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Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's Vision Pro made waves when it launched, but let's be honest—the $3,499 price tag and hefty design left many potential users watching from the sidelines. Now, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is painting a picture of Apple's next move: a significantly lighter and more affordable Vision Air headset arriving in 2027. According to Kuo's analysis, Apple still "views head-mounted devices as the next major trend in consumer electronics," and the Vision Air represents their strategy to bring...

The world of charging has just gotten a major upgrade, and if you're juggling multiple Apple devices, this could be the game-changer you didn't know you needed. Picture this: one cable handling your MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple Watch simultaneously, delivering a whopping 240W of power. The USB-IF officially launched certification for 240W USB-C cables, marking a significant leap from the previous 100W standard. This advancement was made possible by EPR (Extended Power Range) technology, which...

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When you look at the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, the talk around pricing is giving everyone mixed feelings—and honestly, that's putting it lightly. Apple's September 9, 2025 launch date is approaching fast, and while there's technically some "good news" about pricing, it comes with a hefty asterisk that might make your wallet nervous.

Apple's been promising us the future for years, and now it looks like your AirPods might finally become that universal translator you've been dreaming about since watching sci-fi movies. But here's the thing—while Apple is planning to bring live translation directly to AirPods, the timeline isn't quite what you might expect. The feature is tied to iOS 19, coming in fall 2025—not the current iOS 18 beta that's making headlines. Even more interesting? Google brought this feature to its very first...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When Apple announced it was cutting MLS Season Pass prices to as low as $25 for the remainder of the 2025 season, it might have seemed like a simple end-of-season discount. But here's the thing—this move reveals something much bigger about Apple's long-term streaming strategy and how tech giants are fundamentally reshaping the sports entertainment landscape.

Apple's latest legal filing in the Epic Games saga reads like a tech giant's desperate last stand. The company that built its empire on controlling every aspect of the user experience is now crying "unconstitutional" as courts force open the doors of its carefully guarded App Store kingdom. But here's what you need to know: this isn't just corporate drama—it's a fundamental shift in how digital marketplaces operate, and we're watching Apple's legendary control slip away in real time.

Apple's recent push toward robotics in manufacturing isn't just a tech trend—it's a fundamental shift that could reshape how the world's most valuable company builds its products. Recent conversations between Apple CEO Tim Cook and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have revealed that the company's vision for U.S. iPhone manufacturing hinges entirely on advanced robotics, with Cook emphasizing that robotic arms are essential to make domestic production economically viable. Meanwhile, Apple...

The Galaxy S25 series launched in early 2025 carrying more than just upgraded hardware—it brought with it One UI 7, what might be Samsung's most ambitious software statement to date. When Samsung formally introduced the Galaxy S25 series at its first Unpacked of the year on January 22, 2025, followed by general retail availability beginning February 7, we weren't just getting new phones. We were witnessing Samsung's most significant software evolution—a complete reimagining that would...

Reviewed by Corey Noles

The quest for the perfect investment tracker often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. You've got apps that promise the world but deliver confusing interfaces, tools that get thrown off by every deposit you make, and platforms that seem designed by people who've never actually managed a real portfolio. That's what makes discovering Profit such a refreshing experience.

When your phone suddenly displays "SOS" instead of your carrier's name, it's more than just an inconvenience—it's a complete communication breakdown. Verizon customers across the United States experienced exactly this scenario when a software issue triggered a massive outage, leaving more than 23,000 customers without cellular service on what should have been an ordinary day. The outage affected calls, texts, and mobile data, sparking frustration on social media platforms and tracking websites.

Apple's September 9 event is almost here, and the buzz around the iPhone 17 Pro is absolutely electric. Apple confirmed last Tuesday that its iPhone 17 event will be on Tuesday, September 9 at 1PM ET, and the scope of changes we're hearing about suggests this could be one of the most significant iPhone updates in years. The new smartphones will come equipped with the latest iOS 26 features, including a revolutionary Liquid Glass interface and advanced AI capabilities that demand serious...

Reviewed by Corey Noles