical Google fashion, we expect a more budget-friendly A-series Pixel p…
Microsoft has confirmed that a recent bug that has been affecting several Windows OS versions will be addressed with a fix; however, users can tackle the issue with a manual stopgap.
The bug is affecting the audio systems of Windows 1…
It seems that X is getting ready to finally roll out the payments app the company’s leaders have long been promising The company will introduce X Money later this year with Visa as partner, CEO Linda Yaccarino announced.
According to Ya…
The surge of the generative AI (GenAI) industry has given bad actors in the hackerspace a leg up when it comes to attacking vulnerable entities. Enterprises and organizations have become easier to infiltrate due to the quickly developing…
While TerraMaster always had a good selection of budget-focused models, the brand undertook an ambitious overhaul last year in a bid to target the high-end segment. I tested the all-flash F8 SSD Plus when it debuted, and came away thinking…
JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudan authorities have lifted the temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week following the circulation of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.
Th…
Bluesky just announced that it’s adding a new video tab to user profiles as part of a software update. This is nothing too crazy. It’s just an easy way for users to easily peruse all of the videos someone has posted, whether it’s origina…
iOS 18.3 is here. After over a month in beta, the update is now available for everyone using an eligible device on Monday. Among other changes, Apple’s new software turns on Apple Intelligence by default (although you can still opt out) an…
Kenya: Data Privacy Day 2025 – "Safeguarding Personal Data to Spur Digital Transformation & Economic Development"
By Ariana Issaias, Partner, and Richard Odongo, Associate, Bowmans Kenya
On 28 January, the world honoured Data Pr…
By Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com).
A recent study by South African cybersecurity firm Nclose revealed a sobering statistic: over 60% of businesses surveyed suffered at least one ransomware a…
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
Compute Units: 170
Shaders: 21,760
Ray processors: 170
AI/Tensor processors: 680
Boost c…
Most of the time, the best TVs for gaming are the best TVs you can buy, period. That said, there are a few key features to prioritize when picking out a big screen for your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. While nobody needs a fancy TV to j…
If you use the popular messaging app WhatsApp on an iPhone, there may be times when you wish you had the ability to add more than one account. The good news is that a recent update for WhatsApp, released via Apple’s TestFlight beta progr…
DeepSeek, a small Chinese AI startup, released a flagship model on January 20.
The startup caught competitors in Silicon Valley and the AI world by surprise.
DeepSeek engineers said they were building t…
Apple posted iOS 18 adoption rates on Friday, which are only slightly different from the numbers for iOS 17 a year ago. The company says iOS 18 has been installed on 68 percent of all iPhones (as of January 21) and 76 percent of models fro…
With Africa’s growing adoption of digital payments and cryptocurrencies, security awareness is more critical than ever. Data Protection Week serves as a reminder that safeguarding your digital assets is just as important as protecting your…
Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location.
With Identity Check enabled, you'll need to provide "e…