Category: Tech Made Simple

LG gets a jump on CES and Unveils its New Collection of Gaming Monitors Now

LG display booth at CES 2015

LG isn’t waiting until CES begins to reveal its new collection of gaming monitors. As The Verge reports, the 2025 lineup is led by the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, which LG claims is the “world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display.” The 45-inch monitor has an expansive resolution of 5120×2160, so you’re getting the same vertical […]

Happy New Year: Apple TV+ Is Free for the First Weekend of 2025

New year, new streaming service? If you’ve been curious about Severance or never got around to watching Ted Lasso, access to Apple TV+ is free this weekend. As PCMag reports, from January 3 thru 5 in this new year, Apple’s entire streaming library will be accessible without a subscription. The offer is valid for anyone with an Apple Account and the Apple TV […]

Apple is Reportedly Developing a Smart Doorbell with Face ID

It’s been a quite an interesting year for Apple, alongside its usual iPhone launch, it also announced it was scrapping the much-talked-about Apple Car project and was then rumored to be turning its attention to robotics.  as SupercarBlondie reports, there’s since been plenty of speculation that Apple could be leaning more heavily into smart home tech that’s centered around […]

The Average American Spent 2.5 Months on Their Phone in 2024

There’s a good chance that you’re currently reading this article on your phone. If you’re like one of the Americans surveyed by Reviews.org, this is one of 205 times today that you’ll be checking the device in your hand. To spare you opening the calculator app, that’s about once every five minutes you are awake or two […]

Three of the biggest US banks are facing a lawsuit for ‘widespread fraud’ on Zelle

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Zelle and three banks that own it — Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase — claiming they failed “to protect consumers from widespread fraud.” Zelle is a payment network designed to compete with payment platforms like Venmo and Cash App, but the CFPB says the […]

Apple reveals 2024’s most downloaded apps and games on the App Store

Apple App Store icon on smartphone

As 2024 comes to a close, Apple has unveiled the most downloaded apps and games of the year across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Arcade, with charts localized for users in more than 30 countries and regions, covering free and paid releases on all the best iPhones and iPads. But, as TechRadar reports, while there are plenty of […]

United Airlines and Apple roll out a Tech Way to Track Lost Luggage

United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United for tracking, the airline announced Thursday. As CNN Travel reports, the new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other […]

Mariah Carey Kicks Off Fortnite’s Winterfest 2024

Fortnite got in on the joke that famous five-octave vocalist Mariah Carey hibernates all year before being thawed out before Christmas to sing her holiday hits by having the singer do just that in the game. As PC Gamer reports, a giant block of ice was recently added to Fortnite’s map, and earlier today it melted to […]

Google Play’s Best Apps and Games of 2024

The winners of Google Play’s Best of 2024 are here. This year’s awards aren’t just about showcasing amazing apps, games and books – as Google puts it, “they’re a thank you to the talented developers who make the Android ecosystem so vibrant, building fantastic apps and games across all your devices.” In 2024, Google has […]

iOS 18.2 Is Here: Here’s What’s New (including Apple Intelligence)

iPhone with apple logo and Apple Intelligence on screen

The iOS 18.2 update is finally here, and with it, a fresh batch of Apple Intelligence features. What does that mean for you? Well, as PCMag reports, it’s time to plug in your phone, connect to Wi-Fi, and hit the upgrade button if you have an eligible device: iPhone 15 Pro and up, iPad mini […]