Category: Tech Made Simple

Apple refuses request to testify for Senate app store hearing

The Verge reports that Senate Judiciary Committee leaders are demanding that Apple provide a witness for an upcoming hearing on app stores and digital competition after the iPhone manufacturer has refused to participate, according to a new letter to the company released Friday. In the letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) […]

The Breadwinner Tech Gadget wants to help you make the best Sourdough Starter ever

Sourdough bread is a tricky thing to get right. But Breadwinner, a new smart gadget in development from hardware designers (and bread lovers) Fred Benenson and Sarah Pavis, is looking to try to take a little bit of the mystery out of the yeast by offering an app-connected gadget that can track the volume and […]

Microsoft Build announces it will take place Virtually again this year on May 25th–27th

Microsoft has updated its events website to reveal the dates of Microsoft Build 2021. Per the new listing, the annual conference will take place from May 25th–27th this year. It will also be held virtually, along with many of Microsoft’s 2021 events. “Microsoft Build is where developers, architects, start-ups, and students learn, connect, and code […]

Personal data of 533 million Facebook users leaks online

According to security researcher Alon Gal, Personal data from 533 million Facebook accounts has reportedly leaked online for free. Business Insider has stated that it has verified several of the leaked records. “The exposed data includes personal information of over 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries, including over 32 million records on users in […]

NASA’s Mars rover drops off Ingenuity helicopter ahead of historic flight

NASA’s Perseverance rover, which is currently roaming around Mars, has dropped off the mini helicopter Ingenuity ahead of the four-pound aircraft’s historic first flight. Ingenuity dropped four inches from the belly of Perseverance to the surface of Mars. While four inches might not seem like a very big drop, getting Ingenuity to successfully stick the […]

Amazon gets FDA authorization for an at-home COVID-19 test kit

Amazon received Food and Drug Administration authorization for a COVID-19 test made by its subsidiary STS Lab Holdco, and it plans to use it for its onsite coronavirus testing programs. The test is done using a nasal self swab that can be done either under the supervision of a health care provider or as part of an at-home […]

NZXT’s first AMD Motherboard is sleek and packed with USB ports

The Verge reports that NZXT’s first AMD motherboard,the N7 B550, is like the Intel versions that preceded it, with a slick design and the option of either a black or white shroud that covers the bulk of the board itself. No doubt NZXT hopes the motherboard’s clean appearance will make it an appealing option for […]

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro can now use Verizon’s 5G network

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are now certified for use on Verizon’s network, which means Verizon customers will be able to use the phones with the carrier’s 5G network; without certification, the phones would be limited to LTE. The news was announced on Friday by a Verizon representative, but the timeline is a little unclear. OnePlus […]

Major Tech Companies make plans to start bringing Employees back to Offices

Facebook is planning to start its return to in-person work in May, after over a year of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bloomberg. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced remote work plans near the start of the pandemic that promised around half of his employees could work remotely in the next five to 10 years, […]

In another hint at a major iMac overhaul, Apple has discontinued two configurations of its 21.5 inch iMac

Apple recently discontinued the iMac Pro, and two configurations of the 21.5-inch iMac are now joining the Pro in retirement. As spotted by MacRumors, the 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations of the 21.5-inch iMac are no longer available for purchase, with only the 256GB SSD and 1TB Fusion drive versions available to buy on Apple’s […]