Even though Apple barely mentioned its smart home platform during its WWDC 2024 keynote last week, Apple Home users can still rejoice over an update discovered in the first iOS 18 beta: they’re getting the option to choose a “Preferred Home Hub.” As The Verge reports, this fixes the problem of your smart home “deciding” to run […]
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Nintendo joins Sony and Microsoft, officially Ending Gaming Console Integration with X
As of June 10th, Nintendo has officially discontinued support for the Switch console’s integration with X (formerly Twitter), making it the last of the current-gen consoles to do so after Microsoft and Sony disabled their own access last year. As The Verge reports, the integration was removed as part of the Nintendo Switch’s 18.1.0 update, taking away the ability for […]
Doom is coming to Xbox in 2024
Microsoft’s big Xbox game showcase was back with a vengeance for summer 2024. The more than an hour-long showcase delivered plenty of release dates, and Xbox game announcements, including a 2025 release window for Fable and some new gameplay, alongside a November launch date for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, some more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay, and even a […]
Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024
The keynote for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday teased a lot of what users can expect later this year when all of its major software updates roll out to the public in the fall. Big changes coming to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11 include RCS support, a new Passwords app, a revamped Calculator app […]
Microsoft announces disc-less Xbox Series X console in white and Special Edition 2TB Xbox Series X in Galaxy black at 2024 Games Showcase
Microsoft’s big Xbox game showcase was back with a vengeance for summer 2024. The more than an hour-long showcase over the weekend delivered plenty of release dates, and two new big Xbox game announcements. Doom: The Dark Ages was the first surprise, followed by Gears of War: E-Day later in the show. But games weren’t the only thing on […]
6 New Features coming to iOS18 for your iPhone
While new AI features will steal the show at WWDC next week, Apple apparently has a number of other changes planned for iOS 18. This includes new home screen customization options, design changes, and more. Below is 9to5Mac’s roundup of some of the non-AI features rumored for iOS 18 this year. Place icons anywhere on the home […]
Spotify is Increasing US prices… again
A year after Spotify first increased the price of Spotify Premium in the US, it’s happening again. As The Verge reports, next month subscribers to Spotify in the US will start receiving an email detailing the price increases to Premium, Duo, and Family plans. So now Spotify Premium will now cost $11.99 a month, up from the […]
Google Confirms the Leaked Search Documents are Real
A collection of 2,500 leaked internal documents from Google filled with details about data the company collects is authentic, the company confirmed late last week. Until now, Google had refused to comment on the materials. As The Verge reports, the documents in question detail data that Google is keeping track of, some of which may be used […]
All the Biggest Announcements from Sony’s State of Play 2024
After months of rumors and speculation fueled by the company’s radio silence, Sony’s latest State Of Play presentation took place on May 30. PlayStation correctly decided that the best way to ensure its forthcoming lineup of games gets the most attention is to put on a show before everyone else puts on theirs. As GameSpot […]
The Sonos Ace Headphones are set to take on Sony, Bose, and Apple
Sonos’ long-rumored and much-anticipated Sonos Ace headphones have finally been unveiled. Although many details about them have leaked over the last several weeks, there are a few surprises. As CNET reports, for starters, the Ace headphones cost a little more than the rumors suggested: $449 instead of $429. And although they’re equipped with a Wi-Fi chip, they’re not really Wi-Fi headphones. Unlike Sonos’ Roam and Move […]