A smarter Siri with deep voice-based controls is on the horizon

At WWDC 2024, Apple announced anext-gen Siri experiencethat was able to take action across different apps and gain contextual awareness, thanks to a system calledapp intents. Apple later showcased those capabilities in aniPhone 16ad, as well. As of 2025, those groundbreaking Siri tricks areyet to appear on iPhones. Earlier this year, shareholders sued Apple over misleading ads that overstated the AI chops, and the company even had to pull an ad highlighting those Siri upgrades....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Robert Ramos

Amazon Holiday Deals 2019: Surface Pro, Apple Watch, 4K TVs, and Echos

If you missed out on the annual holiday shopping sensation that is Black Friday andCyber Monday 2019, don’t worry because there are still plenty of savings to be had at Amazon. The online retail giant launched its annual 12 Days of Deals leading up until Christmas time, which means you can still get all your last-minute shopping done in time while saving big and guaranteed delivery. Amazon normally offers its Deal of the Day, Lightning Deals and Best Deals savings on popular electronics, such as Bose, Samsung, Apple products, Instant Pots, and more....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Chelsea Harrington

Amazon slices 46% off Microsoft Surface headphones for Prime Day

Microsoft just recently got into theheadphones game, introducing its Surface Headphones earlier this year. They are a good first try, but our biggest issue with them was their price; at $350 retail,they’re just too expensive. Well, thanks toPrime Day, you can now pick these up for a much better price. Amazon is currently running a sale which marks the Surfaces down to $248, but with Prime,you’ll pay just $190— a savings of 46% off retail....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Sarah Burke

Apple aims to make Face ID even better for 2019 iPhones

Apple will further improve the Face ID technology in next year’s iPhones, declared famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in an investor note. The iPhone XR, Apple’s third 2018 model, was just released, but the rumor mill is already churning with information for the 2019 iPhones. Kuo adds to the speculation with the claim that Apple is working on an upgraded Face ID camera system. The Face ID system of next year’s iPhones will come with a new and more powerful flood illuminator, according to Kuo, asreportedby MacRumors....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Nichole Burns

Apple files a patent for on-demand cloud gaming services

Apple has filed a patent for a cloud gaming-type streaming service similar to Google Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation Now. The patent filed in February was first spotted byPatently Appleand published internationally on August 14. It’s called “Enabling Interactive Service for Cloud Rendering Gaming in 5G Systems.” Apple is currently getting ready to introduce 5G phones in October, so a move into cloud gaming with 5G would make sense....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Ryan Vance

Apple Watch 11.1 beta 3 pulled following bricking reports

The occasional risks associated with downloading beta releases have been highlighted by Apple’s decision on Wednesday to pull the watchOS 11.1 beta 3 update following user reports that it had bricked their Apple Watch. The company made the decision just hours after releasing it to developers for testing. A MacRumors reporter noted the development ina poston X (formerly Twitter), revealing that Apple had pulled tha watchOS 11.1 beta 3 update after users on various online forums started complaining about their watches “locking up” until they were rebooted, though in some cases, even rebooting was met with limited success....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Emily Green

Apple’s XR headset could get one of the Mac’s best features

Apple is known for the strong ecosystem that lets all its devices work pretty seamlessly together. Anew patentsuggests the company’s upcoming Reality Pro headset will be a full-fledged member of this ecosystem — and get one of Apple’s best features in the process. According to the patent, Apple might bring its Continuity system to itsupcoming mixed-reality headset. That means you’ll be able to send work from one device to another with just your eyes, all through the power of the headset’s augmented reality tech....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · James Murphy

Are APK files safe? Huawei talks security, protection, and more

Most of us will download an app from Google Play or the iOS App Store without a second thought, confident the giant corporations behind the stores are keeping us safe from digital harm. If you owna recent Huawei phoneyou mustrely on the AppGalleryfor your app needs, and when an app isn’t available, it points you towards installing an APK file from an unofficial source. But are these files equally safe, and what is Huawei doing to make sure you’re not being put at risk from malware, viruses, and data theft?...

June 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1673 words · Mrs. Vicki Kennedy DVM

Baldur’s Gate 3 player manages to reach worst ending possible for every character

Baldur’s Gate 3 player manages to reach worst ending possible for every character Baldur’s Gate 3is a massive game and it is possible to reach numerous endings with even a very small change in your choices. However, one player has managed to reach the worst possible ending in the game for every companion they have come across. Baldur’s Gate 3 is quite massive and it offers a lot of variety to the players....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Mrs. Dana Fitzgerald DDS

Bayonetta 3 still in the works, could launch on Nintendo Switch this year

Gamers looking forward toBayonetta 3may have been concerned about its absence at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, but Nintendo offered reassurances that the game is still on track to be released for the Nintendo Switch, possibly even this year. Whenrumorsstarted swirling that a Nintendo Direct was on the way,Bayonetta 3was expected to be a part of the presentation, alongside previously announced games such asFire Emblem: Three Houses,Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3,Yoshi’s Crafted World, andDaemon X Machina....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · John Porter

Best Sinnoh Stone evolutions in Pokemon Go – and they’re better than Megas

Best Sinnoh Stone evolutions in Pokemon Go – and they’re better than Megas Pokemon Go players are always looking for ways to elevate their team, whether for PvE, Raid battles or Go Battle League challenges. However, the best picks for a well-rounded team aren’t always Megas from Five-Star Raids. In fact, some powerful contenders only take a Sinnoh Stone to acquire. For many of us, playing Pokemon Go can be a bit of a trap....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Kimberly Rios

Bose’s new flagship soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos for home theaters

Today, Bose took the wraps off its first Dolby Atmossoundbar, the $899Smart Soundbar 900. It goes on sale on September 23 but can be pre-ordered as of today on Bose’s website. The addition of Dolby Atmos puts the new model in direct competition with the $799Sonos Arc, our current top pick for the best overall soundbar. Available in black or white, the Smart Soundbar 900 bears a strong resemblance to the 5....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Vicki Freeman

China makes history by returning the first sample from far side of the moon

This photo taken on August 03, 2025, shows the retrieval site of the return capsule of the Chang’e-6 probe in Siziwang Banner, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Xinhua/Jin Liwang A Chinese space mission has made history by bringing the first lunar sample from the far side of the moon back to Earth. The Chang’e-6 missionlanded on the moon’s far sideearlier this month, where it collected a sample that was returned to Earth on Tuesday, June 25....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Michael Hughes