Category: Tech Made Simple

Epic intends to launch its game store — and Fortnite — on iOS

Epic plans to launch the Epic Games Store on the iPhone this year in the European Union — and it’s bringing Fortnite back to the platform along with it. As The Verge reports, the announcement comes after Apple shared how it will open up iOS in response to the EU’s crackdown on Big Tech. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney described Apple’s rules as “hot garbage,” […]

Clicks brings back a Blackberry Style Keyboard for iPhones

If you were loathe to give up your Blackberry because you loved that keyboard, and you still think longingly about the tactile sensation of clicking away on your phone, you’re not alone. CES 2024 was all abuzz this year with Clicks, a blast from the past BlackBerry-like physical keyboard for your iPhone, built into a snazzy […]

Could 2024 be the Year the Smart Ring takes over?

Smartwatches have long reigned supreme in the wearable world. Smart rings have hovered around the periphery, but earlier this week, Samsung ended its Unpacked event with a tease of the Galaxy Ring. A smart ring, but no smart watch? As The Verge reports, it looks like the company is itching to shake up the wearable world […]

Are Your Ears Getting Sore from Shoving Earbuds in all the time? Introducing Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

A few years ago, Bose released its Sport Open Earbuds, which were among the first ear-hook style true wireless buds to feature an open design with micro speakers that fired sound into your ears. Those buds were discontinued last year, but now Bose is back with a completely new set of open earbuds. They’re called the Kith for Bose […]

How to Disable Facebook’s Latest Way to Track You

Facebook / Meta has found an interesting new way to track you: by keeping a list of the links you click and sharing this information with advertisers. The new feature is called “link history,” and the good news is that you can turn it off. Here’s the history, from Rich on Tech’s Rich DeMuro: A […]

Surprise iOS 17.3 Update with Stolen Device Protection is Here

Apple is good at announcing its big, headline-grabbing software features ahead of time. But a few weeks ago it became apparent that there is an important feature on its way which had never been mentioned by Apple: Stolen Device Protection, and it’s now just a matter of hours away. As Forbes reports, this feature popped […]

Everything Announced at Samsung Unpacked: S24 Phones, Galaxy AI and More!

Apple may have bested Samsung in iPhone sales for the first time ever last year, but that didn’t stop Sthe tech giant from launching their annual Unpacked – the first mega phone event of 2024 – with gusto. As CNET reports, the debut of Samsung’s newest smartphones — the Galaxy S24 series, which bring on-device generative […]

Ebay Employees involved in Criminal Harassment, and the Company Pays the Price

Online retailer eBay Inc. will pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over a harassment campaign waged by employees who sent live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to the home of a Massachusetts couple, according to court papers filed last week. As AP News reports, the Justice Department charged eBay with stalking, witness tampering and obstruction […]

Dexcom’s new Continuous Glucose Monitor is a Health Tech Gadget with Purpose

Year in and year out, most of the blood glucose tech you see at CES are devices that may not come out for years, if ever. That’s why it was refreshing to see Dexcom roll up to CES 2024 to talk about something a bit more tangible: its forthcoming Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a wearable […]

Take a Gander at the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker

CES 2024 is over, which means it’s time for tech pundits to announce their annual Best of CES award winners. CES is often described as a TV show or car show, but sometimes it’s more niche products that capture the imagination.  Everyone has an opinion, but Endgadget had feet on the ground and when it […]